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C++ Software Engineer required for a forward thinking organisation in Manchester who're ahead of the game in one of the hottest topics on the market. They have been in existence for close to 15 years and are at the forefront of their industry. One of the main reasons they are so successful is down to their first class engineering team. They are keen to do add to this and are accepting applications from all levels - graduate to senior. To be successful in this role you are going to need to provide examples of your code, which will need to be really top notch. They are keen for the ratio of 3rd party code to your own to be as minimal as possible and well referenced. In an ideal world you will have experience of Visualisation, 3D Software Development or Virtual Reality - however, the key area is very much your mastery of C++, everything else can be learned on the job. As the team is constantly growing, we can bring on multiple developers at the same time so please don't hesitate to apply if this sounds up your street. Any further questions, please contact Liam at Cathcart Associates

Software Developer opportunities to join a successful software house in Edinburgh. The company have been continually growing over the last few years and are again looking to add a number of technically skilled Software Developers to their agile team. This is a company I know very well and they offer a desirable career opportunity for committed and technically switched on Software Developers. Working from their modern city centre office, the team deliver cutting edge, niche software solutions to businesses worldwide. The company invest in staff training and development and have impressive employee benefits. Whilst growing rapidly, they do not grow at too fast a rate, and the team in Edinburgh are still at a size where every developer plays a key part within every project. They have a few split sub teams within the development team, and so you should have solid experience across at least one of: *Java *C#, .NET *Oracle PL/SQL Alongside your programming experience you should hold a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a degree with a Mathematical/programming focus. Good communication and inter-personal skills are also a must as well as a knack for problem solving. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to work for an ambitious and growing company with global reach then please apply now, or call Lindsey of Cathcart Associates on (Apply online only)

C++ Software Engineer required for a forward thinking organisation in Manchester who're ahead of the game in one of the hottest topics on the market. They have been in existence for close to 15 years and are at the forefront of their industry. One of the main reasons they are so successful is down to their first class engineering team. They are keen to do add to this and are accepting applications from all levels - graduate to senior. To be successful in this role you are going to need to provide examples of your code, which will need to be really top notch. They are keen for the ratio of 3rd party code to your own to be as minimal as possible and well referenced. In an ideal world you will have experience of Visualisation, 3D Software Development or Virtual Reality - however, the key area is very much your mastery of C++, everything else can be learned on the job. As the team is constantly growing, we can bring on multiple developers at the same time so please don't hesitate to apply if this sounds up your street. Any further questions, please contact Liam at Cathcart Associates

Software Developer opportunities to join a successful software house in Edinburgh. The company have been continually growing over the last few years and are again looking to add a number of technically skilled Software Developers to their agile team. This is a company I know very well and they offer a desirable career opportunity for committed and technically switched on Software Developers. Working from their modern city centre office, the team deliver cutting edge, niche software solutions to businesses worldwide. The company invest in staff training and development and have impressive employee benefits. Whilst growing rapidly, they do not grow at too fast a rate, and the team in Edinburgh are still at a size where every developer plays a key part within every project. They have a few split sub teams within the development team, and so you should have solid experience across at least one of: *Java *C#, .NET *Oracle PL/SQL Alongside your programming experience you should hold a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a degree with a Mathematical/programming focus. Good communication and inter-personal skills are also a must as well as a knack for problem solving. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to work for an ambitious and growing company with global reach then please apply now, or call Lindsey of Cathcart Associates on (Apply online only)

Helpdesk Analyst/1st line support- Manchester - Trafford Helpdesk Analyst, 1st line support, IT Support, Windows Server, Active Directory, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Desktop Support Helpdesk Analyst/1st Line support Engineer required to join a rapidly expanding company in Trafford Park Manchester. In this role you, will act as a member of the IT team working alongside three other support specialists. You will also work with the wider IT team of ten. The job has arisen as the current incumbent is moving abroad, so they are keen to make a quick appointment. You will get involved in the busy helpdesk troubleshooting over 40 requests a day. This is a great chance for an outgoing and dynamic individual who is looking to keep busy and learn new technologies. There will also be the a chance to progress and develop your skills, leading to a more senior post over time. Candidate interested in applying should have experience in most of the following: ** Few years of commercial IT support experience **Windows server 2008 and above ** Active directory - setting up new users, password resets ** Networking knowledge on TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc. ** Windows Desktop Operating Systems, such as Windows 7/8, 32 & 64 bit ** Installation of new PC's/ laptops/ printers If you are keen to hear more about the position, please apply and call Lewis Black

