Jesse Liberty’s UK Tour – Dundee & Edinburgh (19th and 20th April)

26 March, 2010 by 2 Comments

Next month Microsoft’s Jesse Liberty will be speaking for us in both Dundee and Edinburgh, if you are interested in attending either of the talks please follow the registration links provided.

The Speaker

Jesse Liberty, Silverlight Geek, is a Developer Community Program Manager for Microsoft (US). Lately he has been focused on Component-based, Test-Driven, Cross-platform line-of-business application development, and has led the development of the open source  Silverlight HyperVideo Platform.

Liberty is the author of over two dozen books, and his blog is a required resource for Silverlight programmers. His twenty years of programming experience include stints as a Distinguished Software Engineer at AT&T; Vice President of Human-Computer Interaction at Citibank and Software Architect at PBS/Learning Link.

Introduction to Application Development With Silverlight 4 -Dundee, 19th April

The Talk

This presentation is targeted at .NET programmers new to Silverlight or who wish a review of the fundamentals of building an application in Silverlight 4. Topics will include

  • Drag and Drop development
  • Xaml and Code
  • Layout and Controls
  • Data, Data-binding, Validation and Async-validation
  • Templates and The Visual State Manager (Time allowing)

The Venue

We are meeting in the Queen Mother Building at Dundee University, entry by the side door (to the right of the main door). The Queen Mother Building is #26 on the Campus Map. After the meeting we normally retire to the the bar at Laing’s.

The Agenda

18:45 Doors Open
19:00 Welcome
19:10 The Talk (Part 1)
19:55 Break
20:05 The Talk (Part 2)
20:45 Feedback & Prizes
21:00 Retire to the Pub

Silverlight 4, MVVM and Test-Driven Development – Edinburgh, 20th April

  • MVVM and Silverlight to build test-driven programs
  • Understanding Refactoring and Dependency Injection
  • A Walk through of a non-trivial application

The Venue

We are meeting at Microsoft’s offices in Edinburgh in Waterloo Place. This is the building on the corner of North Bridge at the east end of Princes Street. Parking can be found at the nearby Greenside Row car park which is just off Leith Walk (used for the Omni Centre). The venue is approximately 2-3 minutes walk away from Edinburgh Waverly train station.

The Agenda

18:30 Doors open
19:00 Welcome
19:10 Part 1
20:00 Break
20:10 Part 2
20:50 Feedback and Prizes
21:00 End

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Software Developers – Java, C#, Flex (Edinburgh)

16 December, 2009 by 3 Comments

This just in from Scott Logic:

Newcastle upon Tyne or Edinburgh

We are looking for the brightest software developers in the UK to join our team.

Scott Logic provides the very best in bespoke financial software for leading international financial institutions.  We have the feel of a small and friendly company, where personal contribution is valued and team work encouraged. We have a pretty flat, informal operating structure and our people enjoy a work-life balance and a level of autonomy that’s unusual in this sector. We can give you the opportunity to work directly with Clients and get involved in full life-cycle development. With city centre offices making for easy car-free commutes,  the work is interesting and challenging, and you will be working to a very high standard with some very smart people.

Recent project wins, and a healthy order book, mean we are looking for highly talented developers who would like to work at the cutting edge of technology.  We work with many technologies including: J2EE projects covering server-side web development and GUI layers, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Windows Forms, WCF, WPF, Silverlight, XML, AJAX and Flex.

If you have:

  • Commercial or academic experience in an OO environment (Java or C#/.NET)
  • 3 B’s at A level/CSYS or 5 B’s at Higher, or equivalent.
  • A relevant degree from a reputable University
  • The ability to analyse and solve technically complex problems and to quickly learn new skills and technologies.

…we would like to hear from you.

We have several roles available and will consider both junior and senior developers.  All roles are very hands on and at least 90% of your time will be spent developing software.

Scott Logic can offer you the chance to excel in a highly competitive industry working on technically complex and challenging projects.  If, like us, you refuse to accept second best and you are up for the challenge then we would like to hear from you.  For more information, please see our website at www.scottlogic.co.uk

To apply, email your latest CV and a brief cover note to Heather Dun at applications@scottlogic.co.uk, quoting reference SLI4DC09

Whilst we do work with a very select number of recruitment agencies, preference will be given to direct applicants.

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Experienced Digital Developer – Silverlight 2.0 Rich Internet Application (RIA)

3 December, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Money Dashboard is looking for an experienced developer with full project life cycle experience to join the team. As a developer, you should be extremely enthusiastic and motivated, with ideas and concepts that are cutting-edge and ground-breaking.

To support your role you should be highly skilled in the following technologies: C#, .NET, WPF and the Microsoft technology set. Although this role is development focused it would also be an advantage to be proficient in Silverlight, Expression Studio and JavaScript as well.

The Challenge – You will be responsible for developing key aspects of a new and innovative online proposition. The role will involve working at all stages of the application development and creation including the initial concept development, spike tests and proof of concepts. This is an early stage opportunity to get involved with a team of professionals working to an aggressive growth plan.

The Person – You will have established a development career in the online marketplace. As an experienced designer you will have a thorough understanding of: Usability, User Interface Design, wireframe design and Information Architecture.  You will also have good communication and interpersonal skills. You should be persistent, determined and thorough in delivering the highest quality of work on time and to specification.

The benefits – To be involved with a dynamic team doing big things. This is a new role and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the role and drive forward new ideas in a market leading company with a strong commitment to your future. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of Scotland’s most innovative and creative organisations.

The Company – We are building a new Rich Internet Applications development team and have an exciting opportunity for the right people in get involved early in a fast moving company. We are developing an exciting online proposition in the financial services arena and will shortly be taking this to market.

Based just south of Edinburgh in an idyllic location with an already established core team you can expect a competitive package and a fun, challenging and success focused environment.

Applications are invited from individuals with at least 3 years experience in the use of the above discipline.  This role offers an immediate start and competitive package. If you are up for the challenge please email your CV and a covering letter to jobs@moneydashboard.com.

No Agencies, please.

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