Backend Developer / Software Engineer

 This is a great opportunity for a Mid-Level Back End Developer with a broad knowledge of languages including Java, JavaScript, Node.js and Python to join a great company on behalf of my client, who are expanding their team.

As a Back-End Developer, you will work closely with the development team to deliver innovative ideas. You will join a skilled and motivated team, hit the ground running and think on your feet.

This is the perfect opportunity for a developer who has experience in either C, C++ or Java to cross train and develop innovative data solutions.

As a Back - end Developer you will work with a highly intellectual team on innovative and complex solutions focusing on large data sets, databases, scripting, and the architecture of websites.

As a Back End Developer, you should have:

* Experience as a software developer in an agile environment using multiple languages, including Java, JavaScript, Node.js and Python).

* Knowledge and some experience of cloud development, preferably AWS (desirable).

•            Development of highly complex software solution suing either C, C++, Go or Java

•            A firm grasp of PHP

•            An understanding of MVC architectures

•            Previous project experience

•            Strong knowledge of SQL

•            Experience with Git, SVN or similar version control systems

•            Problem solving

•            Thrives in a challenging environment

Desirable Skills

•            Experience with TDD or Unit Testing

•            API integrations

In return my client is offering an excellent working environment, great working hours, competitive salary and lots of perks to be discussed at the interview stage.

Backend Developer / Software Engineer

 This is a great opportunity for a Mid-Level Back End Developer with a broad knowledge of languages including Java, JavaScript, Node.js and Python to join a great company on behalf of my client, who are expanding their team.

As a Back-End Developer, you will work closely with the development team to deliver innovative ideas. You will join a skilled and motivated team, hit the ground running and think on your feet.

This is the perfect opportunity for a developer who has experience in either C, C++ or Java to cross train and develop innovative data solutions.

As a Back - end Developer you will work with a highly intellectual team on innovative and complex solutions focusing on large data sets, databases, scripting, and the architecture of websites.

As a Back End Developer, you should have:

* Experience as a software developer in an agile environment using multiple languages, including Java, JavaScript, Node.js and Python).

* Knowledge and some experience of cloud development, preferably AWS (desirable).

•            Development of highly complex software solution suing either C, C++, Go or Java

•            A firm grasp of PHP

•            An understanding of MVC architectures

•            Previous project experience

•            Strong knowledge of SQL

•            Experience with Git, SVN or similar version control systems

•            Problem solving

•            Thrives in a challenging environment

Desirable Skills

•            Experience with TDD or Unit Testing

•            API integrations

In return my client is offering an excellent working environment, great working hours, competitive salary and lots of perks to be discussed at the interview stage.

Our Client based in Theale is recruiting for a Technical support engineer to join their busy technical support team.

This role will be Monday to Friday standard office hours, but in the future there may be some flexibility required to work the hours between 7am-10pm ( ie. 7-3/9-5/10-6/3-10pm)

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Maintain and improve high levels of service.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with the software.
• Supporting our customers in resolving technical issues that affect our software.

The successful candidate would have strong technical skills and 3 years experience providing technical support to customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist customers with diverse enquiries; provide quality information at all times following strict case handling guidelines.
• Case management via phone and email (logging, acknowledgements, updates, identity and validation checks, and completion of all case notes).
• Case diagnosis and resolution up to a 2nd line/3rd line level
• Achieve ambitious and testing service level agreements.
• Working with customers, third parties and internal departments to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Provide appropriate technical training and assistance to colleagues when needed.
• Collate and share knowledge
• Ensure process documentation is produced and kept up to date.

