Scott Hansleman – Scotland Tour

15 May, 2012 by 1 Comment

Scottish Developers in partnership with Aberdeen .NET Developers User Group are proud to announce that Microsoft’s very own Scott Hanselman, a Principal Program Manager and highly-active community developer, will be speaking at 4 events across Scotland in July. Scott will be speaking in Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow between the 9th and 13th of July.

All of the talks are free however we do request that you register if you wish to attend so we can ensure we avoid any issues with capacity at the venues.

Monday 9th July, Edinburgh

Mobile Web

Mobile traffic on the web is exploding. Are you ready? ASP.NET MVC 4 includes new mobile-friendly templates, a focus on responsive design as well as dedicated mobile templates that leverage jQuery and jQuery mobile.

Scott Hanselman will show you what you can do today and tomorrow to make your site friendly on a mobile device. When should your mobile site become a mobile application? Should you use CSS3 media queries, or go “all in” and use jQuery mobile or another mobile framework?

Tuesday 10th July, Dundee

InfoOverload

As developers, we are asked to absorb even more information than ever before. More APIs, more documentation, more patterns, more layers of abstraction. Now Twitter and Facebook compete with Email and Texts for our attention, keeping us up-to-date on our friends dietary details and movie attendance second-by-second.

Does all this information take a toll on your psyche or sharpen the saw? Is it a matter of finding the right tools and filters to capture what you need, or do you just need to unplug. Is ZEB (zero email bounce) a myth or are there substantive techniques for prioritizing your live as a developer?

Join Scott Hanselman as we explore this topic…perhaps we’ll crowd-source the answers!

Thursday 12th July, Aberdeen AND Friday 13th July, Glasgow

One ASP.NET (super everything talk)

It’s an exciting time for ASP.NET and Open Source.

What does the next version of Visual Studio and ASP.NET bring to the world of web development? How will you use HTML5, CSS3 and new advances in JavaScript with ASP.NET? There’s new advances in ASP.NET with the addition of realtime (Signalr), new features in WebForms as well as support for mobile. How will it all snap together in a way that makes sense?

Join Scott Hanselman as he shares some internal documents and exciting surprises about the future of ASP.NET. What about Azure? We’ll talk about the world’s most misunderstood cloud and what it means for developers of all flavors and persuasions.

Scottish Developers would like to thank Gary Park of Aberdeen .NET Developers User Group for working with Scott to make these events possible.

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Upcoming Microsoft Events in Edinburgh

14 May, 2012 by Leave a comment

Friday 25th May

Windows 8 Camps – Delivered by UK Tech.Days

Ready to start coding on Windows 8?

This is a hands-on day of activity where you bring your laptop and write your first Windows 8 code. We have hands-on labs for you to work through with help from our instructors or you can bring along an existing application that you want to progress and get feedback on.

You will need

  • A laptop
  • Installation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Developer Tools
  • Familiarity with Windows 8 Development – either from previous event attendance or from self-study

Agenda

08.30 Registration & Delegates Set Up & Preparation
09.30 Morning Sessions:

  • Welcome, Introduction & Connecting your Kit
  • Listviews and Databinding
  • Orientation, Snapping & Semantic Zoom
12.15 Lunch
13.00 Afternoon Sessions:

  • Searching and Sharing
  • App Bars and Media Capture
  • Lifetime management
  • Settings and Preferences
  • Tiles and notifications
  • Windows Store

Wednesday 13th June, Edinburgh

Visual Studio 11 Application Lifecycle Management

Microsoft UK invites you to join us at the Microsoft Offices in Edinburgh for an overview of the Application Lifecycle Management capabilities of Visual Studio 11 Beta and Team Foundation Server 11 Beta. This session will demonstrate a slice through an agile iteration starting from our product backlog through development, testing and release.

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SQL Relay 2012 – Edinburgh

14 May, 2012 by Leave a comment

SQL Relay 2012

The guys over at the UK SQL Server User Group have asked us to post details about SQL Relay 2012 which will be kicking off in Edinburgh on the 21st of May before heading south throughout the week and ending in London.

SQL Relay is a full day of SQL Server 2012 content delivered to you in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and finally London from 21st May to 30th May.

