Job: Senior Web Developer (Edinburgh)

23 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay 1 Comment

This just in from The Gate:

Due to new business wins and increasing opportunities, The Gate are looking for a Senior Web Developer to join our digital team in Scotland.  You must have at least five years experience in web based technologies, a commitment to developing and implementing best practice development process. You should also be comfortable in client-facing situations, and have the ambition and experience to take on a key role within a growing team.
You will be expected to work with the management and staff to shape and drive our digital offering, push forward best practice, implement new technologies and provide technical leadership and expertise. People skills and the ability to contribute ideas – and explain solutions persuasively to clients – are as important as technical skills.
Key Technical skills/Experience
o    Strong background in ASP.Net, c#, MySql etc.
o    Experience in CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript/ JQuery and Ajax
o    Enthusiasm for open source technologies (PHP)
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your CV with a covering letter (and a note of current salary) to [email protected]

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

16 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay 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 [email protected], 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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Job: VP Engineering (Glasgow Based)

14 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay 1 Comment

VP of Engineering
WeeWorld is looking for an excellent VP of Engineering to extend our already high standards in engineering and product.

Our engineering lead will lead the engineering, QA and IT team to regularly deliver new features for a teen social game and virtual world that is a top 10 teen site. He or she must also be able to respond quickly to demands from advertisers and partners who support the business. The VP of Engineering will also research on the best technologies to use to create new experiences on the site. He or she must also keep up with the rapid changes in the social gaming and virtual world spaces. Social games, ecommerce or social networking experience is a big plus.

Key requirements
The VP of Engineering must have a hands-on attitude with experience in .net/Flash and Web based development

Ability to contribute as an architect.

Experience in the Scrum/agile engineering. Skill in adding and removing process as the company grows.

Ability to attract and maintain top talent.

Ability to command the team’s respect through their work and character. They will know when to push their team, and when to push back on their peers and board. They will be an experienced manager who knows how to handle rapid company growth.

As a leader in the company, they must also gain and hold the respect of their peers in product, marketing and sales.

Experience of the operational issues related to scaling and running an active virtual goods e-commerce site are also extremely useful. A good understanding of non-engineering IT issues such as System Administration, and Technical support is a plus. The VP of Engineering would ideally have very strong experience in all these or demonstrate that they can pick this knowledge up very quickly.
Experience with budgeting, partner negotiation and HR.

This is a key role for the company, reporting to the CEO with extensive visibility with the Company’s board.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland.

Remuneration package is excellent / competitive.

Please send a letter and CV to [email protected]

About WeeWorld
WeeWorld is a teen social game and virtual world with mainstream appeal. Millions of U.S. teens flock to our destination sites each month. The WeeMee avatar continues to multiply, with more than 30 million registered WeeMees on WeeWorld and our partner sites such as AIM.

Self expression, friends and fun
Teens choose virtual items to wear, to gift to friends or to add to their rooms. Every choice they make tells the world a little more about who they are, what they’re passionate about and the brands and media they love. WeeWorld is a thriving community where teens hang out, socialize and play games.

A thriving community where teens hang out, socialize and play games.
We work with leading advertisers and millions of virtual goods are purchased or downloaded every week. We’re backed by two of the world’s leading investors, Benchmark Capital and Accel Partners.

Quick Facts
· Fastest growing (+54%) virtual world among teens
· High engagement with teens visiting the site at least once per week and spending more than 100 minutes each month
· Top 3 virtual world in average time spent per visit
· Top 10 teen site based on total unique US visitors

Virtual worlds are growing
· Virtual worlds estimated to grow by 21% per year
· Global virtual world users to reach 640M by 2015
· Social media spending to hit $3.1B in 2014
· Teen spending will reach $208.7B in 2011
· Virtual goods market to reach 1.8B this year

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Two Developer Positions in Glasgow

10 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay 1 Comment

Equator currently have two software development positions available, one mid-level and one senior.

Web Application Developer

Due to continual expansion, we are currently looking for a Web Application Developer to join our Development team.