Soft Skills

• An emotionally intelligent and highly empathic communicator
• A logical and methodical approach to problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Common sense
• Resilient, self-motivated, with an outstanding work ethic
• Calm, methodical and persistent, especially under pressure
• Process orientated with a meticulous eye for detail
• Analytical with the ability to turn insight into action
• Adaptable and flexible
• Commercially aware

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Service Delivery or Technical Support role
• ITIL experience / qualification (Foundation or other)
• A demonstrable understanding of computers, with a focus on Windows servers and networks
• Experience of Windows server operating systems 2008+
• Experience of Desktop operating systems Windows 7 +
• Experience of Windows domains and Active Directory
• Experience of networking
• Understanding of diagnosis steps using MS Command Prompt
• Basic knowledge of MSSQL
  • Understanding of SQL administration
  • Use of SQL Management studio
  • Understanding of simple SQL queries
  • Understanding of DB and table structure
• Experience working with 3rd party software and software diagnosis

Our Client based in Theale is recruiting for a Technical support engineer to join their busy technical support team.

This role will be Monday to Friday standard office hours, but in the future there may be some flexibility required to work the hours between 7am-10pm ( ie. 7-3/9-5/10-6/3-10pm)

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Maintain and improve high levels of service.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with the software.
• Supporting our customers in resolving technical issues that affect our software.

The successful candidate would have strong technical skills and 3 years experience providing technical support to customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist customers with diverse enquiries; provide quality information at all times following strict case handling guidelines.
• Case management via phone and email (logging, acknowledgements, updates, identity and validation checks, and completion of all case notes).
• Case diagnosis and resolution up to a 2nd line/3rd line level
• Achieve ambitious and testing service level agreements.
• Working with customers, third parties and internal departments to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Provide appropriate technical training and assistance to colleagues when needed.
• Collate and share knowledge
• Ensure process documentation is produced and kept up to date.

Soft Skills

• An emotionally intelligent and highly empathic communicator
• A logical and methodical approach to problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Common sense
• Resilient, self-motivated, with an outstanding work ethic
• Calm, methodical and persistent, especially under pressure
• Process orientated with a meticulous eye for detail
• Analytical with the ability to turn insight into action
• Adaptable and flexible
• Commercially aware

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Service Delivery or Technical Support role
• ITIL experience / qualification (Foundation or other)
• A demonstrable understanding of computers, with a focus on Windows servers and networks
• Experience of Windows server operating systems 2008+
• Experience of Desktop operating systems Windows 7 +
• Experience of Windows domains and Active Directory
• Experience of networking
• Understanding of diagnosis steps using MS Command Prompt
• Basic knowledge of MSSQL
  • Understanding of SQL administration
  • Use of SQL Management studio
  • Understanding of simple SQL queries
  • Understanding of DB and table structure
• Experience working with 3rd party software and software diagnosis

IT Support Engineer (Contract)

Purpose of the Job

Work alongside the IT Manager and existing IT Support Engineer to provide support for circa 300 users, on approximately 400 desktops and laptops across two sites, utilising relevant experience to maintain internal infrastructure within a predominantly Windows-based environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Respond to internal helpdesk requests for desktop, networking, telephone, print and general IT support, including installing and configuring new PCs
• User and Computer account management
• Assist with new projects, initiatives and application roll outs

Key Results Areas

• Provide support to the existing user base, both in-house and remote
• Assist with the implementation and migration to new business systems
• Manage and prioritise helpdesk workload based on severity and impact
• Configure systems for new users including hardware, software and telephones
• Carry out hardware repair and upgrades for workstations, laptops and servers
• Complete all tasks in a timely manner to ensure consistent system performance

Internal & External Relationships

• Daily contact with IT Manager to ensure system commitments are achieved
• Work alongside existing IT Support Engineers
• Interface with all employees and visitors to provide on-going support

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience within IT support in a Windows-based environment

Required

• Excellent general PC/desktop and helpdesk support coupled with strong hardware skills.
• Windows 10, MS Office 201
• Office365
• Windows Server, Active Directory / DNS / DHCP
• Strong technical problem solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Microsoft SharePoint
• Exposure to SQL and Microsoft SharePoint Online
• Exposure to Linux
• Exposure to Project / Project Server

IT Support Engineer (Contract)

