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TESTIMONIALS

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Brian Schkerke
Lead Developer
NETCO, Inc

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Gus Gwynne
Database Developer/Admin
Postmark DMS, LLC

"Thanks for your swift reply. I see that the move from LockwoodTech to ApexSQL has not done harm to the brilliant support I've always experienced from Brian."

Robert Echten
Senior Software Engineer
Sendo International Ltd.

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Michael Bunger

"Thanks for the feedback Brian - I have liked the UI and support for your product the best, I should be parting with my cash very soon.."

Patrick McCarthy
Developer
JDA Software Group, Inc

"As your product offers the best set of features i've seen so far and your customer-service has fully convinced me (couldn't be better ... keep it going like this) i'd like to order a license of ApexSQL Diff"

Martin Schwier
Proj. Manager
WDT Datentechnik
GmbH, Germany

"First let me say we are very impressed with ApexSQL Audit Tool, it was not only the fastest but also the easiest to use out of the six audit tools tested. We also hit some errors with other Audit products."

Paul Ohlemacher
Developer
Execupay

"...your product has been working perfectly and the guys in compliance and audit are happy."

David O'Keefe
Analyst/Programmer
Fimat Australia

"This product has already saved me at least 40hrs of work. I've had it for less than a month."

Bill Minser
Systems Programmer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dept. of Ophthalmology

ApexSQL Employment Opportunities

Salaries will be highly competitive. We maintain a highly motivated team of well compensated individuals who share in the profit of the company. This model has allowed us to grow quickly with no funding.

All jobs require high energy and intelligence, strong competitive spirit and intense desire to help us be the best. You will work directly with a driven and passionate leader who demands high performance and rewards it. ApexSQL is an exciting, employee owned company looking for highly motivated people who are experts at what they do.

.NET 2.0/C# Software Developers (multiple openings)

Software Analysts (multiple openings)

Software Designer

Ability to produce elegant designs

Intelligent

Creative

Location: This position is available in ApexSQL Central Office in Chapel Hill, NC and also to Telecommuters fluent in written English
We are looking for a leader to help design best of class software with state of the art graphic interfaces for our quickly growing software company.
We are looking for a Software Designer to help us design the next generation of powerful SQL Server developer tools at ApexSQL.
Our applications aren't simple - in fact, they are incredibly feature rich and powerful. This creates the challenge of exposing these features through elegant, streamlined and easy to use interfaces. You will need to understand windows design concepts and the latest UI standards driven by Microsoft applications like Office2003 and Whidbey; including customizable toolbars, docking panels and more.
You will work in the development process from the very beginning developing screen shots and functional specs, throughout development (iterative design) and finally assist in testing the new features.
You will work with everyone - from technical support, to QA, to individual developers, to the president of the company and be part of the fulcrum around which our company's development efforts revolve. You will work closely with Brian Lockwood, designer of CIO Magazines Enterprise Value Award winning application as well as most of our successful commercial SQL developer applications.
You won't get bored. ApexSQL runs at an incredibly rapid pace in an environment where delays and obstacles are not common. If you enjoy seeing your designs rapidly brought to fruition you won't be disappointed.
What you will do

Design elegant and streamlined visual presentations of the functionality contained in new versions of our software, including screen shots, behaviors and events

Collect feedback from customers, developers, testers and the support team and quickly convert them to detailed specifications that can be given to our development team

Provide a large volume of highly detailed use cases, some of which may be converted to test cases

Create innovative and paradigm changing ideas for new features that allows us to continue to lead the industry rather than follow

Assist with creating marketing materials, videos, and other presentations that fully capture the essence of new features and programs

Mock up dummy screen shots, both .NET Win Forms for Windows apps HTML web pages for web apps and internal web based systems

Design use cases and occasionally work with QA staff to assist in creating test cases

Interact with help file author to facilitate documentation of new features

Interact with sales staff to allow them to anticipate and pre-sell new features that will be released

Interact with support staff to alert them to new features they will need to learn and support.

To succeed you will need the following soft skills ...