You must have a genuine enthusiasm for development work, be committed, client facing, talented, fun and have at least 2-3 years experience in web based technologies.

As part of the team you will be expected to take on new projects, work on existing projects, provide support to the senior members of the team, provide updates on progress and also support junior team members. You will also continually push for the implementation of new technologies and best practice in every aspect of the development project life cycle.

Key Technical skills/Experience

  • 2/3 years + ASP.Net
  • 2/3 years + c#
  • 2/3 years+ SQL Server
  • CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript/ JQuery and Ajax experience
  • An understanding of web services and application integration
  • Knowledge of and a desire to use continuous integration technologies
  • Knowledge of automated testing and load testing
  • A good grasp of Object Oriented Design and techniques
  • Produce accurate and well documented solutions

Key Role Skills

  • Willingness to teach and mentor others
  • Take responsibility for design and development on client projects
  • Provide input and implement improvements in the development life cycle
  • Present ideas and solutions to clients
  • Undertake buddy testing
  • Be comfortable working in agile project methodologies

In return for this you will get to work for a dynamic and very talented development team. Equator has recently been voted the number 1 Digital Agency in Scotland and 15th in the UK for Design and Build by the NMA. We do more than just create web sites! We carry out CMS implementations, integration into third party systems including stock management, payment gateways and ecommerce solutions, create business application and we also lead the field in Google analytics and other tracking technologies.

On top of this we have just moved into our new Glasgow based head quarters which are truly unique and a really great place to work.

If you think you fit this job profile then please get in touch. Robert Graham ([email protected])

Sorry, no agencies please.

Senior Application Developer

Due to continual expansion, we are currently looking for a senior web developer to join our Application Development team.

You must have a genuine enthusiasm for development work, be committed, client facing, talented, fun and have at least five years experience in web based technologies.

As part of the team you will be expected to take on new projects, work on existing projects, provide mentoring for junior members of the team and help continually push the implementation of new technologies and best practice in every aspect of the development project life cycle.

Key Technical skills/Experience

  • 5 years + ASP.Net
  • 5 years + c#
  • 5 years+ SQL Server
  • CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript/ JQuery and Ajax experience
  • Web services and 3rd party application integration experience
  • A good working knowledge of continuous integration technologies and proven implementation on projects
  • Knowledge of automated testing and load testing
  • An authoritative grasp of Object Oriented Design and techniques
  • Proven architectural roles on projects
  • Produce accurate and well documented solutions

Key Role Skills

  • Ability to teach and mentor others
  • Willingness to take full responsibility for design and development on client projects
  • Deliver presentations at monthly team meetings
  • Attend and represent the team at internal company meetings
  • Provide input and implement improvements in the development life cycle
  • Present ideas and solutions to clients
  • Undertake development reviews and buddy testing
  • Be comfortable working in agile project methodologies
  • Provide input into the recruitment process within the team

In return for this you will get to work for a dynamic and very talented development team. Equator has recently been voted the number 1 Digital Agency in Scotland and 15th in the UK for Design and Build by the NMA. We do more than just create web sites! We carry out CMS implementations, integration into third party systems including stock management, payment gateways and ecommerce solutions, create business application and we also lead the field in Google analytics and other tracking technologies.

On top of this we have just moved into our new Glasgow based head quarters which are truly unique and a really great place to work.

If you think you fit this profile then please get in touch. Robert Graham ([email protected])

Sorry, no agencies please.

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Development Role in Glasgow (JPMorgan)

10 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay 1 Comment

This just in from JPMorgan in Glasgow:

Description:
This is a unique opportunity to work on a high profile, cutting-edge product that is intended to be used by thousands of people .

The role involves being part of a team developing a Java message broker and client libraries.  The role also involves providing support to the existing customer base.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding Java developer with experience developing complex multithreaded applications across a range of platforms. The candidate should also have experience of the full software lifecycle, especially the maintenance of large or complex applications.

