We are always looking for the best people to help take our business forward
At Talkative, we are on a mission. Not only a mission to improve the way in which businesses and their customers communicate, but also a mission to bring in some of the best talent around, help them grow, and be successful.
Team - A tight-knit team that works hard and together in a supportive and collaborative environment. No one is left behind. We just try to be be just a great group of people in general.
Rewards and Value - At Talkative hard-work is rewarded. We want to build a culture where every single person is valued and everyone contributes towards making the company successful.
Flexibility - Everyone at Talkative is an adult and is treated as so. It's about balance, and we want every employee to love coming to work every day.
Learning - Everyday is most definitely a learning day at Talkative. From working with some of the best business brains in South Wales, to the latest technologies, there is always something new to get your teeth stuck into (not literally though).
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Current Vacancies
Full Stack Software Engineer - Job Description
You will be joining the core development team to solve the most important engineering challenges. You will be building new features and optimising code to enhance the Talkative products. Work will vary between front end, back end, security and client deployments. Expect to be working on challenging problems and learning every day.
You will be working alongside skilled colleagues in a fast-paced startup environment. You will be encouraged to solve problems creatively. It's important to have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn quickly. You will be supported and mentored throughout your time with Talkative. This is a position at the Talkative HQ, next to the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport.
Responsibilities & Skills
Responsibilities:
- Design, build and implementation of new product features
- Working on existing products with the team
- Building reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimisation of product for maximum speed and scalability
- Varied work between front end and back end
- Implementation of security
- Customer deployments and support
Skills:
- JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS3
- RESTful HTTP & WebSockets technologies
- PHP and related frameworks
- Experience of automated test platforms including unit & system tests
- Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
- Interest in the latest technology
- Clear communication skills and a desire to work in a startup environment
- Self motivation, initiative and resourcefulness
- Understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, web functions and standards
- Any exposure to WebRTC and SIP would be a distinct advantage
Technical Account Manager - Job Description
As a Client Consultant, you will be meeting organisations to understand their issues and communicate the value of Talkative. This is a key role within the team as the company’s growth begins to accelerate. From prospecting through to client success, you will be involved with every aspect of the sales and client acquisition process. You will be supported by the founding team, and have access to ongoing mentoring to supplement an initial in-depth 2 week training programme. You will be measured on the amount of net new business you generate for Talkative. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can develop your own skills and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be:
What are we looking for?
- Enthusiasm for Talkative and the role
- Ambition and persistence
- Discipline, initiative and ability to set targets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Empathy and interpersonal soft skills
- Intelligence and ability to learn technical concepts
- Interest in technology and startups
- Some sales experience, ideally in software or related field
Why should you join?
- Attractive payment package that rewards high performance
- The chance to sell an innovative, disruptive technology
- Work with a supportive team and range of sales mentors to grow your own skills
- Build relationships with a wide range of interesting clients
- Be an integral part of an ambitious, growing technology startup with impressive backers
Client Consultant - Job Description
As Talkative’s client base continues to grow, we’re looking for a Technical Account Managers to work in conjunction with sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure the success of our clients and their use of the Talkative software solution. This is a critical position within our company and you will have the opportunity to grow the client success team as the company grows. We are looking for people who are as comfortable speaking to clients on the phone as they are using Chrome Developer Tools. You will be supported by the founding executive team and have access to ongoing mentorship to supplement an initial in-depth 2 week training programme. If you’re looking for an opportunity in a fast-paced startup where you can make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
What are we looking for?
- What are we looking for?
- Pragmatic problem solvers who can think laterally
- Prompt, high-quality written and verbal communication
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Intelligence and ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Knowledge of basic web development (HTML/CSS) and a desire to learn more
- Knowledge of JavaScript and other web technologies is desirable but not required
Why should you join?
- A chance to build a key department (Client Success) from the ground up
- Be the key point of contact for Talkative’s clients
- Rapidly learn new skills as the company grows and encounters new growth challenges
- Deploying an innovative, disruptive technology to a global set of users
- Work with a supportive team and range of mentors to grow your own skills
- Be an integral part of an ambitious, growing technology startup with impressive backers