



| Job Title: |
Software Engineer (UK and Ireland) |
| Location: | 30 Park Gate, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SH |
| Reporting to: | UKI IT Manager |
| Job level: |
3A |
| Purpose of the Job: |
Develop and enhance internet systems, including testing, configuration and support, alone or as part of a team |
| Key responsibilities: | |
Ø Development
of software and systems to an agreed design
standard
Ø Implementation
of designs to an agreed coding standard and best
practices
Ø Contribution
to and meeting of, agreed individual and project
deadlines
Ø Production
of general technical documentation
Ø Liaison
with other developers for advice, needs and requirements
Ø Work
within framework of corporate standards and policies
Ø Execution
of other duties appropriate to the skills and experience
of the post holder which may be identified by the project
manager
| Physical factors: |
The post holder should have a strong record of health and attendance. They should be smartly presented, confident and an excellent communicator
| Essential Skills |
Minimum of 3 years current hands-on commercial development
experience in:
Ø C#
3.5
Ø ASP
.NET 3.5
Ø .Net
Ø SQL
Server
Ø Microsoft
environments
Ø Javascript,
particularly Jquery
Ø Production
and maintenance of documentation
| Desirable Skills: |
Ø Hands-on
development experience of HTML, Visual Studio, or
other web technologies
Ø Linq
Ø Team
foundation server
Ø Agile
development methods, particularly Scrum
Ø MS
Certified and accredited training
Ø Structured
testing environments
| 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.There may be an occasional requirement to work beyond contracted hours and working at other offices, so mobility and a clean driving licence would be preferable.
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Additional information: |
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| Salary: |
Competitive salary |
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| Benefits: |
25 days annual leave |
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Postal applications to: |
Human Resources
Department Achilles Information Limited 30 Park Gate Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4SH |
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| Email applications to: | jobs@achilles.com | ||
| Closing Date: |
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| Website: | www.achilles.com | ||