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Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Senior Test Engineer (QA tester) - up to £475/ day - ~3 month contract - Newcastle* Security Clearance: Must already hold BPSS + DS clearance or be willing to undergo. We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our key government clients in Newcastle who are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for defining all Test activities to exercise software produced, spanning functional, performance, security, accessibility, and operational testing and utilising appropriate test automation. Key tasks and deliverables: * Lead, supervise or directly manage a team of Quality Assurance / Test Analysts * Undertake responsibilities of a QA engineer/software developer with a focus on test automation * Involvement with all aspects of test automation: functional, performance. * Will be involved in a specific project where there is a degree of complexity / strategic importance or where there is innovation required e.g. the need to build agile testing capability. * May also be part of a team responsible for more complex projects/ programmes or deployed to ensure a small portfolio of projects are testing in a consistent and productive manner. Essential skills and experience: * Relevant QA technical experience with a broad base of testing experience and fully formed ideas on best practice * Large enterprise or e-business systems experience * Ability to work autonomously within a fast moving team taking accountability for building the test process and leading on Testing activities with minimal external input * Expertise in database testing in Microsoft SQL Server environments including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored procs, jobs, triggers and replication. * Proven ability to plan, manage and complete testing activities within set budgets and time limits * Experience with multiple testing tools, particularly emerging open standards, a good understanding of: - Confluence, Jira, Cucumber, Jenkins, JMeter, HP LoadRunner, Selenium, HP QTP, security attack proxies, vulnerability assessment tools, exploit frameworks, accessibility tools, IDS, IPS, network monitoring tools (e.g. SNMP), standard OS monitoring tools (Linux/Windows/OSX), and an appreciation of secure infrastructure deployments (e.g. PKI). * Awareness of Agile project methodology Desirable skills and experience: * Good scripting (e.g. JavaScript, Perl, Python, shell scripting) and 3GL development abilities (including, Java, C, Ruby, C# / .net) * Test Specific qualifications * Quality Assurance: QUAS Level 3 * Quality Standards: QUST Level 2 Please call Natasha at Berry Technical for more information

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Principal Infrastructure Support Analyst (DV) - 3 month rolling contract - up to £350 per day - Bristol *Due to the company and environment candidates will need to already hold Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance upon application. Our client, a leading FTSE 100 International industry lead, are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Support Analyst to join their division in Bristol. As the Infrastructure Support Analyst you will be responsible for administering and maintaining the Active Directory, Exchange, Lync and Citrix Environments Key tasks and Deliverables: * Support, maintain and administer third party applications where applicable. * Enforce change management and compliance processes. * Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating systems. * Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing and response. * Perform routine preventative maintenance on all systems on a routine and scheduled basis. * Provide a point of escalation and support to the 2nd line team. * Participate in out of hours maintenance activities, as required. * Monitor Windows servers and troubleshoot problems. * Work as a technical resource on assigned projects. Qualification and Experience: * Active Directory (essential) * VMware (essential) * Commvault (desirable) * Cisco networking * AV (Sohpos and McAfee) and WSUS * Strong foundation in Citrix, Exchange, Lync, Active Directory and Windows troubleshooting activities * Experience in implementation, maintenance and disaster recovery * MCP Please contact Lex Burdfield at Berry Technical for more information

We are looking for a highly motivated, team manager with a personal commitment to service desk support and delivery, to lead a team that provide a 24x7 support operation meeting internal and external SLA's. We need an experienced lead who can provide support and guidance to the team, ensuring support operations are appropriately integrated in order to deliver optimized, fit for purpose service to the internal and external customer. Skills: People Management, Service Level Delivery, Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management/ Fault Resolution, Solutions Design, IT Integration and strong communication skills and able to influence, motivate and engage groups of people, at all levels, both within and outside the development arena. Support desk experience with a proven track record of incident resolution; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Competent user of MS Office systems; Relevant IT (Microsoft) certification preferable but not essential; Agile / DevOps experience; Microsoft Server Side technologies (OS/ IIS, WCF); Windows Mobile technologies (hardware and software); MS SQL Server 2008 Administration - SSMS. Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion and full details