My client is a trusted supplier of software products to many household names and build robust, cloud-based applications which help their customers manage business processes. This is an opportunity to join a close nit team of technically minded Support Analyst in a forward thinking environment. You will have a range of software application support experience in a 2nd line capacity, act as a point of escalation and troubleshoot complex technical issues in SQL. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in both software applications and Microsoft technology and will provide excellent customer service for external users. Responsibilities: ** Resolving application incidents, problems and requests for customers within agreed SLA's ** Working closely with the 1st line helpdesk to manage incidents and develop appropriates fixes or a plan of action ** Escalating in depth technical Application issues to the Product Development team, providing detailed analysis of the problem to establish long term solutions ** Recording and documenting activities throughout the day within the companies CRM system, helping to prioritise tasks and the urgency of individual customer issues Skill set: ** Experience in a bespoke application software support assisting with technical, software and database issues ** Good technical understanding of a wide range of platforms - Microsoft Technologies (SQL), Web (,NET) and Mainframe would be desirable ** Experience liaising with senior members of management, throughout the business and technology sides of the company ** Knowledge and understanding of ITIL processes (ITIL foundation certificate / ITIL Managers Certificate desirable) ** Produce documentation for customers and for internal use This is a great opportunity for a seasoned application support analyst to join a fast growing organisation, who will provide a defined career path into a more development focussed role. For more information apply and call Callum Hunter on (Apply online only). Application Support / Support Specialist / IT Support / SQL / SQL Scripting / SQL Queries / .NET / Mainframe / ITIL / Glasgow

ETL (Talend) Developer required for a growing consultancy, based in the city centre of Glasgow. You will join a team of established ETL specialists, with a lot of training and self-development provided. The company work with a number of blue chip clients across the central belt of Scotland. I am looking to speak with Developers who have previous experience of Talend and other relevant ETL tools. You will lead the design and development on data integration and application development projects, with the end goal leading to a hands-on and technical lead role. You will be mentored to contribute towards other data integration areas, such as Business Intelligence Reporting and data modelling. This role offers great scope for learning and development and you will be able to gain great knowledge from the experts in BI Development and data modelling who are already in place. The key skills and experience the ideal candidate will have are: ** Exposure to Talend ETL tool ** Other ETL tools such as SSIS, Informatica etc ** Design, development, maintenance and troubleshooting of ETL processes ** Strong knowledge of Data Warehouse design and development ** A strong willingness to develop and improve on existing skills Due to the rarity of these people in Scotland, the company would consider candidates from Europe who can demonstrate a very strong understanding of Talend. The training and personal development on offer with this company is second to none, and there are opportunities to work with a variety of clients, additionally with a very competitive package. If you think that this role could be of interest, then please apply or give Hamish at Cathcart Associates a call

PHP Developer required to join a small, friendly team in a startup building new products for an established client base. My client are a technical startup in Glasgow City Centre - they build a suite of products and are preparing to launch a product offering. They have an existing team of two Back End Developers plus the Technical Lead - they're a friendly, supportive bunch and are looking forward to welcoming a fourth into the team. The company develop a niche set of products - and have a pipeline of new products, too, so there'll be interesting Greenfield work. You should have strong OOP/PHP skills - and a knowledge of JavaScript and related frameworks and libraries will certainly stand you in good stead, as well experience with CodeIgniter/MVC. If you're interested in the role, please call Rhona Kennedy on (Apply online only) for an informal discussion, and submit your CV

NET Developer required for successful Scottish company - easily commutable location, just outside of Glasgow. You will have complete ownership of a mission critical system - this in-house application keeps the organisation at the top of their game and there is scope for a total overhaul. You will be given control to re-build the system as you see fit. The organisation are a medium-sized Scottish company - with circa 90 staff in total, but a small technical team. They are really at the top of their game in their specific industry - they have experienced steady growth over the past few years. This is a great opportunity for an experienced .NET Developer to take a step up and take ownership of their own product - there's real scope to do things your way. The system is built in C# and (url removed) - there are some auxiliary systems built in VB6 so any knowledge of Visual Basic would be an advantage. The company are based in North Lanarkshire, and are easily commutable from Bellshill, Motherwell, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Uddingston, Wishaw, Glasgow, West Lothian, Livingston. If you've got some commercial experience working with .NET technologies, and are keen on an extremely autonomous role, please apply now, or call Rhona Kennedy on (Apply online only)

