Coaching

Every coaching session I have, ends up making it’s way to the same question: **“Am I providing enough value to the project and team?”** Beneath this question is the real query: “How do I know that I am doing enough to keep me on this project, to keep the client happy, to stay at the top of my game?”

One strategy that I see developers taking is to try and get feedback from their team or client. While feedback, when honestly and robustly given, is powerful and helpful - getting that feedback is not easy and often unsuccessful. We end up with a quick “you’re doing a great job.” or “I’m happy with your work”. None of these surface level accolades give us any real information around what we truly want to know: **What is my value and how can I continue to bring it?**

Until we understand that, we cannot:

- Feel secure in our position
- Advocate for raises and promotions
- Set goals that are intelligent and strategic
- Take actions that make the most sense for our skill set and career objectives

So, how do you know your value and increase your worth? 
Here are three exercises I explore with my highest performing developers:

#### 1. Define what success looks like for you
“What kind of developer do you want to be?” I ask it almost every session. And I don’t let anyone get away with an easy answer, it has to include:

- What kind of time management skills would you have?
- What kind of communication would you engage in?
- What pace and volume of work would you deliver?
- What personal growth steps would you pursue?
- How much time would you have for yourself and your family?
- What actions would you take to invest in your physical and mental health?

Until you know what you are aiming for - how can you ever expect to hit it?

#### 2. Know how you want to feel.
”I have a hard time setting goals.” he told me, “I just want to enjoy life and have teammates I love working with, who love working with me.”

I stopped him right there, “Then this is where we begin with your goals…what kinds of actions can you take so that you enjoy your life more, and love working with your teammates more?” I could see the light bulbs going off for him, and over the next 20 minutes we set three very specific goals and actions for him to take over the next 6 months that would give him more of how he wanted to feel. 

It can be easy to try and achieve goals that look good to others, or are popular, but unless those goals get you to the feeling you want to have in your work - you will lose interest or fail to set any at all.

#### 3. Get honest about your strengths and weaknesses
”What are you best at?” It’s another question I insert into every coaching session. The answer I get back will not only tell me how the person perceives themselves, it will tell me what they value and what they might not be so good at. 

What we are best at tends to come at a cost. If I am wonderful at connecting with people (which I am), it means my attention naturally goes toward and is interested by the complexities of the human experience. In contrast, I have less attention or interest left for things like spreadsheets, processes and data. Knowing what I’m good at, and being HONEST with myself, gives me and understanding of what I am not naturally oriented toward. 

**Once we know the value we bring and the blind spot we hold, we can look at what the team or project needs and make any necessary adjustments.**
In my case, my job needs me to be exceptional at connecting with, motivating and communicating with people - AND - the ability to track some data in order to assess how effective our efforts are. I know that I can lean into my strengths and I will have to use tools - such as reminders, and time blocking - to discipline myself to improve in the areas I’m not as naturally oriented toward.

Defining what success looks like for you, knowing how you want to feel and getting honest about strengths and weaknesses, will empower you to be the best person to assess what your value and worth is to your client and team.

Small actions taken each day will continue to bring value, and increase your impact and confidence - which is a win/win for us all.



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Three tips to give you confidence in knowing who you are and what you want in your career.

Know Your Value: Increase Your Worth

**_This article was guest written by Rebecca Hodges, a member of Clevertech's Culture Coach team._**

When people hear that I’m a “Culture Coach” at a growing tech company, there’s always some understandable confusion. After all, when you think tech, you probably often think of software developers, UX designers, and product analysts, but you don’t usually also think of coaches.

Look at some of the most successful people in the world, from singers to actors, to athletes. There are hundreds of differences between them, but one major thing they all have in common? A coach.

Let’s look in detail into the commonality between these athletes. Often wildly gifted naturally, whether it be the massive height in basketball players or the powerful arm of a baseball pitcher, it still takes years to develop the skills necessary to become a great. But **even** after natural gifts, years of training, and all of the right opportunities, many talented players will still fail to reach their potential. Whether due to mental hurdles they fail to overcome, lack of emotional support, or lack of confidence in their abilities – there are dozens of factors which prevent them from reaching the apex of their ability.

That’s where a coach comes in.

A powerful force that helps them see past their hurdles (mostly metaphorical, but sometimes literal), provides perspective and boosts their confidence. They can help an athlete see through their own inner struggles of doubts, offer advice, and help them focus on the bigger goals that lie ahead. Athletes of course have the tools to be successful, but with the support of a coach, they can get out of their comfort zone in order to reach new heights.

At Clevertech, we ask the question of why a software developer should be any different. Why are some of the world’s most technically talented minds not getting the same support as athletes, artists, and other professionals who have the support of a coach?

The “Culture Coach” is our answer to that question.



Let’s categorize the role of a Culture Coach into three major categories.



### Connection

A touch point for every aspect of the company. From organizing Lunch & Learns or connecting the dots between team members, Culture Coaches are the common thread between all departments that keep us connected and communicating. 



### Growth

Your Culture Coach is your partner in growth. From facilitating soft skill training on topics like leadership and communication to being your pathway to career growth and new opportunities.

### Culture

Duh! The lifeblood of Clevertech’s culture, from celebrating the wins to being the best pep squad you’ve ever seen. Culture Coaches are the ones who turn a workplace into a community.



## Ok, to-may-toe / to-mah-toe, a Culture Coach is another name for HR?

Woah, Woah, Woah, hold your horses. 

If Culture coaches were the juiciest, ripest, naturally grown tomato on the vine, then yeah.  

We're the tomato that's the centrepiece of every main dish, the appetizer at the party everyone keeps gathering around. The kind you’ll need to visit a farmers market to find. Comparing a Culture Coach to traditional HR is like comparing that to that by-the-box, lab-grown tomatoes that only taste good in a sauce, (no offence, Olive Garden).

It’s a deep red compared to a dull pink.

Playground compared to doctors’ office waiting room.

Sure, to an outsider this might all sound like Clevertech’s version of HR. But to compare them glazes over the major difference between Culture Coaching vs. HR – the thing that makes Culture Coaches unique is that our support doesn’t end when you walk out of the doors of our (remote) office. We’re not just invested in work life, we’re invested in our developers’ personal growth. 

Our job isn’t lifeless surveys or scheduling that hear-from-HR-once-a-year meeting that you spend all week stressing about. It’s real conversations, real caring, and real growth that grows when you have the perfect combination of the people that care about it, and an environment that actively encourages it (thanks Clevertech). Whether developing their skills, building relationships, exploring their passions or helping them determine meaningful career paths, we’re there to support unique needs and goals – a friend to inspire you when you feel stuck, motivate you when you need it, and help give you the tools you need to succeed on the path towards achieving your goals both professionally and personally.



