Careers

Configo Software is a recent startup business with an extraordinarily ambitious vision and incredible growth potential. We aim to revolutionise the way in which complex information systems’ configuration is managed, how changes are developed and operationalised with maximum confidence and minimum risk, and, through automated software migration, transform how the software market itself operates. While the business software market will be our starting point, the vision and potential extend far beyond that to any type of software and software-configured hardware, including medical testing devices, cloud infrastructure, operating systems, and consumer mobile devices and applications.

Configo is also a great place to work. We foster a collaborative work environment with encouragement of creativity, free exchange of ideas, and serious considerations of contributions from every team member. We will always strive to encourage respect for everyone’s individuality, professional and personal development, and work-life balance.

Business Development Manager

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will kick-start the sales of our upcoming products, build durable partnerships with systems integrators and software vendors, and develop our sales operations.

While the product line is well defined, our sales operations have yet to be established. As you will essentially be starting from scratch, you will need to be self-motivating, and have the ability to strategise, find ways to approach and communicate with prospective clients, and build strong long-term business relationships. On the other hand, you will have a lot of autonomy and will be able to have a direct influence on the emerging operations of the business and a strong personal impact on the development of the company.

As the company grows, you will also be able to build a strong sales team around you. This is an amazing opportunity if you are ambitious, focused and capable.

Responsibilities

Our initial product will be in the ClickSoftware (now Salesforce, but this is about legacy products) market. You will be approaching Salesforce, business integrators and existing large customers in order to establish and develop relationships, and sell the initial versions of relevant Configo products, most likely in the context of migration from ClickSoftware.
As our product line matures, you will expand the market outreach into the Salesforce market using partnerships and other available sales channels.
You will establish and manage a CRM system of existing client outreach efforts, client projects and any related tasks.
You will assist customers with sales and order queries.
You will ensure customer satisfaction, initially on your own and later through your team, by collecting suitable feedback and helping the product team incorporate the findings into the product roadmap.
You will work with the management to continuously develop and refine the go-to-market strategy and product roadmap in line with lessons from existing customers.

Skills and Attitude

Experience of working in business development and sales environments.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A polished and professional telephone and in-person manner.
Organised, strategic and confident, able to develop a business development strategy, lead its implementation, evaluate its success, and adapt it as needed.
Honest, motivated, self-reliant, reliable, detail-oriented, persistent and creative problem solver that takes initiative and responsibility.
Willingness to learn, take advice, and participate in open and rational discussion about the merits of different proposals.
A high degree of empathy and ability to listen to customer stories in order to understand their needs. This is not a hard sales job; it is all about identifying win-win opportunities and building long-term relationships.
A high regard for excellent customer service.
Adaptability, confidence, positive attitude to work, and a generally friendly disposition.
Ability to build, inspire and lead a team of similarly minded colleagues, fostering an atmosphere of ambition, shared vision, teamwork, transparency and adaptability.

Work and Benefits

Full time (37.5h per week).
This position is global in nature, so you will likely be working from home. If local, it will be your choice to either be working from home or in the office.
30 day holiday allowance (including public holidays) that will increase with time on the team.
Salary is negotiable, and will consist of a base salary, sales commission, and other agreed performance-based bonuses.
A share option scheme is currently under active consideration. You may become eligible once this is in place.
The position will be subject to a three-month probation period.

Front End Software Engineer – .NET/Blazor

We are looking for an outstanding front end developer to join our growing team.
To be successful in this position, you will need a keen eye for the design and usability of the web applications you will be developing.
You will lead the development of the web front end (in .NET/Blazor) for our suite of products, initially mostly on your own in close collaboration with the back-end team, and soon with an expanding team. As most of the capabilities that our software is offering are new, you will need to lead the R&D on developing the kinds of UI that will best serve our customers and their needs.
You will need to be creative, open-minded, nimble, experimental, and willing to learn from experience and constructive feedback from several different sources. You will need to think about the users’ workflows, what information should be prominent at each point it time and what form should it take, how to present complex information in a way that people can understand and use it to their benefit etc.
In addition to great technical proficiency, you will also need to lead by example when it comes to software engineering best practice.

Responsibilities

Determining the structure and design of web applications and, in collaboration with back-end developers, of web services enabling said design
Ensuring user experience and usability determines design choices
Developing features and representational approaches that enhance user experience and usability
Accommodating aesthetic design within the constraints of functional utility
Developing highly performant and scalable code leading to smooth customer experience
Building reusable and highly maintainable code
Maintaining user experience and brand consistency throughout the design

Skills and Attitude

Degree in computer science or related field (or proven equivalent professional experience)
At least 3 years professional software engineering experience
Understanding of key software design principles and methodologies
Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET and Blazor
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript; TypeScript would be a bonus
Experience with responsive and adaptive design
Good problem-solving skills
Openness to new approaches and ideas to address problems, with ability to have a robust, evidence-based discussion on the merits of alternative approaches
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork and ideally leadership skills

Work and Benefits

£35,000 to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
30 days vacation
Flexible working 40h per week, mostly remote if desired (one day a week in the office in Exeter will be required)
Ability to significantly shape the product in a dynamic and highly innovative early-stage start-up
Working in a company with a strong ethos of ensuring work-life balance and taking into account the wellbeing of its employees

We are currently exploring a range of other benefits, including profit sharing, share options and long-term sick pay, although the details are not yet available.

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Business Development Manager

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Skills and Attitude

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Front End Software Engineer – .NET/Blazor

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Skills and Attitude

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