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Perseus Group

Acquires and grows B2B software firms

Technical Services Engineer - Local IT

Full-Time
CA$63k - CA$77k/yr
Mid
Associate's
Remote in Canada
Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, with at least an associate’s degree stated among the educational expectations.
  • Technical expertise in resolving software and hardware configuration issues.
  • Ability to research, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents and support requests.
  • Ability to gather issue information through client conversations, support tools, and service resources.
  • Ability to manage multiple functions and prioritize multiple support issues effectively.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, prepare comprehensive notes and reports, and guide users through technical resolutions.
  • Ability to collaborate with customer IT personnel, vendors, specialists, and other support staff.
  • Ability to work with application software, hardware products, infrastructure components, server infrastructure, backup services, and disaster recovery services.
  • MCSA or PCCSA certifications are identified as relevant credentials for the role.
Responsibilities
  • Provide first-line technical support for application software, hardware products, and infrastructure components.
  • Perform initial testing, task allocation, research, and resolution of primary incidents and service requests.
  • Gather information through client conversations, log in to support tools, and engage additional support staff when needed.
  • Resolve cases reported by consumers or customers and collaborate with experts, vendors, and specialists during incident resolution.
  • Administer desktop support, desktop administration, and network administration functions.
  • Recommend, acquire, and deploy new hardware for staff.
  • Build server infrastructure in third-party cloud environments for hosted customer environments.
  • Monitor and maintain server infrastructure for performance, reliability, and availability.
  • Provision backup and disaster recovery services for customers on the hosting initiative.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of software and hardware issues in the CRM application.
  • Attach issue documentation or videos to CRM tickets and maintain accurate, professional time-entry descriptions for customer invoicing.
  • Maintain and develop customer-facing documentation, internal guides, and checklists for installation and deployment.
  • Create and forward purchase orders for recommended hardware purchases.
  • Create and forward work orders for billable engagements.
  • Manage support and billable requests received through meetings, email, chat, and telephone.
  • Document issue severity and use standard procedures to resolve support requests.
  • Maintain support tracking systems.
  • Resolve technical issues remotely when applicable, including installation and configuration problems.
  • Provide technical documentation to help users understand and maintain their systems.
  • Escalate unresolved or complex cases to higher-level IT system architects and provide them with relevant issue details.
  • Educate new customers on the technical aspects, maintenance, and deployment of software applications.
  • Ensure customers can maintain the infrastructure and platform required to run the software effectively.
  • Provide peer-to-peer training to develop subject-matter expertise within the group.
Desired Qualifications
  • MCSA certification.
  • PCCSA certification.

About the company

Perseus Group is a buyer-and-hold investor that acquires B2B vertical market software (VMS) firms and keeps them for the long term. It buys specialized, mission-critical software businesses, then manages and develops them, often with additional resources and expertise, to help them grow steadily over many years. The company’s product is not a software release but a portfolio of software businesses that Perseus supports through ongoing partnerships and operational guidance. Perseus differentiates itself from others through patient, long-term ownership under the Constellation Software umbrella, a focused strategy on vertical market software, and hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale rather than pursue rapid exits. Its goal is to build durable value by growing a portfolio of profitable software companies and delivering steady performance for its investors and stakeholders.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 IronHQ expanded North American equipment dealership reach with quoting, inventory, and CRM.
  • April 2026 Starkwood added dealer websites and digital marketing, widening front-end control.
  • July 2026 AI roundtables signal product modernization and retention upside across Perseus businesses.

What critics are saying

  • Dealer portfolio integration across 11 acquisitions raises execution risk and customer churn risk.
  • Dependence on founder-sold niche software leaves Perseus exposed when acquisition supply tightens.
  • Platform fragmentation across dealership, healthcare, and finance businesses weakens scale and slows AI benefits.

What makes Perseus Group unique

  • Constellation-backed Perseus buys mission-critical vertical software and holds businesses permanently.
  • It spans dealership, healthcare, finance, and pulp-paper niches across North America, Europe, and Brazil.
  • Its repeat acquisition playbook, including IronHQ and Starkwood, deepens ecosystem density.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

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