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Network Migration Support Consultant - 3 month rolling - Southampton - up to £325 per day Candidates will be required to hold SC or be willing to undergo full Security Clearance Our client, a leading Engineering Services company, is seeking a highly skilled Migration consultant with expertise in networks to join their networking team onsite in Southampton. As the Network Migration Support Consultant you will be responsible for the migration of the clients local LAN infrastructure and fault fixing throughout the migration. Major Tasks and Activities: * Daily responsibility for the migration of local LAN infrastructure at existing client sites. * Fault management and rectification during migration. * Circuit testing and sign off. * Migration of Wireless - Internal and Guest Wi-fi infrastructure including configuration, Maintenance and administration * Work with 3rd Party support to perform installation of new network infrastructure. * Administration tasks related to the migration * Production of Operational and Technical Documentation of cabinets and wiring diagrams. Qualification and Experience: * Experienced IT professional, focused on delivering effective and efficient operational capability. * Understanding of networking theory and practice. * Proven customer liaison skills * Confident working across a multi-disciplined IT environment, and diverse business * Understanding of IT management processes * Good technical knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure environments * Ability to produce high quality operational and technical reference documentation Additional Sites will be diverse, spread across the majority of the UK, with additional work in Northern Europe. Travel will be frequent, with regular overnight stays and out of hours working required

Principal Infrastructure Support Analyst (DV) - 3 month rolling contract - up to £350 per day - Bristol *Due to the company and environment candidates will need to already hold Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance upon application. Our client, a leading FTSE 100 International industry lead, are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Support Analyst to join their division in Bristol. As the Infrastructure Support Analyst you will be responsible for administering and maintaining the Active Directory, Exchange, Lync and Citrix Environments Key tasks and Deliverables: * Support, maintain and administer third party applications where applicable. * Enforce change management and compliance processes. * Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating systems. * Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing and response. * Perform routine preventative maintenance on all systems on a routine and scheduled basis. * Provide a point of escalation and support to the 2nd line team. * Participate in out of hours maintenance activities, as required. * Monitor Windows servers and troubleshoot problems. * Work as a technical resource on assigned projects. Qualification and Experience: * Active Directory (essential) * VMware (essential) * Commvault (desirable) * Cisco networking * AV (Sohpos and McAfee) and WSUS * Strong foundation in Citrix, Exchange, Lync, Active Directory and Windows troubleshooting activities * Experience in implementation, maintenance and disaster recovery * MCP Please contact Lex Burdfield at Berry Technical for more information

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

We are looking for a highly motivated, team manager with a personal commitment to service desk support and delivery, to lead a team that provide a 24x7 support operation meeting internal and external SLA's. We need an experienced lead who can provide support and guidance to the team, ensuring support operations are appropriately integrated in order to deliver optimized, fit for purpose service to the internal and external customer. Skills: People Management, Service Level Delivery, Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management/ Fault Resolution, Solutions Design, IT Integration and strong communication skills and able to influence, motivate and engage groups of people, at all levels, both within and outside the development arena. Support desk experience with a proven track record of incident resolution; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Competent user of MS Office systems; Relevant IT (Microsoft) certification preferable but not essential; Agile / DevOps experience; Microsoft Server Side technologies (OS/ IIS, WCF); Windows Mobile technologies (hardware and software); MS SQL Server 2008 Administration - SSMS. Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion and full details

