Job: SQL Database Developer

Hatstand is looking for a database dev in Stirling:

SQL Database Developer
Stirling

£35,000 – £40,000

Hatstand is a global financial IT consultancy with a focus on trading systems, connectivity, data management and the impact of regulatory changes.

We run a 2 year talent development programme in conjunction with some of our major clients. This offers skilled and highly motivated IT professionals the opportunity to take their transferable IT skills into investment banking.

We are currently in the process of expanding the programme in Scotland. We are seeking a database developer with 2-3 years’ experience of developing SQL databases. Working on client site, you will be involved in a high profile project replacing a legacy system. You will be working on the development and design of a new SQL database. You should be familiar with the full development lifecycle and working with PM, BAs, DBA and QA.

You must have experience of the development and deployment of tables, triggers and stored procedures in T-SQL. Experience of data transformation and bulk copy programme would be advantageous. You do not need to have financial services experience as training will be provided.

Applications to hgb@hatstand.com

SQL Server DBA Job in Glasgow

This just in from Xedo Software:

Xedo is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated experience SQL Server DBA to join their expanding team of software professionals. Our software suite is a multi-channel wedding apparel and management system for the designers, stockists and consumers of bridal and formalwear industry.

Successful applicant will have a chance to be part of our growing business and dynamic working environment.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Day-to-day support and administration of database environment.
• Administer, design, build and maintain large DBMS using Microsoft SQL Server. This includes data warehousing.
• Responsible in supporting and ensuring Microsoft SQL Servers availability, performance monitoring and security aspects.
• Ensuring database systemsare resilient and making efficient use of the associated hardware resources
• Pro-actively monitor the health of the database systems and on-going operations.
• Responsible in database change and patch management.
• Assist with software development and implementation of efficient database models
• Implement and support ETL packages using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

You will be expected to have experience with most, if not all of the following:

• Experience of database administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later and in data warehousing environment.
• Practical experience of SQL Server Clustering and good knowledge on high-availability database architectures.
• Practical and hands-on experience in monitoring and performance tuning large SQL Server Databases.
• Practical experience in Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services
• Practical experience of advance T-SQL, SSIS, and use of DMVs
• Experience in large database design and administration skills including databasesizing and profiling
• Practical experience of SQL Server Reporting Services and/or SQL Server Analysis Services
• Good knowledge of data warehousing best practice and standards
• Good understanding on Windows Azure SQL Database.
• Awareness of current development methodologies and technologies
• Devise and implement disaster recovery plan.
• Good understanding on VMware’s VSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V technology.

To apply for this position please send an email to recruitment@xedosoftware.com.

No agencies, please.

SQL Relay 2012 – Edinburgh

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.

• More information and registration
• SQL Relay 2012 Edinburgh Flyer (PDF)

Job: Edinburgh, C# Web and Mobile

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

Job: C# Developer in Cumbernauld

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

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

Junior .NET Developer – Edinburgh

Got a tip-off earlier today about a job going at Company Net in the west of Edinburgh. Here are the details:

Junior .NET Developer

We are currently looking for a Junior .NET Developer to join our team of experienced Developers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to build their software development career and gain skills using leading-edge technology.

This role will involve working with applications using a range of different Microsoft based solutions. You will be part of a highly experienced team of developers who will provide support in the form of coaching and mentoring which will be key to your development. You will be involved in projects across different market sectors utilising a variety of technical skills.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn, have good communication skills, be able to work well as part of a team or on their own, and be confident to move into a future client facing role. Commercial development experience is not essential as candidates who prove to be willing and determined will also be considered and all the training required will be given for the right candidate.

On a technical front you will ideally have a good knowledge in the following:

• .NET framework v 2.0 – 3.5 (doesn’t need to be commercial but would be of benefit)
• C#, ASP.NET
• SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008
• Any exposure to SharePoint (2007 or 2010) or Dynamics
• JavaScript

This role will be based in our offices at Riccarton, Edinburgh however travel to client sites around the UK may be required as appropriate.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV along with a covering letter to Amie Stevense at careers@company-net.com

Absolutely no agency applications will be accepted for this role.

Job: C# developer in Glasgow

Just got wind of this job in Glasgow at Restaurant Diary:

£35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

Restaurant Diary (global, software as a service restaurant reservation solution / web application) with recent major investment from the fastest growing company on the web is looking for an experienced .Net developer to be based in Glasgow, UK, helping to develop further our world class Reservation and table management software for restaurants.

Essential Skills

• C#
• ASP.NET
• SQL Server 2005/2008
• HTML, Javascript, jQuery, CSS (experience of and desire to work with HTML5 would be a definite advantage)
• Subversion
• Visual Studio 2010

Desirable Skills

• WCF Web Services
• Some Mobile Development Experience

Please let us know your salary expectations

You can apply on their site by filling in this form.

Job: ASP.NET App Dev in Stirling

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone that wants a software development position on a part-time basis.

We are looking for an experienced developer with the following skillset.

• Innovative and flexible
• Strong object orientated design modelling approach
• Ability to decompose requirements into architectural components and business objects
• Positive and proactive attitude

Specialties

• ASP.NET
• SQL Server
• RDBMS database design
• Object Orientated Analysis and Design
• SourceSafe
• IIS
• XML
• JavaScript
• JQuery
• JSON
• CSS

Our requirement will initially be up to 20 hours per week and as such may be better suited to a freelance developer who is able to grow quickly with our business over the next 12 months.

Interested parties should email alan in the first instance.

More information about the company can be found here: http://www.pracius.com/

Two Developer Positions in Glasgow

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 (devjobs@eqtr.com)

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 3^rd 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 (devjobs@eqtr.com)

Sorry, no agencies please.

SQL Server UG meeting in Edinburgh

This just in from the SQL Server User Group:

Hopefully everyone who is coming to SQLBits will have recovered by next Thursday. I’ve decided to run a SQL Nugget competition so you can share any  nuggets you have picked up or know. The best one will get a prize. I’ve also decided to put together some observations gained for the news groups and show they are not just useful for posting when you have a problem.
Here is the full itinerary:

• SQL Nuggets Competition
• A look into the Newsgroups – Martin Bell

In this session I’ll look at using the newsgroup as source of information, inspiration and perspiration. How you can learn for the postings in newsgroup and forums, if you want to ask a question, the how, why and what to post and I’ll look at some of the posts and how to set about answering the questions.

Agenda

18:30 – 19:00 – Introduction, Networking and Food
19:00 – 19:50 – SQL Nuggets competition
19:50 – 20:00 – Break
20:00 – 20:50 – A look into the newsgroup – Martin Bell
20:50 – 21:00 – Close

Location

Microsoft Office at Waverley Gate
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/about/map-edinburgh.mspx
Registration will be necessary as I have to submit registrations to Microsoft on Thursday morning.

 

You can register here: http://www.sqlserverfaq.com/events/208/SQL-Server-Nuggets-and-a-look-into-the-Newsgroups.aspx