First Line Support Analyst – Chorley - £22,000
Support, Active Directory, Service Desk, First Line, Cisco, Unix

This well-established organisation requires a driven and self-motivated First Line Support Analyst to join their busy technical services team, and motivate those around them. The key to this role is customer service and hence you will be a good communicator with plenty of energy and enthusiasm and will have worked extensively within a Service driven ITIL environment. 
                                                                                                        
The current vacancy is for an innovative IT solutions organisation who are looking for a First Line Support Analyst to provide specialist support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a first point of contact for customers
• Triaging calls including correct prioritisation and allocation
• Practively monitoring technical platforms and infrastructure
• Responsible for maintenance of service desk documentation for internal and customer facing
• Providing day-to-day support on software and hardware on Unix, Cisco, Networking, Telephony, Microsoft and more
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good attention to detail

The company have an excellent reputation within their sector. They really look after their employees by offering structured training, the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and a clearly defined career path.  
 
Email your cv for consideration to Alex or call for further information.

First Line Support Analyst – Chorley - £22,000
Support, Active Directory, Service Desk, First Line, Cisco, Unix

This well-established organisation requires a driven and self-motivated First Line Support Analyst to join their busy technical services team, and motivate those around them. The key to this role is customer service and hence you will be a good communicator with plenty of energy and enthusiasm and will have worked extensively within a Service driven ITIL environment. 
                                                                                                        
The current vacancy is for an innovative IT solutions organisation who are looking for a First Line Support Analyst to provide specialist support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a first point of contact for customers
• Triaging calls including correct prioritisation and allocation
• Practively monitoring technical platforms and infrastructure
• Responsible for maintenance of service desk documentation for internal and customer facing
• Providing day-to-day support on software and hardware on Unix, Cisco, Networking, Telephony, Microsoft and more
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good attention to detail

The company have an excellent reputation within their sector. They really look after their employees by offering structured training, the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and a clearly defined career path.  
 
Email your cv for consideration to Alex or call for further information.

Test Analyst Coordinator
We are searching for a Test Analyst Coordinator to play a part in and exiting project to redesign the systems used by our central laboratory service used by multiple public sector bodies.
This is a 3 year contract which is based at Cardiff. You will be working with our quality management and programme team, coordinating testing services, developing training plans, and developing and maintaining training materials to develop skills and knowledge. You will work closely with Test Analysts to ensure the highest standards of quality are applied consistently throughout the project.

Job Responsibilities
As a Test Analyst Coordinator you will be tasked with:
• Ensuring all business processes and functionality are tested and meet businesses requirements.
• Providing support using different form of testing, such as system integration testing (SIT) operational acceptance testing (OAT), regression testing and performance testing, depending on priorities.
• Support the SME in testing the new system by developing test plans, scenarios, scripts and reports whilst developing strategies for future tests.
• Identify any defects found and monitor resolutions until resolved.
• Liaising with the system supplier to resolve defects and clarify business requirements.
• Representing our organisation at any relevant committee meetings and forums

Qualifications and requirements
What is required to be successful at the Test Analyst Coordinator role.
• Experience writing test plans, perform tests and developing training materials and delivering training.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle, such as Agile, Waterfall etc.
• Experience using software development products, operating systems and databases.
If you possess the skills and experience required to make an impact within the Test Analyst Coordinator post, then please send in your CV and we will be with you shortly.

Test Analyst Coordinator
We are searching for a Test Analyst Coordinator to play a part in and exiting project to redesign the systems used by our central laboratory service used by multiple public sector bodies.
This is a 3 year contract which is based at Cardiff. You will be working with our quality management and programme team, coordinating testing services, developing training plans, and developing and maintaining training materials to develop skills and knowledge. You will work closely with Test Analysts to ensure the highest standards of quality are applied consistently throughout the project.

