Careers

• 7+ years programming experience
• Minimum 2 years of software management experience
• Strong knowledge of software engineering practices and software architecture
• Knowledge of Java architecture a plus
• Data processing/transformations in mySQL
• Extended knowledge of MySQL
• At least 3 year experience working on Linux platforms
• Excellent communication skills
• Deep understanding of software engineering lifecycles
• Proven experience in releasing software products on market, both shrink-wrap and in ASP model
• Must read-write & speak English & French fluently
• Experience in remote management a plus (offshore teams)
• Ability to write software specifications a plus

Senior Project Manager

Profile
We are looking for individuals to facilitate and manage client project implementation. This is a tactical role with delivery responsibilities for process planning, transitional activity, and project execution that support client outsourcing initiatives, performance improvement, and technology integrations. The methodology is governed by a set of business processes that will impact many areas of our internal and external customer front, back-end IT and Internet operations.

Challenges

A broad range of client environments requires the ability to adapt best practices while resolving conflicts in goals, resources, and services. You will need to establish yourself as leader, in the internal delivery and sales organization and to the client's senior management team. You must be an individual who can initiate and manage change.

You must be capable of understanding and articulating how technology and processes are able to solve business problems in the ADS-click infrastructure to  benefit business. You will act as a liaison between inter-organizational staff and management while transitioning projects as well as execution within a customer's IT environment. 

Actions and Results

Success - insure the successful completion of all projects which may be measured in terms of financial gain, increased productivity or performance, or increased sales opportunities for ADS-click. A Satisfied customer will result from effective Project Management through the completion of implementation milestones when they are on time and within budget. Establish and maintain vendor and client relationships by developing and helping the vendor and client implement strategies that reflect high business values.

Technology and Skills

Project Management experience 3-7 years in Internet plateform management.
Experience using Microsoft Project, MS Office and other software tools
Software Engineering: UML
Strong organizational skills
Formal and informal presentation skills
Personnel management experience
General knowledge of helpdesk, network management and remote systems management operations
PMP Certification or IT Project Plus (preferred)

Senior QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Create test harnesses for the backend processes
• Write test plans & cases
• Perform black and white box testing
• Narrow down bug causes, document bugs and verify bug fixes
• Work closely with development engineers
• Write tools for the engineers & QA
• Can quickly evolve into a QA Director role

Requirements:

• 5 years QA experience building automation test solutions using automation framework on web apps and distributed apps
• Extensive knowledge of software testing methodology
• Have worked in a startup environment, where QA methodologies and tools were evolving
• Experience testing backend and commercial applications
• At least 3 years experience doing test automation
• Experience testing server-side web technologies
• Experience with SQL, XML, Java and PHP
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills, English or French speaking
• Team Player
• Performance Testing and Optimization a big plus

Desired Skills:

• Extensive experience with client/server and/or SOA based applications
• Experience managing Bug databases a big plus
• Experience performing API tests a big plus.

Managing Director for ADS-click's US subsidiary in California

ADS-click is a major player in the search & contextual advertising market. The company was created in 2004 and now has a worldwide portfolio of clients with a presence on all continents (Europe, North America, Japan & Australia ). As a fast expanding company, ADS-click wants to reinforce its presence in the US by creating a subsidiary in San Francisco , CA .

The company has developed search and contextual match advertising technologies marketed in a private labelled mode. This unique approach enables ADS-click to position itself as a technological partner while its clients focus on the commercialization of the solution to their Advertisers and affiliate publishers. Major players in online advertising around the world already trust ADS-click's cutting edge technology. ADS-click is a Web 2.0 compliant technology. On top of CPC & CPM solutions, ADS-click will release a Pay per Call solution based on the Skype and GTalk technologies in the near future.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Managing Director who will be responsible for all Operations, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and Facilities activities, as well as business development for ADS-click's US subsidiary.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience:

• In business development, finance and operations management roles in small or emerging technology businesses;
• Designing, implementing and operating business operations processes;
• Handling all accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, and reporting;
• Managing vendor relationships;
• Administering human resources processes including benefits administration, recruiting and hiring;
• Negotiating and administering contracts;
• Closing financing and corporate transactions;