To put it simply, a Culture Coach is so much more than the HR you might be used to at your office job. We’re focused on helping you grow, whether it’s helping you build the soft skills you need to take that career jump you’ve been waiting on, or helping you make the move from Rio to Toronto that you’ve been dreaming of – our success comes through you achieving your goals and being a better version of yourself a year from now. 

### Ready to meet your Culture Coach? [We’re hiring.](https://bit.ly/3C0zfEp)



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Wait – what's a Culture Coach?

If you caught one of [our recent blogs](https://clevertech.biz/insights/remote-work-and-work-life-balance-our-top-5-tips-and-tools), you might have noticed a mention of **The Pomodoro Method**.




We wouldn’t fault you for thinking this might be a new pasta recipe, but it’s actually a technique used to keep organized and make sure you’re working in the most effective way possible.

Working from home can be a challenge. It's easy to get distracted and lose track of time, especially when so many of us are juggling multiple projects at once. But there's a way that remote workers can stay organized and on top of things without having to hire a personal assistant or create an elaborate spreadsheet tracking system. 

Enter the Pomodoro Method—a simple yet effective technique for managing your time while working remotely. 


## What is the Pomodoro Method? 

The Pomodoro Method is a time-management technique developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It involves breaking down work into 25-minute chunks, separated by short breaks (typically 5 minutes). This allows you to focus on one task at a time, giving it your full attention for an uninterrupted 25 minutes before taking a break and then moving on to the next task. 

### Step One: Identify what you’re working on

It’s important to nail down a project you’re working on, and what you hope to achieve by the end of your working session. You can use the best time management methods available, but success will always be a challenge without a clear idea of what you’re applying it to.

### Step Two: Set a Timer for 25 Minutes 

This is the first step in using the Pomodoro Method of time management. Set a timer for 25 minutes and focus solely on one task without interruption during this time period. This means no looking at emails, talking on the phone, or browsing social media—focus on one task only until the timer goes off!

### Step Three: Take Five Minutes for Breaks 

Once your timer goes off, take five minutes to rest and recharge by grabbing a snack, stretching, or scrolling TikTok (bonus points if it's [@clevertechbiz](https://www.tiktok.com/@clevertechbiz)). This is important because it breaks up your work session into manageable chunks and allows you to come back refreshed and ready to tackle your next project with renewed focus. 

### Step Four: Rinse And Repeat! 

Once those five minutes are up, start your timer again for another 25-minute block of focused work. Repeat this process as many times as necessary for each task until it is complete. You can also adjust the length of each session depending on how long it will take to complete each task (e.g., if you know that writing an essay will take two hours, set your timer for 50-minute intervals instead). The idea is to break down larger tasks into more manageable chunks so that they are easier to complete without being distracted by other tasks or outside stimuli. 



**Bonus tip**: investing in a physical timer can be hugely helpful. Whether it’s an old-fashioned kitchen timer or one that fits into your Apple-minimalist-tech-mogul aesthetic, something physical and visual can help keep you accountable.



**Double bonus**: Track your progress by writing down each task as you complete it. Or even better, break down your task before getting to work, and tick off your checkboxes every time you take a break. Knowing you’re making progress can help give you the boost of confidence you need to keep going.

So, in conclusion, the Pomodoro Method is the ultimate secret weapon for remote workers looking to scale up their productivity journey, like Robin to Batman or Watson to Sherlock, that can help you tackle even the most challenging tasks with ease. Remember, with the Pomodoro Method, you can take on the world one tomato-timer at a time. 



When it comes to comparing the Pomodoro Method to other productivity tools, we’d argue there really is a difference between tomato and tomatoe. Give it a shot, keep yourself energized, and take your productivity to the next level.

### Now that your productivity is on the rise, how about your career? Clevertech is growing our team of the most talented minds in tech. Think you fit the bill? [Apply here](https://clevertech.biz/jobs?utm_source=Linkedin_Brand&utm_medium=Organic_Social&utm_campaign=Article_Post__Jan_29_2023&utm_id=Article_Post__Jan_29_2023&utm_content=Article_Post__Jan_29_2023).

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The Pomodoro Method: Mastering Productivity

Asking for a raise can be a daunting task, akin to asking your crush to prom (we all remember the butterflies and the shaky hands, right?). But just like asking your crush to prom, sometimes you just gotta go for it, otherwise, you'll be stuck with a subpar corsage and a subpar salary.

While often nerve-wracking, it's an important step in ensuring that you are being compensated fairly for your hard work. However, the way you ask for a raise can make all the difference in whether or not you are successful. 

Fear not, we’re here to help.

We'll go over some common mistakes people make when asking for a raise, as well as tips for how to ask for a raise in a way that increases your chances of success.

## First, let’s talk about the mistakes to avoid when asking for a raise.

### 1. Asking for a raise without any evidence of your value to the company.

Your employer will want to know that you are an asset to the company and that your contributions justify a raise. Make sure to come prepared with examples of your accomplishments and how they have benefited the company.



### 2. Being vague or unclear about the amount you are requesting.

Have a specific number in mind when you ask for a raise, and be able to explain why you believe that amount is fair. Being vague or asking for a "raise" without specifying an amount can make it seem like you haven't thought through your request.

### 3. Being confrontational or demanding

It's important to approach the conversation about a raise in a professional and respectful manner. Avoid being confrontational or making demands – the goal is to work with your employer, not corner them. 

All in all, it’s important to remember that, chances are, if you’re asking for a raise, you want to stay at the company. If that’s the case, you want to make sure you’re not damaging the relationship you have with your employer in the process. 

Ok now let’s get to the meat and potatoes.

## Our top tips for what to do when considering asking for a raise.

### 1. Collect information from day one

A major factor in asking for a raise is highlighting the value you bring to the company. While we’re sure your employer trusts and values your contributions, it’s still important to present specific examples of your achievements and how they’ve positively impacted the company. This way, you’ll be able to make a strong and clear case for why you deserve a raise.

Our tip? Don’t wait until you’re wanting a raise to start collecting this. Consider making a folder on your computer and archiving different things that you feel highlight your hard work and the value you bring to the team. Whether it’s an email a client sent you thanking you for going above and beyond, or statistics from a campaign you ran – it’ll make it all the easier to show your impact.