Designing and implementing various aspects of the message broker and client libraries. This includes some requirements analysis as well as documenting and implementing your designs

Understanding customer requirements for enhancements and providing support to client applications in development and in production

Maintaining a presence on the public and private mailing lists ensuring that all feedback is taken on board
Qualifications:

  • Must have degree in computer science or very closely related discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of server-side Java programming, particularly JMS, on a Unix or Linux environment.  
  • Messaging: Any prior experiencing of messaging middleware products highly beneficial
  • Solid grounding in computer science including complexity analysis and data structures

  • Understanding of transactional systems e.g. databases.

Experience Required

  • Strong communication and team-working skills. In particular excellent written communication skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Experience - Desired

  • Experience in Web GUI development
  • Experience in C# / .NET or C++ programming
  • Experience in Eclipse RCP development
  • Must have degree in computer science or very closely related discipline.

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.3 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its JPMorgan and Chasebrands. Information about the firm is available at the jpmorganchase website.

Location: Glasgow

Contact: Joanita Oriba
Please send Resumes (CV’s) as WORD (any version) attachments.

Open To: Applicants must be eligible to work in Glasgow

Reference: 090046887/1419658- (PLEASE quote this reference number.)

You can apply here: http://www.jobg8.com/JobG8SearchFullView.aspx?aid=JOBG8&jbid=106&jid=1419658

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Talk on “Augmented Reality” in Glasgow

9 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay Leave a Comment

This just in from Glasgow BCS:

Our December talk is next Monday evening, 14th December 2009 in Room
L13:18 (13th Floor) Livingstone Tower, University of Strathclyde, 26
Richmond Street, Glasgow.

Yolande Kostee will give our Christmas lecture, "Augmented Reality".

Light refreshments will be available from 6.00pm, and the meeting will
start at 6.30pm.

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The Codebreakers - Enigma, Bletchley Park and the Battle of the Atlantic

3 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay Leave a Comment

This just in from the Edinburgh Branch of the BCS:

Wednesday 9th December 2009, 6:30 pm.

Speaker: Dr. Mark Baldwin.

University of Edinburgh Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB - map (click on Informatics Forum in the list of buildings).

This talk is free of charge. Refreshments available from 6:00 pm.

Synopsis

One of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories is that of the Enigma machine, a portable encryption device widely used by the Germans, whose ciphers they believed to be totally secure. Nevertheless, by mathematical analysis and modern technology (and a certain amount of good luck), the Allies devised techniques for ‘breaking’ Enigma ciphers, and thus read several million German messages, providing a wealth of reliable Intelligence. The attack on Enigma, initiated by the Poles in the 1930s, was later perfected by the British at Bletchley Park, today open to the public as a museum site.

The Intelligence gained was of immense value to the Allies in virtually every theatre of war, but nowhere more so than in the Battle of the Atlantic, that fierce conflict which lasted nearly six years and cost over 60,000 lives. Dr Baldwin uses the Battle of the Atlantic to exemplify the importance of codebreaking in winning the war.

After the presentation, the audience are invited to take part in a hands-on practical demonstration of one of the few surviving Enigma machines. Only about 200 are known to survive worldwide; of these, only about a dozen are in public collections in Britain. As these machines are so rare, Dr Baldwin is providing a unusual opportunity for the audience not just to view, but also to operate, an original 4-rotor Enigma machine (i.e. the more sophisticated model, developed for the U-Boat service in 1942). This is of particular interest, as there is no working machine on permanent public display anywhere in England north of Bletchley Park, and nowhere at all in Wales, Scotland or Ireland.

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Stored Procedures for Developers

2 December, 2009 by Colin Angus Mackay Leave a Comment

We’ve just received an email from VBUG telling us about an event they are holding in Scotland:

VBUG has organised a meeting in Scotland (Livingston) on Thursday 10 Dec on ‘Stored Procedures for Developers’ with Ian Logan starting at 6.30pm.

All details are at http://www.vbug.co.uk/events/default.aspx.

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