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 5 years management-level work experience in Internet or high tech business development
• In-depth knowledge of consumer Internet properties; experience in online media areas is a strong plus
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing commercial deals in an aggressive time-frame
• Excellent understanding of contractual language
• Ability to manage and grow major account relationships
• Sound business judgment and excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to make quick decisions, act flexibly and think creatively
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including presentations, phone and e-mail
• Excellent analytical skills; must be able to think of complex deal structures with multiple variables
• Passion for start-up, fast-changing, and dynamic industry environments
• Entrepreneurial, high energy, and flexible - ability to multi-task, roll up sleeves, jump in, and meet aggressive deadlines under pressure with limited time and resources;
• BS/BA required; MBA and/or JD strongly preferred
• Good command of French would be an advantage

This full-time position is located in San Francisco , CA. Compensation will include a very interesting and challenging package. Qualified candidates can send their resume along with an introduction letter to jobs@ads-click.com. Please include "Managing Director ADS-click US subsidiary" in the subject line.

Product Manager

Required  skills and attributes:

• Strong desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks without sacrificing quality and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with business and technical experts, and balance business and technical issues.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships in a cross-functional team.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop detailed strategic plans for both new products and improvements to existing products.
• Create detailed functional specifications for both new products and improvements to existing products.
• Manage a business solution set across multiple development teams, including customer service, technology, sales and marketing.
• Maintain and handle the day-to-day business operations of applicable products.
• Be the subject-matter expert for applicable products.

Experience:

• 3+ Years of product management or related experience.
• Online/Software experience preferred.
• Search, online advertising or transactions-generation industries a plus.  

Country Business Development Managers

We are looking for 3 Country Business Development Managers:
one for UK
one for France
and one for Germany.

Job Description:

As the of business development manager of a country you will assist the VP of Business Development in executing all aspect of ADS-click operations and sales strategy with focus on national market.

This position requires strong cross-functional knowledge and specific understanding of online-advertising, sales and business management disciplines.
ADS-click is looking for an entrepreneur who understands what it takes to work a startup environment and is focused on business results

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Proven track records in business development is a must
• Expertise in Online Advertising, Advertising/Media agencies relationships
• Willing to learn, career focused, professional demeanor, strong personal and phone presence, disciplined time management, writing skills and strong professional ethics
• Winning mindset, positive "can-do" attitude, cultural sensitivity, friendliness to team members and clients, socially mature, personable, reliable, and dependable
• A self-starter who is highly motivated, details-oriented, results-driven and can develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities, with excellent follow through
• Have a professional image and confidence to represent ADS-click to our future employees, clients and potential partners
• MBA or equivalent is required
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer facing skills
• Ability to work additional and flexible hours
• Ability to work effectively from office and/or from home
• English fluent, native French (for France), native German (for Germany)

Business Development Manager. ADS-click

Description:

ADS-click allows leading search engines, web publishers, portals, ad networks or Web 2.0 companies to benefit from an advanced and effective contextual & search sponsored links solution which they can exploit under their own brand. In addition to this activity ADS-click is building its own Media activities to offer premium online advertising solutions for marketers and publishers.

Job Description :

The Business development Manager is responsible to recruit ADS-click's publisher network in various markets offering them a unique technology to "Drive their PPC earnings" To achieve his sales target the Business development Manager will prospect using all communication means as well as participating to international professional trade shows. The Business development Manager helps ADS-click clients by driving best practices for increasing revenue and improving operational efficiency through the use of ADS-click's technology. He/she is responsible for proactively managing all client relations by using knowledge of online advertising, marketing and publishing expertise. The success of the Business development Manager will be measured by the size of the network he will have built and the proactive approach he will bring to the management of the recruited publishers.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Build and maintain a network of publisher.
• Grow client revenues profitability
• Travel 10% of the time
• Form and maintain close working relationships with clients, influence their use of our products and services to ensure success and create publishable success stories
• Alternate between a strategic, consultative approach to clients' businesses and the tactical, day-to-day management of client issues vital to successful and growing client relationships
• Manage client expectations throughout process from pre-sales and ongoing through implementation
• Coordinate internally with other departments as needed to ensure client issues are resolved in timely fashion and to the client's satisfaction
• Anticipate changing needs and provide answers personally and through involvement of colleagues in product development and support Primary Qualifications include:
• Understanding of online advertising strategies, technologies and techniques
• Excellent communication skills in English is a must
• Ability to set clear priorities
• Quick, flexible thinker who is comfortable moving between business strategy and tactical management as the situation requires
• Desire to get hands dirty in understanding our unique value proposition
• Aggressive, pro-active, self-motivated and works well in a team environment
• Desire to be part of exciting, growing, forward thinking company
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and challenging environment