### 2. Self-evaluate

This should be step one when you start to feel as though it’s time for a raise. It’s important to step back and look at where you are in your career, as well as where you want to get to. Are you overperforming for your salary? Are you sacrificing work goals for financial burdens? Are you bringing clear and definitive value to the team that deserves more than your current compensation?

These are all important questions not just in regards to the asking-for-a-raise conversation, but also as that conversation often coincides with a desire to take bigger leaps in your career. Reflect on your growth and where you’re going.

### 3. Know what you’re asking for

This one is huge in our books. Before asking for a raise, it’s important to know exactlly what you’re asking for. That can apply to multiple factors in your career. 

One thing to nail down is whether are you asking for a raise and/or a change in your position. I.e. a promotion, title change, or leadership position? If so, it’s important to make sure that’s actually what you want. A raise doesn’t always require a change to your position, and a change to your position doesn’t always require a raise.

Second, how much are you asking for? A foolproof way to fail at the raise conversation is being vague or unclear about the amount you are asking for. Your employer of course wants to see you financially stable and successful, but they want to know that you have thought through your request and are confident in your value. Coming to the meeting without a solid number can make it seem like you haven’t given it much thought.

### 4. Communication

And finally, it’s all about communication. You’ll likely be speaking with a team lead or HR Representative in this conversation. It’s important to approach it in a professional and respectful manner. Your colleagues are people just like you, and they want to support you – but we can all agree it’s easier to support someone who is friendly, professional and courteous.

Come prepared for your meeting, know how you’d like to present your request, and go into it with a collaborative mentality rather than a demanding one. 



## Final thoughts

Asking for a raise is a normal aspect of any career journey, and it is important to remember that employers are well aware of this fact. In fact, they likely go through this process regularly with their other employees. This means that they are familiar with the process and are often more than willing to support their employees' needs and goals through a raise. 

By avoiding common mistakes, approaching the conversation professionally, and being open to negotiation, you will be able to make a strong case for yourself and increase your chances of getting that salary increase that you’re looking for.



## Looking to join a team that encourages career growth? [We're hiring.](https://clevertech.biz/jobs?utm_source=Linkedin_Brand&utm_medium=Organic_Social&utm_campaign=Article_Post_21_Jan_2023&utm_id=Article_Post_21_Jan_2023)

Effectively Asking For A Raise: Do's And Don'ts

Well, this is a little controversial, but it comes down to words like **passion**. The gems are the ones that **live and breathe software development**. Unfortunately, those passion driven developers are not always all that good at selling themselves. So, how can you shine? 

### The question that usually uncovers a true gem is, why did you get into tech? 
There are as many answers to that question as stars in the sky! Lots of times though, people tell the same story of staring when they were a kid and liking it ever since, but that doesn't work! It’s the authenticity and details of the answer that unveil the hidden gem. Saying you started developing at 9 is not a story, you need to get specific and even talk about feelings. What was it about developing? How do you feel when you rae working? What is YOUR story? Each developer who truly loves development has their story that has brought them on this journey.  Not everyone gets bitten by the development bug (no pun intended) early on in their lives either, what was the *ah ha moment* when you knew that this was your path, tell the story of that realization. Talk about real projects and real failures! If you can fail that means you are pushing yourself to your edge. Tell us what you learned, what you do differently now and why it makes you special. 




**Are you living and coding where you can grow, learn and be recognized for your unique solutions?** At Clevertech, we believe in **freedom, mastery and purpose.** Three elements that passionate developers appreciate and need to thrive. We aim to create an environment where developers can expand their skills and live their passion for development from wherever they want. **Are you ready to shine?**


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How to tell an interviewer that you are a gem!


Are You a Gem?

When I was a bartender in downtown Toronto, I had the good fortune to be surrounded by many successful people on any given day. It was not a fancy bar by any means but it’s location right in the heart of the trendy King St West made it a great watering hole for all types of people. Being from a small town of under 1000 people in Alberta I had a very stereotypical view of what a successful person would look like, the way they dressed, how they acted and all the media narratives of how they became successful. What I found however were many different people from many different walks of life that all found a way to find their success. It made me want to dig deeper. Now even though people found many different means to become successful, through business, construction, academia, etc. I was amazed by the fact that the way they approached their vocation was extremely similar. I have broken it down into three main categories.

## 1.  They take accountability
I like to call this ‘Taking the Blame’. They understood that it didn’t really matter whose fault it was, what mattered was getting the end result. Truly successful people don’t have the time or the energy to play the blame game. Or complain. Or justify. If someone on their team did something wrong, THEY didn’t train them properly. If there was a miscommunication, THEY need to make sure to convey what they want more clearly. If a client wasn’t happy with their work, THEY made sure that it was fixed to what they needed. No matter what happened or how much control they had in the situation it was on them. Now when I first started playing with this idea it was very easy for me to think “people on my team should take responsibility for their own actions” and “If I do that then I won’t have enough time to take care of everything”. Which is completely true. However, that is not what is important. What is important is the mindset. If I take the blame for everything then I won’t spend any time or energy figuring out who’s fault it is and I can put that towards finding a solution. Which is really all that matters. Successful people are problem solvers. Simple as that.

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## 2.  They have clear and purposeful goals
What makes a goal clear and purposeful? To make sure a goal is Clear I like to use the acronym **SMART **goals:

**Specific**- Set real numbers with real deadlines. Avoid goals like “I want to make more money”. How much more? $1 an hour more? $200k plus more? And by when? Tomorrow? Next year? If we can’t see our goals, we will never hit them. It’s like saying I want to go north without having a compass. You may do everything correctly but if it isn’t in the right direction it is very unlikely that you will not get to where you intend to go.

**Measurable**– Make sure your goal is trackable. “Social influence” is not a measurable goal. “Help more people” is not a measurable goal. “Be Better” is not measurable. How do you know how close you are if you can’t track your progress? This is where motivation dies. Not because we haven’t gotten to the destination but because we have no idea how much longer we have to go. People are OK with bad news but HATE surprises.

**Attainable**– Work towards a goal that is challenging but possible. The easiest way to not be successful is by making goals that are impossible to hit. Mostly because we are all human and we need small wins to keep up our confidence and continue to push forward. On the way to success the vast majority of people haven’t failed, they’ve quit.

**Relevant**– It actually pushes you closer to hitting your goals. Spending a week designing the perfect business card will not develop the app you are meaning to create. Playing 2k will not make you a better basketball player. We all have the same 24hrs a day and how we use that time will determine every aspect of our life. When we truly know what we want we need to take the relevant steps to get there.

