Entry-level Information Technology Consultant (DevOps/Cloud)

Are you passionate about technology? Want to get the best start to your digital career?

Get fast-tracked into a ground-breaking career as a technology consultant working with innovative organisations like TalkTalk, IBM, Santander, Amazon partners and government organisations. You’ll build in-demand skills specialising in the advanced, cutting-edge art of DevOps.

DevOps is the next big thing in the development world. The ability to automatically upload code to the cloud is vital in the modern development cycle. You’ll be at the forefront of this revolutionary advancement that’s transforming what businesses can do – so you’ll be in-demand.

Every day you’ll use specialised technology to power organisations into the future – helping them automate processes to become super streamlined.

Although this role is advertised with a specific location you would need to be geographically flexible and willing to relocate anywhere in the UK.

Supercharge your career in technology consulting. Join the QA consulting academy.

What’s in store

• Training from seriously clever mentors
  DevOps is in demand – it’s been shaping the world of software for the last few years. You’ll master it with training at our 12-week consulting academy in Manchester’s technology hub. You’ll also develop your business expertise so you can be a successful consultant.
• Your career in digital consulting
  After your training you’ll work with one of our customers on their site – anywhere in the country.
• Push yourself and your career further
  Learning with QA doesn’t stop after 12 weeks. We encourage you to continually learn and challenge yourself technically – so you can fulfil your potential.

The perks

• Free accommodation or a monthly bursary to help you relocate to Manchester’s technology hub – MediaCityUK – during your training
• Industry-recognised certifications to boost your employability and promotability
• Competitive salary of £23,500 post-training (if you’re based in London this will increase to £26,500)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Regular social events (like technical talks and hackathons)
• Continued support to help you fulfil your potential – you’ll keep advancing your technical skills throughout your career with QA

What’s the job like

As a technology consultant at QA, you’ll empower our customers to develop and support DevOps – so they can be self-sufficient adopters.

You’ll bring your technical expertise to the customer, wherever they are. You’ll help them to develop and maintain cutting-edge DevOps solutions, so they remain competitive.

You’ll…

• Automate software integration and deployment, typically hosted in cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Have outstanding knowledge of software development, agile practices and automation.
• Work in the space between software developers and IT operations teams, getting new software operational and usable for the end-user.
• Work in agile teams delivering working software to our customers in a two-week cycle.
• Perfect your consulting skills to a high standard and professional level, ready to work with our prestigious customers.

What we need from you

Must haves

• A genuine passion for technology
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn tonnes of new skills and new technologies
• A go-getter with a can-do attitude
• Most importantly, you MUST be willing to move anywhere in the UK – part of the job is working wherever the customer is
• You must be eligible to be able to apply for a UK Security Clearance
• A Levels or equivalent of Level 3 BTEC or above qualifications. 

Not a must, but we’d certainly like…

• Experience of one of the following programming languages (whether that’s in a job or in education): Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Basic knowledge of Linux.
• Any relevant qualifications including but not limited to: BTEC, Diplomas, HND, HNC, Foundation Degree Apprenticeship, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. Ideally in a technical subject.
• We will consider applications from a non-technical background if you show aptitude, passion and enthusiasm for learning technology skills. 

Apply now

Supercharge your digital career. Click the link and apply now.

QA values and diversity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It’s QA policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Entry-level Information Technology Consultant (DevOps/Cloud)

Are you passionate about technology? Want to get the best start to your digital career?

Get fast-tracked into a ground-breaking career as a technology consultant working with innovative organisations like TalkTalk, IBM, Santander, Amazon partners and government organisations. You’ll build in-demand skills specialising in the advanced, cutting-edge art of DevOps.

DevOps is the next big thing in the development world. The ability to automatically upload code to the cloud is vital in the modern development cycle. You’ll be at the forefront of this revolutionary advancement that’s transforming what businesses can do – so you’ll be in-demand.

Every day you’ll use specialised technology to power organisations into the future – helping them automate processes to become super streamlined.

