Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Project Support Manager - PMO - Swindon - £45K - 12 months fixed-term contract + 30 days holiday and 26% pension contribution
We are looking for an experienced manager to lead the project support team to deliver robust governance and project support services to the Business Improvement and Change projects.
Job Purpose:
The Project Support Manager will be primarily responsible for:
* Line management of the Project Support Team, currently consisting of two permanent full time Project Support Analysts. Duties include development and coaching/mentoring of these roles and ensuring projects are sufficiently resourced with project support
* Managing, promoting and reviewing the companies UK project governance processes including carrying out timely Gateway Reviews, reviewing processes, ensuring project managers are aware and following processes, proportionate and timely advice of applying processes to all types of projects
* Deputising for and supporting the PMO Manager, including Portfolio Lead duties, creation of regular highlight and Board reports, project budget forecasting and spend reporting, monitoring the portfolio roadmap, providing project management advice to the wider organisation, attendance at meetings and in the Continuous Improvement of the Programme Management Office
Essential
* Project Management experience and/or management of a project support function/PMO
* Strong experience of line management and development of project support roles or teams
* Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, data analysis, reporting including risk management
* Experience in a project governance or assurance role
* Demonstrable experience of achieving results through influencing skills rather than direct control
* Experience of successfully managing multiple stakeholders with conflicting demands and priorities
* Substantial experience of managing change within an organisation
Desirable
* Procurement experience, particularly in the Public Sector
Skills:
* Credibility within the project delivery environment and ability to influence others
* Excellent understanding of project and programme management approaches
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Driven and enthusiastic with a 'can-do' attitude and a strong sense of ownership, but with the ability to modulate approach to avoid conflict
* Self-awareness and a high level of professionalism
* Ability to advise on application and monitor methodologies in a robust but proportionate way
* A willingness to challenge preconceptions and offer well-reasoned and considered judgements to all levels of stakeholders
* Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly understand new and complex issues and to apply innovative solutions
* Self-organisation skills and a demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise a workload and multiple work streams
* Ability to identify and summarise key points from complex discussions and meetings and documents
* Document production to a high standard, able to proofread and redact work as required
* A self-starter, capable of taking your own initiative when required but equally able to take instruction and deliver results against a brief and to tight deadlines
* A robust and flexible approach with the ability to thrive in an agile/changing environment
* Clear leadership skills
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Project Support Manager - PMO - Swindon - £45K - 12 months fixed-term contract + 30 days holiday and 26% pension contribution
We are looking for an experienced manager to lead the project support team to deliver robust governance and project support services to the Business Improvement and Change projects.
Job Purpose:
The Project Support Manager will be primarily responsible for:
* Line management of the Project Support Team, currently consisting of two permanent full time Project Support Analysts. Duties include development and coaching/mentoring of these roles and ensuring projects are sufficiently resourced with project support
* Managing, promoting and reviewing the companies UK project governance processes including carrying out timely Gateway Reviews, reviewing processes, ensuring project managers are aware and following processes, proportionate and timely advice of applying processes to all types of projects
* Deputising for and supporting the PMO Manager, including Portfolio Lead duties, creation of regular highlight and Board reports, project budget forecasting and spend reporting, monitoring the portfolio roadmap, providing project management advice to the wider organisation, attendance at meetings and in the Continuous Improvement of the Programme Management Office
Essential
* Project Management experience and/or management of a project support function/PMO
* Strong experience of line management and development of project support roles or teams
* Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, data analysis, reporting including risk management
* Experience in a project governance or assurance role
* Demonstrable experience of achieving results through influencing skills rather than direct control
* Experience of successfully managing multiple stakeholders with conflicting demands and priorities
* Substantial experience of managing change within an organisation
Desirable
* Procurement experience, particularly in the Public Sector
Skills:
* Credibility within the project delivery environment and ability to influence others
* Excellent understanding of project and programme management approaches
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Driven and enthusiastic with a 'can-do' attitude and a strong sense of ownership, but with the ability to modulate approach to avoid conflict
* Self-awareness and a high level of professionalism
* Ability to advise on application and monitor methodologies in a robust but proportionate way
* A willingness to challenge preconceptions and offer well-reasoned and considered judgements to all levels of stakeholders
* Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to quickly understand new and complex issues and to apply innovative solutions
* Self-organisation skills and a demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise a workload and multiple work streams
* Ability to identify and summarise key points from complex discussions and meetings and documents
* Document production to a high standard, able to proofread and redact work as required
* A self-starter, capable of taking your own initiative when required but equally able to take instruction and deliver results against a brief and to tight deadlines
* A robust and flexible approach with the ability to thrive in an agile/changing environment
* Clear leadership skills
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
IT Support Manager, Taunton
Role Description:
An established professional services company in Taunton requires an experienced IT Manager that can pick things up quickly, respond to change and also help develop the team, you will have a passion for delivering high quality, reliable and maintainable systems.