**Time-bound** – State when you will get it done. It doesn’t have to be right, or even close, but creating a deadline adds a sense of urgency. Don’t be afraid to put pressure on yourself, that is where things get done. A goal is just a dream with a timeline, and too many people’s dreams die in the land of “I’ll do it tomorrow.”

Every goal I create I take it through these 5 things. If it doesn’t line up it doesn’t mean I need to completely scrap it. Usually it just isn’t fully formed yet and I need to go deeper into what I actually want and exactly what that looks like.

## 3.  They have long-term vision, and short-term focus

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Have you ever looked at one of your goals and felt like it was such an insurmountable undertaking that you just quit? Have you ever been so deep in the grind that you have forgotten what it is for and burnt out? This is why both of these things are important to have. If we want to truly be successful it is going to take a lot of time and a lot of work. And while we are doing this work, we need to know what it is all for.

To do this I like to break down my big goal into the smallest increments possible, usually into daily tasks. For a simple example, if I am selling a product where I have a net gain of $500 per sale and I want to make $100,000 this year. That means I have to sell 200 of these products. Now if I want to have my weekends off and take some vacation, I would have 250 working days in the year. That means I would have to sell an average of 4 products a week or 1 product every 4/5 business days. Now what are the DAILY actions I would have to take to sell 4 products a week? Obviously depends on the product and industry but let’s say I would have to present to 5 Qualified customers every day. Now how many qualified customers would I have to speak to so that an average of 5 would listen to a presentation? Let’s say 10. Then how many people would you have to contact to get an average of 10 qualified customers. I think you get the point.

This obviously takes some time and work to get it right but when we are able to break down our long-term vision into daily tasks that we can focus on this is where the magic happens. We start gaining momentum, our confidence rises, and we start to see progress towards our big vision. In time this creates a positive feedback loop where we gain even more momentum until our vision all of a sudden doesn’t feel so big and we can start creating even bigger goals.

Regardless of your experience and background, success doesn’t depend on luck or coincidences. By taking accountability, setting S.M.A.R.T goals and having a long term vision with short term focus - you can start to see progress towards your personal success.

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3 Qualities of Successful People

**Written by:**

Paul Stella, a Senior Javascript Engineer.

At Clevertech, we are provided the great opportunity to connect with exciting and innovative clients from various industries. Sometimes great challenges await us when approaching a monumental project or a client with high expectations. Here’s six principles that I’ve found useful when working with the client.


## Consistency

Having a routine connects our work to a reliable rhythm. Dependable status updates and conversations strengthen the relationship between us and the client because we become a familiar personality rather than a sea of worker bees, fulfilling our client's needs. Establishing a flexible yet resilient stature in a working relationship can be as simple as promptly attending meetings or as crucial as addressing calls to action within a reasonable response time. Checking in your work and responding to questions on a consistent basis is an exercise in accountability and trust building, of which gains will not go unnoticed. Carve out your day to a routine that matches your life and the needs of our clients. This doesn't have to be an immovable structure, but one that evolves over time to address the many immutable factors in our working and personal lives.


## Congeniality

When we offer our skills and expertise, we have the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the client that goes beyond the value of our work. Showing a propensity to socially integrate with the dynamic of a company's core values and leadership, we strengthen our importance and integrity. When we can provide our expertise with confidence while being cordial with our approach, we encode a wholesome character to our every action. Connections with our client can be much more rich by showing expressive interest in their business and success.


## Resilience

Building great software is not only about new features, but also providing support for legacy features. Maintaining legacy systems may not always seem glamorous, yet it's the type of work that requires a keen understanding and attention to detail. In an infinite timescale, all code becomes legacy code. Before we can deconstruct a software system and improve it, we need to see what its strengths and weaknesses are first. Reviewing unit tests, scanning logs, and monitoring alerts - these are integral to diagnosing a legacy system. We want to build software that can be maintained with low stress and high modularity, giving an adaptive design for all future needs. We can build resilience into our work by being curious regarding details and bolstering a support structure based on timely feedback loops and reactive design.


## Advocacy

In our role as technologists, [we often have the opportunity to provide recommendations](https://clevertech.biz/insights/creating-value-from-data) for things such as best practices, frameworks, and design principles. The ability to offer well researched and examined options to our clients is integral to our uniqueness as experts. Paying attention to the needs and challenges of our clients allows us to advocate for innovative solutions. When presenting new tools and ideas, we must be sure to offer these in relatable and results-driven contexts. Advocacy goes beyond recommendations - it should entail an advocacy for the prosperity of the client.


## Honesty

It is not only important to be truthful with the client, we must also be truthful with ourselves. Can I learn this language on the job? Do I have enough acceptance criteria to make an informed decision regarding this user onboarding process? Do I have enough support on my team to hit this deadline? When we're honest with ourselves, we allow pathways of self-reflection and critical thinking to guide our decision making. In turn, we foster an environment of trust and understanding with our client, team, and ourselves. [Leadership lives or dies on the basis of trust and dependability](https://clevertech.biz/insights/clever-ways-to-build-trust-with-rapid-communication). 


## Unity

Depending on our working relationship with our client, we may be asked to embed ourselves into the ebb and flow of their daily operations. This provides us with the sense of symmetry with our clients - we are now one entity working towards a singular goal of results-driven value. If that's not the case, we still can find oneness with our team of “Clevertechians”. Ultimately, we strive for a kind of teamwork that is willing to self-examine, restructure, and be elastic, as well as still maintains a core strength based on trust and understanding. 


Some of these principles may seem like common sense and hopefully they are. Sometimes as technologists we can become inundated with the minutiae of our craft that it’s grounding and necessary to be reminded of the more social, interactive, and reflective nature of our work. I hope these six principles I’ve outlined can provide a framework for positive experiences with not only our clients but in our lives in general.

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Soft Skills

Crafting Positive Experiences With Clients: Six Principles

It’s that time of the year again! The time when people set big goals and make resolutions to build healthier habits and improve their wellbeing. The new year allows for the feeling and appearance of a fresh start. So what if you spent the last week in sweatpants, binge watching Squid Game, while plowing through holiday leftovers and a few pints of chocolate ice cream? 2022 is gonna be your year, baby! 
 
The reality is that even with the best intentions, people do not always end up following through with their initial goals and resolutions. This can be the result of a variety of reasons, but generally falls into a few similar categories. 
 
How can you give yourself a better chance of being successful?

