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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Uncle Bob Martin is Coming to Edinburgh

1 March, 2012 by Leave a comment

The Edinburgh branch of the British Computer Society is hosting a half-day workshop and an evening event with Robert Martin in April. Details below.

Uncle Bob is coming to Edinburgh

Robert Martin will be running a half day workshop in “Clean Code and Refactoring” in Edinburgh on the afternoon of April 25th. For full details, and booking information, go to http://edinburgh.bcs.org/courses/index.htm There are 40 places ONLY – first come, first served.

For those of you that can’t attend the workshop, Bob will be speaking about “Demanding Professionalism”, for free, at the BCS Edinburgh Branch meeting on April 25th. For details, go to http://edinburgh.bcs.org/events/2011-12/120425.htm [and, no, you DON'T need to be a BCS member to come along]

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Junior Designer/Developer position in Stonehaven (Aberdeenshire)

1 March, 2012 by Leave a comment

We have received the following job posting from Web Integrations Ltd.

Junior Designer/Developer

Web Integrations is currently searching for an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic junior designer/developer who is passionate about the latest web technologies.

You’ll work closely with our design and development team, working on a range of exciting projects while being given the opportunity to learn a variety of disciplines in the process. You’ll often have to liase with clients, so great communication skills at all times are a must.

This full-time post is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in an exciting and rapidly growing industry.

Your responsibilities will be

  • to assist the team with the design and development of websites and applications
  • to support and maintain websites and applicatons
  • to communicate with clients regularly

You will

  • be ambitious, self-motivated and passionate about web technologies
  • be familiar with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash)
  • have some level of working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/Javascript), back-end technologies (PHP, MYSQL, .NET) and web standards
  • have a portfolio or project to show us relevant to the post
  • have excellent communication skills

Advantageous: familiarity/experience with Linux/Unix systems, strong numerical skills, working experience of content management systems, experience with mobile web/app development, an understanding of search engine optimisation principles.

Applications

Email: info@webintegrations.co.uk

2 Market Square
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
AB39 2BT

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Job: Edinburgh PHP, Javascript, CSS

28 January, 2012 by Leave a comment

This just in from Edinburgh University:

The e-learning unit, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine ‘s Learning Technology Section (LTS), is seeking to recruit an e-learning systems developer to build, maintain and support computer based teaching and learning resources to support medical, veterinary and other healthcare education both within the University and in partnership with our portfolio of external partners.
The successful candidate will have a degree in a related subject and demonstrable ability in a range of technical development skills including object oriented PHP, JavaScript, and CSS. Also desirable would be experience with PHP frameworks, ASP/VB Script, JavaScript libraries (e.g. jQuery), andASP.NET.
Ref: 3015303. Closing date: 23 February 2012. Salary Scale: £30,122 – £35,938.
Full details of this position can be found at – http://bit.ly/LTS-02

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Job: Edinburgh, C# Web and Mobile

28 January, 2012 by 1 Comment

This just in from the ESPC:

A fantastic opportunity to develop software for one of Edinburgh’s best known and respected brand names.
You will be joining a multi skilled team of 7 in Edinburgh city centre, delivering essential functionality used by 100s of internal and external customers, as well as hundreds of thousands of web visitors.
You will be involved in a wide range of projects, from data feeds and middleware, to rich user interfaces for both desktop and non-desktop (mobile) devices.
We are an agile team, which means that our deadlines are tight(but always achievable). You will need to use every trick in the book to meet our rapidly changing business needs, without compromising on software quality. If you have not worked in a continuous integration environment before, this is a great opportunity to realise the considerable benefits of this approach.
You will be an experienced developer with a passion for making great software, happy working alone or within small self-organising teams. Your current skills profile will ideally be a good fit with the list below:
Essential

  • Web UI techniques (.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS, HTML)
  • 2 years+ professional experience in object oriented programming: C# (or possibly Java)
  • Unit testing (nUnit)
  • MS SQL Server
  • XML
  • Content management, indexing & search
  • Ability to take ownership of key project areas such as software design, implementation, integration, documentation, quality assurance, deployment & support