Key Accountabilities:
* To ensure the company network remains stable providing support to all aspects of Information Technology.
* To engage with departmental managers to drive the business forward ensuring all client and Director requests, are met to the highest standard.
* To project manage all network hardware and infrastructure maintenance of internal and external company systems.
* To provide full support to all users of our systems including external third parties and clients.
* To support, advise and train junior support staff.
* To assist with procurement of all company assets.
* To assist with Company BCP/DR planning.
Decision Making:
* Assistance with the following:
* Company procurement to an agreed amount.
* Infrastructure changes to maximise security
* Critical system changes.
* Office layout and fittings and fixtures
* Network infrastructure
Knowledge:
* Full understanding IT infrastructure and systems
* Knowledge of insurance industry.
* Knowledge of our client base.
* Knowledge of current IT developments.
* Knowledge of the internal and external systems.
* Knowledge of staff support.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience of a commercial IT environment.
* Extended proven experience and skills within IT Support.
* Managerial experience preferable
* Extensive IT industry experience
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
IT Support Manager, Taunton
Role Description:
An established professional services company in Taunton requires an experienced IT Manager that can pick things up quickly, respond to change and also help develop the team, you will have a passion for delivering high quality, reliable and maintainable systems.
Key Accountabilities:
* To ensure the company network remains stable providing support to all aspects of Information Technology.
* To engage with departmental managers to drive the business forward ensuring all client and Director requests, are met to the highest standard.
* To project manage all network hardware and infrastructure maintenance of internal and external company systems.
* To provide full support to all users of our systems including external third parties and clients.
* To support, advise and train junior support staff.
* To assist with procurement of all company assets.
* To assist with Company BCP/DR planning.
Decision Making:
* Assistance with the following:
* Company procurement to an agreed amount.
* Infrastructure changes to maximise security
* Critical system changes.
* Office layout and fittings and fixtures
* Network infrastructure
Knowledge:
* Full understanding IT infrastructure and systems
* Knowledge of insurance industry.
* Knowledge of our client base.
* Knowledge of current IT developments.
* Knowledge of the internal and external systems.
* Knowledge of staff support.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience of a commercial IT environment.
* Extended proven experience and skills within IT Support.
* Managerial experience preferable
* Extensive IT industry experience
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
DevOps Engineer - Windows - Webservers - IIS - Azure - AWS - Bristol
A market leading digital marketing agency have a new and amazing opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their IT team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of all hosting environments. Spanning Azure, AWS and traditional hosting platforms you will drive innovation and maintain high levels of support and uptime.
Requirements
* Provide effective assistance across all aspects of the developer environment and client hosting platforms
* Diagnosing technical issues, fault finding and reporting to 3rd party providers
* Ensure the developer environment runs smoothly, including continuous integration and deployment, ensuring security from all relevant threats
* Create and maintain technical documentation of technical systems
* Managing DNS, SSL for all client sites
* Seek to improve systems through building your knowledge of new technologies and procedures and designing modifications
Skills
* Strong technical expertise and have worked with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, IIS, Source Control, Continuous Integration and Scripting
* A good working knowledge of virtualisation and networking
* Knowledge of automation tools such as Docker, Jenkins, puppet, salt stack or chef
* Worked in a similar role and be passionate and eager to learn new solutions
* A keen interest in cloud computing technologies
* This is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking dedicated team within a fast moving creative environment
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
DevOps Engineer - Windows - Webservers - IIS - Azure - AWS - Bristol
A market leading digital marketing agency have a new and amazing opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their IT team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of all hosting environments. Spanning Azure, AWS and traditional hosting platforms you will drive innovation and maintain high levels of support and uptime.
