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We’ve put together a document for you with key information about the companies coming to Talent Day. This will help you learn more about the employers in advance and help you make the most of your time.

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• Top roles companies are looking to fill (*) Quick summaries of companies (what do they do?) and their tech teams • Skills that are useful for you to have (*) Note that this will list the highest priority openings for companies, but it is not an exhaustive list of all positions a company is hiring for •

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DON’T: Ask questions like “what do you do?” or “what are you hiring for?” because this information is available to you (online and in this document) DO: Use this information and tie it into impactful questions about the role, the team, and the best parts about working at the company DO: Identify key employers you want to connect with and do deeper research about them (their values, recent news stories, or fun/unique things about working with their team) DO: Think about ways that you can make a positive and lasting impression. Employers talk to lots of people at these events so make sure you’re asking questions that are thoughtful and engaging. DON’T: Print this document out. Instead, save a copy on your phone or make your own notes. Please be considerate of your environmental impact!

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Software Engineer (Back or Front-End) • IT Manager • Data Analyst

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Axiom Zen is an award-winning venture studio. Our portfolio companies combine creativity and experience to test new ground in emerging tech—our mission is to inspire delight through thoughtful user experiences.

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We recruit the best and foster an environment that enables our teams. That means a workplace that is innovative, diverse and results-oriented. We come from all walks, runs, and sprints of life (though we all sprint here). Together, our portfolio companies are made up of 100+ founders, creatives, and engineers. We’re looking for curious people who want to make an impact. Check out our openings for Axiom Zen, Dapper Labs—the studio behind CryptoKitties—and ZenHub.

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Faculty, Full Time Temporary Faculty, Full Time Permanent • Faculty, Part Time

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BCIT is one of BC’s Top 100 employers, training approximately 50,000 students per year, most in part-time programs. BCIT Computing is the largest Computing and IT education provider in Western Canada, offering over 250 courses and 30 different programs, and strong employment rates for its graduates.

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SKILLS TO HAVE

Minimum three years (five preferred) of current and relevant industry experience. Related Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Technical skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: Software development (in C++, C, and Java) Mobile development in Android Computer Architecture Web development Software project management Experience teaching topics in software development, IT and related technologies in a post-secondary, education environment would be desirable A passion for teaching computing and information technology

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Principal Software Engineers • Intermediate Software Engineers • Intermediate DevOps Engineers •

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Beanworks automates accounting workflow to empower accounting teams to succeed. From purchase to payment, Beanworks integrates with your software to make Accounts Payable (AP) simple and delightful.

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The Engineering Team at Beanworks consists of 19 professionals, nearing gender balance (8 F, 11 M). You’ll likely be a great fit for the team if you: •

Enjoy technical challenges (e.g. concurrency, or scaling) • Enjoy mentoring Juniors • Enjoy ownership of modules/services • Enjoy a fast pace • Have a great sense of humour

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• PHP (for API) • Javascript/React (for UI) • C# (for Windows product) Java (for in-house microservices)

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Application Consultant (Implementation Specialist) • Software Application Developer • Systems Integration Analyst

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We provide innovative end-to-end CIS and ERP solutions that were engineered from the ground up to be agile and seamless, ensuring that our utility clients have a platform for operational success.

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Application consultants and Project managers have utility, CIS, or ERP experience, enjoy working face to face with customers, and a willingness to travel. Software application developers will maintain and enhance Cayenta's industry-leading Customer Information System (CIS). To be an awesome fit you have a high level of initiative, energy, and have a great consultant-minded work ethic.

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• 4GL • Sequel (SQL) • COBOL

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Senior Software Engineer • Front End Developer • Data Science Engineer Back End Developers (Python, Go, Kafka, MongoDB, Kubernetes, JS, React, Linux) •

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Cumul8 is an Industrial Internet of Things and predictive analytics platform providing realtime and predictive insights that help businesses harness operational value from their data.

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Explorers. Technologists. Scientists. Creatives. Entrepreneurs. We’re all these and more at Cumul8. We believe in pushing the boundaries of our industry and within our culture. We recognize the value of balance in working hard and enjoying your time in the studio. Our space and our team reflect the passion shared for producing great ideas and great products.

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Python • Go Javascript MongoDB

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• Software Developers Full Stack Developers (PHP Experience Preferred) • TechOps

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EasyMarkit is a people-centric communication service used by dentists across North America to send personalized communication to their patients.

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Our Dev team is made up of 17 people across front-end, back-end, TechOps, C#, UI/UX, and leadership. Most of the team works out of the Vancouver office, although we do have a small office in the Czech Republic! Our Dev team is known across the company as foosball masters, but other interests include: programming (of course), yoga, and lifting things up only to put them back down again. You'll fit in if you're passionate about programming and get excited about having the autonomy to find solutions to problems. Have a look at our 2018 Culture Book to see more about us!

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PHP (and accompanying frameworks, including Symfony & Laravel) • Javascript • SQL

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Software Engineer, Quality Assurance Business Analyst with Java Experience

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Hyperwallet’s payout platform connects established financial infrastructure with the leading edge technologies that new economy businesses depend on.

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Our team of tech-savvy employees is distributed across five global workspaces (and dozens of home offices). These experts are on the cutting edge of payouts, and each one brings a unique experience and skillset. At Hyperwallet we value teamwork, collaboration, and community. We take pride in our clients, our colleagues, and the quality of our technology platform. If you enjoy challenging work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team committed to both personal growth and career success, you’ve come to the right place.

