Full-Time Technical Lead

100% growth in 2011 and another 100%+ growth projected in 2012: Does that sound like your speed?  From our humble beginnings as a University class project in 1992, we have grown to become the most innovative and successful advanced learning and low cost simulation company in Canada.  We succeed because of our innovative and talented team who share a profound passion for what they do. And right now we have immediate openings for experienced individuals to join that team.

Technical Lead

Your passion is to lead and coach a team in the design and development of new solutions.  You enjoy working cohesively with multi-disciplinary teams to define and design information technology solutions to business problems.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist Management to further build and develop a highly skilled team

·         Implement, review and improve the appropriate processes, tools and standards for development

·         Assist Management in the interview process for hiring new staff

·         Supervise development, coding, installation, testing, debugging, and documenting of applications using appropriate processes, tools and standards

·         Lead and coach a team in the design and development of new solutions as well as enhancements to existing solutions

·         Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new applications into existing systems and software

·         Ensure that systems development projects meet business and technical requirements and goals fulfill end-user requirements

·         Lead team in diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with existing applications  

·         Assist Management with preparation of project estimates, including high level analysis of impact to other activities and/or systems

·         Provide technical expertise, guidance and training to team members; direct team members on the implementation process

·         Act as point of escalation on assigned projects

·         Work with internal IT groups, vendors and other third parties to define and design information technology solutions to business problems

·         Research and  recommend products and services in support of procurement and development efforts

Qualifications:

·         Ability to adapt to, and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups

·         Minimum 10 years experience in a Technical Lead role

·         Advanced knowledge of Flash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript

·         Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, LightWave, 3D Max, Articulate, WaveLab, Adobe Priemere Pro, DreamWeaver and Captivate

·         Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple initiatives, projects and deadlines 

·         Excellent listening and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious, career-oriented individuals who wish to be part of a large, dynamic and highly successful organization. Oh…and who want to love going to work each morning.  We offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities and benefits as well as exceptional career growth potential. Please forward your resume, in confidence, by email to careers@bluedrop.com, to be considered for this current vacancy. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Bluedrop Performance Learning is an equal opportunity employer.  We just hire the best….

Please forward your resume, in confidence, by email to careers@bluedrop.com, to be considered for this current vacancy. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.