WEEKLY TEAM LUNCHES
Every week, Adknown team members are treated to lunch from one of many top local restaurants. Unlimited soft drinks and a fully stocked bar (in the games room) is provided for all to enjoy.
LATEST EQUIPMENT
Each member of the Adknown team is provided a laptop, multiple monitors, and a smartphone for all their coding and analytical needs.
GAMES ROOM
There are multiple recreational areas within the Adknown offices complete with video games, foose, pool and darts. We like to work hard, but we also like to play hard with various internal leagues and ladders.
DOWNTOWN ATMOSPHERE
Adknown operates on Wyndham Street in the heart of Guelph. Quick access to local restaurants, amenities, and public transit makes coming to work easy and enjoyable.
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Whether is it company wide, or departmental, Adknown insists on booking at least one outside trip each quarter. Golf, retro games, shows and sporting events are just a few of the past activities. Images from some of these events are viewable here.
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Adknown offers its team members a competitive salary along with an extensive health and benefits plan.
Teams
We have assembled a creative, passionate and skilled team of engineers who want to create amazing web products. We thrive in an agile environment where we are not afraid to embrace new technologies and methodologies to get the job done. Our goal is to create scalable, durable, lightning fast systems to serve our users and perform real-time analytics on massive amounts of data.
- Server Side - PHP, Python, Nginx
- Front End - React, Material UI
- Database - MySQL, AWS Aurora, Redis
- DevOps - Docker, CI/CD
- Data Analytics - AWS Athena, Apache Airflow, Grafana, Python
- Cloud - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Adknown’s Marketing and Data Analysis team breathes the life into Adknown’s broad range of online properties. Just as every print publication needs readers, online publications need users to gain traction.
Adknown’s Marketing and Data Analysis team leverages their marketing expertise to create performance-based digital advertising campaigns which bring Adknown’s portfolio of properties into the forefront of the online world.
- Excel - summarized reporting
- MySQL - routine based optimization
- Athena - ad-hoc analysis
- Sapphire - proprietary traffic management
- Ad Intellegence - market research
Adknown’s Publishing Team consists of highly-skilled creative writers, and designers with a solid foundation of what makes web publications fun and engaging. Our publishing team members enjoy connecting with readers by giving them relevant content with a pleasing presentation. We create accessible content in a variety of different verticals including home and garden, beauty, health and wellness, and more.
The team delivers insightful and compelling content that readers appreciate and learn from.
- Office - everyday writing
- G Suite - team collaboration
- Content Management System - publishing
- Creative Commons - image attribution
- Adobe Creative Suite - image editing
- HTML5 / CSS3 - website layout
Adknown’s Admin team is the backbone of the company. It performs the tasks necessary for Adknown to function. The tasks can often consume Adknown's mangers time. This is where the Admin team comes in for the save.
Adknown’s Admin team handles everything corporate administrative including bookkeeping, invoicing, scheduling, event planning, travel planning and more. Our team is thoughtful and organized.
- Office - everyday productivity
- G Suite - team collaboration
- Hubdoc - bookkeeping
- Quickbooks - bookkeeping
- Amazon - shopping
Software Developer - Python
Salary: $35-40/hour
Who We Are
Adknown is a company that has transformed from a small start up to a dynamic team of developers, data analysts, online marketers, writers and editors. Adknown is a leading web and app publisher with a passion for ad-tech. We specialize in using cutting edge ad technology to drive targeted traffic to our owned and operated portfolio of websites and apps. Our philosophy is simple: better technology drives better traffic.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Software Developer in a contract position to help us continue our journey into the world of artificial intelligence. We are very diligent about assembling a team of people who are passionate about creating amazing web products in an agile environment. This is an unbeatable opportunity for a Software Developer who wants to explore the exciting world of AI with great people and the latest tech.
Duties
- Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient AI tools using Python
- Debug and enhance existing systems to ensure optimal performance
- Create scripts for interfacing with external systems, such as LLM models and third party APIs
- Work closely with other developers with a diverse skill set and technology expertise to provide appropriate solutions.
- Work in an agile environment where the focus is getting the job done, not red tape
Essentials
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Developing or related field
- 3-5 years experience in software development.
- 3+ years developing in Python
- Strong knowledge of source control concepts using Git
- Great verbal and interpersonal communications skills to work with others
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Bonus Points
- Experience working with machine learning models and frameworks
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services
- Comfortable with Linux administration and web servers like nginx and apache
- Working knowledge of relational databases (Ex: writing queries, knowing when to create/use indices, etc)
- Experience extending or customizing existing products/frameworks using WordPress
- Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JS frameworks, etc
- Experience writing robust and efficient code using PHP
Perks
- Competitive Salary – We strive to maintain a competitive salary.
- Hybrid work – work in the comfort of your own home and benefit from our office in the heart of downtown Guelph
- Modern Office Space – Make use of our office space in Downtown Guelph and access amenities such as a gym with Peloton & other machines, Ping Pong, Foosball and Pool tables, and a well stocked snack and drinks area.
Let Us Know If
- You've created any really cool software projects
- You've contributed to an open source project
- You enjoy coaching your colleagues
Adknown is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of Adknown. Adknown welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Software Developer - Azure
Salary: $35-40/hour
Who We Are
Adknown is a company that has transformed from a small start up to a dynamic team of developers, data analysts, online marketers, writers and editors. Adknown is a leading web and app publisher with a passion for ad-tech. We specialize in using cutting edge ad technology to drive targeted traffic to our owned and operated portfolio of websites and apps. Our philosophy is simple: better technology drives better traffic.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Software Developer in a contract position to help us continue our journey into the world of artificial intelligence. We are very diligent about assembling a team of people who are passionate about creating amazing web products in an agile environment. This is an unbeatable opportunity for a Software Developer who wants to explore the exciting world of AI with great people and the latest tech.
Duties
- Design, build, and deploy Azure cloud solutions, ensuring a high level of performance, security, and scalability.
- Be accountable for delivery of cloud solutions from start to finish to ensure that they meet or exceed business requirements.
- Create and maintain documentation of cloud solution designs, development processes, and best practices.
- Work closely with other developers with a diverse skill set and technology expertise to provide appropriate solutions.
- Work in an agile environment where the focus is getting the job done, not red tape
Essentials
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Developing or related field
- 3-5 years experience in software development.
- 3+ years developing cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure
- Strong knowledge of source control concepts using Git
- Great verbal and interpersonal communications skills to work with others
- Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Bonus Points
- Experience working with machine learning models and frameworks
- Experience writing robust and efficient code using Python or PHP
- Comfortable with Linux administration and web servers like nginx and apache
- Working knowledge of relational databases (Ex: writing queries, knowing when to create/use indices, etc)
- Experience extending or customizing existing products/frameworks using WordPress
- Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JS frameworks, etc
Perks
- Competitive Salary – We strive to maintain a competitive salary.
- Hybrid work – work in the comfort of your own home and benefit from our office in the heart of downtown Guelph
- Modern Office Space – Make use of our office space in Downtown Guelph and access amenities such as a gym with Peloton & other machines, Ping Pong, Foosball and Pool tables, and a well stocked snack and drinks area.
Let Us Know If
- You've created any really cool software projects
- You've contributed to an open source project
- You enjoy coaching your colleagues
Adknown is strongly committed to equal opportunities in employment. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of Adknown. Adknown welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.