**Be realistic.**
 
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they set goals is that they set their sights *too* high and set goals that are not reasonable. Big changes happen from making consistent, small changes and generally, people tend to over-estimate what they can do in the short term and under-estimate what they can do in the long term. Are you going to go from not working out at all to suddenly doing an hour of running every morning? Probably not, but you can work to up to that, by slowly increasing the amount of time and setting more reasonable goals for yourself in the present. Start at 15 minutes. Once that's a habit and you've been successful for a few weeks- work up to 25 minutes then 35 minutes and so on. 
 
**Commit.**
 
Before you commit to something, determine where it falls in your priorities. Often when people say they don’t have time to do something, what they really mean is that it is not a priority to them. And this is okay, but when setting goals, it’s important to recognize where it falls so that you can adjust accordingly. If getting your kids ready for school is a higher priority than exercising- don’t plan on exercising at a time where they might coincide, and it becomes easier to excuse not working out. 
 
**Add, rather than subtract.**
 
Most people tend to focus on eliminating foods or behaviors when they set healthy goals, but the better method is to focus on **adding** healthier foods and behaviors. For example, instead of telling yourself you’re going to stop eating cookies for all eternity, focus on maybe adding a vegetable to each meal. This is a gentler, more effective method for creating healthier habits. 
 
**Make it convenient.**
 
The harder a task is to complete, the less likely people are to choose it over convenience. That’s why it’s important to set yourself up for success by making tasks within reach. If you want to work out first thing in the morning- sleep in your workout clothes or leave them right by your bed. If you want to eat healthier meals, prep food that can be used to make a variety of healthy meals quickly. 
 
**Focus on one behavior.**
 
Often, the behaviors we’d like to change are so rooted in habit that making lasting differences comes down to being able to build new habits. This makes it important to focus on **one** behavior at a time. It’s not easy to change habits- it takes time, patience, and dedication, so trying to change many at once can be overwhelming and cause you to fall back into all of your previous patterns. 

Ultimately, no matter how you choose to work on yourself, it takes patience to see results and to feel secure in your new patterns. Being sure to set yourself up for success the best you can is the most surefire way to get you to where you want to be. 

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How to Be Successful in 2022 Goal Setting

How confident are you? For me it takes effort and consistency to build my confidence. Maybe you can relate? Confidence levels vary depending on the immediate events in our lives. Some events build it up and others tear it down. Full of confidence I made a decision that brought me to a bad place - and left me insecure and in need of a boost. 



## On Top of the World 
I jumped off a symbolic cliff and moved overseas, living the dream life. What an accomplishment! Initially it did wonders for my confidence! I saved money, learned a language, and got a job in a new country. I had wind in my sails! After the savings dwindled and the job turned out to be totally toxic, I was feeling a little less zest for life. But instead of taking action, I was paraliyzed with fear. Would I find a job? Why did I make this terrible decision? I had an amazing life in NYC! Why did I take this risk?


## The Slow Decline 
Each month would go by chipping away at my confidence, deepening the insecurities and depriving me of the happiness I deserved. When you lose yourself under an avalanche of self-doubt, the only person that can find you is you. I needed to dig myself out of this dark place.  


## I came up with a plan: 
 - **Step 1**: Learn about myself. What are my natural abilities? What am I better at than most people? Why am I valuable?  Why are those valuable to a company? Where did I succeed before? What created doubt? How can I protect myself from those?
- **Step 2**: Write stuff Down. A great way to learn about yourself is to have uncomfortable conversations with yourself and the best way to do that is by writing it down. 
- **Step 3**: Make tiny goals. When I figured out what I wanted I had a target to work with. The next question was, how do I get there? I set tiny goals that gave me little hits of dopamine to motivate me enough to keep moving. 
- **Step 4**: Took My Time. This is not a race, but a marathon. Be consistent and you will make lasting progress. 
- **Step 5**: Look Back. Why did I lose my groove? What happened?
Rinse and Repeat.

## Learn About Yourself - Always  
I eventually found a new job that lit me up, paid the bills and helped rebuild my confidence. As I wrote and learned more about myself I looked back at successful moments in my life and the not so successful moments. I found the patterns and behaviors that led to each. I described the best version of myself both personally and professionally and oddly by describing that person I realized I was already that person. It doesn’t finish though, the work keeps cycling through as we grow and change, so sharpen your pencils and keep writing. 



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Confidence Creation 

Clevertech truly appreciates our designers and their contribution to our teams. Because of that, during the month of September, it was important that we bring in a master of the design industry who could add tremendous value and inspire our team as a whole, while also specifically highlighting the importance of what designers do. Designers are an important piece of the puzzle for any tech solutions team. They not only make applications and websites aesthetic, they also contribute to the usability and how a consumer feels while using the product. 



Design expert, Dan Mall, teaches Clevertech the secret to spending more time in the creative flow.

A few weeks ago we sought to answer that question by bringing in an expert, Dan Mall. Dan Mall, designer who came to talk to the employees at Clevertech about how to maximize their potential with design systems. He talked about how to create them, use them to your advantage, and get your colleagues to integrate it into their daily operations. 



## A design system is a tool to help the designer become more efficient and effective in their work.

 It should help you work faster and better with your team -- and more importantly, have fun! Designers and developers are often reinventing the wheel. **Dan Mall explained how to get the tedious work out of the way using design systems.** How much time do you want to dedicate to that button, form, or the other dry aspects of a project? Design systems can take care of the boring so you can focus on the fun, exciting and meaningful aspects. Design systems free you up so you can focus on user needs, create a really outstanding product, and spend more time in the creative flow. 

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## How do you pitch using a design system? 

Don’t use the word design system! Tie the design system effort to a high-priority roadmap item. **Build the product first and then get the design system as an output.** The product already has buy-in from everyone, from there you just try it on the product. In the end the real prize is shipping solid work that customers get value out of and use!  It looks like the future for design work is pointing designers in the direction of creating effective and usable products with more freedom, flexibility and impact. 


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Productivity Tips

How to Spend More Time in the Creative Flow

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Senior-level experience of at least 4 years of experience in mobile development
- Must have apps on the app store with over 100 reviews
- 5+ years of production-level software development experience
- Recent experience with RxJava
- Strong design and coding skills (Java/Android)
- Written and verbal Advanced English fluency

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Native Android Developer

Android

Java

Tech- Mobile

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### Requirements

* Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
* Strong design and coding skills (Swift/Java/Objective-C)
* A solid grasp of fundamental algorithms and mobile applications
* Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly
* Passion for operational excellence
* Strong communicator and fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge about the Lean Startup and Agile Methodologies

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.



iOS Native Developer

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Senior-level experience of at least 6 years of experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, ECS, ELB)
- Strong background in Linux and Mongo Atlas administration
- Experience deploying Kubernetes in a production environment
- Experience with CI/CD in Jenkins or CircleCi
- Infrastructure as code (we use Terraform)
- Experience with requirement gathering and presentation to executives
- Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
- Professional, empathic, team player
- Problem solver, proactive, go-getter

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.