Content will include something for everyone, the morning session will be an overview, the afternoon and evening are deep dive sessions given by Microsoft consultants and MVPs. Attend in the AM, PM, Evening or any combination of the three!

The morning session taken by Morris Novello, SQL Server Product Manager and Andrew Fryer, Technical Evangelist, Development and Platform Group; the session commences with Morris discussing technical challenges facing IT and dev organisations and also provide an overview on SQL Server 2012, Andrew will then dip into the new features within SQL Server 2012. We also have Intel joining us in London giving hints and tips for scaling SQL Server.

The afternoon sessions are led by SQL Server MVP’s, Jamie Thompson, on SSIS, Tony Rogerson on Always On High Availability and Chris Testa O’Neill on High Availability BI solutions.

The evening will be User Group Style Meeting will Satya Shyam K Jayanty on SQL Server 2012 backward compatibility and a presentation by Microsoft Premier Field Engineer Rob Carrol.

Come and join us, even if you aren’t looking at SQL Server 2012 it’s a great opportunity to network with other SQL Server professionals and keep abreast at where the product is heading.

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Job: .NET Web Developer in Glasgow (C# / SQL Server/ CSS/ JQuery)

11 May, 2012 by Leave a comment

Frame Digital is currently looking for a .NET ninja to join their team.

Web Developer (C# / SQL Server/ CSS/ JQuery)

Frame Digital is recruiting for a graduate web developer.  You’ll be joining a small team of experienced digital experts working on the development of new projects and maintenance of existing online applications. You must be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative. In return, you’ll have scope to put your own stamp on projects and make a real impact on the growth of the business.

The successful Web Developer / Software Graduate will take on a hands-on and varied role, gaining all round web development experience on content management systems. You will be working with backend technologies including .NET/C# and SQL Server while delivering web front-ends using the latest working practices in HTML, CSS and JavaScript/JQuery in a dynamic and fast moving development environment.

This is a fantastic learning opportunity for the right candidate who is looking for a role where they can learn and develop on the job.

Skills required for the successful candidate are

  • Web Development experience gained either commercially or through academic studies during a final year project or placement using ASP.NET and Winforms (candidates will be expect to be able to demonstrate this at interview)
  • Experience working with Microsoft technologies, Visual Studio 2010, SQL Server 2008 and C#
  • Strong understanding of HTML, CSS and javascript
  • Must be proficient  with Photoshop and able to deliver complex HTML layouts from source Photoshop files
  • Enjoys problem solving and has an analytical and logical mind
  • A genuine interest and aptitude for web development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well within a team and under their own initiative
  • To be self-motivated and have a strong ability to learn new skills quickly

Candidates will benefit if they have the following skills

  • Experience working within content managed environments (such as Umbraco, WordPress, Drupal etc) will be of particular interest
  • Experience developing frontend UIs using jQuery
  • Knowledge of the project life cycle from initial specification through to test and implementation
  • Awareness of waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Ability to demonstrate existing websites which they were involved in the development process.
  • Our primary development platform is .NET, but candidates that also have any knowledge of PHP would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of version control systems

Our projects range from small website development to complex online applications for a range of B2B and B2C clients, brands and charities. For example:

Competitive introductory salary available with benefits package including private healthcare.

How to apply
More information is available at http://bit.ly/KH7jCa.

Alternatively please email your CV to darren.james@framecreates.co.uk  including any relevant experience. Any online examples would be particularly beneficial.

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Job in Edinburgh: PHP, CSS, ASP, SQL

4 May, 2012 by Leave a comment

This vacancy has been forwarded to us from Edinburgh University:

The e-learning unit, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine’s Learning Technology Section, is seeking to recruit an e-Learning Systems Support Officer to maintain, support and test a wide range of network technology applications. These platforms include core college Virtual Learning Environments and their associated tools, Online Distance Education resources, and a broad portfolio of external projects undertaken by the unit. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and will hold highly developed problem solving aptitude. The ability to read, evaluate, test and repair relevant program code and data queries (including PHP, CSS, ASP, SQL) is also essential.