Although this role is advertised with a specific location you would need to be geographically flexible and willing to relocate anywhere in the UK.

Supercharge your career in technology consulting. Join the QA consulting academy.

What’s in store

• Training from seriously clever mentors
  DevOps is in demand – it’s been shaping the world of software for the last few years. You’ll master it with training at our 12-week consulting academy in Manchester’s technology hub. You’ll also develop your business expertise so you can be a successful consultant.
• Your career in digital consulting
  After your training you’ll work with one of our customers on their site – anywhere in the country.
• Push yourself and your career further
  Learning with QA doesn’t stop after 12 weeks. We encourage you to continually learn and challenge yourself technically – so you can fulfil your potential.

The perks

• Free accommodation or a monthly bursary to help you relocate to Manchester’s technology hub – MediaCityUK – during your training
• Industry-recognised certifications to boost your employability and promotability
• Competitive salary of £23,500 post-training (if you’re based in London this will increase to £26,500)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Regular social events (like technical talks and hackathons)
• Continued support to help you fulfil your potential – you’ll keep advancing your technical skills throughout your career with QA

What’s the job like

As a technology consultant at QA, you’ll empower our customers to develop and support DevOps – so they can be self-sufficient adopters.

You’ll bring your technical expertise to the customer, wherever they are. You’ll help them to develop and maintain cutting-edge DevOps solutions, so they remain competitive.

You’ll…

• Automate software integration and deployment, typically hosted in cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Have outstanding knowledge of software development, agile practices and automation.
• Work in the space between software developers and IT operations teams, getting new software operational and usable for the end-user.
• Work in agile teams delivering working software to our customers in a two-week cycle.
• Perfect your consulting skills to a high standard and professional level, ready to work with our prestigious customers.

What we need from you

Must haves

• A genuine passion for technology
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn tonnes of new skills and new technologies
• A go-getter with a can-do attitude
• Most importantly, you MUST be willing to move anywhere in the UK – part of the job is working wherever the customer is
• You must be eligible to be able to apply for a UK Security Clearance
• A Levels or equivalent of Level 3 BTEC or above qualifications. 

Not a must, but we’d certainly like…

• Experience of one of the following programming languages (whether that’s in a job or in education): Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Basic knowledge of Linux.
• Any relevant qualifications including but not limited to: BTEC, Diplomas, HND, HNC, Foundation Degree Apprenticeship, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. Ideally in a technical subject.
• We will consider applications from a non-technical background if you show aptitude, passion and enthusiasm for learning technology skills. 

Apply now

Supercharge your digital career. Click the link and apply now.

QA values and diversity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It’s QA policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Our client is an expanding AI company based in South Cambridge, who utilise innovative technology for industries that improve the world around us, such as life sciences and health care. They utilise bleeding edge methods for transforming content into data utilising machine learning. In this role, they are looking for someone who is keen to learn and grow, and your experience level isn¿t important, its all about your attitude.

Due to growth, they are currently recruiting for Java Developer to join their highly skilled team. In this role, you will thrive in solving complex technical problems for developing new features and maintaining existing ones. You will integrate with multiple APIs and data points and will have a key role in aiding the product in its development.

This business have a really fun environment, they hold regular team events and social occasions and create a family feel ,where your colleagues are also your friends.

You
Experience of developing and deploying in Java
Spring based frameworks
Experience in working on Linux servers.
Experience with building RESTful web services

Please apply online for immediate consideration.

Our client is an expanding AI company based in South Cambridge, who utilise innovative technology for industries that improve the world around us, such as life sciences and health care. They utilise bleeding edge methods for transforming content into data utilising machine learning. In this role, they are looking for someone who is keen to learn and grow, and your experience level isn¿t important, its all about your attitude.

Due to growth, they are currently recruiting for Java Developer to join their highly skilled team. In this role, you will thrive in solving complex technical problems for developing new features and maintaining existing ones. You will integrate with multiple APIs and data points and will have a key role in aiding the product in its development.