Nice to Have

  • HTML5
  • Native mobile app development (iOS, Android)
  • Apache Lucene / Solr
  • Agile (scrum) development methodology
  • Continuous integration (CruiseControl.NET)
  • ReST
  • nHibernate
  • Windows Workflow
  • Mocks (RhinoMocks)
  • nAnt
  • Subversion

Salary: Dependent on experience
To Apply: Please email dominic.spurling@espc.com with a CV and covering letter.
Agencies need not apply

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Job: C++ / Glasgow (West End)

28 January, 2012 by Leave a comment

This just in:

Developer Job -Blending Software with Hardware – with Core PD Ltd

C++ Programmer Job:

Core PD develop new products that blend software and hardware to create innovative and inspiring designs.

We are seeking a versatile practical problem solver to join our multidisciplinary engineering team in a programming role.

Our staff of 9 currently includes two software engineers and we are seeking a new staff to join and support them and gradually take ownership of some key projects.

The role is to provide software support to the following current projects:

  • Developing the Studiomill software and adding new functionality for our range of rapid prototyping machines. www.studiomill.co.uk
  • Developing controls algorithms for the world fastest pick and place robot which we have developed with innovation funding from the government.
  • Authoring controls for the Poolpod swimming pool access system – www.core-life.com
  • Assisting with robotics and automation programming with our industrial manufacturing customers including Fanuc Robotics/ Rolls Royce Inchinnan.

Candidate Attributes:

  • The role would suit someone with a practical interest in engineering, machines and product design. We are a practical company that marries software with hardware on a number of scales from production of turbine blades in an industrial setting to development of consumer electronics.
  • Must be a problem solver and able to stand back and objectively assess the big picture but also get hands dirty.
  • Should have self-reliance but must be able to work as part of the wider team.
  • Have the ability to acquire new skills and move across platforms, whether a micro-controller or database of app…
  • Familiarity/experience with C++ is a must, anything with Open GL, visual studio and MFC would be an advantage. 
  • Any experience or courses in haptics, robotics or controls would also be an advantage.
  • Location Walking distance from Glasgow’s west end
  • Salary is £23-£30K depending on experience and ability, regular pay reviews in a fast growing company with opportunities to rise rapidly to roles with greater responsibility & salary.
  • We like to have fun – in the last year works outings have included paragliding, paintballing, sailing and skiing.
  • We have a flat management structure and recognise abilities in our staff and seek to use and develop them.

Applications welcome from all candidates with enthusiasm and ability to learn quickly:

Please send your CV to josh@corepdgroup.com
Or call Josh on 0141 2372127 (day) or 0141 343777 (evenings/weekends.)

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Job: C# Developer in Cumbernauld

22 January, 2012 by Leave a comment

Just spotted this on twitter:

Role: Developer
Company: MacLean Electrical (MacLean Electrical)
Location: Westfield, Cumbernauld, Scotland, G68 9LD
Job Description:

Do you want to be involved in leading edge projects using Microsoft technologies working with a company that cares about building quality software? If so, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a motivated and talented C#/.NET developer to be involved with the development of highly-performing enterprise systems to increase the productivity of our employees and the efficiency
of our operations.

Based in our brand new Cumbernauld offices the successful candidate will enjoy working within a small, experienced, energetic agile team on a rapid, agile development schedule.
The successful candidate will have an exceedingly strong technical background and be able to clearly demonstrate a sound understanding of advanced language concepts and designing enterprise n-tier platforms. Experience with TDD is essential for the role.