C++ Software Engineer required for a forward thinking organisation in Manchester who're ahead of the game in one of the hottest topics on the market. They have been in existence for close to 15 years and are at the forefront of their industry. One of the main reasons they are so successful is down to their first class engineering team. They are keen to do add to this and are accepting applications from all levels - graduate to senior. To be successful in this role you are going to need to provide examples of your code, which will need to be really top notch. They are keen for the ratio of 3rd party code to your own to be as minimal as possible and well referenced. In an ideal world you will have experience of Visualisation, 3D Software Development or Virtual Reality - however, the key area is very much your mastery of C++, everything else can be learned on the job. As the team is constantly growing, we can bring on multiple developers at the same time so please don't hesitate to apply if this sounds up your street. Any further questions, please contact Liam at Cathcart Associates

Software Developer opportunities to join a successful software house in Edinburgh. The company have been continually growing over the last few years and are again looking to add a number of technically skilled Software Developers to their agile team. This is a company I know very well and they offer a desirable career opportunity for committed and technically switched on Software Developers. Working from their modern city centre office, the team deliver cutting edge, niche software solutions to businesses worldwide. The company invest in staff training and development and have impressive employee benefits. Whilst growing rapidly, they do not grow at too fast a rate, and the team in Edinburgh are still at a size where every developer plays a key part within every project. They have a few split sub teams within the development team, and so you should have solid experience across at least one of: *Java *C#, .NET *Oracle PL/SQL Alongside your programming experience you should hold a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a degree with a Mathematical/programming focus. Good communication and inter-personal skills are also a must as well as a knack for problem solving. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to work for an ambitious and growing company with global reach then please apply now, or call Lindsey of Cathcart Associates on (Apply online only)

Front End Developer required for a UK success story headquartered in Bolton, who are expanding rapidly at the moment. They need a hands on, forwarding thinking front end specialist who is looking for a real challenge. The Role: Front End Developer, working with the latest technologies, cutting edge practices and the chance to really put your stamp on one of the most exciting tech companies in the North West. You'll be a key part of the delivery of their digital projects for our clients key customers whilst ensuring best practices are followed at all times - including TDD, SOLID and clean code. With the team expanding so fast, there is a good chance you'll be able to move up the ranks with some hard work and determination. With regards to the specific project work, it is so fast moving and ever changing that you could go from a small piece of work with a relatively low (but still 6 figure) budget, to multi-million pound projects lasting years! Tech Stack: To be successful in this role, you will have to be able to demonstrate your experience using most of the following skills & technologies: ** HTML5 / CSS3 ** JavaScript - ideally jQuery and any exposure to some of the more modern libraries / frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS or ReactJS would be ideal! ** Previous experience leading the delivery of digital solutions for a number of clients / customers ** Test Driven Development / TDD & Behaviour Driven Development / BDD ** Agile / Scrum ** UI / UX / Prototyping / Wire-Framing ** Model-View-Controller / MVC - essential ** Object Relational Mapping - ORM, ideally Entity Framework or nHibernate The Company: You'll be working for an organisation who are going from strength to strength at the moment, with their significant growth showing no signs of stopping. They appreciate that their staff are the most integral part of their success and as such treat them incredibly well. You will be offered the chance to work flexibly around personal / family commitments - e.g. if you need to take the kids to school or see a play, no problem! You'll be given the opportunity to buy in to a share option scheme (a profitable, fast growing, privately owned company - what's not to like?!) and they offer generous bonuses based on both the individual & company performance. They also offer private healthcare, pension and 30+ holidays! Along with a range of other soft benefits - such as free parking and free onsite refreshments, you will be given the opportunity to design the makeup of your desktop / kit. Any work you do outside of your current role, e.g. contribtuing on GitHub, freelance work, personal projects will be looked upon very favourably so please do highlight these when applying. Our client can hire multiple developers at the moment and can move very quickly so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you're on the lookout for a change just now. For more information, give Liam at Cathcart Associates a call