This is a new role within the Learning Technology Section and provides an exciting and challenging opportunity to become an integral part within an award winning educational technology development team.

Please note that this position is initially offered on a two year fixed term contract though there is a precedent within the Section for continuation.

Ref: 3015678. Closing date: 25/05/2012. Salary Scale: £25,251 – £29,249.

For more details: http://www.lts.mvm.ed.ac.uk/article/04_05_2012/support-officer

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Job: Edinburgh – Graduate Web Developer (.NET, C#, SQL Server, Umbraco)

23 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

Edinburgh based LettingWeb has sent us this opening for a Graduate Web Developer

Graduate Web Developer – .NET Developer (C#, SQL Server, Umbraco)

Edinburgh. £18-20k + benefits (and 28 days holidays)

We are a leading Edinburgh based company specialising in providing a diverse range of technical and web based solutions to the growing residential property letting market. An exciting and varied role is now available for a talented .NET Developer (at Graduate level), to help us expand and deliver more products to the market place.

You will be heavily involved with the company’s existing development team, initially helping with the maintenance and ongoing development of the company’s core website, one of the UK’s leading property portals. Moving forward, once you have gained an insight into the market and understanding of the code base and practices, you will be involved in the design and development of many new and exciting products currently in the development pipeline.

This is a huge opportunity to be instrumental in developing ground-breaking web and mobile applications. It is vital that you are detail-oriented, rigorous and have a positive approach to solving problems.

Skills and qualifications

Applicants must be on track to achieve (or have achieved) a 1st / 2:1

The successful candidate will be a graduate in a computer science or related degree.

Essential skills:
Good knowledge of C#, ASP.Net and the .Net framework in general.

Good knowledge of JavaScript and the JQuery library (AJAX, XML, JSON knowledge advantageous).

Excellent attention to detail and rigorous in investigating and producing accurate results.

Positive approach to problem solving.

Desirable skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (or a similar database platform).

Knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Applications

Please submit your CV and a covering note (no more than 250 words) on why you’d be perfect for the role to raymond.davies@lettingweb.com. Also, let us know a book, blog, or website that you recommend we read.

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Job: Kilmarnock – VB.Net, ASP.NET, MySQL

19 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

Games Centre has a vacancy for a Junior Developer to work with one of the UK’s leading independent video games retailer with outlets in the West of Scotland to provide web and desktop based solutions. You will be working as part of a small team providing bespoke coding solutions in a dynamic fast paced environment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST 1 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE OF VB.NET WILL BE CONSIDERED

Junior Developer – Kilmarnock (VB.NET, ASP.NET, MySQL, Web)

The individual most possess:

  • At least 1 year experience of VB.Net development (desktop and web)
  • At least 1 year experience of ASP.NET development
  • At least 1 year experience of MySQL .Net development
  • Strong knowledge of the .Net page lifecycle
  • Be well-versed in Object Oriented programming concepts
  • Be a gifted problem solver
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision and produce results on tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of detail
  • Good understanding of written and verbal English

It would be advantageous, although not necessary for the individual to possess one or more of the following:

  • Good level of web scripting / coding e.g. CSS, XML, Javascript, AJAX, JQuery, HTML and VBScript
  • Exposure to the Microsoft Office 2010 suite of applications including Microsoft Access
  • Exposure to working within a distributed environment
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases such as SQLite
  • Graphics or video production experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, intelligent & dedicated individual to join a growing name in the Video Games industry and to have the ability to develop their skill set using the latest in technologies.

If you have the experience and the knowledge required please email a copy of you current CV to Matthew Walton (matt@ghresourcing.com).
NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Event: Edinburgh, 1 May – Windows 8 for Application Developers

11 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

Calling all Scottish Developers!
Microsoft will be bringing Windows 8 to Edinburgh on May 1st – join the UK team for a day of developer-level, demo-driven sessions and see first-hand the opportunities for designing, developing and selling apps world-wide via the Windows Store.

Windows 8 offers unparalleled new opportunities for application developers to build and sell apps world-wide via the Windows Store. In this event, we’ll deliver developer-level, demo-driven sessions that give you an accelerated entry into what it means to design, develop and publish exciting, modern, polished, world-ready applications for next-generation devices running Windows 8.