Purpose of the Job

Work alongside the IT Manager and existing IT Support Engineer to provide support for circa 300 users, on approximately 400 desktops and laptops across two sites, utilising relevant experience to maintain internal infrastructure within a predominantly Windows-based environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Respond to internal helpdesk requests for desktop, networking, telephone, print and general IT support, including installing and configuring new PCs
• User and Computer account management
• Assist with new projects, initiatives and application roll outs

Key Results Areas

• Provide support to the existing user base, both in-house and remote
• Assist with the implementation and migration to new business systems
• Manage and prioritise helpdesk workload based on severity and impact
• Configure systems for new users including hardware, software and telephones
• Carry out hardware repair and upgrades for workstations, laptops and servers
• Complete all tasks in a timely manner to ensure consistent system performance

Internal & External Relationships

• Daily contact with IT Manager to ensure system commitments are achieved
• Work alongside existing IT Support Engineers
• Interface with all employees and visitors to provide on-going support

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience within IT support in a Windows-based environment

Required

• Excellent general PC/desktop and helpdesk support coupled with strong hardware skills.
• Windows 10, MS Office 201
• Office365
• Windows Server, Active Directory / DNS / DHCP
• Strong technical problem solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Microsoft SharePoint
• Exposure to SQL and Microsoft SharePoint Online
• Exposure to Linux
• Exposure to Project / Project Server

BI Developer (MS Stack, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)

The Company

We are one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK and specialise in contracting, residential development and property support. We are currently going through a large strategic IT transformation to move to the cloud and are rapidly adopting the latest concepts/technologies of BI and digital construction.

As a part of this transformation we are recruiting for key new roles across the IT estate. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with working from home being encouraged. This offers you a great working environment and a genuine work-life balance. We look to always future proof our staff, adopting the latest working practices and technologies.

We have recently been awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 to work for and we are the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

The Role

In this instance we are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Developer to join our busy in-house application services team. We are looking for somebody with full SQL stack experience (SSIS / SSAS / SSRS).

Experience with Power BI would be preferable but is not essential. The key responsibilities / objectives of a Business Intelligence Developer will include: -

• To integrate fully into a project team and work with project stakeholders on gathering BI requirements to deliver high quality and accurate analysis to our business
• Build on our existing data platform to integrate new requirements and scale out the data platform following best practice
• To offer an holistic view of data across the company and give guidance to improve data visibility and quality
• To understand and offer improvements to application and reporting database structure when required
• Structure data models to support the analysis required by the business
• To have experience in and to understand BI products, methods and processes (preference for Power BI and SSRS or Business Objects, but not essential)
• Collaborate with the Digital Business Partner in identifying areas for improvement and maintain a good knowledge of emerging best practices in the field of Business Intelligence

Key skills / Responsibilities

• Delivery of technical projects.
• Business Objects / Power BI / SSRS or other BI Product
• SQL server Management Studio
• MS BI Stack (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS)
• Knowledge of views/stored procedures/functions
• Reading and accurately interpreting technical specifications and plans.
• Possessing a good range of general IT knowledge
• Direct experience of the software development lifecycle.
• Efficient and sustainable use of all project resources.
• Working within a matrix management structure.
• Supply Chain Management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Managing conflicting priorities between stakeholders
• Proactively liaising with staff in non-technical manner.
• Building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in Computing or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• MBCS

Desirable

• ISEB Testing Techniques
• ITIL Foundation
• Prince 2 Foundation
• MBCS

Reasons to Join

We offer a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including;-

• On site parking
• Flexible/remote working
• Company pension scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Life assurance, discounted private medical cover
• Incentive/bonus schemes (10% annual bonus)
• Employee trade discounts
• Pluralsight and MSDN accounts
• Microsoft and BCS certifications/personal development plans

We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements.

Benefits may vary dependent upon the role and type of employment contract.

Please apply now if you'd like to explore this opportunity further. For a confidential discussion you can call - (phone number removed)

BI Developer (MS Stack, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)

The Company

We are one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK and specialise in contracting, residential development and property support. We are currently going through a large strategic IT transformation to move to the cloud and are rapidly adopting the latest concepts/technologies of BI and digital construction.

