Careers

What exactly is your title and role with INDEAVR, and what kind of projects and clients are you working with now?

I’m serving as a Solutions Architect in INDEAVR and I’m engaged with many different projects and clients. Most of the current projects are related to Cloud Infrastructure like MS Azure and Microsoft 365. The clients I’m working for now are all big international one.

How did you get started? Where did you work prior to INDEAVR, and what was your education?

I’ve taken my Bachelor degree in Computer Systems and Technologies in the Technical University of Sofia and my Masters degree in E-Management again there. While studying in my 3-rd year of Bachelor degree I attended a course also in NARS at that time, which was the predecessor of the Telerik Academy and Software University. There I took most of my formal knowledge of technologies and programming.

What do you like most about your role? And what does a Solution Architect actually do?

What I love about my role now is that I am constantly working with team members on new problems, and that we are all learning from one another. In fact, one of my takeaways from this role is that you learn so much more when you help/guide someone else. So if there’s something I’m working on that I’m unsure about, and I then try to explain that issue/defect to someone else, it’s the process of describing it that always makes it more clear to me. I suppose that’s a universal truth. The Solution Architect is responsible for high quality development on applications. The Solution Architect is responsible for helping with design and development tasks, and overseeing other team member’s development, and providing mentorship along the way. At the beginning of a project, the Solution Architect helps to analyze what’s required; the Business Analysts usually do the requirement gathering but we participate with the design of the solutions. I would say my main activities as a Solution Architect include answering questions, solving problems / resolving defects, working development stories and helping others

Can you offer any advice for people interested in pursuing a career working with INDEAVR, or as a Solution Architect?

I would start by saying: Just keep up doing the good work. Don’t wait for an issue to come to you before looking it up or researching it; be proactive when you sense something might be a challenge, look it up beforehand. Then when it comes up you have some background knowledge and might be better able to come up with a solution. And of course, don’t be afraid of trying new ways of doing things. Just try it and see if it works.
And finally: clean up. Once you finish coding, clean up the code.

How long have you worked at INDEAVR? What is your specific job function?

I have been working at INDEAVR as a Software Developer for more than three years now and I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. I’ve been engaged in the creation of both internal and external applications, as well as the development and oversight of integrations between them. And since the creation of our new mentoring program, I am also happy to aid new hires in their own professional growth.

Is there anything else in addition to your job satisfaction from projects that attracted you towards INDEAVR?

Something that really drew me to INDEAVR was the breadth of projects I’d get to be a part of. The variety of technologies used, the different requirements and landscapes of each project made me confident that I could freely develop myself professionally without risk of getting stuck with a soon-to-be-obsolete skillset. Moreover, the effort on the side of the company to assist new hires in their professional growth via trainings and certifications played a major part in my decision to join.

What do you think it takes for somebody to be a success at INDEAVR?

Flexibility and proactivity. This combination has certainly proven itself to be the hallmark of successful employees here. Given the rapidly changing field we’re working in, and in particular in light of the wide scope of projects our company is engaged in, flexibility is an invaluable skill for an ambitious developer. Proactivity is another important quality that is valued highly here. Our loosely hierarchical company structure helps avoid the bane of micromanagement – instead, we are encouraged to voice our ideas and experiment with new technology and ways of doing things.

What advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join INDEAVR?

Teamwork and the willingness to learn are paramount here. While the environment offers a multifaceted approach to enhancing learning and professional development (by way of the mentorship program, paid certification exams and training, personal R&D hours), it cannot work without a willingness to learn and improve on the part of the employee as well.

How long have you been part of the INDEAVR team and what are your daily responsibilities?

I’m part of INDEAVR for almost two years now. A simplified version of my responsibilities is to connect, coordinate and ensure all relevant parties are working together, towards the same end goal. The aim of the Delivery Lead is to ensure that the team dynamics, risks and issues and project releases are managed properly across multiple teams.

What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work at INDEAVR?

Even during the interview process I felt like INDEAVR will be my place. Returning from maternity leave I had worries of how motherhood will be accommodated into the corporate world. The working environment in INDEAVR supports me on a daily basis, that I can achieve it all, if only that is what I want.

What inspires you in your work?

My colleagues make me happy! Normal office/corporate difficulties aside, it really comes down to the people I work with. I want to do better, so I can be better for my team. INDEAVR notices everybody’s efforts. You don’t have to go and ask for praise and thanks, it is readily given and appreciated.

What advice do you have for someone new to the industry?

