Work

What's the Deal with Flexible Working Hours and Remote Work?

If you have a look at our ‘open roles’ page, you can notice that each job posting includes the following phrases: ‘Fully flexible working time — the only limit is common sense’, and ‘Possibility of remote work — without additional explanations’. The message is clear: at Snowdog, you can work at any time of the day and from anywhere. But what does it mean to work flexibly and remotely? What sort of a relationship does that create between the employee and the employer, as well as between teammates? How does this approach compare to a traditional 9–5, with a set working time and location?

Exploring the Snowdog Academy: Insights from a Former Participant

We talk with Paulina Woś, who completed the Snowdog Academy a few years ago, and is now a Senior Project Manager in our team. At SNOW.DOG, we believe in spreading our passion for innovative eCommerce. This is why we launched Snowdog Academy, a course aimed at teaching you the basics of the Magento platform, its operation, and its potential for businesses. This year, unlike previous editions, we’re focusing the academy solely on Magento development. After completing the course, you will be able to apply for positions as a Junior Magento Developer, either with us or somewhere else.

Discover Snowdog from the perspective of our recent team members

We asked our new hires what their first days at Snowdog were like. Here are their stories.

The Snowdog Way: Onboarding New Team Members on Their First Day

The first day of work is often associated with stress for both new employees and us: the people introducing them to company structures. A poorly conducted onboarding process can cause some confusion and dissatisfaction.

Enhancing Project Estimates with the "Risk Driven" Approach

I have made numerous wrong estimations in my life. The common mistake was being too optimistic about implementation. I was thinking only about successful user paths that could be easily followed, without considering what could go wrong. There were also other errors like being afraid to give too big a number, or not asking the client enough questions to truly understand the scope of work. Of course, now we have an agile working style, where we are planning new sprints constantly, but if someone starting a new business needs to build a mobile app, website, and backend, then it’s important for them to know the budget.