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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.

Additional information: 

   
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:

 

  Website: www.achilles.com