Be humble and ask the dumb questions. Ignorance is not bliss. You are surrounded by those who can help and support you. Utilize them! Eventually you will become the most knowledgeable in the room, start paying it forward and teach the new generations to come.

What advice would you give someone before starting the same career as yourself?

Everything that is unknown is scary, but it is important to find the excitement amongst that anxiety. You need to find other people’s work and experience interesting. Otherwise, what kind of team player and leader can you be?

Where do you see the industry going in the future?

Its cliché, because it’s true. Technology is the future. I hope the industry uses it for good, for the betterment of everyone. Technology should make life more accessible, diverse and inclusive. I don’t know if that’s where our industry is going, but I sure hope so, and I’m doing my part to get it there.

Is it true that you changed your career as soon as you graduated from university? Why? Is it the scenario when you asked yourself what your passions are, looked at how your capabilities can fit into a sector you are passionate about and decided to use your skills and knowledge you gained in university as an asset? Did it work in your case?

I started out as a Front-end Developer at INDEAVR two and a half years ago. Originally an Architecture Major at UACG, changing track to an IT-oriented career has turned out to be a very positive experience for me. Combining the graphic skillset and modular design required in Architecture with the Front-end technology stack makes for a good fit in a sector I feel passionate about. Personally speaking, what set INDEAVR apart from other potential employers was the positive attitude of the team, the good teamwork and openness towards discussion and new ideas. It is a great place for starting out as an intern, as well as nurturing career growth.

In your opinion what do you think it takes for somebody to be a success at INDEAVR? What advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join INDEAVR?

What makes for a good Front-ender is a keen eye for detail, understanding of design concepts, and an openness towards learning new technologies in an ever-changing field.
My advice for future candidates who wish to join our Front-end team is to strive for pixel-perfection and clean, reusable code. As the name of our profession suggests, our work is “at the frontline” and likely to be the first thing a customer would notice. Beautiful websites leave a great first impression!”

Managing client relationships and overseeing the delivery of programmes and projects takes a strong team to pull off. At INDEAVR, I feel like we are achieving this.

The incredible support structure from all areas of the Business creates stability that allows us to overcome challenges, differentiate ourselves on the market and serve our customers with excellence at all times. This is a rare thing, and one that we, as a team, continue to leverage.

INDEAVR has allowed me to play to my strengths and develop new ones, which are fully aligned to my career goals.

The level of trust given by Management is a testament to their forward-thinking attitude. Thanks to my dynamic and varied involvements and responsibilities, I have the opportunity to manage complex projects, guide a team of approximately 50 talented people and nurture the partnership with our clients.

For anyone looking to take the next step in the career in a rewarding and supportive environment, INDEAVR delivers on all fronts.

How long have you been part of the INDEAVR team and what are your daily responsibilities?

Currently I am involved in day-to-day support activities in cloud-based computing environments as per the requirements of our clients. My job isn’t just about following guidelines for installing, configuring, and maintaining systems, but about getting to the core of problems and solving them in efficient and effective ways. The most interesting part of my job is to provide all the necessary assistance to our senior engineers to compare, evaluate, and implement new technologies.

What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work at INDEAVR?

The moment I knew that INDEAVR was the place for me was in my first day at work, because of the warm welcome I received from both my colleagues and the management. Working as part of a Cloud Services team can be both rewarding and challenging. Asking for help at work can cause a lot of self-judgment and it is so easy to feel incompetent in you first days. But I believe I could develop stronger relationships with my coworkers when I ask for what I need, as I recognize their expertise and feel we are working toward the same goals. This work environment where all employees feel motivated and energized makes me feel welcomed at my job every day.

What inspires you in your work?

What inspires me the most is desire to find out how good I can become in my field. Seeing some results of my work encourages me to learn new things, come up with ideas to improve something, completing a difficult task, and seeing it through to the end. I appreciate how INDEAVR empowers its employees by allowing them to shape their work environment in ways that help them perform at their best, work hard and gain the experience.

What advice would you give someone before starting the same career as yourself?

The only person who gets to decide about which professional journey you should be walking on is you. You should pay attention to what your instinct is telling you. Always give your best and be prepared to find yourself on the lowest part of the hierarchy for two to three years. To advance in your profession, you have to work hard like pretty much all the people around you. During the early stages of your career focus on finding a place that ignites a spark in you. Be careful and remember that you are just starting out, and there is so much more for you to learn and experience before you can feel so confident like other people in your team.