As a part of this transformation we are recruiting for key new roles across the IT estate. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with working from home being encouraged. This offers you a great working environment and a genuine work-life balance. We look to always future proof our staff, adopting the latest working practices and technologies.

We have recently been awarded 4th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 to work for and we are the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

The Role

In this instance we are looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Developer to join our busy in-house application services team. We are looking for somebody with full SQL stack experience (SSIS / SSAS / SSRS).

Experience with Power BI would be preferable but is not essential. The key responsibilities / objectives of a Business Intelligence Developer will include: -

• To integrate fully into a project team and work with project stakeholders on gathering BI requirements to deliver high quality and accurate analysis to our business
• Build on our existing data platform to integrate new requirements and scale out the data platform following best practice
• To offer an holistic view of data across the company and give guidance to improve data visibility and quality
• To understand and offer improvements to application and reporting database structure when required
• Structure data models to support the analysis required by the business
• To have experience in and to understand BI products, methods and processes (preference for Power BI and SSRS or Business Objects, but not essential)
• Collaborate with the Digital Business Partner in identifying areas for improvement and maintain a good knowledge of emerging best practices in the field of Business Intelligence

Key skills / Responsibilities

• Delivery of technical projects.
• Business Objects / Power BI / SSRS or other BI Product
• SQL server Management Studio
• MS BI Stack (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS)
• Knowledge of views/stored procedures/functions
• Reading and accurately interpreting technical specifications and plans.
• Possessing a good range of general IT knowledge
• Direct experience of the software development lifecycle.
• Efficient and sustainable use of all project resources.
• Working within a matrix management structure.
• Supply Chain Management
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Managing conflicting priorities between stakeholders
• Proactively liaising with staff in non-technical manner.
• Building strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in Computing or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• MBCS

Desirable

• ISEB Testing Techniques
• ITIL Foundation
• Prince 2 Foundation
• MBCS

Reasons to Join

We offer a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including;-

• On site parking
• Flexible/remote working
• Company pension scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Life assurance, discounted private medical cover
• Incentive/bonus schemes (10% annual bonus)
• Employee trade discounts
• Pluralsight and MSDN accounts
• Microsoft and BCS certifications/personal development plans

We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements.

Benefits may vary dependent upon the role and type of employment contract.

Please apply now if you'd like to explore this opportunity further. For a confidential discussion you can call - (phone number removed)

AWS Data Engineer

Our client requires an experienced AWS Data Engineer to come on board for an initial 4 week assignment.  Someone experienced in writing technical specifications for the project as well as liaising with the client and other departments to facilitate the implementation of the project is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Development experience with cloud AWS technologies
• Assist in the Architect & design solutions using cloud technologies.
• Integration of 3rd party products, such as Adobe Campaign, Acoustic Campaign Automation & Salesforce Marketing Cloud to solutions to enable multi-channel communications
• ETL & Database design and development
• Attend client meetings if required to discuss and demonstrate solutions at both technical and business level.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in AWS technologies
• Advanced SQL knowledge
• Experience with the AWS developer tools
• Glue
• Python
• Redshift/Redshift Spectrum
• Lambda functions
• JavaScript

AWS Data Engineer

Our client requires an experienced AWS Data Engineer to come on board for an initial 4 week assignment.  Someone experienced in writing technical specifications for the project as well as liaising with the client and other departments to facilitate the implementation of the project is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Development experience with cloud AWS technologies
• Assist in the Architect & design solutions using cloud technologies.
• Integration of 3rd party products, such as Adobe Campaign, Acoustic Campaign Automation & Salesforce Marketing Cloud to solutions to enable multi-channel communications
• ETL & Database design and development
• Attend client meetings if required to discuss and demonstrate solutions at both technical and business level.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in AWS technologies
• Advanced SQL knowledge
• Experience with the AWS developer tools
• Glue
• Python
• Redshift/Redshift Spectrum
• Lambda functions
• JavaScript