Kentico Web Developer

This position is open as a contract or perm option

GemPool's client is one of Ireland’s leading digital agencies who provide clients with tailored omni-channel solutions ranging from customer experience and product innovation to digital transformation.

They are looking for a Kentico Web Developer (ASP .Net) to join a team of backend developers who are delivering solutions for some of the biggest brands in Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Technology, we are looking for an energetic problem solver with a third level IT qualification, knowledge of .Net and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a development team.
 

The Role
• Delivering and supporting clients on the Kentico CMS platform from version 5.5 to version 11.
• Ensuring project requirements are coded, tested and delivered to the highest standards within allocated budgets & schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues/bugs on existing deployments as part of ongoing customer technical support.
• Work with User Experience and Frontend developers to deliver new and innovate solutions to our clients.
• Conduct technical workshops with clients to ensure the correct solution is delivered to fit in with their technology goals and current infrastructure.
• Complete technical specification documents detailing out the implementation of each project.

Experience
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience
• Proficient in ASP.NET (C#), including Web Forms development, MVC development, and Web Services.
• Good knowledge of commercial .NET content management software Kentico
• Knowledge of server environments e.g. IIS, Apache Tomcat & Linux.
• Knowledge of SQL Server.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS & Angular is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Can adapt to new skills and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel to client sites as necessary.

Familiar / Bonus
• Wider CMS knowledge - Magento, OpenCMS, Drupal, Sitefinity

Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland either through having a Stamp 4/1G Visa or EU Citizenship.

If interested call Cathal on (phone number removed) or email your CV to cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie

Kentico Web Developer

This position is open as a contract or perm option

GemPool's client is one of Ireland’s leading digital agencies who provide clients with tailored omni-channel solutions ranging from customer experience and product innovation to digital transformation.

They are looking for a Kentico Web Developer (ASP .Net) to join a team of backend developers who are delivering solutions for some of the biggest brands in Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Technology, we are looking for an energetic problem solver with a third level IT qualification, knowledge of .Net and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a development team.
 

The Role
• Delivering and supporting clients on the Kentico CMS platform from version 5.5 to version 11.
• Ensuring project requirements are coded, tested and delivered to the highest standards within allocated budgets & schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues/bugs on existing deployments as part of ongoing customer technical support.
• Work with User Experience and Frontend developers to deliver new and innovate solutions to our clients.
• Conduct technical workshops with clients to ensure the correct solution is delivered to fit in with their technology goals and current infrastructure.
• Complete technical specification documents detailing out the implementation of each project.

Experience
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience
• Proficient in ASP.NET (C#), including Web Forms development, MVC development, and Web Services.
• Good knowledge of commercial .NET content management software Kentico
• Knowledge of server environments e.g. IIS, Apache Tomcat & Linux.
• Knowledge of SQL Server.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS & Angular is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Can adapt to new skills and challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel to client sites as necessary.

Familiar / Bonus
• Wider CMS knowledge - Magento, OpenCMS, Drupal, Sitefinity

Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland either through having a Stamp 4/1G Visa or EU Citizenship.

If interested call Cathal on (phone number removed) or email your CV to cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie

SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

A world-renowned arts institution based in South Kensington is looking for a Database Administrator. You will be joining an IT department of circa 25 employees looking after 1300 users.

One of your main responsibilities will be troubleshooting and development of workflows and plug-ins for their Microsoft dynamics platform. Your role will also involve application development, including supporting bespoke apps, building reporting portals and developing scripts.

This world-renowned Institute attracts more than 4 million people every year. They use a variety of applications and handle a lot of customer data so there is a lot of stimulating duties for you here.

Essential skills

• SQL Server 2008/2012/2014 database administration.
• T-SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers in an enterprise-level environment.
• PowerShell Scripting - strong in areas of Development and troubleshooting.
• SSIS and SSRS administration. (Any Ideal!)
• ITIL - Solid understanding of service management processes.
• Network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• MySQL - database administration.
• Active Directory management.

Desired skills

• Windows server 2008/R2/2012/2016 and active directory skills.
• Microsoft SQL certifications: MCSA: SQL server 2012/2014, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and maintenance or MCITP: Database Administrator.
• Clustering/High Availability
• Virtualisation (VMware, HYPER-V)

Responsibilities

• Implementing and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Maintenance, administration, performance and availability of database infrastructure.
• Monitor, Optimise and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems as required.
• Work closely with the service desk to provide second- and third-line operational support for all SQL-related issues and to ensure timely and efficient resolution of SQL infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Ensure capacity, availability, security and service support requirements are considered in all IT infrastructure changes.
• Contribute to technical aspects of key change documentation such as business requirements, change impact assessments, change implementation plans, change tickets, change roll out plans etc.

