Network Recruitment are currently working with a Northwest based leading business who have a number of key temporary positions available from late late Jan/early Feb 2012 – May/ 2012.
Job Title: Customer Delivery Co-ordinator
Salary: £17.5k Prorata (possibly negotiable)

Main responsibility of this role will be to prepare, undertake and co-ordinate various projects both internally and externally. The nature of these projects will vary reflecting the wide spectrum of activities in the clients Industry.
You will ideally be educated to at least HND level (in Business, IT or equally relevant subject).
You must be well-versed in project management practices and principles and must understand project management standards and must have knowledge of project management tools like MS-Project.
Skills
A methodical, detail-conscious approach to all tasks
Excellent IT skills, with a willingness to learn
Must be able to manage a high number of tasks simultaneously
Must have organisational and prioritising skills in a deadline driven environment
Must have ability to keep a clear head when under pressure and eye for detail
Must have excellent analytical skills, being able to extract key points from complex information and set objectives
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Must be able to interpret statistical data and possess excellent report writing skills
Must be familiar with methodologies, tools and concepts in project management
Must be able to use own initiative and work under minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous improvement
A creative and proactive approach to preventing and solving problems
Must understand the need to work additional time to ensure all projects are delivered on time

To apply for this opportunity, submit your CV and cover note/letter by email or post by clicking on the link provided or posting your CV and cover letter to our Donegal Office at Network Recruitment, 7a Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

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As a part of the IT Department, your role will be focused on the development and maintenance of new and existing software applications within the company, some of which work alongside third party software.

Key Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Visual Basic 6

Visual Basic .Net

Crystal Reports

Letterkenny

Market Leading Organisation – Outstanding Career Development Opportunity!

Our Hiring Client

We are once again assisting an esteemed I.T. Company based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal to source and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced member of staff for their highly successful and developing base of operations.

Purpose

Delivers successful design, coding and delivery of specific technical applications and / or products in the company portfolio.
Participate in sections of single or multiple projects ensuring the solution(s) developed meet both the projects’ functional and business requirements.
Accountable for the consistency of application component code, ensuring it meets the requirements of the functional specification(s) and ensuring any issues or risks that may affect the project deliverables are raised to the Development or Project Manager.

Remuneration

Competitive base + Bonus + Benefits (Guideline €35-€40K)

Key Responsibilities

Assist as required in scope definition, technical viability scoping and best practice solution design to meet the needs of the product and / or client.
Provide estimations on a specific solution to senior team members which have an impact on time, cost and design.
Through the review and understanding of functional specifications, write component designs and deliver code according to the requirements.
Using the QA bug reports, you will provide time estimations for completion of assigned bugs, conduct unit testing and log code back into the appropriate source repository for testing.
Liaise with software vendors regarding bug fixes / issues.
Where appropriate, provide input into development of solutions that create innovation and have a beneficial outcome to the product or application.
Ensure all risks and issues that effect the project are raised following set processes and are actioned appropriately. Escalate risks and issues that pose a significant impact to deliverables.
Ensure any change requests meet the criteria of the change request process.
Provide accurate time and cost estimates for required changes, where possible provide alternative solutions to minimize time and cost.

Education & Qualifications

Essential – University degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science or similar.

Preferable – Professional programming certification in a mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java

Experience

Minimum of 3 years software engineering experience in a development capacity preferably in a mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java

Knowledge & Skills

Essential Skills:
Java, Spring, SQL/JDBC, JMS/MQ, SVN
Preferable/Desirable skills
High-Availability system experience, High performance Java, threading”
A mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java, C++ or similar.
Devising OO code design.
IT security / concepts of their application to computer systems architecture.
Developing code to interface to one or more RDBMS database.
Understanding of networking concepts.
SOA: XML Web Services.
Understanding concepts of application design: object-oriented design, design patterns.
Using DataSet, SQL, stored procedures.
Version Control/Management of source code.
Practical application of PM methodologies.
Sound knowledge of and ability to apply standard software development principles, theories, programming languages, concepts and techniques.
Working well both independently or as a member of a team.
Coordinating multiple technical streams of work to produce a complete solution.
High-level designs for small to medium systems/applications.
Understanding of methodologies and practices.
Understanding trade-offs and risks with programming choices.
Understanding how to apply technical knowledge to solve business problems.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Installation and configuration of software on network servers and PCs at customer premises.
• It is anticipated that much of this work will involve Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Exchange, Windows, and security solutions, although a variety of other software will also be involved from time to time.
• Installation of desktop, server, network and communications systems at customer premises.
• Provision of technical support, by telephone and at customer premises working with computer users to resolve problems and answer questions on a variety of hardware components and software programs.
• The planning, design and project management of new installations.
• The planning, specification and evaluation of technical projects.

Further duties on request

The ideal candidate must have the following experience and qualifications:

• Experience of installing and configuring high level Remote Desktop Solutions
• Experience of installing and configuring Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 Server
• Experience of installing and configuring Exchange Server – 2003, 2007, 2010.
• Experience of installing and supporting wide-area networking equipment or other communications equipment.
• Experience of computer security systems and knowledge of the products currently available.
• Knowledge and experience of the principles and methods of computer configuration and operations.
• Knowledge and experience of designing complex technical solutions
• A sound knowledge of general networking principles and TCP/IP
• Knowledge and experience of the principles of data communications standards and implementation
• A sound working knowledge of PC and Server hardware.
• Familiarity with desktop operating systems and a variety of application software.
• Knowledge and experience in formal project management and service delivery best practice procedures.
• Experience of messaging systems/ fax server.