Job Responsibilities
As a Test Analyst Coordinator you will be tasked with:
• Ensuring all business processes and functionality are tested and meet businesses requirements.
• Providing support using different form of testing, such as system integration testing (SIT) operational acceptance testing (OAT), regression testing and performance testing, depending on priorities.
• Support the SME in testing the new system by developing test plans, scenarios, scripts and reports whilst developing strategies for future tests.
• Identify any defects found and monitor resolutions until resolved.
• Liaising with the system supplier to resolve defects and clarify business requirements.
• Representing our organisation at any relevant committee meetings and forums

Qualifications and requirements
What is required to be successful at the Test Analyst Coordinator role.
• Experience writing test plans, perform tests and developing training materials and delivering training.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle, such as Agile, Waterfall etc.
• Experience using software development products, operating systems and databases.
If you possess the skills and experience required to make an impact within the Test Analyst Coordinator post, then please send in your CV and we will be with you shortly.

Southern Lights have an interesting opportunity for a Salesforce SME on a fixed-term contract, who will be setting the technical strategy, creating overall architecture and solving long term business pains through best practice for a global software solutions firm.

Ideally, you will have an understanding of software architecture of global corporate applications with demonstrable skills around secure coding standards and practices and also great experiences of Agile working practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an expert in Salesforce development to add to their profile and deliver an outstanding end product with significant business value.

Key Responsibilities.

• Implementation, configuration and testing of modules/components that comprise the application.
• Demonstrating a positive work ethic
• To thoroughly test their own code at the unit and module level with the aim of exceeding the quality level expected
• Supporting the project management and analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required.
• Monitoring their individual tasks and providing appropriate feedback to the project manager on progress.
• Assisting with the creation of best-effort estimates of the complexity and amount of work involved in aspects of projects where the developer is knowledgeable.
• Taking an active part in project meetings, offering constructive and honest feedback of positive and negative aspects of the project.
• Taking an active part in the investigation and resolution of defects, as well as assisting with enhancing the coverage of test activities to reduce future defects.
• Taking an active and signification part in peer reviews

For more information, please do apply today

Southern Lights have an interesting opportunity for a Salesforce SME on a fixed-term contract, who will be setting the technical strategy, creating overall architecture and solving long term business pains through best practice for a global software solutions firm.

Ideally, you will have an understanding of software architecture of global corporate applications with demonstrable skills around secure coding standards and practices and also great experiences of Agile working practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an expert in Salesforce development to add to their profile and deliver an outstanding end product with significant business value.

Key Responsibilities.

• Implementation, configuration and testing of modules/components that comprise the application.
• Demonstrating a positive work ethic
• To thoroughly test their own code at the unit and module level with the aim of exceeding the quality level expected
• Supporting the project management and analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required.
• Monitoring their individual tasks and providing appropriate feedback to the project manager on progress.
• Assisting with the creation of best-effort estimates of the complexity and amount of work involved in aspects of projects where the developer is knowledgeable.
• Taking an active part in project meetings, offering constructive and honest feedback of positive and negative aspects of the project.
• Taking an active part in the investigation and resolution of defects, as well as assisting with enhancing the coverage of test activities to reduce future defects.
• Taking an active and signification part in peer reviews

For more information, please do apply today

Are you looking to take a step up? If you have excellent experience with ERP systems and you’ve got strong SQL skills, join an award-winning business in Rochdale

 

About You

• Experienced with ERP systems and able to spot data trends.
• You’ll be able to write analytical reports for the leadership team.
• Happy to make recommendations and improve processes.
• Excellent SQL skills and keen to further your career.
• Organised, team-player, happy to solve problems.
• Based in Rochdale.

 About the Job

• Find ways where data and information can improve the company.
• Recommend changes and new processes which will help the team.
• Spot areas that the business is weak (from an IT/data/ERP point-of-view)
• Work closely with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Continually improve service delivery to customers.

 About the Company

• An international manufacturer.
• They manage the entire product – from concept and design through to warehousing and distribution.
• Modern and vibrant offices.
• You’re surrounded by experts who’ll support you.
• Global suppliers and loyal customer base. 

What's On Offer

• Open on package for the right person.
• A generous pension scheme which rises with service
• Plenty of other perks

 What Happens Next

• Applications will be reviewed immediately, those shortlisted will be contacted straight away. If you’ve got the experience, apply today!