As well as working for a great team, with some fantastic career development potential you will receive the following benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• 10% Co. Pension.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised Staff Canteen.
• 36 Working Hour Week with a degree of flex.
• Childcare Scheme

This is an amazing environment to work in and they are looking for someone to start ASAP!

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SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

A world-renowned arts institution based in South Kensington is looking for a Database Administrator. You will be joining an IT department of circa 25 employees looking after 1300 users.

One of your main responsibilities will be troubleshooting and development of workflows and plug-ins for their Microsoft dynamics platform. Your role will also involve application development, including supporting bespoke apps, building reporting portals and developing scripts.

This world-renowned Institute attracts more than 4 million people every year. They use a variety of applications and handle a lot of customer data so there is a lot of stimulating duties for you here.

Essential skills

• SQL Server 2008/2012/2014 database administration.
• T-SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers in an enterprise-level environment.
• PowerShell Scripting - strong in areas of Development and troubleshooting.
• SSIS and SSRS administration. (Any Ideal!)
• ITIL - Solid understanding of service management processes.
• Network principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• MySQL - database administration.
• Active Directory management.

Desired skills

• Windows server 2008/R2/2012/2016 and active directory skills.
• Microsoft SQL certifications: MCSA: SQL server 2012/2014, MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and maintenance or MCITP: Database Administrator.
• Clustering/High Availability
• Virtualisation (VMware, HYPER-V)

Responsibilities

• Implementing and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
• Maintenance, administration, performance and availability of database infrastructure.
• Monitor, Optimise and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems as required.
• Work closely with the service desk to provide second- and third-line operational support for all SQL-related issues and to ensure timely and efficient resolution of SQL infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Ensure capacity, availability, security and service support requirements are considered in all IT infrastructure changes.
• Contribute to technical aspects of key change documentation such as business requirements, change impact assessments, change implementation plans, change tickets, change roll out plans etc.

As well as working for a great team, with some fantastic career development potential you will receive the following benefits:

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• 10% Co. Pension.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised Staff Canteen.
• 36 Working Hour Week with a degree of flex.
• Childcare Scheme

This is an amazing environment to work in and they are looking for someone to start ASAP!

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SQL Server DBA/Developer - South Kensington - World Renowned Arts Institution

This role is INSIDE IR35

Key roles and responsibilities: 

The successful candidates will join a team focused on data discovery and be responsible for supporting the strategy and execution of the for data prediction. Principal to this will be acquiring and understanding the data, and using appropriate technologies and methods to analyze the data through traditional statistics and Machine Learning techniques. They will help forge the framework for integrating machine learning for data discovery; this includes integrating algorithms and productionizing the use of them to run across a parallel processed environment. 

 Duties 

• Collaborate in the production and development of data discovery solutions and integration of new models 
• Design and build predictive models that substantially increase the value that we provide to our customers and the efficiency of our operations by building automation of the data landscape.
• Working with Product Managers, software developers and subject matter experts, and also bring your own expertise to the team, helping to move from abstract concepts, through design and build, to scalable algorithms that will deliver the discovery goals. 
• Contribute to specifying the underlying infrastructure we are building to support data discovery and enable models to be easily productionised and run at scale. 
• Produce data visualizations that effectively communicate information related to where data discovery is needed for business case objectives. 

Experience Required 

• Use of Machine Learning methods to analyze large and complex datasets 
• Experience of pattern recognition and function approximation, uncovering relationship between variables 
• Deep Learning using multi-layer neural networks, as well as reinforcement learning approaches 
• Theoretical and practical experience of using supervised Machine Learning: regressions, classifications; Unsupervised Machine Learning: clustering, factor analyses as well as methods of Deep and Reinforcement Learning. 
• Experience on a variety of database technologies like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Cassandra, Mongodb 
• Experience of data analysis and data processing using Java, Python, R, PL/SQL, TSQL, KSQL, CQL, Airflow, Bash, Jupyter Notebooks 

Skills 

• Solid Mathematical and Algorithms Knowledge 
• Well-Versed with Probability and Statistics 
• Efficiency in Distributed Computing, Good Command of Unix Tools 
• Knowledge of Advanced Signal Processing Techniques

You MUST HAVE the right to work in the UK for this role as they DO NOT sponsor. You will also be working for the client onsite with one of their clients, a large multi national Bank.