Requirements
* Provide effective assistance across all aspects of the developer environment and client hosting platforms
* Diagnosing technical issues, fault finding and reporting to 3rd party providers
* Ensure the developer environment runs smoothly, including continuous integration and deployment, ensuring security from all relevant threats
* Create and maintain technical documentation of technical systems
* Managing DNS, SSL for all client sites
* Seek to improve systems through building your knowledge of new technologies and procedures and designing modifications
Skills
* Strong technical expertise and have worked with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, IIS, Source Control, Continuous Integration and Scripting
* A good working knowledge of virtualisation and networking
* Knowledge of automation tools such as Docker, Jenkins, puppet, salt stack or chef
* Worked in a similar role and be passionate and eager to learn new solutions
* A keen interest in cloud computing technologies
* This is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking dedicated team within a fast moving creative environment
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
DevOps Engineer - Windows - Webservers - IIS - Azure - AWS - Bristol
A market leading digital marketing agency have a new and amazing opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their IT team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of all hosting environments. Spanning Azure, AWS and traditional hosting platforms you will drive innovation and maintain high levels of support and uptime.
Requirements
* Provide effective assistance across all aspects of the developer environment and client hosting platforms
* Diagnosing technical issues, fault finding and reporting to 3rd party providers
* Ensure the developer environment runs smoothly, including continuous integration and deployment, ensuring security from all relevant threats
* Create and maintain technical documentation of technical systems
* Managing DNS, SSL for all client sites
* Seek to improve systems through building your knowledge of new technologies and procedures and designing modifications
Skills
* Strong technical expertise and have worked with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, IIS, Source Control, Continuous Integration and Scripting
* A good working knowledge of virtualisation and networking
* Knowledge of automation tools such as Docker, Jenkins, puppet, salt stack or chef
* Worked in a similar role and be passionate and eager to learn new solutions
* A keen interest in cloud computing technologies
* This is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking dedicated team within a fast moving creative environment
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
DevOps Engineer - Windows - Webservers - IIS - Azure - AWS - Bristol
A market leading digital marketing agency have a new and amazing opportunity for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their IT team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of all hosting environments. Spanning Azure, AWS and traditional hosting platforms you will drive innovation and maintain high levels of support and uptime.
Requirements
* Provide effective assistance across all aspects of the developer environment and client hosting platforms
* Diagnosing technical issues, fault finding and reporting to 3rd party providers
* Ensure the developer environment runs smoothly, including continuous integration and deployment, ensuring security from all relevant threats
* Create and maintain technical documentation of technical systems
* Managing DNS, SSL for all client sites
* Seek to improve systems through building your knowledge of new technologies and procedures and designing modifications
Skills
* Strong technical expertise and have worked with Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, IIS, Source Control, Continuous Integration and Scripting
* A good working knowledge of virtualisation and networking
* Knowledge of automation tools such as Docker, Jenkins, puppet, salt stack or chef
* Worked in a similar role and be passionate and eager to learn new solutions
* A keen interest in cloud computing technologies
* This is a great opportunity to work with a forward thinking dedicated team within a fast moving creative environment
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - SQL - SCRIPTING
Bristol
37k
Ideal Candidate:
End-users will be internal customers, such as operations, compliance development team, business intelligence, finance and other business teams as appropriate.
Experience of providing Application Support and remote systems support to end users, a robust knowledge of SQL combined with C#, PowerShell scripting experience alongside understanding of coding would be really beneficial to be successful in the role.
Responsibilities:
Log support calls and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries.
Trouble-shoot, analyse, develop and apply BAU configuration changes and updates across applications as needed and liaise with other business departments and suppliers to maintain systems integrity, or Redirect or escalate support requests to the appropriate Dev team or relevant third party supplier.
Collaborate with third party suppliers to supply system updates and resolve issues
Pro-actively provide information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls.
