Junior Software Developer | Milton Keynes | Up to £30,000

A technology company in Milton Keynes are looking to grow their development team by recruiting a talented junior developer.

Their team is in the position of having a number of talented senior developer, therefore they'd like to the opportunity to train a junior developer and assist them to progress their career.

As a junior developer, you'll be expected to maintain a keen passion for development and the attitude to work hard to continue learning. You'll have the opportunity to work hands-on across the software development lifecycle, contributing by writing code, assisting in testing and learning about development process and stakeholder management.

Duties & Responsibilties

• Assisting in the development, testing and maintenance of applications.
• Full participation in the Agile Scrum process.
• Investigate and resolve software bugs.
• Communicate effectively within the team and to business stakeholders

Skills

• C#
• .NET
• SQL Server
• JavaScript

If you'd like any further information or a confidential chat about this role, please contact Tom Farrington at Premier Group Recruitment.

Junior Software Developer | Milton Keynes | Up to £30,000

A technology company in Milton Keynes are looking to grow their development team by recruiting a talented junior developer.

Their team is in the position of having a number of talented senior developer, therefore they'd like to the opportunity to train a junior developer and assist them to progress their career.

As a junior developer, you'll be expected to maintain a keen passion for development and the attitude to work hard to continue learning. You'll have the opportunity to work hands-on across the software development lifecycle, contributing by writing code, assisting in testing and learning about development process and stakeholder management.

Duties & Responsibilties

• Assisting in the development, testing and maintenance of applications.
• Full participation in the Agile Scrum process.
• Investigate and resolve software bugs.
• Communicate effectively within the team and to business stakeholders

Skills

• C#
• .NET
• SQL Server
• JavaScript

If you'd like any further information or a confidential chat about this role, please contact Tom Farrington at Premier Group Recruitment.

SQL Server Developer

Stoke-on-Trent

Up to £50,000pa

Would you like to be part of a market leading global organisation that is a driving force in the development of technology?

My client is constantly growing and looking for individuals to join their team and make their mark on the company. As a SQL Server Developer, you will become a vital part of the MIS department and be responsible for building and maintaining the SQL Server systems.

You will set the bar for quality and reliability for the continuing development of the department's most critical and complex systems. To do this, you need to have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a methodical way of thinking.

Main Responsibilities

• Utilising the SQL server to participate in the development and maintenance of data centric solutions in response to varied business problems.
• Working with the team on multi developer projects.
• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of databases and existing solutions.
• Reporting of activity and trends within the servers/databases.
• Development of business facing reports and solutions. (SSIS, SSRS and SQL Agent)
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of relevant documentation.

Essential Experiences & Skills

• Commercial database development using SQL Server 2012 or later.
• Strong experience with T-SQL and query tuning.
• Experience working within a team environment and delivering high quality solutions.
• High attention to detail and methodical in your way of thinking.
• Experience with SQL Code QA.

Desirables

• Knowledge of SQL Server performance monitoring.
• Experience working with large database systems.
• Experience of SQL unit testing.

SQL Server Developer

Stoke-on-Trent

Up to £50,000pa

Would you like to be part of a market leading global organisation that is a driving force in the development of technology?

My client is constantly growing and looking for individuals to join their team and make their mark on the company. As a SQL Server Developer, you will become a vital part of the MIS department and be responsible for building and maintaining the SQL Server systems.

You will set the bar for quality and reliability for the continuing development of the department's most critical and complex systems. To do this, you need to have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a methodical way of thinking.

Main Responsibilities

• Utilising the SQL server to participate in the development and maintenance of data centric solutions in response to varied business problems.
• Working with the team on multi developer projects.
• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of databases and existing solutions.
• Reporting of activity and trends within the servers/databases.
• Development of business facing reports and solutions. (SSIS, SSRS and SQL Agent)
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of relevant documentation.

Essential Experiences & Skills

• Commercial database development using SQL Server 2012 or later.
• Strong experience with T-SQL and query tuning.
• Experience working within a team environment and delivering high quality solutions.
• High attention to detail and methodical in your way of thinking.
• Experience with SQL Code QA.

Desirables

• Knowledge of SQL Server performance monitoring.
• Experience working with large database systems.
• Experience of SQL unit testing.

Our Software Development client is looking for a Java Developer to join the team on a permanent basis, to work 100% remotely and flexibly from anywhere within the UK and are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of experience designing and building a production-level web application
• A strong depth of knowledge in Java and Javascript (ReactJS)
• A deep architectural understanding of web applications
• Interest to learn more about new technologies (such as languages and frameworks)
• An Understanding of how to build performant, decoupled, testable, maintainable code

Aside from strong technical prowess including hands-on coding ability, the candidate should have a deep understanding of architecture and an ability to plan for changes

The candidate needs to show:

• A Keen interest in open source and learning new technologies
• An interest to learn more about new technologies (such as languages and frameworks)
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Problem-solving skills
• An Understanding of how to build performant, decoupled, testable, maintainable code
• Enjoyment of sharing knowledge with teammates, and working collaboratively when you need help
• An effective communicator, able to articulate technical & architectural know-how in a way that will influence other members of the team

Preferred but not Essential:

• Some Industry experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GAE, Azure)
• Strong SQL (RDBMS)
• Experience in writing apps for the Atlassian marketplace.
• Experience with monitoring techniques and tools.
• Experience with continuous delivery for production environment.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies like Kanban or Scrum

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however, we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. If you would like to understand how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please read our privacy policy.