This role is INSIDE IR35

Key roles and responsibilities: 

The successful candidates will join a team focused on data discovery and be responsible for supporting the strategy and execution of the for data prediction. Principal to this will be acquiring and understanding the data, and using appropriate technologies and methods to analyze the data through traditional statistics and Machine Learning techniques. They will help forge the framework for integrating machine learning for data discovery; this includes integrating algorithms and productionizing the use of them to run across a parallel processed environment. 

 Duties 

• Collaborate in the production and development of data discovery solutions and integration of new models 
• Design and build predictive models that substantially increase the value that we provide to our customers and the efficiency of our operations by building automation of the data landscape.
• Working with Product Managers, software developers and subject matter experts, and also bring your own expertise to the team, helping to move from abstract concepts, through design and build, to scalable algorithms that will deliver the discovery goals. 
• Contribute to specifying the underlying infrastructure we are building to support data discovery and enable models to be easily productionised and run at scale. 
• Produce data visualizations that effectively communicate information related to where data discovery is needed for business case objectives. 

Experience Required 

• Use of Machine Learning methods to analyze large and complex datasets 
• Experience of pattern recognition and function approximation, uncovering relationship between variables 
• Deep Learning using multi-layer neural networks, as well as reinforcement learning approaches 
• Theoretical and practical experience of using supervised Machine Learning: regressions, classifications; Unsupervised Machine Learning: clustering, factor analyses as well as methods of Deep and Reinforcement Learning. 
• Experience on a variety of database technologies like Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, Cassandra, Mongodb 
• Experience of data analysis and data processing using Java, Python, R, PL/SQL, TSQL, KSQL, CQL, Airflow, Bash, Jupyter Notebooks 

Skills 

• Solid Mathematical and Algorithms Knowledge 
• Well-Versed with Probability and Statistics 
• Efficiency in Distributed Computing, Good Command of Unix Tools 
• Knowledge of Advanced Signal Processing Techniques

You MUST HAVE the right to work in the UK for this role as they DO NOT sponsor. You will also be working for the client onsite with one of their clients, a large multi national Bank.

SQL Server DBA - Azure, PaaS - Global Company!

Are you a great SQL Server DBA or Engineer?

A new position at one of the FTSE 250 company's here in London has opened as a SQL server database administrator. This is an incredible position for an ideal candidate with a great passion and enthusiasm for SQL servers. You would be working in a diverse environment with a SQL Server estate which will be migrating to the cloud.

Large scale enterprise SQL Server environment. For success you must have a very solid SQL Server background at top DBA level. There are ongoing projects in trend to migrating they're on premises IaaS onto Azure.

Successful candidate will be expected to have some Azure / PaaS knowledge, but our client is flexible on cloud experience and are prepared to give lots of exposure, training and development around Azure PaaS, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Core Requirements:

• MSSQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2017
• Database administration both on premise and in cloud platforms
• SQL Server estate = 40 DBs on-prem/IaaS & 70 DBs in Azure PaaS
• Automation using (IaC) Terraform
• Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS & SaaS
• If you do not have Azure but are very strong on PowerShell for automation or IaC tools such as Terraform then you will also be of interest!

You will gain/nice to have:

• Exposure of using Power BI and Business Objects SSRS / SSIS Oracle
• Automation via (IaC) using Terraform
• CI/CD - TeamCity and Octopus CI/CD tools
• Redgate software which links to the TeamCity and Octopus' tools.
• Security Projects where you will be implementing and automating company policy's
• Oracle version 10 (Running x2 instances)
• Chance to move into a data solutions architect role in Azure
• Massive exposure to migrating to Azure

Desired:

• Have experience in a similar or related role (SQL Server DBA / Developer / Consultant).
• Be passionate about all things DevOps and Infrastructure as Code, ideally with experience in Azure or AWS, but not essential.
• Have experience architecting, building and supporting production SQL Server estates
• Understand the latest database security trends and best practices.
• Be able to demonstrate a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and lateral thinking.
• Enjoy working under pressure in a team and/or independently as required.

Able to adapt to changes in a dynamic environment Strong SQL server background preferably within a digital, financial services or media organisation.

Experiences of Agile work practices will be a huge advantage in this role.

This is one of our bet clients, there is a great culture, utilisation of the latest technology and career and development plans.

Benefits:

• 10% + corporate benefits + pension first 3yrs they will match up to 5%. After 3yrs will match up to 10%
• 25 days` holiday
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Private Health Care
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pension (The company matches employee contribution)
• Share Purchase Scheme

Please apply to this ASAP if you feel you would be right for the role & company!