How long have you worked at INDEAVR, and what is your specific job function?

INDEAVR has been and still is my natural work habitat since April 2017.
I started as a Business Application Analyst for a multi-national account, where I gained an extensive knowledge in Information technology, Analysis and Consulting. In just 8 months, I received the opportunity to become a Project Manager, which gave me experience in planning, budgeting, team and product lifecycle management.
My current position, since November 2020 is IT Delivery Lead in Global Communication Channels for a global leader in Pharmaceuticals. The team I am working with focuses on exploration, architecture and delivery of mid to high-complexity solutions in eCommerce and Content Management. What drives me the most is the ability to join in and bring expertise, advice and consulting at the very start. This is the initiation and exploration phase of a project, which is quite a rare opportunity, thus one of the key benefits to joining INDEAVR.

It seems like you’re really getting job satisfaction from your projects. Is there anything else that attracted you towards INDEAVR?

INDEAVR is the place where you can begin, continue and excel your talent, career and potential. For me, the key satisfaction factor is the opportunity to work on different projects with different inter-company and international teams and delivery quality domestic and global solutions, that are used and appreciated by thousands of people. The onboarding and mentoring system has provided me with the confidence and expertise to lead, develop, consult and deliver. At INDEAVR we don’t have the typical manager-employee hierarchy, where decisions are taken only in the higher levels. On the contrary, ideas and suggestions about process improvements, flexibility and workflow are greatly appreciated and encouraged. One of the most attractive traits of INDEAVR is the people-focused company environment and attitude of the upper management.

What do you think it takes for somebody to be a success at INDEAVR and what advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join INDEAVR?

I think it is obvious to say that you need to be a hard worker, however commercial it may sound. When providing a service to clients, delivering at the best quality and on time is a crucial measurement of success, appreciation and recognition. With that comes flexibility and agility, as there will be times when you need to really push as a leader, but I think that brings the best out of people, as well as helping to create a closer team spirit amongst colleagues. There is a saying about this type of work we are doing here – ‘Under-promise and Over-deliver’. I’d recommend to anyone to put their working boots on and be ready for action from the very start. Teamwork, effective and clear communication is a must, due to day-to-day conversations with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to prioritize and organize on your own, act and react in a formal and timely manner and make hard decisions are key success factors in daily work in INDEAVR. Of course, no one is born with all those installed as a package – Have a question? Need Assistance? Have a lot going on? – yes, these are all challenges we face, but what is important is, that there’s always someone that can help and advice in every situation possible. We have seen it all!

I’ve been working in INDEAVR for the past 2 years with my main focus being project and stakeholder management. I’ve got the chance to see a real impact on the success story of some of the most innovative client initiatives made by our tech experts.

The things that keep amusing me in INDEAVR are great self-discipline, natural talent, and a “can-do” attitude of my teammates. For productivity and quality to be high, our technology team has professionals responsible for different areas, who, together, complete all the project stages. They act organized as a squad, delivering the requested results, and at the same time remain strongly curious and eager to learn.

Ever since my day one, everything I saw from my teammates at INDEAVR only convinced me that collaboration reinforces the benefits of cross-functional business and technical teams, so to all potential colleagues – you will end up in a great crew!

How long have you worked at INDEAVR, and what is your specific job function?

I started working at INDEAVR five years ago analyzing basic data using SQL and R. Gradually the work shifted to implementing, improving and finally designing ever more complex data manipulation pipelines, while Python became the de-facto language of choice due to its simplicity combined with the massive open-source ecosystem surrounding it. We have deployed projects both in clients’ on-premises infrastructure and in the cloud.
As my experience has grown, I have taken up the effort to gather, combine and document our department’s collective knowledge and make it accessible to colleagues both junior and senior.

It seems like you’re really getting job satisfaction. Is there anything specific that attracted you towards INDEAVR?

What initially drew me to INDEAVR was the fact that we work with multiple clients on projects rather than having an array of our own products the way many other tech companies do. Because of this the work itself is immensely diverse, and I can experience totally different technologies and challenges.
The more I worked at INDEAVR though, the more I realized that what makes the company unique is the great level of autonomy and freedom that each employee has – the teams are small and organize their work themselves. Additionally, the company is always open to new ideas, technologies and workflows.

What do you think it takes for somebody to be a success at INDEAVR?