Senior DevOps Engineer

Devops

DevOps

Experience Remote done Right.
With over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote. We grow vibrant relationships and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects.

### About Us:
We are a fully remote company with over 20 years of experience working remotely. Our team of 500+ staff works with stellar clients on ambitious projects, providing exceptional opportunities for career growth and vibrant relationships. We specialize in helping enterprise companies launch innovative digital products that interact with millions of customers, transactions, and data points. Our culture fosters experimentation and personal growth, challenging norms to solve real-world problems with creativity, grit, and determination.

#### What are you going to do?:
In this role, you'll collaborate with peers, senior leaders, and stakeholders to drive transformative business opportunities using cutting-edge technology platforms. You'll work on developing and delivering innovative solutions across teams while demonstrating technical leadership in implementing, deploying, delivering, and operating technical solutions. Additionally, you'll identify opportunities to strengthen Capability and Modernization practices while managing system changes seamlessly without interruption to teams and users. As a progressive thought leader, you'll empower and energize high-performing teams while working collaboratively in a virtual environment. You'll quickly identify optimal solutions while automating workflows and driving towards big-picture goals and milestones, all while maintaining strong attention to detail.

#### Requirements:
* 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
* 3+ years of experience in a technical lead role
* Senior-level experience of at least 6 years of experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, ECS, ELB)
* Strong background in Linux and Mongo Atlas administration
* Experience deploying Kubernetes in a production environment
* Experience with CI/CD in Jenkins or CircleCi as well as ArgoCD
* Infrastructure as code (we use Terraform)
* Proven experience, desire, and skills to shape DevOps/SRE practices across an organization
* Experience with requirement gathering and presentation to executives
* Exposure working directly with, CEOs, CTO/VP Directors
* Experience working with multiple projects
* Support development teams in the setup, release, and operations of services in various environments
* Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
* Professional, empathic, team player
* Problem solver, proactive, go-getter



#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) and share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to Work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting-edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and are truly proud and excited to create waves in an industry under transformation.

The job is 100% Remote. Please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.



DevOps Director

Clevertech is a leading software development consultancy with a staff of 600+, all working remotely. We're seeking a Sr Engineer to join and optimize our recruitment process and help us recruit the best talent.

#### Your Role
* Conduct 2nd interviews that will test the technical depth of candidates and their suitability for positions available
* Coordinate with hiring managers to understand the business needs promptly
* Be a vital part of the recruitment team


#### Requirements
* You are a Sr Software engineer with a deep understanding of various languages such as JavaScript, Java, Ruby on Rails etc.
* You have at least 5 years of experience working as an Engineer on projects at scale.
* You have hired other engineers to join your team in the past. 
* You have worked in a high-growth dynamic company

Job is 100% Remote. Please ensure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Lead Engineer - Talent Evaluator

Business

Management

Clevertech is a leading software development consultancy with a staff of 600+, all working remotely. We're seeking a Sr Engineer to join and optimize our recruitment process and help us recruit the best talent.

#### Your Role
* Conduct 2nd interviews that will test the technical depth of candidates and their suitability for positions available
* Coordinate with hiring managers to understand the business needs promptly
* Be a vital part of the recruitment team


#### Requirements
* You are a Sr Software engineer with a deep understanding of various languages such as JavaScript, Java, Ruby on Rails etc.
* You have at least 5 years of experience working as an Engineer on projects at scale.
* You have hired other engineers to join your team in the past. 
* You have worked in a high-growth dynamic company

Job is 100% Remote. Please ensure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.

Sr Engineer - Technical Interviewer

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Senior-level experience of at least 4 years of experience in the front-end (React) and back-end (Node, Express, Mongo, SQL)
- Ability to create clean, modern, testable, well-documented code
- Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
- Professional, empathic, team player
- Problem solver, proactive, go-getter

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.

Senior Full Stack Engineer - Javascript

Evergreen

Node

React

TypeScript

Tech-Javascript

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Senior-level experience of at least 4 years of experience with Javascript, React, Redux, Websockets, Async/Await
- Ability to create clean, modern, testable, well-documented code
- Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
- Professional, empathic, team player
- Problem solver, proactive, go getter

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Senior Javascript Engineer - React 

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Senior-level experience of at least 4 years of experience with Javascript, NodeJS, Express, Mongo
- Ability to create clean, modern, testable, well-documented code
- Serverless experience with AWS lambda or Azure functions
- Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
- Professional, empathic, team player
- Problem solver, proactive, go-getter

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Senior Backend Engineer - Node 

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects.

#### What we're working on
As a product designer, you will discover the business goals and develop the use cases for different user personas. You will then translate those into web and mobile designs using Figma to get regular feedback. Where possible, you will use tools to study the actual end-users to further enhance the designs that ultimately allow the business to reach their goals.
The scale we work on typically involves millions of users or millions of dollars. The use cases are complex and involve multiple interdependencies.  You must have experience on that scale. 
 
#### Your team
You will typically be the sole designer working alongside a team of developers on one end and working with the product owner on the other. Ability to talk to the business, understand concepts and turn them into designs quickly. 
 
#### Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience with a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise
- Senior-level experience of at least 4 years of experience with developing digital products across a variety of mediums, including web and mobile
- Participated in the full design cycle to deliver world-class, pixel-perfect designs
- Superior English fluency, verbal and written
- Personality traits: Professional, problem solver, proactive, attention to detail.

#### 
See what the latest hires at Clevertech are saying about why they joined and if Clevertech was fulfilling their promise to them. [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3) of <1 min videos taken at the 4-6 month checking with the CEO

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Sr. Product Designer 

Figma

Designer

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries


#### Requirements
- 7+ years experience at scale with Ruby on Rails, Heroku, Redis, Elastic Search and sidekiq queue. (A technical assessment will be required.)
- You have back end expertise developing large-scale products in various languages, and solid experience working with SQL databases - bonus for PostgreSQL.
- You have experience designing and implementing automated test suites for complex applications.
- You have experience with Microservices, Architecting, queues and high-throughput systems
- Docker experience is a bonus
- You can take ownership of a project, fill in the gaps, and ensure production-ready releases.