SQL Server DBA - Azure, PaaS - Global Company!

SQL Server DBA - Azure, PaaS - Global Company!

Are you a great SQL Server DBA or Engineer?

A new position at one of the FTSE 250 company's here in London has opened as a SQL server database administrator. This is an incredible position for an ideal candidate with a great passion and enthusiasm for SQL servers. You would be working in a diverse environment with a SQL Server estate which will be migrating to the cloud.

Large scale enterprise SQL Server environment. For success you must have a very solid SQL Server background at top DBA level. There are ongoing projects in trend to migrating they're on premises IaaS onto Azure.

Successful candidate will be expected to have some Azure / PaaS knowledge, but our client is flexible on cloud experience and are prepared to give lots of exposure, training and development around Azure PaaS, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Core Requirements:

• MSSQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2017
• Database administration both on premise and in cloud platforms
• SQL Server estate = 40 DBs on-prem/IaaS & 70 DBs in Azure PaaS
• Automation using (IaC) Terraform
• Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS & SaaS
• If you do not have Azure but are very strong on PowerShell for automation or IaC tools such as Terraform then you will also be of interest!

You will gain/nice to have:

• Exposure of using Power BI and Business Objects SSRS / SSIS Oracle
• Automation via (IaC) using Terraform
• CI/CD - TeamCity and Octopus CI/CD tools
• Redgate software which links to the TeamCity and Octopus' tools.
• Security Projects where you will be implementing and automating company policy's
• Oracle version 10 (Running x2 instances)
• Chance to move into a data solutions architect role in Azure
• Massive exposure to migrating to Azure

Desired:

• Have experience in a similar or related role (SQL Server DBA / Developer / Consultant).
• Be passionate about all things DevOps and Infrastructure as Code, ideally with experience in Azure or AWS, but not essential.
• Have experience architecting, building and supporting production SQL Server estates
• Understand the latest database security trends and best practices.
• Be able to demonstrate a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and lateral thinking.
• Enjoy working under pressure in a team and/or independently as required.

Able to adapt to changes in a dynamic environment Strong SQL server background preferably within a digital, financial services or media organisation.

Experiences of Agile work practices will be a huge advantage in this role.

This is one of our bet clients, there is a great culture, utilisation of the latest technology and career and development plans.

Benefits:

• 10% + corporate benefits + pension first 3yrs they will match up to 5%. After 3yrs will match up to 10%
• 25 days` holiday
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Private Health Care
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pension (The company matches employee contribution)
• Share Purchase Scheme

Please apply to this ASAP if you feel you would be right for the role & company!

SQL Server DBA - Azure, PaaS - Global Company!

Ruby on Rails Developer // Leeds // up to £45,000

An innovative software solutions provider with a large R&D function in Central Leeds require a Ruby on Rails Developer to join their technical team.

You'll be joining an organisation with internationally renowned customers in the entertainment space and have the chance to work on some of the most exciting products in the market.

Why apply?
- small, tight-knit technical team to work alongside
- use cutting-edge VR and R&D technologies
- regular social events/trips

What you'll need to succeed:
- Ruby on Rails expertise
- RSpec/Resque
- database technology (MySQL/MongoDB/SQL/Postgres)
- Git and/or SVN
- appreciation of the Agile development methodology
- CI/CD tooling (Jenkins/TravisCI/CircleCI)
- JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue/Node/Angular)

If you're an experienced RoR Developer who is looking for the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking establishment, please get in touch for a brief conversation.

Sam Aki
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

Ruby on Rails Developer // Leeds // up to £45,000

An innovative software solutions provider with a large R&D function in Central Leeds require a Ruby on Rails Developer to join their technical team.

You'll be joining an organisation with internationally renowned customers in the entertainment space and have the chance to work on some of the most exciting products in the market.

Why apply?
- small, tight-knit technical team to work alongside
- use cutting-edge VR and R&D technologies
- regular social events/trips

What you'll need to succeed:
- Ruby on Rails expertise
- RSpec/Resque
- database technology (MySQL/MongoDB/SQL/Postgres)
- Git and/or SVN
- appreciation of the Agile development methodology
- CI/CD tooling (Jenkins/TravisCI/CircleCI)
- JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue/Node/Angular)

If you're an experienced RoR Developer who is looking for the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking establishment, please get in touch for a brief conversation.

Sam Aki
(phone number removed)
(url removed)