In order to really excel at INDEAVR you must make full use of the autonomy and opportunities that the company provides – strive to always do better, to improve any deficiencies in yourself, your work, or your team. You should never be content with just completing tasks, but rather always seek out new ways, better ways to solve your clients’ problems and provide value above and beyond what anyone expects from you.

What advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join INDEAVR?

Never be afraid to ask questions, to turn to your colleagues or mentors — no matter if you think it’s trivial, or if you assume it’s already answered somewhere and you just don’t know where to look. Often, small questions or contributions lead us to discover problems in our process, gaps in our knowledge or simple steps that improve our products and the whole team’s workflow that would easily have remain unnoticed. Be open and challenge everything.

In your opinion who can become a data engineer?

Data Engineering isn’t something that a lot of people aspire to. As a kid you don’t dream of one day becoming a data engineer. Rather, you find yourself invariably working with data to some capacity and you start to enjoy it. Maybe you love seeking out patterns and love seeing these patterns automated. Perhaps you hate repeating yourself and prefer to reuse what you’ve already achieved elsewhere. Maybe you are fascinated with the latest and latest technologies and would love to use them in your own work. If these situations resonate with you, then you already have the right mindset to be a data engineer. What’s left is to get to know what technology we use and to start tackling the problems we face.

One of my favorite things about my role is that I get to be part of many different projects in different roles – Business Analyst, Delivery Lead, BI Expert. This allows me to work in different teams of different sizes and skills, depending on the projects’ requirements, so I can decide which side of the Data world is most exciting for me and develop in that direction.

The ability to understand and fulfill the needs of our clients in a timely manner is crucial. I believe being a team-player and a hard-worker, and having great communications skills and the ability to own up to your mistakes (everyone makes them and they are not a bad thing) are equally important to succeed at INDEAVR.

My advice for people interested to join INDEAVR is to be curious and creative.

Each client and each project have very specific needs. Curiosity will drive you to seek all the answers you need to understand the challenge the client is facing and creativity will help you solve it.

How long have you worked at INDEAVR, and what is your specific job function?

I work on projects for creating data mart/data warehouse solutions, automating data processes, transformations, modelling and analytics. The first thing I liked about INDEAVR are the culture and values. The company heavily emphasizes on investing in human capital and its development. Starting from the time and resources allocated to support university students through various projects, workshops, and internships, going through a comprehensive onboarding plan, mentorship system and team spirit. I haven’t felt alone for even a day of my work here. I know I can always rely on my co-workers for support, and I support them.

Successful people here are persistent, like to tackle complex tasks and achieve more.

I really like my job. It’s amazing having the opportunity to work with clients from various industries and data with different specifics. I constantly learn new things about the business, and about development tools and platforms. Every project presents interesting challenges that help me grow and expand my area of expertise. Curiosity and passion are highly treasured at INDEAVR, along with the desire to challenge and develop yourself.

How long have you worked at INDEAVR, and what is interesting about your specific job function?

I’ve been working at INDEAVR for almost three years. I came across the company while looking for a workplace to develop my newfound interest to human resources and human behavior in general. INDEAVR turned out to be the workplace in which I found inspiration and support. Started working here I realized how crucial the role of the HR is. Being part of team of professionals and having great leadership examples helped me a lot with gaining confidence and independence. What I liked most about INDEAVR is the stable working environment with good culture and high morals which in my opinion also change our behavior and mindset outside the workplace. I find this extremely inspiring and very close to my personal value system.

You’ve changed your career as soon as you graduated from university. What drove you to make a switch?

I graduated Law at Sofia University but in the last years of my studies I started feeling that the career development this field offered did not correspond to my desires, needs and values. After I graduated, I wanted to gain some experience and started working in the field of office management. This also included various HR tasks where I had to engage my organizational, communication and time management skills. Adding my curiosity towards human nature and finding it easy to work with people, HR seemed like the appropriate career path for me.

What do professionals in HR do? How do you see the future of your profession?

Human resources specialists are responsible for managing the employee professional life cycle. They’re engaged with recruiting, onboarding and placing employees. They may also handle employee relations, payroll, benefits and provide career growth. HR generalists handle a number of areas and tasks simultaneously. For HR professionals, the future of work will include developing a stronger focus and a more holistic view of employee’s well-being, one that encompasses the emotional, mental and spiritual health of workers along with the physical. This paves the way for a new HR role focused on well-being as a business strategy for increasing employee retention.

What advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join INDEAVR today?