Are you looking to take a step up? If you have excellent experience with ERP systems and you’ve got strong SQL skills, join an award-winning business in Rochdale

 

About You

• Experienced with ERP systems and able to spot data trends.
• You’ll be able to write analytical reports for the leadership team.
• Happy to make recommendations and improve processes.
• Excellent SQL skills and keen to further your career.
• Organised, team-player, happy to solve problems.
• Based in Rochdale.

 About the Job

• Find ways where data and information can improve the company.
• Recommend changes and new processes which will help the team.
• Spot areas that the business is weak (from an IT/data/ERP point-of-view)
• Work closely with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Continually improve service delivery to customers.

 About the Company

• An international manufacturer.
• They manage the entire product – from concept and design through to warehousing and distribution.
• Modern and vibrant offices.
• You’re surrounded by experts who’ll support you.
• Global suppliers and loyal customer base. 

What's On Offer

• Open on package for the right person.
• A generous pension scheme which rises with service
• Plenty of other perks

 What Happens Next

• Applications will be reviewed immediately, those shortlisted will be contacted straight away. If you’ve got the experience, apply today!

I am currently working with a succesfull Software House in Milton Keynes who are looking to grow their small but highly efficent Software Engineering team. The Java Developer will play a crucial role of updating the current legacy platform on to a new Java microservie architected cloud platform. They are currently seeking a Senior Java Developer as well as a Junior/Mid Java Developer who is keen to progress their career forward with in Java Development. Primarirly you will be working with Java but you will have the opportunity grow your skill set and work with Front End Technologies such as Angular.

The Java Developer will develop features, deliver user stories and solve customer issues on the platform. Working on key architecture components evolving this in-line with product features. Striveing for operational excellence for customers on their (hosted and shared cloud) platforms.

Key Skills and Attributes they are looking for:

- Working experience with Core Java.

- Strong understanding of the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud is also a bonus!)

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

- Experience working on both web and desktop applications.

- Experience building RESTful API's.

- Beneficial if you have experience with Front End Technologies such as Angular.

- Beneficial if you have experience with Docker & Kubernetes

Remote working (1 - 2 days a week) Flexible working hours also available.

When applying for this role, please indicate your current salary (plus benefits package), minimum salary required, notice period and your reasons for wishing to move from your current company. Alliance Consulting is acting as an employment agency in this respect. Alliance Consulting specialise in the placement of engineers throughout the UK. By sending us your CV you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. By applying for this role you hereby consent to us submitting your CV to our client. If you do not wish your CV to be sent to our client then you must clearly state this to us. Equally, if there are any companies that you do not wish your CV to be sent to (for whatever reason), then please let us know of this when you apply.

I am currently working with a succesfull Software House in Milton Keynes who are looking to grow their small but highly efficent Software Engineering team. The Java Developer will play a crucial role of updating the current legacy platform on to a new Java microservie architected cloud platform. They are currently seeking a Senior Java Developer as well as a Junior/Mid Java Developer who is keen to progress their career forward with in Java Development. Primarirly you will be working with Java but you will have the opportunity grow your skill set and work with Front End Technologies such as Angular.

The Java Developer will develop features, deliver user stories and solve customer issues on the platform. Working on key architecture components evolving this in-line with product features. Striveing for operational excellence for customers on their (hosted and shared cloud) platforms.

Key Skills and Attributes they are looking for:

- Working experience with Core Java.

- Strong understanding of the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud is also a bonus!)

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

- Experience working on both web and desktop applications.

- Experience building RESTful API's.

- Beneficial if you have experience with Front End Technologies such as Angular.

- Beneficial if you have experience with Docker & Kubernetes

Remote working (1 - 2 days a week) Flexible working hours also available.

When applying for this role, please indicate your current salary (plus benefits package), minimum salary required, notice period and your reasons for wishing to move from your current company. Alliance Consulting is acting as an employment agency in this respect. Alliance Consulting specialise in the placement of engineers throughout the UK. By sending us your CV you are explicitly consenting to our processing of your personal data on a computer database and/or in manual files for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. This processing will be carried out in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 1998. By applying for this role you hereby consent to us submitting your CV to our client. If you do not wish your CV to be sent to our client then you must clearly state this to us. Equally, if there are any companies that you do not wish your CV to be sent to (for whatever reason), then please let us know of this when you apply.