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

INCREDIBLY detail oriented and meticulous (you are a perfectionist)

Common sense

Problem solving is essential

Ability to work in a constantly changing, dynamic environment

Quick learner

Deadline driven

Ability to prioritize requests and manage projects to meet target delivery dates is essential.

Knowledge of technology trends, and ability to quickly analyze technological innovations from competitors

and hard skills ...

Strong familiarity with Microsoft standard interfaces, controls and techniques including customizable toolbars, docking panels, and Whidbey features to enable ApexSQL to continue to lead the industry in state of the art user interfaces

Deep understanding of Windows standards including dialogs, short keys, form layout/design, standard behavior, etc.

Microsoft Office 2003, Visio, Microsoft Project

Send resumes and questions to: jobs@apexsql.com
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Sales Engineer

Persuasive

Professional

Passionate

Location: This position is located in ApexSQL Central Office in Chapel Hill, NC. Telecommute is not available for this position.
We are looking for someone interested in working in the "white hot" Microsoft SQL Server space as a high profile evangelist for our powerful, feature extending SQL developer tools. We say that ApexSQL tools unleash the full potential of SQL Server and after working with our new and soon to be released future generation of tools you will soon understand why. Your goal is to make others understand as well!
We are passionate about our software and this passion is contagious. After a rigorous training program where you will learn about all of our many software tools you will have an opportunity to infect others with the powerful concept of an integrated suite of best of class SQL developer tools. Your influence will be spread over the phone, through email, at trade shows and in direct customer visits all over the U.S., Canada and Europe. You will be an active participant in our blog, developer forums, and user groups.
You will be part of our "Sales Swat Team" called in to demo our tools on site for days at a time if needed until you have created a new customer. You will double as inbound sales and should also be able to prospect and cover technical support if either ends of the sales team needs assistance.
What you will do

Learn our tools

Become passionate about the value proposition these tools offer customers

Be effective and communicate this passion to potential customer

Support field reps in closing sales by answering technical questions, giving demos and otherwise demonstrating the power of our software

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of ApexSQL products and underlying technologies.

Work with inside sales force and post-sales resources to plan and implement effective technical solutions.

Anticipate customer objections during the sales process and works with the sales team to overcome objections and articulate clear and concise responses regarding the benefits of ApexSQL products.

To succeed you will need the following soft skills ...

Good technical knowledge and foundation in SQL Server. This is a technical position

High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, commitment.

Self-motivated to continuously expand personal professional knowledge.

Ability to work in a high pressure, fast moving and challenging environment.

PPP Excellent people, persuasive and presentation skills

Intensely competitive spirit and drive to make ApexSQL the best

Unbridled enthusiasm for our software

Send resumes and questions to: jobs@apexsql.com
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Technical Writer

Quick learner

Organized

Audience focused

Location: This position is available in ApexSQL Central Office in Chapel Hill, NC and also to Telecommuters fluent in written English
ApexSQL is seeking an experienced technical writer to produce and publish technical documentation. The candidate must have a sufficiently deep understanding of computer systems to be able to develop detailed technical documentation derived from interviewing engineering staff. The candidate must excel at ramping up quickly on new systems and products and enjoy developing successful working relationships with product development teams. Successful candidate will work within an energized environment with a team of dynamic individuals who are responsible producing top-quality products.
What you will do

Developing and driving a document creation and publication process

Developing timelines and milestones for drafts, reviews, revisions and publication

Developing detailed technical documentation for software products

Creation of help files, product documentation and other technical documents

Identify audience needs and create a plan to meet them

To succeed you will need the following soft skills ...

Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent English writing skills and awareness of industry standards in writing styles for technical and professional information.

Good teamwork skills.

Strong organizational skills.

and hard skills ...

BS/BA in related field (English, communications, technical writing).
At least 2 years experience (technical/professional writing).
Experience with RoboHELP and design experience creating usable online help.
Familiarity with SQL
Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, (knowledge/design skills in cropping and editing screen captures)
Experience with Adobe Framemaker
Proficiency in word processing/office software including MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat.
Knowledge of HTML (document structure, links, tables, graphics, frames, CSS) and Microsoft Front Page (or a similar HTML editor).

Send Resumes and questions to: jobs@apexsql.com
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