I think people who get successful at INDEAVR are very passionate, dedicated and able to take responsibility. These are also some of the qualities we look for in our candidates. Anyone who wants to join INDEAVR should prepare themselves with courage, willingness to listen and learn, a lot of patience and personal motivation to expand their knowledge and adapt to different dynamics. What they’ll get in return is respectful attitude, opportunity to grow, recognition and overall satisfaction of being an accomplished professional.

How long have you been part of the INDEAVR team and what are your daily responsibilities?

I’ve been with INDEAVR for almost 3 years. I have started my journey in the company as Business Data Analyst dealing with various tasks in different projects – from creating ETL Pipelines to creating BI solutions. In the course of working, naturally I discovered that the field in which I’m feeling better is the Business Intelligence one. I started focusing on developing my skills in that area which led to taking the BI Tech Lead position at the moment. Currently, I am combining working on BI projects together with collaborating with our BI colleagues on  developing our mutual skillset and of course, fighting together all these tricky tasks which are challenging us on a daily basis.

What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work at INDEAVR?

Right after I started working on my first project together with the team, I knew I was in the right place for me – the combination of entering a new field (as it was for me) together with the challenging task we had was actually a wonderful experience because of the support and guidance I received from everyone. This combination of facts is still very much true.

What is one thing that surprised you about working at INDEAVR?

I can point two distinct characteristics of INDEAVR and both are sharing the first place by surprise and content for me:
(1) The HR process – it went smoothly and truly open and informative which is the hardest thing to find.
(2) The cultural self-awareness – we are high achievers working in a caring atmosphere and we do not need special policies for that. It is just the way it is.

What inspires you in your work?

There is nothing more inspiring for me than having challenges for your brain each day together with the support from the whole team, standing as one when a tough task needs to be resolved. And the constant reasons for laughing!

What advice would you give someone before starting the same career as yourself?

You can never know everything in our industry and that is okay. Just don’t give up, each dataset reveals its secrets in the end.

How long have you been part of the INDEAVR team and what are your daily responsibilities?

I have been working in INDEAVR since September 2017. I started as an intern. Currently, I have responsibilities concerning the general performance of the development team in the Digital Services department. I am responsible for many projects, where I am going through pull requests, estimation, and technical approaches to new features. I am also responsible for Production deployments, azure pipelines, improving processes, and educating teammates.

What was the moment you knew you’d made the right decision to work at INDEAVR?

Around a week after I started working here, I was offered one week workshop organized by one of the clients that we work for. After I snatched that opportunity, I found out that INDEAVR is the right place for my professional development and five years later I am a technical lead here and am working in a big team full of ambitious and cheerful professionals. INDEAVR gives interesting opportunities for every employee, no matter the experience in or outside the company, professionalism, and ambition is highly appreciated in INDEAVR.

What inspires you in your work?

Working in a dynamic and fast-developing environment is always a challenge. This combined with an ambitious and curious team is always a pleasure.

What advice do you have for someone new to the industry?

People that would like to succeed in the world of Software engineering, especially in the early stage of their development, must not be afraid to write code and learn new technologies and new languages as those things enforce you to think abstract, logical and this will unlock the ability of the brain to think outside of the box regardless the technologies that are being used in the specific environment of the problem.

Where do you see the industry going in the future?

I do believe that the software industry will continue to grow and, in my opinion, it is the most certain thing that programming skills will be a prerequisite in most of the jobs of the future, including some that are not commonly linked to anything related to computers, like industrial production, medicine, pharmacy, tourism, even in the food industry.

How long have you worked at INDEAVR, and what is your specific job function?

I have started as a Quality Assurance Specialist at the beginning of 2019. As a QA specialist, I have the task to validate and verify the way in which the software we produce works and operates in order to achieve an excellent user experience.

It seems like you’re really getting job satisfaction from your work. Is there anything else that attracted you towards INDEAVR?

At the very start of my journey at INDEAVR I had the opportunity to work on improvements on the QA process and standards. I had the full support of INDEAVR to apply these improvements and after seeing the results I was assigned as QA Technical Lead. In this role my daily challenges are related to process automation, mentoring and analysis of the overall work of the team.

What do you think it takes for somebody to be a success at INDEAVR and what advice would you give to somebody who wanted to join the company?

I would never replace the controlled and planned pace at which INDEAVR is developing, as this helps me plan my own progress both as a person and as a professional. My advice to all new candidates is to be #calm, #positive & #hard-working. With the diversity of projects and clients you will need these three things. And never forget that the software testing proves the existence of bugs not their absence.