Level of knowledge required:

1. A familiarity with .NET development and Visual Studio would be advantageous but not required.
2. We will talk about building Windows 8 applications with JavaScript and with .NET with an emphasis on the .NET technologies.

Agenda (subject to change):

0900 – 0930 Registration Opens
0930 – 1030 Windows 8 for Modern App Development
1030 – 1045 Break
1045 – 1130 Metro Design Language
1130 – 1145 Break
1145 – 1245 “Metro Style” Apps – The Power of the Device Part 1
1245 – 1330 Lunch
1330 – 1430 “Metro Style” Apps – The Power of the Device Part 2
1430 – 1445 Break
1445 – 1545 “Metro Style” Apps – The Power of the Cloud Part 1
1545 – 1600 Break
1600 – 1700 “Metro Style” Apps – The Power of the Cloud Part 2
1700 – 1730 Wrap Up and Close

Click here to register now.

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Job in Glasgow with Chunk Digital

3 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

Chunk Digital have been in touch to let us know of a position they have available:

Are you a passionate programmer?

We’re looking for a .net developer who cares about software quality to work on brand sites and digital campaigns. You’ll have full lifecycle involvement from planning and design, through development to deployment and testing. Technology choices vary based on project needs but frequently involve greenfield development using the latest versions of ASP.NET MVC, WCF, NHibernate, log4net, Json.net, NUnit and RhinoMocks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing new websites and web services, often integrating with a range of external systems including games and interactive applications developed in-house and social media.
  • Working closely with a development team, taking ownership of particular functional areas or, taking full ownership of smaller development projects.
  • Involvement in all stages of a typically iterative, often short-cycle, development process.
  • Breaking down assigned functional requirements into specific, estimable development tasks.
  • Making use of cloud technologies, such as Amazon Web Services, to develop flexible and scalable high-traffic applications.
  • Identifying and evaluating ways to improve development processes and practices.

Qualifications

  • Obtained degree at 2:1 or above in computing science or a related discipline.
  • 3+ years web development experience using C#, including ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript and CSS.
  • Detailed knowledge of SQL with experience developing MS SQL Server and/or MySQL databases.
  • Familiarity with software design patterns and experience in their application.
  • Deep understanding of object oriented development concepts.
  • Understanding of the importance of automated testing and experience developing testable code.

Fancy it? Send us your CV!

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Job in Edinburgh with ESRI

3 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

This just in from ESRI:

Esri UK Ltd is seeking to recruit a Product Engineer to work within a development team producing core software products. The Product Engineer role is responsible for ensuring the external view of software products, through both the user interface and also programming APIs, is stable, usable, and clearly documented. Product Engineers also contribute to future software product direction by gathering user requirements, researching new technologies and concepts, and designing user experiences and interfaces.

 

The responsibilities of this role include:

•             Testing software with component tests and ad-hoc tests

•             Troubleshooting issues, tracking bugs and enhancements

•             Interacting with users to gather feedback and answer questions through forums, email and conferences

•             Providing input to the design of new products and developer APIs

•             Writing documentation to describe user workflows, and creating sample applications and demonstrations

•             Communicating product functionality through presentations

 

The successful applicant will have a range of the following skills:

•             Experience of user interface and user experience design, and user requirement gathering

•             VB.Net or C# programming experience

•             Solid writing and presentation skills

•             Knowledge of industry standard testing methodologies, and experience using test suites (NUnit, Microsoft Visual Studio Team System)

 

A range of the following skills and experience may also be beneficial:

•             B.Sc. or higher degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS, or a related field

•             Experience of using GIS software and systems, particularly Esri products

•             Enjoys working as part of a team

•             Knowledge of XML, HTML, REST and JSON

•             Experience using database technologies, Oracle or SQL Server, in particular with ArcSDE

 

The role may suit either a recent graduate, or an applicant with a number of years industry experience.

The role will be based in Edinburgh.

 To apply contact Michelle Morgan at hrteam@esriuk.com   (www.esriuk.com) with a covering letter and CV.

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