JavaScript/TypeScript Developer sought - join a Creative Digital Agency; be part of this vibrant organisation at a very exciting time! Digital Agency with an International client base are recruiting due to an ambitious plan of expansion. They're based in brand new offices - recently newly refurbished to a really high standard and in a great location (easily accessible by public transport). The Agency are very busy and it's vital you're capable of working in an extremely fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will work in collaboration with the rest of the technical team on varied projects for clients across diverse industries - on projects of varied size. Experience in a Digital/Creative Agency is an advantage - if you're accustomed to managing multiple projects and working to tight deadlines this will stand you in good stead! It is important that you have strong skills with the relevant technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS). Very good attention to detail and a passion for technology and pushing the boundaries of you skills are also essential! Your skills: *Strong Front End skills; JavaScript, HTML/HTML5 and CSS/CSS3. *Very strong communication skills. *Experience with MVC frameworks. *The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. *Experience with distributed version control systems such as Git / SVN. If your skills and experience are a match for the profile above and you'd like to find out more about this role, please apply online and/or call Rhona Kennedy on (Apply online only)

Front End Developer required by a key client of ours due to a number of significant project & client wins. They need a solid pair of hands to help them deliver these projects on time and on budget. The role will be based on site in Liverpool, 5-10 minute walk from Lime Street station and will likely be an initial 2-3 months however, with the amount of work they have on, it wouldn't surprise me if it went way beyond that. If you are immediately (or very soon to be) available and can tick off most of the following skills & experience, please do send in an application: ** HTML5 ** CSS3 ** W3C Standards ** JavaScript - jQuery and any other exposure to frameworks / libraries such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS or equivalent would be great ** Strong understanding of UX / UI ** Comfortable working on cross browser projects ** Git - they use this for source control, however, if you've used other tools that won't be a problem ** Mobile Development - either working on native platforms or using tools such as Xamarin, PhoneGap or Cordova Due to the amount of work going on, they can bring someone on pretty much immediately so don't hesitate to apply and contact Liam at Cathcart Associates

Helpdesk Analyst/1st line support- Manchester - Trafford Helpdesk Analyst, 1st line support, IT Support, Windows Server, Active Directory, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Desktop Support Helpdesk Analyst/1st Line support Engineer required to join a rapidly expanding company in Trafford Park Manchester. In this role you, will act as a member of the IT team working alongside three other support specialists. You will also work with the wider IT team of ten. The job has arisen as the current incumbent is moving abroad, so they are keen to make a quick appointment. You will get involved in the busy helpdesk troubleshooting over 40 requests a day. This is a great chance for an outgoing and dynamic individual who is looking to keep busy and learn new technologies. There will also be the a chance to progress and develop your skills, leading to a more senior post over time. Candidate interested in applying should have experience in most of the following: ** Few years of commercial IT support experience **Windows server 2008 and above ** Active directory - setting up new users, password resets ** Networking knowledge on TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc. ** Windows Desktop Operating Systems, such as Windows 7/8, 32 & 64 bit ** Installation of new PC's/ laptops/ printers If you are keen to hear more about the position, please apply and call Lewis Black

Business Analyst required for a contract role with a leading Financial Services organisation. Our client, a leader in financial services, is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Edinburgh team on an initial three-month contract. You will be working closely with client stakeholders on the delivery of a major business project, so experience in a consultative or client-facing capacity is highly advantageous. You must also have a solid grounding in financial services and specific experience of banking payments. This role offers a rate of up to £300 per day, depending on experience, as well as a very strong chance of extension. Preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately, as this is an urgent appointment. Requirements: ** Experience as a Business Analyst within Financial Services ** Experience of (banking) payments ** Process analysis, mapping, and improvement experience ** Very strong stakeholder management skills ** Experience utilising a variety of requirement gathering techniques ** Proven ability to produce detailed requirement documentation If you are interested, or would like to find out more, please apply and/or give Ross Foley at Cathcart Associates a call

Business Analyst required for a permanent role with a leading Digital Agency in Liverpool. An opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to join our client - a leading digital agency - in their Liverpool office. You will work on a variety of web-based projects - engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop highly effective digital solutions. Working across the delivery lifecycle - you will be responsible for establishing requirements, tracking progress, and ensuring key deliverables are met. You will combine exceptional analytical skills with an ability to develop incisive digital solutions - capturing the needs of your clients and working with colleagues to ensure they are met within agree timescales and budgets. Responsibilities: ** Requirement gathering, utilising a variety of techniques (user stories, etc.) ** Identify, and maintain awareness of, business cases during project lifecycles ** Work closely with internal teams to develop effective digital solutions ** Workshop facilitation, interviews, etc. (close engagement with client stakeholders) ** Track project progress - reporting, maintaining documentation, escalating, etc. Requirements: ** Experience in a Digital Agency environment, or equivalent ** Familiarity with a variety of digital projects (web builds, web application development, UX, etc.) ** A track record of delivering effective, innovative digital solutions If you are interested, or would like to find out more, please apply and/or give Ross Foley at Cathcart Associates a call