Administration of users and setup of new accounts in ePortfolio and related systems.
Assist in providing reports and creating report templates for users using SQ/Excel/SSRS working with the BI team
Assisting Testing new functionality as it becomes available
Assisting in new feature specification and design through liaison with other business department and the external third party suppliers in new development requests (for example, Dynamics CRM, Fuse, Pulse)
Maintain and administer the software systems including CRM, local ERP, SharePoint, TFS, intranet systems.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - SQL - SCRIPTING
Bristol
37k
Ideal Candidate:
End-users will be internal customers, such as operations, compliance development team, business intelligence, finance and other business teams as appropriate.
Experience of providing Application Support and remote systems support to end users, a robust knowledge of SQL combined with C#, PowerShell scripting experience alongside understanding of coding would be really beneficial to be successful in the role.
Responsibilities:
Log support calls and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries.
Trouble-shoot, analyse, develop and apply BAU configuration changes and updates across applications as needed and liaise with other business departments and suppliers to maintain systems integrity, or Redirect or escalate support requests to the appropriate Dev team or relevant third party supplier.
Collaborate with third party suppliers to supply system updates and resolve issues
Pro-actively provide information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls.
Administration of users and setup of new accounts in ePortfolio and related systems.
Assist in providing reports and creating report templates for users using SQ/Excel/SSRS working with the BI team
Assisting Testing new functionality as it becomes available
Assisting in new feature specification and design through liaison with other business department and the external third party suppliers in new development requests (for example, Dynamics CRM, Fuse, Pulse)
Maintain and administer the software systems including CRM, local ERP, SharePoint, TFS, intranet systems.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - SQL - SCRIPTING
Bristol
37k
Ideal Candidate:
End-users will be internal customers, such as operations, compliance development team, business intelligence, finance and other business teams as appropriate.
Experience of providing Application Support and remote systems support to end users, a robust knowledge of SQL combined with C#, PowerShell scripting experience alongside understanding of coding would be really beneficial to be successful in the role.
Responsibilities:
Log support calls and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries.
Trouble-shoot, analyse, develop and apply BAU configuration changes and updates across applications as needed and liaise with other business departments and suppliers to maintain systems integrity, or Redirect or escalate support requests to the appropriate Dev team or relevant third party supplier.
Collaborate with third party suppliers to supply system updates and resolve issues
Pro-actively provide information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls.
Administration of users and setup of new accounts in ePortfolio and related systems.
Assist in providing reports and creating report templates for users using SQ/Excel/SSRS working with the BI team
Assisting Testing new functionality as it becomes available
Assisting in new feature specification and design through liaison with other business department and the external third party suppliers in new development requests (for example, Dynamics CRM, Fuse, Pulse)
Maintain and administer the software systems including CRM, local ERP, SharePoint, TFS, intranet systems.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - SQL - SCRIPTING
Bristol
37k
Ideal Candidate:
End-users will be internal customers, such as operations, compliance development team, business intelligence, finance and other business teams as appropriate.
Experience of providing Application Support and remote systems support to end users, a robust knowledge of SQL combined with C#, PowerShell scripting experience alongside understanding of coding would be really beneficial to be successful in the role.
Responsibilities:
Log support calls and document their outcome to facilitate the resolution of common queries.
Trouble-shoot, analyse, develop and apply BAU configuration changes and updates across applications as needed and liaise with other business departments and suppliers to maintain systems integrity, or Redirect or escalate support requests to the appropriate Dev team or relevant third party supplier.
Collaborate with third party suppliers to supply system updates and resolve issues
Pro-actively provide information to users on the progress of outstanding support calls.
Administration of users and setup of new accounts in ePortfolio and related systems.
Assist in providing reports and creating report templates for users using SQ/Excel/SSRS working with the BI team
Assisting Testing new functionality as it becomes available
Assisting in new feature specification and design through liaison with other business department and the external third party suppliers in new development requests (for example, Dynamics CRM, Fuse, Pulse)
Maintain and administer the software systems including CRM, local ERP, SharePoint, TFS, intranet systems.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Main duties:
To develop new application features and enhancements according to specifications in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
To fix bugs as identified by clients and internal QA teams in priority agreed by Development Manager and directors
Providing backup, assistance and advice to other departments as required
To hone existing programming skills and be prepared to learn new development languages to support and enhance software applications
Assist in the investigation of customer issues
Assist testers and other members of the production of documentation
Skills required:
Essential:
Demonstrable and extensive understanding of the principles of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of RDBMS principles.