This business have a really fun environment, they hold regular team events and social occasions and create a family feel ,where your colleagues are also your friends.

You
Experience of developing and deploying in Java
Spring based frameworks
Experience in working on Linux servers.
Experience with building RESTful web services

Please apply online for immediate consideration.

Senior Java Software Developer
Crawley
£45-75k
VR/02731R

Reporting to the Development Manager, you will be working within a team of highly experienced developers who are engaged in ensuring consistent product functionality and enhancing our client’s application to ensure it stays at the forefront of the field. You will have 5-7 years of commercial experience developing web applications in Java SE or EE and several years of experience acting in the capacity of a design authority. This role will give you an opportunity to fully harness your software engineering skills. You will review, supervise, and provide guidance on other team members’ proposed designs, in addition to proposing and orchestrating top- and low-level design decisions yourself.

Our client is a fast-growing and profitable privately-owned company based in Crawley, West Sussex. Their portfolio of cloud-based real-time call and contact analytics software is delivered through their network of IT and telecoms partners around the world and they have over 4,000 active customer sites globally. They are proud to have been recognised within the industry, winning various awards in 2019. They are part of the Cisco Partner Ecosystem and a member of the Cisco Solution Partner Program.
This role would be suitable for a highly skilled software engineer looking to actively apply their expert software engineering design authority skills. You should have extensive commercial experience being a product and architectural design authority and must also be able to demonstrate that you have designed and developed web applications in a range of technologies and programming languages. You should also be highly expert in the understanding and knowledge in ‘programming internals’ such as the management of data structures, text string management resources, network connectivity, and other logic and algorithmic areas.

Key Responsibilities
•    Design authority responsibility across numerous technical areas of our product 
•    Full software lifecycle involvement in enhancing the web application, e.g. designing, coding and maintaining server-side components in Java
•    Client-side JavaScript component development
•    Run and maintain test scenarios, in addition to addressing defects
•    Full participation in Agile software development activities, i.e. daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and backlog creation activities
•    Write supporting design and technical documentation
•    Dynamic web page generation using Java Server Pages
•    Linux configuration and administration skills
•    Linux Shell scripting knowledge
•    Knowledge of databases and SQL

Qualifications and Experience
•    3+ years of commercial experience being a product and architectural design authority
•    5+ years of commercial experience developing multi-threaded server-side applications using Oracle Java, including exceptional knowledge of Generic Programming
•    Multi-threaded server-side web application development using Java in a Servlet web container using an MVC architecture-based framework such as Struts, JSF, etc.
•    Knowledge of HTML, full CSS box model, and JavaScript to create client-side dynamic web page content
•    Good English communication skills, verbal and written

Senior Java Software Developer
Crawley
£45-75k
VR/02731R

Reporting to the Development Manager, you will be working within a team of highly experienced developers who are engaged in ensuring consistent product functionality and enhancing our client’s application to ensure it stays at the forefront of the field. You will have 5-7 years of commercial experience developing web applications in Java SE or EE and several years of experience acting in the capacity of a design authority. This role will give you an opportunity to fully harness your software engineering skills. You will review, supervise, and provide guidance on other team members’ proposed designs, in addition to proposing and orchestrating top- and low-level design decisions yourself.

Our client is a fast-growing and profitable privately-owned company based in Crawley, West Sussex. Their portfolio of cloud-based real-time call and contact analytics software is delivered through their network of IT and telecoms partners around the world and they have over 4,000 active customer sites globally. They are proud to have been recognised within the industry, winning various awards in 2019. They are part of the Cisco Partner Ecosystem and a member of the Cisco Solution Partner Program.
This role would be suitable for a highly skilled software engineer looking to actively apply their expert software engineering design authority skills. You should have extensive commercial experience being a product and architectural design authority and must also be able to demonstrate that you have designed and developed web applications in a range of technologies and programming languages. You should also be highly expert in the understanding and knowledge in ‘programming internals’ such as the management of data structures, text string management resources, network connectivity, and other logic and algorithmic areas.