Our Software Development client is looking for a Java Developer to join the team on a permanent basis, to work 100% remotely and flexibly from anywhere within the UK and are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of experience designing and building a production-level web application
• A strong depth of knowledge in Java and Javascript (ReactJS)
• A deep architectural understanding of web applications
• Interest to learn more about new technologies (such as languages and frameworks)
• An Understanding of how to build performant, decoupled, testable, maintainable code

Aside from strong technical prowess including hands-on coding ability, the candidate should have a deep understanding of architecture and an ability to plan for changes

The candidate needs to show:

• A Keen interest in open source and learning new technologies
• An interest to learn more about new technologies (such as languages and frameworks)
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team
• Problem-solving skills
• An Understanding of how to build performant, decoupled, testable, maintainable code
• Enjoyment of sharing knowledge with teammates, and working collaboratively when you need help
• An effective communicator, able to articulate technical & architectural know-how in a way that will influence other members of the team

Preferred but not Essential:

• Some Industry experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GAE, Azure)
• Strong SQL (RDBMS)
• Experience in writing apps for the Atlassian marketplace.
• Experience with monitoring techniques and tools.
• Experience with continuous delivery for production environment.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies like Kanban or Scrum

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however, we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. If you would like to understand how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please read our privacy policy.

Spanish speaking IT Graduates - This is for you!

IT Support Analyst, Engineer, Data Analyst, Customer Support Analyst, Business Support Analyst, Application Support Analyst, Spanish speaking, SQL, Junior, Mid-Level, Graduate

My client, a global organisation is looking for an IT Graduate who can speak Spanish and is keen on developing a career in IT Support or data analysis

Ideally, with an interest in IT/Technology and an analytical mind, you will be a recent graduate or already have some experience in IT Support, Data analysis, Business support or Application support.

The main responsibilities as a Graduate IT Support Analyst will include;

• Working with tools provided, deliver software support for bespoke Business Applications working to agreed SLA's .
• Create and maintain Knowledgebase articles in the Help desk tool, to aid the swift resolution of future support requests.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects, this might include using SQL select statements and offer suggestions for resolution.
• Support with the documentation of incident reports in the event of major incidents.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes within the customer service function, making appropriate suggestions to line manager.
• Collaborate with technical teams and the customer to resolve technical issues.

• Escalate any system change requests to the Product Support team for evaluation.

• Run audit reports for users and interrogate the database where necessary.

• This role may involve occasional travel to both UK and overseas sites to assist with system implementations and training.

As a Graduate IT Support Analyst you will hold the following experience;

Qualifications/Education

• Educated to degree level (high grade) or above.

Person Specification

• Analytical mindset with the ability to resolve complex problems with excellent user outcomes.
• Strong and fluent Spanish speaking skills
• Accepts accountability and ownership of technical issues.
• User focussed, with the ability to interact with users and champion user needs.
• Effective communication of business change and processes.

• Confidence in communicating complex technical issues to internal or external audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding.

Technical Specification

• SQL querying skills (desirable)
• Basic javascript expressions (desirable)
• Application bug diagnostics (desirable):
  • Log analysis.
  • Debugging.

Language Skills

• Spanish
• English

This is a brilliant opportunity for a recent graduate or experienced Data Analyst / IT Support Analyst or Junior Application Support Analyst to join a company that has been established for many years

Benefits include; annual bonus, great pension, flexible working hours and brilliant on the job training.

Please send your CV today for immediate consideration. Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

Spanish speaking IT Graduates - This is for you!

IT Support Analyst, Engineer, Data Analyst, Customer Support Analyst, Business Support Analyst, Application Support Analyst, Spanish speaking, SQL, Junior, Mid-Level, Graduate

My client, a global organisation is looking for an IT Graduate who can speak Spanish and is keen on developing a career in IT Support or data analysis

Ideally, with an interest in IT/Technology and an analytical mind, you will be a recent graduate or already have some experience in IT Support, Data analysis, Business support or Application support.

The main responsibilities as a Graduate IT Support Analyst will include;

• Working with tools provided, deliver software support for bespoke Business Applications working to agreed SLA's .
• Create and maintain Knowledgebase articles in the Help desk tool, to aid the swift resolution of future support requests.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects, this might include using SQL select statements and offer suggestions for resolution.
• Support with the documentation of incident reports in the event of major incidents.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes within the customer service function, making appropriate suggestions to line manager.
• Collaborate with technical teams and the customer to resolve technical issues.

