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Job Title: 

.net Developer
Location:  Milton Park, Abingdon
Department:   Service Delivery
Reporting to: Team Leader
About K3: 

K3 is a leading global software provider for the Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution sectors. In our 25 years of business we’ve kept more than 3,000 customers in over 30 countries happy with our innovative, leading and reliable installations of Microsoft centric business solutions.  As market leaders in each of the Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution fields, it’s our unique approach, selection of top personnel and use of outstanding technology that delivers a competitive edge to each installation; so our clients always win. That’s no mean feat.

The Retail People:

This role is within K3’s fast paced Retail Division - the UK’s leading supplier of Microsoft Dynamics – so we want leading professionals to join us. Our company delivers integrated multi-channel solutions that help retailers create a unique shopping experience. And, of course, we use only the best in new technologies. As a K3 team member, you will work with leading retail clients such as Alliance Boots, Agent Provocateur, American Golf, Clinton Cards, Dobbies Garden Centres, Dreams, GameStop, Kiddicare, Jigsaw, Rugby Football Union, Ryman, Shoon, Space NK, and The White Company.

K3 Retail Business Solutions are a Gold Level Microsoft Partner, Presidents Club member and an Inner Circle member; so we’ve earned a rewarding reputation that takes dedicated team members to maintain.  We employ around 150 staff in our retail division, based at Milton Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire, (which has easy access of A34 and accessible to M4 and M40). We offer great pay and benefits as well as a creative and vibrant atmosphere to work in.

Job Summary: 

The role will involve working on new development and existing projects, engaging with users at all levels throughout the development lifecycle to deliver high-calibre and technically complex solutions.

Responsibilities:

Ø  Managing development projects from design to implementation
 Ø  To work closely with internal and external customers to
    understand the business requirements and designing technical
    solution which best meet these
 Ø  Hands-on development on varied projects -the role will involve
    working on new development and existing projects, engaging
    with users at all levels throughout the development lifecycle to
    deliver high-calibre and technically complex solutions.

Skills and Experience:

Ø  Must have a strong background in full-lifecycle software
    development, from systems analysis and design through to
    development, testing and implementation
 Ø  Proficient in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET programming
    environment – VB or C#
 Ø  WPF/Silverlight, WCF, .NET 4.0, CSLA.NET, Prism
 Ø  Experience of administrating and programming within the
     Microsoft SQL 2000/2005 environment, T-SQL
 Ø  Other MS programming  experience - C++ or VB

Personal Skills: 

Ø  Keen on the Microsoft technology environment (not from a
    Unix/Java background)
 Ø  Passionate about software applications for business
 Ø  Driving license and own transport
 Ø  Good team spirit
 Ø  Ability to work on own initiative
 Ø  Excellent communication skills both oral and written
 Ø  Resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic, prepared to go the
    “extra mile”
 Ø  Good attention to detail
 Ø  Ability to work well under pressure, both as part of the team
    and on own initiative
 Ø  Ability to manage workload and time according to deadlines
    set

Working Environment: 

This is predominantly an office based role, but there may be requirements for occasional visits to clients’ sites to assist the implementation teams and pre-sales teams for which business mileage will be paid in accordance with the company’s expenses policy.  The ability to drive and have own transport would therefore be an advantage.

Supplementary information:
Relocation or generous joining fee paid to direct applicants with flexible working opportunities available.
Salary range:  
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package
To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV stating the role you are applying for in the subject line to: jobs@k3btg.com
  Website: www.theretailpeople.com