Helpdesk Analyst/1st line support- Manchester - Trafford Helpdesk Analyst, 1st line support, IT Support, Windows Server, Active Directory, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Desktop Support Helpdesk Analyst/1st Line support Engineer required to join a rapidly expanding company in Trafford Park Manchester. In this role you, will act as a member of the IT team working alongside three other support specialists. You will also work with the wider IT team of ten. The job has arisen as the current incumbent is moving abroad, so they are keen to make a quick appointment. You will get involved in the busy helpdesk troubleshooting over 40 requests a day. This is a great chance for an outgoing and dynamic individual who is looking to keep busy and learn new technologies. There will also be the a chance to progress and develop your skills, leading to a more senior post over time. Candidate interested in applying should have experience in most of the following: ** Few years of commercial IT support experience **Windows server 2008 and above ** Active directory - setting up new users, password resets ** Networking knowledge on TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc. ** Windows Desktop Operating Systems, such as Windows 7/8, 32 & 64 bit ** Installation of new PC's/ laptops/ printers If you are keen to hear more about the position, please apply and call Lewis Black

My client is described by many as a company that is hailed as a massive success story. They have gone from strength to strength over the last decade and are continuing to do so; hence it will come as no surprise that they are a global leader in their field. As an organisation my client invests a lot of money in technology, and their IT department is seen as a core function hence it sits very close to the business as a whole. As such the infrastructure environment is very diverse, / cutting edge. This is a really great job and should interest any ambitious, enthusiastic, and intelligent Infrastructure professionals who wish to use their technical skills in a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment. You will be a seasoned Infrastructure professional with in-depth experience across a range of infrastructure platforms, primarily Microsoft, combined with VMware and / or Citrix and Networking etc. All from an Enterprise point of view i.e. supporting environments larger than 50 servers / 500 workstations. Key Responsibilities / Requirements: ** Responsible for / contribute to the design, installation / deployment as well as the support and administration of my client's infrastructure environment. ** Responsible for upgrading and enhancing as well as the ongoing development and maintenance of the Enterprise technical stack ** Providing feedback on technical improvements, capacity planning and preparing reports on infrastructure status, utilisation and security. ** Implementation and support of storage solutions attached and shared etc. ** Extensive experience of MS Windows Server 2008 / 2012 would be advantageous ** MS Exchange - up to (Apply online only) would be advantageous ** MS Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy ** Great working knowledge of virtual platforms- VMWare, ESX, VSphere ** Good experience with backup and Storage technologies ** Good working knowledge with Citrix Xenapp, support and admin would be advantageous, but not essential. For more information apply now, and / or call Callum Hunter -Infrastructure and Support Consultant on (Apply online only)

Our client work with high profile companies and are about to add a few more big names, and they are looking to add an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Manager to the team. You will be working to continuously improve the companies Cloud infrastructure environment, using your experience in Infrastructure design and working closely with the development team to come up with effective, sustainable solutions for the company. Alongside this you will be required to establish a direction of improvement for the companies growing use in Cloud services, getting involved in the companies IT Strategy and how your prosed solutions with be of benefit to the organisation as a whole. If you are currently working as an Infrastructure Engineer, with experience in Cloud Services and are looking for you next challenge then this is an ideal role to develop your technical and professional skill set. Key Responsibilities: * Main point of contact for Cloud infrastructure support. * Installation and configuration of cloud environments (hardware diagnosis / software faults) * Contribute to the wider IT strategy * Design and manage the delivery of cloud based applications and services. * Infrastructure Design and implementation Technical Skill set: * Experience in Amazon Web Services. * Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012 / R2 * Microsoft System Centre * Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 * Office 2007 / 2010 / 2013, Office 365 * Active Directory account management * Backup and disaster recovery procedures * PowerShell scripting * Hyper-V * Network (Cisco) administration, maintenance and solution design. * SharePoint 2010 / 2013 / Online For more information please apply and/ or call Callum Hunter, Infrastructure and Support Consultant on (Apply online only). Cloud Infrastructure Manager / Cloud Engineer / Infrastructure Manager / Infrastructure Engineer / AWS / Amazon Web Services / Cloud Services / Windows Server / Hyper-V / PowerShell / Cisco Networking / Infrastructure Design / Infrastructure Architecture / West Lothian / Permanent