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Job Title: Technical Solutions Engineer Main Duties: Reporting to the Head of Operational Analytics, the role of Technical Solutions Engineer will be responsible for: - Analysing business requirements with the rest of the development team - Delivery of aligned and well documented software architecture - Ensuring that the businesses requirements are converted into a software model and that the code is delivered to the highest standard - Application of various design patterns technologies including MVC and MVVM and various technologies in the (url removed) stack: (Angular.JS and similar..) Job objectives and responsibilities Our client, a UK based energy consultancy, is continuously transforming existing system architecture and delivering re-engineered or new solutions / add-ons to the existing solutions. The business has grown rapidly and has relatively solid bespoke energy management systems and platforms in place, predominantly based on .Net and other Microsoft technologies that are in a need of support and continual refresh and expansion. In parallel, we are also proactively looking at various big-data challenges and architecture and delivery of big-data ready systems and applications. We are looking for an experienced developer to assist in the architecture and delivery of aligned, scalable and highly available suite of processing systems, energy applications and reporting services. The role holder will be responsible for software development architecture, organization of development process and undertaking of developments of various energy processing systems in an agile environment. We are looking for an experienced software developer with a well-developed knowledge of .Net and modern web technologies, good understanding of TDD/BDD driven development methodologies, good understanding of architectural patterns and SOA concepts and someone who would ideally want to grow into a role of software architect over time. Working with the senior management team leading of the technical software design Overseeing quality of work of more junior developers to provide coaching, mentoring and training Using cutting edge technologies in the design, development and testing of new software products Organizing TDD and BDD driven development and instilling team confidence into specified methodologies Delivery of multi-tier applications and distributed big-data systems Delivery of applications aligned to NoSQL and Hadoop environments Establishment of best development standards in terms of quality of code, performance and speed of delivery Person Specification * Strong knowledge of at least one high level language such as C++, C# or Java with an ability to demonstrate common principles and patterns such as SOLID, IoC, MVVM, MVC * Experience in leading and running development in TDD/BDD driven agile iterations/cycles * Experience in using MEAN .Net stack technologies * Experience with development of cloud software solutions, delivery of scalable online systems/solutions * Strong knowledge of restful API design * Strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript/jquery * Experience of working in both the waterfall and agile projects * Good understanding of memory management in the .NET platform and distributed design and parallel processing architectures * Good knowledge of SQL with specific experience in optimising queries on large datasets * Detailed understanding of SOA concepts and methods of implementation including underlying authentication mechanisms, such as claims-based authentication, transport security, and certificate based security * Experience with commonly used enterprise frameworks such as Unity, EF, NHibernate, etc. * Domain Driven Design, architecture design and modelling challenges * Strong awareness of collaborative development tools and experience with testing and continuous integration frameworks Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Service Desk Analyst - £12.50 per hour - 6 month initial contract - possibility of extension/permanent - Southampton **Please Note: Candidates wishing to be considered for this position will be required to satisfy full UK Security Clearance** Our client, an international FTSE 100 Critical Services company, is seeking to appoint additional 1st Line Support Analysts to join their busy Service Desk based in Southampton. As the 1st Line Support Analyst you will assist the Service Desk with the day to day incoming calls, incident logging and escalation of technical issues to the 2nd & 3rd line teams. Key tasks and Responsibilities: * To answer calls received to the Service Desk, logging all calls received as issues or requests to agreed standards * To utilise active listening techniques to understand and interpret customer requirements when logging calls, prioritising them against agreed SLAs * To utilise problem analysis techniques to diagnose and rectify technical problems and queries following first line fix criteria, and where possible resolve at first call * Escalate as appropriate to ensure a prompt restoration of service arranging for the relevant 2nd and 3rd line specialists to address and resolve incidents * To perform a customer facing role focused on delivering first class customer service, against established Service Desk performance targets and SLA's * To assist with mailbox processing when required, logging customer issues/requests and replying to any queries * To respond to customer chases or escalations on calls professionally * To log and escalate calls with third parties where required, ensuring communication back to the customer * Log all incidents and service requests raised to an agreed standard of detail * First line fixing of faults to an agreed percentage * Perform customer facing role, focused on delivering against established Service Desk performance targets * To action service requests, Qualification and Experience: * Proven Service/Help Desk experience * Customer Service Experience, both face to face and over the phone * Proven experience in using a Service Management system to manage all incidents and requests. * Experience in troubleshooting Microsoft Applications, Printer faults and Operating systems. Technical & Specialist Knowledge * Ability to apply technical fixes, using agreed IT toolsets * Ability to utilise active listening, analysing and understanding the needs of the customer * ITIL awareness * Ability to progress escalations * An understanding of Active Directory, Exchange, Cisco IP Phones, Remote Assistance/Desktop, and Server Infrastructure

Principal Infrastructure Support Analyst (DV) - 3 month rolling contract - up to £350 per day - Bristol *Due to the company and environment candidates will need to already hold Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance upon application. Our client, a leading FTSE 100 International industry lead, are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Support Analyst to join their division in Bristol. As the Infrastructure Support Analyst you will be responsible for administering and maintaining the Active Directory, Exchange, Lync and Citrix Environments Key tasks and Deliverables: * Support, maintain and administer third party applications where applicable. * Enforce change management and compliance processes. * Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating systems. * Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing and response. * Perform routine preventative maintenance on all systems on a routine and scheduled basis. * Provide a point of escalation and support to the 2nd line team. * Participate in out of hours maintenance activities, as required. * Monitor Windows servers and troubleshoot problems. * Work as a technical resource on assigned projects. Qualification and Experience: * Active Directory (essential) * VMware (essential) * Commvault (desirable) * Cisco networking * AV (Sohpos and McAfee) and WSUS * Strong foundation in Citrix, Exchange, Lync, Active Directory and Windows troubleshooting activities * Experience in implementation, maintenance and disaster recovery * MCP Please contact Lex Burdfield at Berry Technical for more information