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location. 

The position will be based out of CET so the candidate will need to overlap if not located on it.


Sr Ruby on Rails Engineer

Ruby

Tech-Other

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience (A technical assessment will be required)
- Extensive experience with Selenium
- Experience with Cypress/Puppeteer 
- Strong with browser and API testing
- Advanced Fluency in English, written and verbal 
- Strong understanding of mobile app development frameworks and platforms such as Android, iOS, React Native, Flutter, etc.
- Experience with mobile automation testing frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, etc.
- Knowledge of mobile-specific testing techniques such as gesture testing, localization testing, battery consumption testing, etc.
- Familiarity with testing tools and libraries for mobile app testing, including Charles Proxy, Postman, Fiddler, etc.
- Understanding of mobile app performance testing and profiling, including analyzing CPU usage, memory usage, network usage, etc.
- Experience in testing mobile applications across different devices and platforms, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, and other IoT devices.
- Knowledge of mobile app security testing, including OWASP mobile top 10 vulnerabilities, encryption, secure storage, and other security best practices.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.


#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


QA Automation Engineer

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

* Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
* Strong design and coding skills (Swift/Java/Objective-C/JavaScript)
* A solid grasp of fundamental algorithms and mobile applications
* Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly
* Passion for operational excellence
* Strong communicator and fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge about the Lean Startup and Agile Methodologies



&NewLine; This position will be actively coding for iOS, Android as well as in JavaScript

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Android and iOS Engineer

React Native

#### Who we’re looking for
Full-time, Executive Assistant to provide support for the select members of our management team. The perfect candidate is an operationally minded individual that is passionate about creative problem solving and being the gatekeeper for fast moving people, ideas and teams. If you love multitasking and have the ultimate positive attitude to get things done quickly and efficiently, we want to hear from you.

#### Requirements
* Previous exposure to C-level executives in some capacity
* Experience owning and executing unique projects from the ground up (company events, off-sites, internal programs etc.) 
* Ability to multitask and respond to frequently changing priorities
* Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
* Confidentiality, discretion, trust, reliability
* Bachelor’s degree
* Typical daytime business hours (8a-5p EST), but must have flexibility to support during off-hour periods. Expectation to stay late or respond to messages outside of work hours when needed
* This position may require light travel as-needed

#### Responsibilities
* Scheduling
* Correspondence/communications
* Event planning + assisting with internal projects 
* Travel planning
* Tracking expenses
* Liaising with vendors and third parties 
* Research 
* Additional tasks as needed



Executive Assistant - US

Experience Remote done Right.
Over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects. Leading software development consultancy, Clevertech, is looking to hire a QA Analyst to support our team’s rapid growth. You will be integral to the development and success of our organization while also being able to take advantage of the many meaningful, career-developing opportunities you’ll be provided.

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media or other complex multifactor industries

#### Responsibilities
- This role is focussed on the Manual testing component of the QA process
- Mastery designing and executing test cases and test plans to ensure functionality
- Experience with manual testing of new features following best QA practices
- Ability to analyze the implementation of features to ensure they are testable against design specifications 
- Can analyze and understand test results with the ability to summarize and present findings to leads 

#### Requirements
- 3+ years of quality assurance experience 
- Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
- Ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects and prioritize tasks
- Advanced English fluency both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and master of organization

#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


QA Analyst 

Product

## Our product team is made up of people with many different backgrounds ranging from client services, sales, marketing and several industries in-between. They have leveraged their strengths from previous disciplines and have one thing in common: **they are strong leaders who keep our clients at the center of everything they do to ensure teams deliver high quality products.** The current team landscape consists of roles varying from Jr. Product Analyst to Sr. Product Analyst and Product Quality Lead to Associate of Product Delivery. We value growth and forward movement that aligns with an individual's strengths and honing in on how they can most effectively impact our projects. ##

#### Who You Are 
* Clients love working with you 
* You’re tech savvy 
* You communicate well
* You pick up on small details that other people miss 
* You enjoy working amongst a collaborative and supportive team 

#### Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to client services (For example Business, Marketing, Maths, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, etc.)
* Minimum 2 years post-baccalaureate work experience with a fast-growing or Fortune 500 caliber organization
* Willingness to learn from the ground up, no product-specific experience necessary. We will train you in tech management
* Strong track record of work-based success with tangible achievements attributable to you
* Confidence in regularly communicating complex ideas both verbally and in writing
* Full-time, 100% remote role. Candidates must be located within the United States (W2) or Canada (T4)
* Must be able to pass a background check

 #### Responsibilities:
* Assist development teams in removing blockers and getting questions answered
* Document requirements provided by the client as user stories and acceptance criteria in a scrum backlog
* Consult on UI/UX design and usability
* Facilitate communication between Frontend and Backend development teams, DevOps Engineers, UI/UX Designers and clients

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Junior Product Analyst

## Our product team is made up of people with many different backgrounds ranging from client services, sales, marketing and several industries in-between. They have leveraged their strengths from previous disciplines and have one thing in common: **they are strong leaders who keep our clients at the center of everything they do to ensure teams deliver high quality products.** The current team landscape consists of roles varying from Jr. Product Analyst to Sr. Product Analyst and Product Quality Lead to Associate of Product Delivery. We value growth and forward movement that aligns with an individual's strengths and honing in on how they can most effectively impact our projects. ##

#### Who You Are 
* You have experience managing client projects
* You are known as a strong team leader and have worked with analysts, designers, and developers at all levels 
* You pick up on small details that other people miss 
* You enjoy working amongst a collaborative and supportive team 

#### Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to client services (For example Business, Marketing, Maths, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, etc.)
* Minimum 4 years post-baccalaureate work experience with a fast-growing or Fortune 500 caliber organization
* Experience with comfortability working with multiple projects and initiatives across concurrent projects
* Strong track record of work-based success with tangible achievements attributable to you
* Confidence in presenting and regularly communicating complex ideas to internal teams and external clients, both verbally and in writing
* Full-time, 100% remote role. Candidates must be located within the United States (W2) or Canada (T4)
* Must be able to pass a background check
 
#### Responsibilities:
* Translate complex business problems into easily digestible narratives
* Facilitate communication between Frontend and Backend development teams, DevOps Engineers, UI/UX Designers and clients
* Assist development team in removing blockers and getting questions answered
* Document requirements provided by the client as user stories and acceptance criteria in a scrum backlog
* Consult on UI/UX design and usability

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Product Analyst

Experience Remote done Right. With over 20 years of remote experience, all 600+ staff are 100% remote, and we still grow vibrant relationships and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth.