Key Responsibilities
•    Design authority responsibility across numerous technical areas of our product 
•    Full software lifecycle involvement in enhancing the web application, e.g. designing, coding and maintaining server-side components in Java
•    Client-side JavaScript component development
•    Run and maintain test scenarios, in addition to addressing defects
•    Full participation in Agile software development activities, i.e. daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and backlog creation activities
•    Write supporting design and technical documentation
•    Dynamic web page generation using Java Server Pages
•    Linux configuration and administration skills
•    Linux Shell scripting knowledge
•    Knowledge of databases and SQL

Qualifications and Experience
•    3+ years of commercial experience being a product and architectural design authority
•    5+ years of commercial experience developing multi-threaded server-side applications using Oracle Java, including exceptional knowledge of Generic Programming
•    Multi-threaded server-side web application development using Java in a Servlet web container using an MVC architecture-based framework such as Struts, JSF, etc.
•    Knowledge of HTML, full CSS box model, and JavaScript to create client-side dynamic web page content
•    Good English communication skills, verbal and written

SQL Technical Support

Responsible for maintaining the availability and delivery of the Data Bases relating to the IT Infrastructure within the UK Managed Services Platform. Delivered as part of a 24/7/365

support model

Interacting with operational specialists within the Managed Service Platform.

Responsible for delivering agreed Service Levels and internal KPI’s

Providing Technical Support, developing Processes, Policies, Local Work Instructions and project delivery activities

Responsible for developing and discharging the Applications, Infrastructure and Spares Management related sub processes as well as participation within other processes such as Problem, Change, Incident, Release, Availability Management, etc

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Supporting the operation of Databases

ensuring they are patched in line with support and security requirements

ensuring they are monitored and managed to meet required performance and capacity levels

ensuring they are resilient and available to underpin the business defined uptime SLAs

as a 3rd line specialist, support the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues escalated via 2nd line support or directly through analysis of the system

enrolling users and maintaining system security

ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreement

backup and recovery of database information

Develop existing and new services to meet business requirements

Propose and develop continuous improvement plans for existing services

Support the development of operational roadmaps for existing services

Support the testing and operational acceptance of new services and service changes ensuring that tests are developed and implemented to allow effective service delivery

Plan and implement technical work packages for the development of new services and maintenance of existing services

Support and implement the IT development and service management processes, as required, including Incident, Change, Release, Problem and Capacity and Availability Management

Support the Head of IT Infrastructure with Vendor and Supplier technical performance and management reviews

Technical Expertise;

At least HNC in an IT related discipline or substantial relevant experience

ITIL v3 foundation (Desirable)

At least one of:

Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional

MCSA SQL Server 2012

Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator Certified Professional

Significant experience in the design, implementation and operation of critical IT infrastructure services in an enterprise environment

Significant experience in the development, implementation and support of at least one of the following

Oracle

MS SQL

Open Source databases (MySQL, PostGres, MongoDB)

Experience of: Unix/Linux, Windows Server, Enterprise Storage and Backup Technologies, VMWare virtualisation, Server hardware management

Experience working in Technical Support teams

Ability to identify improvements in Technical Support SLAs e.g. Incident Resolution, Availability Management, Operate and Maintenance etc.

Good understanding of OSS/BSS Applications such as BMC Remedy, HP Openview, Netcool, Comptel/Mediations Systems etc (Desirable)

Excellent company benefits

Salary range £38,000 - £44,000   (Total package c £50,000)

25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays

8% Bonus / Medical

SQL Technical Support

Responsible for maintaining the availability and delivery of the Data Bases relating to the IT Infrastructure within the UK Managed Services Platform. Delivered as part of a 24/7/365

support model

Interacting with operational specialists within the Managed Service Platform.