You will be of graduate calibre and have relevant experience in a similar role. A competitive package is available to the right applicant with the opportunity to build a career and enhance their technical abilities with a successful and progressive company.
Desired Skills & Experience

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of C# 4.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework
• Solid competency in SQL with MS SQL Server
• Experience with high performance scalable application design
• Strong understanding of OO principles, SOLID principles and Design Patterns
• Strong knowledge of software implementation best practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with individuals and in groups, with technical and non-technical staff, orally and in writing
• Ability to quickly learn new tools/technique
• Candidate should be a self-motivated, detail oriented, and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills.
• A demonstrable knowledge of ASP.Net MVC3, jQuery, HTML and CSS (HTML 5 and CSS 3 desirable)
Ideal Candidates will have the following experience:
Years of Experience
• 6+ years experience as a developer
• 3+ years experience with C#
• 2+ years working with SQL Server (2005/2008 preferred)
• 2+ years working with HTML/CSS

Interested? – If so please email recruitment.jan2012@maclean.co.uk

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Jobs: Web Developer & Information Systems Developer in Edinburgh

28 November, 2011 by 2 Comments

Video game studio Rockstar North in Edinburgh have the following opening right now:

Web Developer

Rockstar North are seeking an experienced and talented Web Developer to join our Rockstar Games Social Club team. The role is primarily front-end focused but back-end knowledge and experience is required. The successful applicant will have very strong front-end skills, great attention to detail and possess excellent team-working and communication skills.

Required

  • Extensive experience developing web apps with Javascript & jQuery
  • Very strong CSS and HTML skills
  • C# experience
  • Excellent communication & team working skills
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment and to meet agreed deadlines

Desired

  • ASP.NET MVC experience
  • Experience with facebook connect & facebook apps
  • SEO experience

For more information and to apply, see https://www.rockstargames.com/jobs/position/cbc4464713b4ae127114acb0008cf549/rockstar-north

 

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Job: Python/Django in Edinburgh

18 November, 2011 by Leave a comment

Mercurytide sent this in to us

Mercurytide is looking for “Awesome Developers”

We’re looking for 2 outstanding developers to join our team.

You need to be an expert in preferably Python and Django (however if you have PHP, RoR or a similar programming language and have an eagerness to learn we would be delighted to talk to you). You need to have a good understanding and experience in developing for the web.

About you:

  • You would be embarrassed to do a “half-hearted” job
  • You’re constantly looking for new and better ways to do things
  • You’re always learning new tools and technologies to improve yourself
  • You’re good at communicating
  • You have a good understanding of browser capabilities and have shared our pain in supporting IE6 over the years
  • You know your 403s from your 301s and your PUTs from your POSTs
  • You take personal pride in your work

What you’ll be doing:

  • Writing well-designed, efficient and maintainable Python code
  • Building user-friendly sites and systems that make use of modern web technologies (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, AJAX)
  • Designing technical solutions to fulfil client requirements in innovative yet practical ways
  • Working with a smart, supportive team
  • Working in an environment where your opinion matters and where your ideas and recommendations can make a difference

Other stuff:

  • We like a laugh, but we’re also very serious about getting our work done, and getting results.
  • We’d like someone able to get to Edinburgh or willing to relocate.

What to do now:

If it sounds like this might be a good match, please send us an email with your CV, along with a description of your experience building online “stuff” to careers@mercurytide.co.uk.

Salary is £20-£30K depending on experience and ability.

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ASP.NET Web Developer in Glasgow

17 November, 2011 by Leave a comment

This just in from Barrhead Travel:

ASP.NET Web Developer

Job Location: Glasgow City Centre

Web department in a large travel agency require a Web Developer to join the team.

The position will require the successful candidate to assist developing and maintain the existing portfolio of Websites. The role requires candidates with a good all round skill set of both front and back end development.

Essential Skills: ASP.NET MVC, C#, SQL Server 2000/2008, Jquery, XML, xHTML and CSS.
An excellent opportunity to get involved with the complete end to end operation and development of several busy ecommerce websites in a fast paced environment. A background working in travel would be advantageous but not essential.

Competitive Salary DOE

Steven Curran
Head of Ecommerce
Barrhead Travel Service Ltd
Email: Steven.Curran@barrheadtravel.com
Tel: (0141) 242 1367 Ext: 3212

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