Job Title:	Senior Software Engineer (UK)
Location:	30 Park Gate, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SH
Reporting to:	UKI IT Manager
Job level:	4a
Purpose of the Job:	Develop and enhance internet systems, including testing, configuration and support, alone or as part of a team

Key Responsibilities:

·         Development of software and systems to an agreed design
      standard
·         Implementation of designs to an agreed coding standard and
      best practices
·         Evaluation, testing, onsite installation and maintenance of
      software
·         Contribution to and meeting of, agreed individual and project
      deadlines
·         Production of general technical documentation
·         Liaison with clients regarding technical issues
·         Liaison with other developers for advice, needs and requirements
·         Work within framework of corporate standards and policies
·         Execution of other duties appropriate to the skills and experience
      of the post holder which may be identified by the project
      manager.

Essential Skills:

Minimum of 3 years hands-on commercial development experience in:
·         Microsoft environments
·         Internet, intranet or e-commerce business systems
·         C# 3.5
·         .Net
·         SQL Server
·         ASP .NET 3.5
·         Linq
·         Java Script, particularly Jquery
·         Structured testing environments
·         Production and maintenance of documentation

 Minimum of 1 year’s hands-on commercial development experience in:
·         Structured analysis and design
·         Concurrent contributions to more than one project delivery

Desirable Skills:

·         Hands-on development experience of HTML,  Visual Studio,
      or other web technologies
·         Team foundation server
·         Agile development methods, particularly Scrum.
·         Solid understanding of the objectives and limitations of OO
·         Experience of transitioning to Object Oriented development
·         OO A/D experience followed by hands-on development
·         MS Certified and accredited training
·         Active contributor within named developer forums
·         E-Procurement and/or Supply Chain business sector experience

Person specification:

The post holder must be an effective communicator with sound written and oral skills. A good aptitude for problem solving within a team environment is important in addition to pre-requisites of numeracy, literacy and listening skills. 

The post holder should have established time management skills including an ability to be flexible and effectively present work to others.  A good team player is required and ideally, one who is able to deal with customers. 

The post holder should be self-motivated and demonstrate a continuing interest and enthusiasm for e-commerce and Internet related issues.

Additional information:
There may be an occasional requirement to work beyond contracted hours and working at other offices, so mobility and a clean driving license would be preferable.
Salary:			Competitive salary
Benefits:			25 days annual leave Non contributory pension scheme Company sickness scheme Childcare voucher scheme Life Assurance Scheme Flexi time
	Postal applications to:		Human Resources Department Achilles Information Limited 30 Park Gate Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4SH
	Email applications to:		jobs@achilles.com
	Closing Date:		Friday 18th June 2010
	Website:		www.achilles.com

 

 

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