#### Responsibilities
* We are seeking an ambitious hands-on Controller to oversee Clevertech's financial health, reporting directly to Clevertech’s CFO. Must have experience in the professional services industry.

Day-to-day responsibilities:
* Planning, directing, and coordinating day-to-day accounting functions.
* Managing the month-end close process and preparing financial statements that are issued timely and in accordance with GAAP.
* Providing management with accurate and comprehensive information vital to the decision-making process.
* Managing the budget and cash flow forecasting process.
* Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
* Overseeing regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
* Evaluating and monitoring company policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate internal controls.
* Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.

#### Requirements
* 7+ years of previous experience in a similar role
* Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or business. A Master's degree is preferred
* Advanced experience using QuickBooks and being able to handle multiple entities
* International financial accounting experience, especially in Canada 
* Experience with multiple-state reporting
* Experience working with regulatory compliance
* Exemplary attention to detail
* Strong communication skills

#### Location
The position will be 100% remote in EST
Only USA-based Candidates will be considered at this stage.

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:
Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
Work on projects that allow you to use cutting-edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery.
The result? We produce meaningful work, and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Hands-on Controller 

Experience Remote done Right.
With over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote. We grow vibrant relationships and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects.

### About Us:
We are a fully remote company with over 20 years of experience working remotely. Our team of 500+ staff works with stellar clients on ambitious projects, providing exceptional opportunities for career growth and vibrant relationships. We specialize in helping enterprise companies launch innovative digital products that interact with millions of customers, transactions, and data points. Our culture fosters experimentation and personal growth, challenging norms to solve real-world problems with creativity, grit, and determination.

#### What We're Working On:
We work with clients in complex, multifactor industries, including Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media, and others. Our projects require a deep understanding of supply chain logistics and data management, and we are looking for a DevOps Data Engineer with experience in these areas. As part of our team, you will work on innovative solutions that involve moving and processing large amounts of data on Azure, deploying Kubernetes in a production environment, and using Terraform for infrastructure as code.

#### Requirements:
* Senior-level experience of at least 7 years with Azure DevOps
* Experience working with big data and migrating to Azure
* Experience with ETL pipelines, Data Governance, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL
* Near Real-Time Data Ingestion experience will be advantageous 
* Experience deploying Kubernetes in a production environment
* Experience with CI/CD in Jenkins or CircleCI
* Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service, azure functions, or Event Hub
* Expert knowledge of infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
* Experience with DevOps methodologies, tools, and practices, including CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes, and horizontal scaling
* Experience with requirement gathering and presentation to executives
* Advanced English fluency, verbal and written
* Professional, empathetic, team player
* Problem solver, proactive, go-getter


#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) and share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting-edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and are truly proud and excited to create waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote. Please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.



Senior DevOps Engineer - Azure

Experience Remote done Right.
With over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### What we're working on:
Enterprise companies turn to us to help them launch innovative digital products that interact with hundreds of millions of customers, transactions, and data points. The problems we solve every day are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. We are building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. In order to grasp the scale of problems we face, ideally, you have some exposure to Logistics, FinTech, Transportation, Insurance, Media, or other complex multifactor industries

#### Requirements

- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a data engineering or related role(A technical assessment is required)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working with the following Azure Queue Storage, Event Hubs, Dat Lake, Cosmos DB, Data Factory and Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Purview and Monitor.
- Experience working  ETL, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing concepts and methodologies
- Experience with Azure Databricks with Delta Live Tables and greatexpectations.io, Azure API Gateway with GraphQL
 will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and architectures
- Experience with data modelling and schema design
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and experience working in a team-based environment
- Availability to work in North American time zones, even though this is a remote position.




#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) and share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting-edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.


Data Engineer

Data

Experience Remote done Right.
With over 20 years of remote experience, all 500+ staff are 100% remote and we still grow vibrant relationships, and provide exceptional opportunities for career growth while working with stellar clients on ambitious projects

#### About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Lead/Principal Developer who can architect and execute complex technical solutions. As the ideal candidate, you have a proven track record of taking responsibility and following up to ensure things are working as anticipated. You will work closely with managers, directors, and vice presidents of multi-billion dollar corporations (or ex-VPS that are now building some new massive startup that will also be multi-billion) to understand their business requirements and how they affect technology. You should be able to converse with stakeholders in business terms and understand the technical implications of their requirements.

#### Responsibilities:
* Architect and execute complex technical solutions
* Manage a team of developers
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements
* Communicate effectively with managers, directors, and vice presidents of multi-billion dollar corporations (or ex-VPS that are now building some new massive startup that will also be multi-billion)
* Be responsible and follow up to ensure things are working as anticipated

#### Requirements:
* 9+ years of professional hands-on development experience
* 4+ years of team management experience
* Experience and knowledge of coding will be advantageous
* Advanced English fluency, both verbal and written
* Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders
* Ability to understand business requirements and their technical implications


#### Straight from the Devs
Watch short snippets of actual developers (Real, not scripted) share why they joined [YouTube Playlist](https://cleverte.ch/3)

#### Why Clevertech is an amazing place to work at
At Clevertech, you can expect that you will:

- Be 100% dedicated to one project at a time so that you can hone your skills, innovate and grow
- Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers
- Work on projects that allow you to use cutting edge tech. We believe in constantly evolving your mastery

The result? We produce meaningful work and we are truly proud and excited to be creating waves in an industry under transformation.

Job is 100% Remote, please make sure you have a comfortable office set at your desired work location.


Principal Engineer

Clevertech is a leading software development consultancy with 600+ staff working remotely. We're seeking a Sr SalesForce Developer to join our team!


#### Requirements
- Salesforce certification is required
- 8+ years of experience as a Salesforce Developer
- Extensive experience with Sales Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Field Service
- Must have experience with CPQ (Must know bundles, price, and product rules)
- Nice to have experience with Revenue Cloud, Marketing Cloud, E-commerce, and Service Cloud Knowledge
- Ability to connect to overall business strategy and design and execute department strategy
- Able to build successful relationships with all levels of staff and management.
- Comfortable working independently in an evolving and changing environment
- Proven ability to create innovative solutions to solve customer and client challenges
- Strong research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced English fluency, verbal and written



SalesForce Developer

Salesforce

We expect professionalism and client service, so we can offer a deeply caring experience for our clients. In return, you get freedom to work wherever you want. No timesheets, no big brother watching every move. We trust you to know what’s best to find the right solution.

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