Careers

Work for a Cloud Computing Leader

Our focus at enStratus is on creating innovative, best-in-market solutions, learning from each other, and enjoying what we do for a living. If you are interested in joining a rapid growth company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial atmosphere, email your resume and cover letter to: careers@enstratus.com. (No agencies, and no calls, please.)

Locations:

• Minneapolis, US (HQ)
• Auckland, NZ
• Edinburgh, UK
• Silicon Valley, US

New hires will visit our Minneapolis headquarters for training and cultural immersion... after that, remote arrangements are an option.

Current Openings (click on the position to view more details):

• Cloud Systems Administrator
• Java Developer
• Quality Assurance
• Pre-Sales Engineer
• Interactive Developer
• Content Strategist
• User Experience Designer
• Inside Sales Manager
• Marketing Manager
  
  

Cloud System Administrator
We are looking for talented and versatile Cloud System Administrators to join us in expanding the security, reliability and “confidence in the cloud” for our clients. As a member of our development team, you will have the following key responsibilities and possess the following attributes:

• Remote Windows and Linux server administration
• Deployment of applications into the enStratus secure environments
• Development of shell scripts (both Unix and Windows)
• Cluster management
• Proper server restart in a clustered environment
• Experience with Microsoft PowerShell
• Scripting using Python, Bash, Ruby, Perl, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills, highly responsive to customer requests
• Familiarity with windows server IIS/SQL server and .NET frameworks
• At least 2 years working experience as a systems administrator
• Some Microsoft experience maintaining java app servers and MySQL
• Desire to learn how to write java code
• Proven track record of intelligent decision-making Back to Top
  
  

Java Developer
The Java Developer role will not be boring. We wear a lot of hats here, and this role is no exception. In addition to what you would expect (developing Java code to contribute to our platform) you will be learning how to be an expert in cloud architecture, learning DevOps concepts (Chef/Puppet/etc.) and contributing to a variety of open source projects.

• Maintain, update, and extend core software using Java/J2EE and Grails
• Work with clients and other developers to design, code, test, document, and debug web based applications
• Support and maintain existing applications
• Perform database optimization, normalization, and administration (primarily MySQL and SQL Server)
• Set up and maintain web services and environments on UNIX based platforms
• Experience with Open Source libraries, Dasein and jclouds in particular
• 2-4 years working experience in Java/J2EE
• 2-4 years experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with database persistence frameworks
• Knowledge of and experience with at least four of the following: Tomcat, SOAP, REST, Apache HTTP Server, Solaris/Unix, AJAX, XML, HTML, CSS Back to Top
  
  

Quality Assurance
In terms of qualifications, we are looking for developers with relevant experience and the right attitude rather than a particular skill set or degree qualification. Our ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities and skills:

• Work with clients, partners and other developers to test, document, and help debug web based applications
• Perform browser compatibility, systems integration, regression, and end-user testing
• Manage support tickets, bugs, features, and enhancement requests within our online ticketing system
• Document requirements, test cases, and risk mitigation plans
• Maintain an accurate test matrix showing the completeness of system testing
• Participate in scoping features and bug fixes for monthly releases
• Partner with local and remote developers to resolve issues
• Train and mentor new QA hires
• 2-4 years working experience with QA best practices, testing methodologies, and bug tracking tools
• Automated testing experience
• Ability to self-start (motivated), self-manage (driven), meet deadlines (detail oriented), and learn from mistakes (intelligent)
• Actual tasks may vary greatly depending on the day Back to Top
  
  

Pre-Sales Engineer
The Pre-Sales Engineer will be instrumental to the market adoption of enStratus. You will work with our sales, engineering, product management, and marketing teams, as well as our channel partners, to ensure the success of our sales efforts by helping qualify opportunities and educate clients on the benefits of the enStratus solution. Primary responsibilities:

• Provide pre-sales technical support via telephone, e-mail, webinars and in person to prospective customers and partners
• Present and demonstrate the capabilities of the enStratus product
• Work with customers to determine deployment and integration plans
• Communicate customer technical requirements to the Services & Enablement group for installation
• Create proposals for customers
• Develop and participate in webinars for enStratus
• Represent enStratus at trade shows and other customer events
• Provide customer feedback to the Product Management team
• Travel up to 10% of the time. Back to Top
  
  

Interactive Developer
We are looking for an Interactive Developer to build and enhance powerful features for a wide variety of platforms and devices. You will work closely with the product management team to translate complex business and technical requirements into intuitive and enjoyable experiences for our clients.