Experience of working with Microsoft Office 2010/2013/2016, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
An interest and ability in gaining software development experience, including learning new programming languages and software development tools and environments.
Ability to work both unsupervised on individual projects and also as part of the development team.
Desirable:
Experience of coding in C# and/or (url removed), working in Visual Studio 2008/2010/2013/2015, especially for Windows Forms applications.
Knowledge of best practice in working with Microsoft .Net framework version 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 including a good understanding of generics, COM, LINQ and (url removed).
Knowledge of ODBC query syntax for data extraction and analysis.
Knowledge of financial systems or basic financial principles.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of source code control systems.
Experience of Progress OpenEdge RDMBS databases and/or Progress 4GL software development.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
09/09/2016
IT Support Analyst - Linux - Webservers - IIS - Apache - Tomcat - DevOps
An IT Managed Service company who specialise in the government not-for-profit & charity sectors are looking for an IT Support specialist with the following experience:
* Working knowledge webservers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Jetty), operating systems (Redhat, CentOS, Windows), and Virtualised environments.
* Experience of ITIL Service Desk and Incident Management processes
* Basic understanding of .Net (C#), Java, PHP, Eclipse, MS Visual Studio, Active Directory (querying).
Core responsibilities/list of duties:
* Provide expert 2nd line support application services to customers, owning and resolving application issues/implementations to a high standard within applicable SLAs.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of reported incidents/service requests taking steps to recreate problems in local environments when needed.
* Resolve incidents/service requests either using knowledge base of known problems or finding solutions to new / unique problems.
* Create and maintain documentation of known problems and solutions in the knowledge base (both internal and external).
* Liaise with customers throughout the investigation/resolution process gathering information to assist with diagnosis, advising on solutions and providing updates. Pro-actively identify when direct contact with customers (e.g. a teleconference and/or remote session) is required.
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
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09/09/2016
Application Support Analyst - Oracle - PL/SQL - SQL - Databases
A leading global not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff requires an Application Support Analyst.
Job Purpose:
The Analyst Programmer role is responsible for developing and supporting systems, ensuring that software products are designed and built efficiently. This position is situated within the Application Support team of the IT Development section and reports to the Application Support Team Leader. The Development team is responsible for ensuring that applications developed are reliable and meet end user needs. This development includes technical design, analysis, write up of specifications, programming, unit testing, and documentation for users working within a scrum team. Application Support will include technical troubleshooting. This post requires extensive liaison with other staff in the IT department, end users and helpdesks business wide.
Job Duties:
* In response to incidents raised, troubleshoot, analyse, develop and amend computer systems using appropriate analysis and programming skills, according to specification, user or technical requirement
* Unit-test system features developed to ensure that software is in an acceptable state for system testing
* Conduct demonstrations and reviews with end-users to ensure that they are able to use the systems effectively after deployment
* Liaise with end users to ensure that the service meets their needs
* Identify opportunities to minimise the number of support calls.
Job Requirements:
* IT related qualification or experience in an IT discipline, with the ability to demonstrate experience of analysing and developing complex IT systems, including troubleshooting, in a professional environment
* Experience of working closely with end-users in order to elicit and document detailed system requirements
* Communication of technically complex issues effectively to non-technical staff
* Experience of working in an IT support environment with IT helpdesk systems, such as ServiceNow or Remedy, is highly desirable
* Knowledge or experience of some of the following tools and technologies: Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, ColdFusion, Javascript, AJAX, Jquery, Java, .net, SOAP, TOAD, Eclipse, Rally, Enterprise Architect, Web Services, SVN, UML, ITIL and Salesforce
"Southern Lights Ltd act as an employment agency for the purposes of this advert"
For more information on the company and a detailed job specification please apply now
