A good all-around skillset of Object Oriented PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS & jQuery is needed. You will be working with an existing team on a related micro-site based on an Object Oriented MVC framework and experience with moodle would be a big plus.

The company is creating a learning platform and moodle is being used at heart of whole system being developed. However Moodle is not always very user friendly. So they have a site based on an Object Oriented PHP MVC mini framework built in house. This site queries upcoming lessons and fetches details about the lessons to present in one easy page for students. They now want to extend this website to give more easy access to students, parents, tutors and admin. 

Linking to moodle db they want to create an attendance system, course setup system, document sharing system, connect with moodle messaging system and displaying other details fetched from moodle. So if you don’t have experience of moodle you will definitely need in depth knowledge of MySQL.

To apply or for more information please contact laura@sharperecruitment.co.uk

The programme of evaluation has been broken down by 3 key stages and there are a number of key areas that must be considered throughout the evaluation process in order to continuously improve and enhance the service delivery to customers 

The timescale for this work is ongoing between February 2012 and November 2013.

The aims of the evaluation are to achieve the following:

• Develop a baseline for effective evaluation that can be used to demonstrate the impact of SSC against its stated aims and objectives (see appendix)

• Understand and assess the potential long term impact of the initiative with regard to the aims of SSC (see appendix)

• Assess the potential economic impact of SSC. 

• Draw out and articulate the Strategic Added Value generated by the initiative. 

• Assess the impact and effectiveness of SSC’s community engagement

• Assess the content of the service offerings to ensure they are appropriate and effective and have the potential to deliver against SSC objectives, including highlighting areas of improvements which can be made  

• Assess the quality of delivery, in particular the relationships developed between SSC’s audiences and partners, i.e. customer journey between partners and referral mechanisms and identify learning for continuous improvement 

• Highlight examples of best practice developed by SSC.

The tender document in full is available here. 

Submission must be provided to John Hart at john.hart@sunderlandsoftwarecity.com no later than 12 noon (BST) on Friday February 10 2012.

Any queries on the tender should be directed to David Dunn at david.dunn@sunderlandsoftwarecity.com

Entry level IT Consultant

Essentially the role will involve consultation with clients about their business requirements and subsequently implementing defined solutions with a focus on QlikView (BI reporting) and SharePoint, with duties including:

• Working as a valuable member of a project team, consulting with clients about their requirements.

• Learning and applying techniques for system requirements definition and documentation.

• Assisting with the creation of appropriate sections of sales proposals.

• Implementing defined solutions, with a focus on QlikView (BI reporting) and Microsoft SharePoint, to meet the client’s requirements.

• End-to-end responsibility for smaller projects.

The position requires

• Prior experience of working with reporting or collaboration systems is essential, for example excel reporting, SQL (i.e. writing SQL scripts) or other relevant technologies.

• Ability to communicate with clients and develop relationships.

• A high level of interest in IT and a keenness to learn more, with experience in using IT in university projects or in employment. 

• Motivated to learn about our clients’ businesses and how we can help.

• Ability to think clearly, and to write clear documentation which is sufficiently detailed, unambiguous and complete.

• Education to degree level (or equivalent) with relevance in IT/Business Information. 

Senior Developer (C#)

The role will involve all elements of software development within given projects.  The successful candidate will be responsible for software development mainly using C# against a MS SQL Server database.  

• Making technical design decisions in line with department standards and strategy

• Developing high quality C# code, using Test Driven Development

• Defining and documenting appropriate systems architecture based on relevant technologies

• Working with the QA team to define appropriate test cases

• Working with the UI team to integrate business logic and presentation

• Working with the team to help analyse and refine requirements

• Technically leading projects

• Contributing to sales proposals

• Mentoring junior team members

• Client facing delivery

The position requires:

• A minimum of 4 years commercial software development with:

• Expert knowledge of C#, SQL Server, ASP.net 2.0 with WebForms and MVC

• 1+ years’ experience working with Scrum, XP or a similar Agile methodology 

• Experience of defining and documenting systems architectures for a wide range of solutions

• Strong Object Orientated design skills

• Significant commercial experience with TDD/BDD

In addition any of the following would be desirable:

• Continuous integration experience

• VB .net, C++, Java, PHP and any other database platforms

• Knowledge of JavaScript (experience of JQuery is useful)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft Great Plains or Microsoft BizTalk

• Full UK driving licence

2nd / 3rd  Line Service Desk Engineer/Support Engineer

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support to our users and customers, ensuring their incidents are resolved in an efficient and professional manner. Fundamental to the role is the ability to offer exceptional customer service, through excellent written, oral and organisational skills, whilst delivering accurate technical resolutions to problems. 

You will need to demonstrate

• Excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrable ability to manage and prioritise significant workloads

• Significant Microsoft Windows XP/7 Desktop skills and experience

• Microsoft Office Applications 2003/2007/2010 experience

• Basic LAN/WAN Connectivity principles

• Windows 2003/2008 basic server administration

• Extensive PC hardware & printer support

• A current full driving licence is essential

Desirable skills include

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Microsoft CRM

• Microsoft Exchange server 2003/2007

• ITIL Experience

• Relevant degree and/or current MCPs would be advantageous.

2nd Line Applications Engineer

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical support to our users and customers on their accounting and business software and other IT related queries, ensuring their incidents are resolved in an efficient and professional manner. Fundamental to the role is the ability to offer exceptional customer service, through excellent written, oral and organisational skills, whilst delivering accurate technical resolutions to problems. 