Responsible for delivering agreed Service Levels and internal KPI’s

Providing Technical Support, developing Processes, Policies, Local Work Instructions and project delivery activities

Responsible for developing and discharging the Applications, Infrastructure and Spares Management related sub processes as well as participation within other processes such as Problem, Change, Incident, Release, Availability Management, etc

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Supporting the operation of Databases

ensuring they are patched in line with support and security requirements

ensuring they are monitored and managed to meet required performance and capacity levels

ensuring they are resilient and available to underpin the business defined uptime SLAs

as a 3rd line specialist, support the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues escalated via 2nd line support or directly through analysis of the system

enrolling users and maintaining system security

ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreement

backup and recovery of database information

Develop existing and new services to meet business requirements

Propose and develop continuous improvement plans for existing services

Support the development of operational roadmaps for existing services

Support the testing and operational acceptance of new services and service changes ensuring that tests are developed and implemented to allow effective service delivery

Plan and implement technical work packages for the development of new services and maintenance of existing services

Support and implement the IT development and service management processes, as required, including Incident, Change, Release, Problem and Capacity and Availability Management

Support the Head of IT Infrastructure with Vendor and Supplier technical performance and management reviews

Technical Expertise;

At least HNC in an IT related discipline or substantial relevant experience

ITIL v3 foundation (Desirable)

At least one of:

Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional

MCSA SQL Server 2012

Oracle MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator Certified Professional

Significant experience in the design, implementation and operation of critical IT infrastructure services in an enterprise environment

Significant experience in the development, implementation and support of at least one of the following

Oracle

MS SQL

Open Source databases (MySQL, PostGres, MongoDB)

Experience of: Unix/Linux, Windows Server, Enterprise Storage and Backup Technologies, VMWare virtualisation, Server hardware management

Experience working in Technical Support teams

Ability to identify improvements in Technical Support SLAs e.g. Incident Resolution, Availability Management, Operate and Maintenance etc.

Good understanding of OSS/BSS Applications such as BMC Remedy, HP Openview, Netcool, Comptel/Mediations Systems etc (Desirable)

Excellent company benefits

Salary range £38,000 - £44,000   (Total package c £50,000)

25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays

8% Bonus / Medical

The Role:
JOB SCOPE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen with my client to join a small team of software developers working on the next generation of Display technology. Specifically the role is to provide Qt expertise to the team. In general terms, the role is to design, specify, implement, test and maintain software to support the company's new display products and services.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

* To use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
* To support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
* Responsible for design, specification, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company's products and services
* Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A good degree in a relevant subject

REQUIREMENTS:

* A good knowledge of C++
* A good knowledge of Qt Creator
* A good knowledge of the Qt framework
* A good knowledge of QML and Qt Quick
* A good knowledge of Open GL/Graphics programming
* A good knowledge of GLSL (Open GL Shader Language)
* Knowledge of module testing using Qt Test
* Knowledge of other programming languages
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to occasionally travel to visit and sail with ships in the UK and abroad.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:

* Practical experience of using C++
* Practical experience developing Qt based applications using Qt Creator
* Practical experience of development on Linux for Linux or Android target systems

About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.

Fircroft is registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner as required under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. Fircroft will only process your personal data for the specific purposes of managing your application.

The Role:
JOB SCOPE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen with my client to join a small team of software developers working on the next generation of Display technology. Specifically the role is to provide Qt expertise to the team. In general terms, the role is to design, specify, implement, test and maintain software to support the company's new display products and services.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

* To use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
* To support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
* Responsible for design, specification, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company's products and services
* Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A good degree in a relevant subject

REQUIREMENTS:

* A good knowledge of C++
* A good knowledge of Qt Creator
* A good knowledge of the Qt framework
* A good knowledge of QML and Qt Quick
* A good knowledge of Open GL/Graphics programming
* A good knowledge of GLSL (Open GL Shader Language)
* Knowledge of module testing using Qt Test
* Knowledge of other programming languages
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to occasionally travel to visit and sail with ships in the UK and abroad.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE:

* Practical experience of using C++
* Practical experience developing Qt based applications using Qt Creator
* Practical experience of development on Linux for Linux or Android target systems

About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.

Fircroft is registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner as required under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. Fircroft will only process your personal data for the specific purposes of managing your application.