Job title: IT Support
Location: Solihull
Starting salary: £30,000 to £35,000  
Working week: 39.5 hours

About the company:

Whale Tankers is one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste tankers and jetting equipment in Europe. Through customer interaction, feedback and design innovation the company have ensured that its brand stands for durability, reliability and ease of maintenance, leading to high residual values on its vehicles.

A need has arisen for an IT Support to join the team based at our Solihull on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsibilities:

The function of the IT department is to ensure that the IT systems at Whale meet the needs of the company on both a day to day and long term basis.

We have around 70 staff using computers on a daily basis, and our servers are virtualised with VMWare, and include Windows Server, SQL Server and Exchange Servers. Most users connect into an RDP server, although our engineering department use CAD workstations and work locally.

The IT systems comprise the software systems - in-house developed software, third party systems, off the shelf packages, Windows server/mail/database and VMWare, and hardware system - network infrastructure, hardware virtual environment, users’ devices – desktop & mobile.

We also maintain and create some in-house software systems based on C#, VB, ASP.NET. HTML/CSS and Microsoft Access VBA.

The IT department will install, operate, maintain, develop and troubleshoot the various systems, and support users in their use of these systems, using both in-house expertise and external support as necessary.

The duties of the IT Support will comprise:

• Translating user development request into program change seeking to maximise the users satisfaction and efficiency
• Providing expert support and knowledge on system related issues
• Ensuring Statutory and Company HS&E regulations and procedures are adhered to
• Setting up of new users, and their computer systems
• Providing IT Training to users, as and when required
• Maintaining a professional presence to enhance the quality and reputation of both the department and the company
• Attending technical/ system user groups on behalf of the business
• Identifying system enhancements or changes which improve computer users processes
• Analysing, reviewing and altering program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and user issues, prioritising as necessary, and using workarounds if required
• Escalating to the IT manager, or external support organisation, issues that cannot be resolved on a timely basis or where the IT Support Analyst does not have the necessary technical expertise

Skills and Experience:

• Experience within a small / medium IT Team
• 1st/ 2nd Line Support experience
• VMWare
• Windows Server 2012 or newer
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
• Exchange || Windows 7 or newer || Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• At least one of the programming languages: Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, C#.NET, VBA
• Experience with SQL Server
• Visual Studio Knowledge

How to apply:

To apply for the role of IT Support, please click on the Apply button and complete a short application process.

Job title: IT Support
Location: Solihull
Starting salary: £30,000 to £35,000  
Working week: 39.5 hours

About the company:

Whale Tankers is one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste tankers and jetting equipment in Europe. Through customer interaction, feedback and design innovation the company have ensured that its brand stands for durability, reliability and ease of maintenance, leading to high residual values on its vehicles.

A need has arisen for an IT Support to join the team based at our Solihull on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsibilities:

The function of the IT department is to ensure that the IT systems at Whale meet the needs of the company on both a day to day and long term basis.

We have around 70 staff using computers on a daily basis, and our servers are virtualised with VMWare, and include Windows Server, SQL Server and Exchange Servers. Most users connect into an RDP server, although our engineering department use CAD workstations and work locally.

The IT systems comprise the software systems - in-house developed software, third party systems, off the shelf packages, Windows server/mail/database and VMWare, and hardware system - network infrastructure, hardware virtual environment, users’ devices – desktop & mobile.

We also maintain and create some in-house software systems based on C#, VB, ASP.NET. HTML/CSS and Microsoft Access VBA.

The IT department will install, operate, maintain, develop and troubleshoot the various systems, and support users in their use of these systems, using both in-house expertise and external support as necessary.

The duties of the IT Support will comprise:

• Translating user development request into program change seeking to maximise the users satisfaction and efficiency
• Providing expert support and knowledge on system related issues
• Ensuring Statutory and Company HS&E regulations and procedures are adhered to
• Setting up of new users, and their computer systems
• Providing IT Training to users, as and when required
• Maintaining a professional presence to enhance the quality and reputation of both the department and the company
• Attending technical/ system user groups on behalf of the business
• Identifying system enhancements or changes which improve computer users processes
• Analysing, reviewing and altering program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and user issues, prioritising as necessary, and using workarounds if required
• Escalating to the IT manager, or external support organisation, issues that cannot be resolved on a timely basis or where the IT Support Analyst does not have the necessary technical expertise

Skills and Experience:

• Experience within a small / medium IT Team
• 1st/ 2nd Line Support experience
• VMWare
• Windows Server 2012 or newer
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
• Exchange || Windows 7 or newer || Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• At least one of the programming languages: Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, C#.NET, VBA
• Experience with SQL Server
• Visual Studio Knowledge

How to apply:

To apply for the role of IT Support, please click on the Apply button and complete a short application process.