• Escalate any system change requests to the Product Support team for evaluation.

• Run audit reports for users and interrogate the database where necessary.

• This role may involve occasional travel to both UK and overseas sites to assist with system implementations and training.

As a Graduate IT Support Analyst you will hold the following experience;

Qualifications/Education

• Educated to degree level (high grade) or above.

Person Specification

• Analytical mindset with the ability to resolve complex problems with excellent user outcomes.
• Strong and fluent Spanish speaking skills
• Accepts accountability and ownership of technical issues.
• User focussed, with the ability to interact with users and champion user needs.
• Effective communication of business change and processes.

• Confidence in communicating complex technical issues to internal or external audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding.

Technical Specification

• SQL querying skills (desirable)
• Basic javascript expressions (desirable)
• Application bug diagnostics (desirable):
  • Log analysis.
  • Debugging.

Language Skills

• Spanish
• English

This is a brilliant opportunity for a recent graduate or experienced Data Analyst / IT Support Analyst or Junior Application Support Analyst to join a company that has been established for many years

Benefits include; annual bonus, great pension, flexible working hours and brilliant on the job training.

Please send your CV today for immediate consideration. Ascent People is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and applicants from all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

Technical Lead (COBOL)

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Our Development Team is 150 strong, from Graduate Developers through to Solution Architects, and we’re currently entering an exciting period of growth! We provide clear career ladders for each employee to design the career they deserve with full training, support and mentoring from senior members of the team; if you’ve got the passion, enthusiasm and desire to progress, then we will be with you every step of the way!

Do you have?

Experience in MicroFocus COBOL on HP UNIX platforms

Experience with COBOL on IBM iSeries platforms

Proven abilities in coaching technical performance within a team and across a business, setting technical objectives and measuring progress etc.

Experience defining and describing an architecture of a system 

Highlighting training requirements within a multi discipline agile team

Technical domain design skills

Technical debt identification and pay down

Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders

Advocate and leadership of design review

Technical evangelism

Able to implement patterns of enterprise architecture

Working with architecture focussed road maps         

Experience in any of the following would also be an advantage:

Knowledge of SQL

C#

Angular2+

Warehouse Management Systems

Voice Picking Solutions

Mobile Data Terminals

ISO9001 and TickIT software configuration management

What do we do?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used.

Supporting 14 of the UK’s 15 largest retailers, we count household names such as JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose and Royal Mail as customers.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been privately-owned for thirty years. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

Why Microlise?

We believe in our culture, values and staff successes

We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals

Flexible working opportunities

Relocation for candidates looking to move to the East Midlands

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 a year to 30 days

Recognition of service from your 1st year and other anniversaries

Free parking, tea, coffee and daily fruit

Vitality Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and subsidised eye tests and glasses

20% off EE mobile and line rental

Local discounts including Raleigh

Great staff extras:  Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards!

Free tickets to the British Superbikes, come and support Microlise Cresswell racing and the team! 

We are rapidly growing our Development teams in Nottingham; if this role isn’t for you, then please feel free to get in touch with the team and see what other exciting opportunities we have on offer.

Technical Lead (COBOL)

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

Our Development Team is 150 strong, from Graduate Developers through to Solution Architects, and we’re currently entering an exciting period of growth! We provide clear career ladders for each employee to design the career they deserve with full training, support and mentoring from senior members of the team; if you’ve got the passion, enthusiasm and desire to progress, then we will be with you every step of the way!

Do you have?

Experience in MicroFocus COBOL on HP UNIX platforms

Experience with COBOL on IBM iSeries platforms

Proven abilities in coaching technical performance within a team and across a business, setting technical objectives and measuring progress etc.

Experience defining and describing an architecture of a system 

Highlighting training requirements within a multi discipline agile team

Technical domain design skills

Technical debt identification and pay down

Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders

Advocate and leadership of design review

Technical evangelism

Able to implement patterns of enterprise architecture

Working with architecture focussed road maps         

Experience in any of the following would also be an advantage:

Knowledge of SQL

C#

Angular2+

Warehouse Management Systems

Voice Picking Solutions

Mobile Data Terminals

ISO9001 and TickIT software configuration management

What do we do?

When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used.

Supporting 14 of the UK’s 15 largest retailers, we count household names such as JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose and Royal Mail as customers.

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been privately-owned for thirty years. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.

Why Microlise?

We believe in our culture, values and staff successes

We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals

Flexible working opportunities

Relocation for candidates looking to move to the East Midlands

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 a year to 30 days

Recognition of service from your 1st year and other anniversaries

Free parking, tea, coffee and daily fruit

Vitality Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and subsidised eye tests and glasses

20% off EE mobile and line rental

Local discounts including Raleigh

Great staff extras:  Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards!

Free tickets to the British Superbikes, come and support Microlise Cresswell racing and the team! 

We are rapidly growing our Development teams in Nottingham; if this role isn’t for you, then please feel free to get in touch with the team and see what other exciting opportunities we have on offer.