• Third level qualification preferred, but we would allow exceptional experience and performance to override this.
• Experience within the information and computer industry.
• Microsoft qualifications, MCSE or higher
• Cisco qualifications CCNA or higher would be an advantage though not a necessity.
• VCP or equivalent
• Driving Licence, access to a vehicle and insurance that covers business travel.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• A high level of self-motivation together with a willingness to learn new skills.
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to the job.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Can demonstrate exceptional levels of customer service and care.
• Good communication, organisation and presentation skills including the ability to write clear and concise proposals.
• Strong time management and coordination skills.
• A full driving licence and access to own transport.

Full job spec available on request

How to apply:
To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please unsure that you fully satisfy the essential job Criteria and click the link to submit your CV with a cover letter or email indicating your suitability for this opportunity.  Upon review, we will be in touch to discuss.

We are an equal opportunities employer and all applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive each day, only suitable applicants will be contacted , however , your CV will be held on file on our secure database and we will contact you in the future as more suitable positions, reflective of your skills and expertise may arise.

Leading Multi-National Company

Letterkenny Based

Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Remuneration

Minimum of 5+ years software engineering experience in an development capacity preferably in a mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java, C++ or similar.

Knowledge & Skills:

A mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java, C++ or similar.

Devising OO code design.

IT security / concepts of their application to computer systems architecture.

Developing code to interface to one or more RDBMS database.

Understanding of networking concepts.

SOA: XML Web Services.

Understanding concepts of application design: object-oriented design, design patterns, ASP.NET.

Using DataSet, SQL, stored procedures.

Version Control/Management of source code.

Practical application of PM methodologies.

Sound knowledge of and ability to apply standard software development principles, theories, programming languages, concepts and techniques.

Coordinating multiple technical streams of work to produce a complete solution.

High-level designs for small to medium systems/applications.

Understanding of company methodologies and practices.

Understanding trade-offs and risks with programming choices.

Understanding how to apply technical knowledge to solve business problems.

Practical application of project management techniques.

Resource estimation and operational processes.

Detailed familiarity with software development methodologies.

Company development and project tools, such as version control, debugging.

ePM for change control, risks and issues log and project planning.

Sound knowledge of and ability to apply standard software development principles, theories, programming languages, concepts and techniques.

Working well both independently or as a member of a team.

A full Job Description & Company Profile is available upon receipt of your C.V.

Leading Multi-National Company

Letterkenny Based

Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Remuneration

Core Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a QA environment including experience with current software testing methodologies, functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrates effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programme / project requirements.

Ensures that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products.

Working knowledge of Mercury toolset

ePM for change control, risks and issues

Good knowledge and understanding of testing market

Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful

Provides focused, accurate and exact data analysis

Knowledge of min. 2 programming languages

Theoretical and practical knowledge of object oriented development approaches

Strong software application skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Develops and maintains documentation

Ability to work under pressure

A full Job Description & Company Profile is available upon receipt of your C.V.

Leading Multi-National Company

Letterkenny Based

Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Remuneration

Core Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years software engineering experience in a development capacity preferably in a mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java, C++ or similar.

Knowledge & Skills

Object Oriented Design and Programming, preferably Java

Development experience with JSP, Spring, Hibernate

IT security / concepts of their application to computer systems architecture.

Understanding of networking concepts.

SOA: XML Web Services.

Understanding concepts of application design: object-oriented design, design patterns.

Using DataSet, SQL, stored procedures.

Version Control/Management of source code.

Working well both independently or as a member of a team.

High-level designs for small to medium systems/applications.

Understanding trade-offs and risks with programming choices.

Preferable in addition:

Unix Shell Scripting

Maven / Ant

IBM MQ

A full Job Description & Company Profile is available upon receipt of your C.V.

Leading Multi-National Company

Letterkenny Based

Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Remuneration

Core Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a QA environment.

Demonstrates a ‘developing’ level of knowledge and understanding in:

Demonstrating effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programme / project requirements.

Ensuring that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products

Working knowledge of Mercury toolset

Demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of testing market

Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful

Using ePM for change control, risks and issues

Providing focused, accurate and exact data analysis

Knowledge of min. 2 programming languages

Theoretical and practical knowledge of object-oriented development approaches

Strong software application skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Developing and maintaining documentation

Ability to work under pressure

Principles of ISEB

A full Job Description & Company Profile is available upon receipt of your C.V.

Leading Multi-National Company

Letterkenny Based

Permanent Opportunity

Competitive Remuneration

Core Requirements:

Minimum of 5+ years software engineering experience in an development capacity preferably in a mainstream development Object Orientated language such as Java, C++ or similar.

Application development experience in PHP4 and/or preferably PHP5, with MYSQL5 (front- end & back end experience)

A full Job Description & Company Profile is available upon receipt of your C.V.