C#.Net Developer with strong C# .net MVC skills required by our client a market leader in their sector. They are looking for a C#.Net Developer to share their vision and to bring their projects to fruition.
C#.Net Developer Duties and Responsibilities The software base is a mixture of internal and external facing websites and web services. Newer services are provided using .NET MVC, AngularJS, Typescript, WebAPI, C#, Entity Framework. In addition, the C#.Net Developer will be required to understand and enhance existing platforms which may be provided in ASP.NET, VB.NET, Ext.js, and a variety of other languages and framework. A full understanding of all these languages up-front is not required, however a can-do attitude towards learning is needed.
C#.Net Developer Person Specification

• Web Developer skills (Html, CSS) including a keen interest in usability and the user experience
• Development experience using MVC.Net framework (C#)
• At least some JavaScript exposure
• Understanding of Entity Framework or similar ORM
• Strong Relational DB skills including complex queries and Stored Procedures
• Familiar with Agile development

 ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA`S AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.

C#.Net Developer with strong C# .net MVC skills required by our client a market leader in their sector. They are looking for a C#.Net Developer to share their vision and to bring their projects to fruition.
C#.Net Developer Duties and Responsibilities The software base is a mixture of internal and external facing websites and web services. Newer services are provided using .NET MVC, AngularJS, Typescript, WebAPI, C#, Entity Framework. In addition, the C#.Net Developer will be required to understand and enhance existing platforms which may be provided in ASP.NET, VB.NET, Ext.js, and a variety of other languages and framework. A full understanding of all these languages up-front is not required, however a can-do attitude towards learning is needed.
C#.Net Developer Person Specification

• Web Developer skills (Html, CSS) including a keen interest in usability and the user experience
• Development experience using MVC.Net framework (C#)
• At least some JavaScript exposure
• Understanding of Entity Framework or similar ORM
• Strong Relational DB skills including complex queries and Stored Procedures
• Familiar with Agile development

 ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA`S AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.

Senior Software Developer
Permanent
Cannock
£40,000 - £45,000
(ASP.NET, C#, SQL)

Having enjoyed success and growth for the last 25 years, my client has made a name for themselves as one of the leading software companies in the spa, wellness and leisure industries, hair and beauty industry and training environment.

A forward-thinking, corporate company with a family feel, all employees are nurtured to help them progress and reach their full potential. This is directly reflected in a team of experts who recognise what clients need and develop innovative software solutions that keep us at the cutting-edge of tech.

They are a fast-growing company and have plenty of room for internal promotion for the right candidate. If you're looking to work with, not for someone, and progress with a career, not just a job, then this is the place to be!

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or solid, proven .NET C# development experience
• 4+ years developing software on the Microsoft platform (ASP.NET or Windows Forms, C#, SQL Server) in a multi-tiered architecture, experience with Git source control, practical experience with deploying and managing applications on Windows Server (including setup, configuration, deployment and troubleshooting)
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, self-starter with strong self-management and time-management skills
• Essential skills: C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, SQL (including T-SQL) and XML
• Desirable skills: VB.NET, Windows Forms.

What's in it for you?

• Profit share bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Benefits package including access to retail discounts, offers on mobile phones and tariffs, investment solutions, health and wellbeing factsheets and confidential support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Cost of living rise
• Free eye tests
• Group life assurance
• Friendly working environment, within our new modern offices
• First-class training and mentoring
• Working for a market-leading software house
• Excellent career progression.

The opportunity

My Client is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and technically sound individuals, who are experienced in building line-of-business applications, to join their leading software company.

Organisation and prioritising will be key to this role, along with good communication skills, working to tight deadlines and problem solving.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing our next-generation business management platforms, and supporting the existing platforms, to our extensive and prestigious client base.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will:

• Play an active role in architecting, designing and developing components for our next-generation Salon and Spa management software
• Work with 3rd party suppliers and APIs to integrate our platform with other systems and tools
• Help define and implement software development best practices and drive initiatives to improve quality in a fast-moving environment
• Assist junior developers and our technical support team to help improve their skills
• Investigate and resolve issues escalated by our technical support team on our existing platforms
• Participate in code reviews with other developers to improve quality and spot potential problems before code is released
• Test and review fixes and new features written by other developers
• Work with the wider business to help test new application releases
• Write and maintain development documentation for reference.

Senior Software Developer
Permanent
Cannock
£40,000 - £45,000
(ASP.NET, C#, SQL)

Having enjoyed success and growth for the last 25 years, my client has made a name for themselves as one of the leading software companies in the spa, wellness and leisure industries, hair and beauty industry and training environment.

A forward-thinking, corporate company with a family feel, all employees are nurtured to help them progress and reach their full potential. This is directly reflected in a team of experts who recognise what clients need and develop innovative software solutions that keep us at the cutting-edge of tech.

They are a fast-growing company and have plenty of room for internal promotion for the right candidate. If you're looking to work with, not for someone, and progress with a career, not just a job, then this is the place to be!

Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or solid, proven .NET C# development experience
• 4+ years developing software on the Microsoft platform (ASP.NET or Windows Forms, C#, SQL Server) in a multi-tiered architecture, experience with Git source control, practical experience with deploying and managing applications on Windows Server (including setup, configuration, deployment and troubleshooting)
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, self-starter with strong self-management and time-management skills
• Essential skills: C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, SQL (including T-SQL) and XML
• Desirable skills: VB.NET, Windows Forms.