• Create and continuously improve web based applications using JavaScript/jQuery, Grails, HTML, and CSS with Sass and Compass
• Collaborate with product team to design and implement new features and enhancements in an agile environment
• Translate complex requirements into intuitive, enjoyable experiences for our users
• Write elegant, scalable and optimized code with progressive enhancement principals in mind
• Create effective and consistent experiences across a wide range of platforms - tablet, smart phone, desktop, native device app
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices
• Provide mentoring for junior developers
• 3+ years as an Interactive Developer or similar
• Please provide a portfolio or code samples along with your resume. Back to Top
  
  

Content Strategist
We are looking for a Content Strategist to deliver and manage a clear, useful and consistent voice throughout our applications, technical documentation and marketing web site, across a wide variety of international languages.

• Orchestrate a clear, useful and consistent voice throughout many channels of communication, including contextual help and messaging for highly technical applications, documentation portals, and a marketing web site
• Write succinct and useful content
• Provide guidelines and editing to authors of highly technical documentation
• Ensure that all communication is translated effectively into a wide variety of languages and across a wide range of platforms and devices - tablet, smart phone, desktop, native device app
• Acquire a deep familiarity with our product as well as the cloud computing industry as a whole
• 3+ years as a Content Strategist or writing for the web Back to Top
  
  

User Experience Designer
We are looking for a User Experience Designer to be an empathetic, informed advocate for the users of our applications. You will work closely with the product management team to translate complex business and technical requirements into intuitive and enjoyable experiences for our clients.

• Be a champion for our users, from true beginners to advanced, while working with stakeholders to meet business and technical goals
• Create effective and consistent experiences across a wide range of platforms - tablet, smart phone, desktop, native device app
• Employ whatever technique is effective for a situation, be it workflows, wireframes, user stories, user interaction models, user testing, or information architecture, UI specifications, or creative design
• Build on and improve a design library of effective interaction patterns
• Exhibit the ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive, easy to learn, enjoyable experiences
• 3+ years as a User Experience Designer or similar
• Please provide a portfolio or sample work products along with your resume Back to Top
  
  

Inside Sales Manager
We are seeking an Inside Sales Manager to create and build an inside sales team and automate the lead management processes and systems. In this role, you will assist in building a strong sales process and inside sales team that will drive enStratus cloud management to businesses across the country.

Reporting to the VP of Sales and Marketing, this position will help qualify and move leads forward in the sales cycle and automate the lead management processes and systems. This role will be responsible to handle initial prospect inquiries and schedule meetings with qualified prospects for sales primarily through phone outreach, web meetings and email communications.

This full-time position is compensated with a base salary plus additional incentives for qualified leads and resulting sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Qualify incoming leads and warm opportunities generated by marketing via the phone,email or online meetings.?
• Prioritize target prospects and generate interest through presenting value proposition.
• Help drive revenue with SMB market and deliver qualified opportunities to Enterprise Sales Team.
• Build and manage inside sales team as appropriate to scale with the business
• Manage CRM system including Salesforce.?com updates, reporting, integration to website/email system, monitoring and automation.
• Track progress of each prospect and report to Sales and Marketing leadership
• Work with Marketing Managers to track leads and analyze program and channel metrics

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4 years of inside sales experience in the technology industry, with an emphasis on lead generation or telemarketing background
• Proven success of driving interest and qualifying prospects interested in B2B technology solutions
• Proficiency with Salesforce.?com or other CRM systems including integration and automation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and self directed in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities at once
• Experience leading a team of inside sales team members. Back to Top
  
  

Marketing Manager
We are seeking a Marketing Manager to manage and track various programs to help meet the sales goals for the company.

This hire will support the VP of Sales and Marketing with the following responsibilities:

• Manage programs that create demand and move opportunities rapidly through the sales cycle to meet revenue goals. Programs include email, direct mail, web marketing, events, social networking, telemarketing etc.
• Project manage all demand generation programs including budgets, timelines, and vendors.
• Support Event Marketing Manager for various conferences, trade shows and online events.
• Manage SEO and SEM programs.
• Support the PR, Analyst, and Social Networking programs.
• Work with Graphic Designer to manage the enStratus brand and to create marketing materials.
• Work with inside Sales Manager to track results of campaigns.

Experience:

• 5-7+ yrs of Marketing experience at a Technology Services or Software Vendor. Enterprise, B2B software marketing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in Hosting or SaaS services a major plus.
• Proven track record of planning and executing successful lead generation and customer expansion campaigns via direct marketing vehicles including: direct mail, e-mail, presentations, whitepapers, case studies, advertising and webinars/seminars.
• Strong project management skills for both internal and external partner projects.
• Proven experience with PR and social networking.
• Prior experience working in a smaller entrepreneurial environment, balancing both strategic and tactical responsibilities.
• MBA is a plus. Back to Top