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• Senior DWA & BI Developer • Senior Developer (KONNECT) • Product Manager Software Developer with CRM/Salesforce expertise • SQL Server Developer

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KORE Software is the global leader in sports and entertainment business management solutions.

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We like to keep our teams small so everyone can be actively engaged. We are looking for someone who brings a strong, development-focused mindset to the table and can contribute to architectural decisions, best practices and get things done. KORE Software takes a very practical approach to software development, focusing on what is important to our customers and reducing outdated or ineffective processes.

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• Professional Service: C#, Angular, SQL Server KONNECT: Angular, .NET Core, AWS experience an asset • DWA: Python, Airflow, Spark

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Back End Developer Front End Developer • Product Manager

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MetaOptima Technology Inc. is a digital health tech company developing advanced dermatology tools to support medical professionals at every step of their practice while optimizing patient care outcomes.

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We have a Software Engineer Manager that has, two Back-end Developers, 3 Front-end Developers, a Software Engineer, a QA Engineer and UI/UX Design Engineer. We also have a Machine Learning Engineer Lead that has 2 Machine Learning Engineer's and a Data Process Assistant and lastly we have a Device Engineering Manager that has a Production Assistant on his team We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference with their work. Are comfortable being hands-on and learning every single day. It is important to us that our employees all instill the same values and that is, the ultimate goal - to help people.

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SKILLS TO HAVE Javascript • React • CSS

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W E ’ RE LO O KING FO R Software Developer Integration Engineer • Data Scientist

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NuData Security is a multi-award winning company that predicts fraudulent transactions by identifying good users from bad, based on their online behavior - keeping billions of Mastercard users safe!

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The tech team is140+ people, you’ll be joining a fast-growing company that works with some of the world’s leading brands and we are looking for adaptable, flexible and collaborative people to join our team.

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• .PHP • Java • Javascript

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Realtor.com has 19 job openings in fields including: • Software development • Data analysis • Machine learning • Product management • User interaction For the full list, visit careers.realtor.com

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Realtor.com is the trusted resource for home buyers, sellers and dreamers, offering the most comprehensive database of for-sale properties, among competing national sites, and the information, tools and professional expertise to help people move confidently through every step of their home journey.

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HQ located in the hub of Silicon Valley, California, our tech force features approx 800 employees and contractors in technology and product across all of our locations, including Richmond, BC. An awesome candidate has the skills needed to fit the job as well as the drive to learn new technologies.

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Javascript (node.js, react.js) • Java • AWS

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Systems Developer • Web Developer Infrastructure Consultant

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Softlanding helps organizations be their best by providing technology solutions and services that make them more productive.

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Our primary team is comprised of 50 members, mostly based at the waterfront office. We have consultants focused on support, such as server maintenance and end-user support while others are focused on projects such as migrations, implementations, enhancements or architecture of Microsoft centric solutions. The team works collaboratively across a range of client engagements, sometimes in small units of 2 or 3 and other times in larger cross team units; all depending on the scope at hand. Consultants split their time across multiple projects/ clients in order to expand technical and business skills while providing clients a range of expertise. We look for colleagues with a strong balance of technical and business skills, in particular a customer-centric mind-set with great people interaction abilities, in order to achieve business goals through technical solutions.

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Senior Business Consultant • Data Engineer • Full Stack Developer

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We are masters of simplifying process and creating time and capacity through the use of technology. Our Mission is to create a people focused, employee-first, business revolution. Our Vision is to be known as the best Salesforce partner on the planet.

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As a Salesforce consulting and app development firm, Traction looks to hire individuals who are enthusiastic about using technology to innovate and create new solutions for existing business challenges. But relevant skills aren't the only thing we look for. In fact, we prioritize cultural fit, intelligence and problem solving above relevant skills. We are building this community with committed “A-players” who think about how they can create something amazing for both our clients and the communities we partner with. Interesting and exciting projects are the rule, not the exception.

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• Full Stack Developer – Front End Specialist • Full Stack Developer – Back End Specialist Software R&D Engineer – Image Processing and Analysis

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Vidigami: the place for school memories. Vidigami is providing schools with the best place for storing and sharing school memories.

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The Vidigami Vancouver office is made up of a culturally diverse team of talented, supportive, and inspired individuals committed to the vision of Vidigami.

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Node.js, with Express.js experience (All roles) React (or similar mvc framework) and CSS (Front End) Postgresql (or intermediate SQL) and experience in a server-side scripting language like PHP or Python (Back End) Experience with OpenCV, DLib, or similar package and Machine Learning or Kubernetes experience (R&D)

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Software Developers • Scrum Master Site Reliability Engineer

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At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability and when work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work.

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The IT department has grown over 36% to about 400 in the last year and a half as we adopt agile DevOps practices. We’ve gone beyond agile: Not only have we flattened the walls between business and IT, we’ve also broken the boundaries with operations - we build and we support what we build. We’re in the process of moving our applications to the cloud and building the cloud tenant to host the underlying cloud infrastructure to support the rapidly growing product development DevOps teams. We’re using a combination of a cloud portal and automation to build out the infrastructure, so it’s a fast-paced dynamic environment.

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C#, .Net, MVC 5, Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Resharper, HTML 5, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap 3,Angular 5 or 6, Git, Selenium, XUnit, WhiteSource, NDepend, Nessus, SonarQube, ServiceFabric, Azure TableStorage, DB2, SQL, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Test Driven Development, Domain Driven Design, Development in the Cloud