What's in it for you?

• Profit share bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Benefits package including access to retail discounts, offers on mobile phones and tariffs, investment solutions, health and wellbeing factsheets and confidential support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Cost of living rise
• Free eye tests
• Group life assurance
• Friendly working environment, within our new modern offices
• First-class training and mentoring
• Working for a market-leading software house
• Excellent career progression.

The opportunity

My Client is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and technically sound individuals, who are experienced in building line-of-business applications, to join their leading software company.

Organisation and prioritising will be key to this role, along with good communication skills, working to tight deadlines and problem solving.

The successful candidate will play an important role in developing our next-generation business management platforms, and supporting the existing platforms, to our extensive and prestigious client base.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will:

• Play an active role in architecting, designing and developing components for our next-generation Salon and Spa management software
• Work with 3rd party suppliers and APIs to integrate our platform with other systems and tools
• Help define and implement software development best practices and drive initiatives to improve quality in a fast-moving environment
• Assist junior developers and our technical support team to help improve their skills
• Investigate and resolve issues escalated by our technical support team on our existing platforms
• Participate in code reviews with other developers to improve quality and spot potential problems before code is released
• Test and review fixes and new features written by other developers
• Work with the wider business to help test new application releases
• Write and maintain development documentation for reference.

VB.NET Developer Exeter to £45,000
VB.NET Developer required by our client, one of the UK’s leading software development companies for transport and logistic solutions. 

VB.NET Developer Role Description:
They are looking for an experienced SVB.Net Developer to join the team in Exeter. The job VB.NET Developer presents the chance to join an expanding software company with specialist industry knowledge and expertise in software for desktop, web, mobile and cloud systems. 

VB.NET Developer Job Requirements:
• Minimum of two years of experience in a software development role
• Visual Basic 6, or .NET skills in either C# or VB – or other programming languages
• T-SQL, database design, etc. (preferably Microsoft SQL Server)

Benefits:
In addition to the basic salary, your benefits package will also include private health insurance for yourself and your dependents and life insurance.
It will be further enhanced with our Employee Perk Package which includes the childcare voucher scheme, the cycle to work incentive scheme, free video GP, gourmet 50%-off diners club card, and many further shopping and travel discounts.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA'S AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, sexuality, race or religion and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age sex, sexuality, race or religion for this role.

VB.NET Developer Exeter to £45,000
VB.NET Developer required by our client, one of the UK’s leading software development companies for transport and logistic solutions. 

VB.NET Developer Role Description:
They are looking for an experienced SVB.Net Developer to join the team in Exeter. The job VB.NET Developer presents the chance to join an expanding software company with specialist industry knowledge and expertise in software for desktop, web, mobile and cloud systems. 

VB.NET Developer Job Requirements:
• Minimum of two years of experience in a software development role
• Visual Basic 6, or .NET skills in either C# or VB – or other programming languages
• T-SQL, database design, etc. (preferably Microsoft SQL Server)

Benefits:
In addition to the basic salary, your benefits package will also include private health insurance for yourself and your dependents and life insurance.
It will be further enhanced with our Employee Perk Package which includes the childcare voucher scheme, the cycle to work incentive scheme, free video GP, gourmet 50%-off diners club card, and many further shopping and travel discounts.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FREE TO WORK IN THE UK FREE FROM THE RESTRICTIONS OF VISA'S AND WORK PERMITS.
Exposed Solutions is acting as an employment agency to this client.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, sexuality, race or religion and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age sex, sexuality, race or religion for this role.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a top financial client in St. Paul's.

We're looking for a Junior Developer to join their tech hub as part of expansion. You'll develop a number of business-critical applications across full-stack development. Including the development of new features, system enhancements and support.  

This is a highly varied role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn and work with some great technology.

The working environment is very dynamic and the team also follow an Agile approach.

What experience you’ll need;

• 2 years of experience (minimum).
• Strong experience programming in both C# and VB.NET
• Any experience in JavaScript, TypeScript along with HTML/CSS would be ideal.
• Experience with databases and particularly with SQL Server.
• Some experience with MS Azure.
• Ability to liaise and communicate with various business stakeholders.

More details available on successful application.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a top financial client in St. Paul's.

We're looking for a Junior Developer to join their tech hub as part of expansion. You'll develop a number of business-critical applications across full-stack development. Including the development of new features, system enhancements and support.  

This is a highly varied role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn and work with some great technology.

The working environment is very dynamic and the team also follow an Agile approach.

What experience you’ll need;

• 2 years of experience (minimum).
• Strong experience programming in both C# and VB.NET
• Any experience in JavaScript, TypeScript along with HTML/CSS would be ideal.
• Experience with databases and particularly with SQL Server.
• Some experience with MS Azure.
• Ability to liaise and communicate with various business stakeholders.

More details available on successful application.