You will need to demonstrate

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience in any of the following packages (or any other accounting software)

Sage Line 50 Pegasus

Sage MMS Sun

Microsoft Great Plains Oracle

Iris Exchequer SAP

Pegasus Accounts Navision

Quickbooks Access Accounts

• An understanding of the principles of double entry accounting

• Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Desktop

• Microsoft Office Applications 2003/2007

• Hardware & printer support

• A current full driving licence is required 

Desirable skills include

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005

• Payroll

• Microsoft SharePoint

• Microsoft CRM

• Microsoft Exchange server 2003/2007

• ITIL Experience

More information about these roles is available here. For further details or to apply please contact. recruitment@perfect-image.co.uk

Celerity is a specialist IT consulting and integration company successfully delivering dynamic infrastructures and proven enterprise class solutions and services since 2002.

Due to continued expansion the firm has a great opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic Junior Support Technician to join its technical team. The role primarily involves providing 1st line support, helpdesk telephone support and some on-site client work.

Based at Doxford Park, Sunderland you will be part of a technical team supporting UK and International clients. Work will include providing technical advice and support to internal and external clients, both onsite and remotely via secure VPN or over the telephone.

This role offers a clear career development path with education/training, skill transfer and mentoring that will lead to a role as a technical consultant. Your development roadmap will include building equipment, server maintenance, installation and configuration of server, network, storage and security devices and associated software. 

The role therefore requires good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise work in the best interest of both the company and our clients, a thorough approach in all work and compliance with our quality processes whilst demonstrating the ability to use your own initiative at all times.

Day-to-day support tasks are mostly performed working individually. Implementation work and specific projects may involve working individually or working closely with other members of the technical team. Both require effective problem solving skills and an ability to adopt a structured approach to ensure objectives are fully achieved. The role therefore comes with a high level of responsibility; demonstrating technical competence and confidence, completing work efficiently and to a high standard, communicating effectively with clients, team members and management.

Applicants should have a solid understanding and interest of deployed IT technologies and be able to demonstrate this in the following areas:

• Windows

• Windows Desktop / Office Environments

• Network Troubleshooting

• Telephone skills

Enquiries from agencies will not be considered.

For more information or to apply please contact  recruitment@celerity-uk.com

The company is seeking to recruit a talented Support Analyst to contribute to their continued success. You will be responsible for the delivery of exceptional support of the 4Projects product. 

Duties will include the effective management of support telephone calls and emails, efficient resolution of client queries and generation of appropriate technical documentation as and when required. 

You will be proactive and confident with a strong professional image, a sound understanding of technology and proven track record, with at least 1 years experience in a similar technical support role.  

You will have: 

• An enthusiastic attitude to customer support  

• Exceptional verbal and written skills 

• The ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team 

• Excellent problem solving skills

For more information or to apply please contact Caszandra.Blenkinsop@4projects.com

Ref no: 19/TS/erdf12

The Graduate Internship Scheme is a collaboration between the University of Sunderland, a recent Graduate and a regional SME. The Scheme has been designed to benefit both the Graduate and the company, ensuring that the Graduate takes the first steps on the career ladder whilst the company benefits from the Graduates enthusiasm, expertise and up to date knowledge.

 The Internship is a full time position, for a 6 month period based at the company’s location.

 The Internship will be based at a leading, full service IT provider in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The company delivers  high  quality,  end-to-end  IT  services  to  a  range  of  clients  and  are  currently  undergoing expansion

The organisation is looking to recruit a Software Developer to work on a variety of  projects  currently  under  development.  This  will  include,  but  is  not  restricted  to,  developing applications, web design and providing technical solutions.  Working within a team the predominant technologies used will be Microsoft based e.g. C# in either a windows or web environment.

 On a day to day basis you will be involved in a wide range of tasks within the software development life cycle, this will  include design, analysis and implementation  and testing of  windows and web applications.

Key Skills include:

• C#, .NET, SQL Server and other database platforms will be used on a daily basis.
• Good Project Management would also be an advantage.
• A relevant degree in computer science or similar I.T related degree at pass level 2:2 or above is required.

To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and covering letter including the reference number to internships@sunderland.ac.uk by February 3 2012.

• Java developer 

Enterprise Java Developer with skills and experience in large scale, high usage, clustered, online systems required. Must be comfortable in working in an Agile (Scrum) environment.   The candidate will be expected to contribute to the full Agile life cycle as part of the team, as well as analyse change requests, participate in risk assessment and associated project documentation where appropriate.

 Current technology stack includes,  JBoss, full JEE, Scripting Languages (Groovy), Adobe Flex, Solaris, Linux and Oracle along with many aspects of the Java SDK.

The succesfull candidate should have experience of working with the full JEE stack (JSP/Strutts, JMS, EJB, JCA, CDI, JTA) along with JBoss for large scale clustered systems

• Test Analyst

Test Analyst required to join Scrum development team, helping script test plans, execute testing, and ensure all deliverables are of the highest quality. In addition, you will help contribute to the improvement of the test department procedures and working practices, such as creating manual test cases and automated test scripts. Qualification to ISEB Foundation level is desirable.

• .Net developers (Multiple roles)

Must Have track record of working on large scale web development projects, C#, ASP.NET, .NET 3.5/4.0, JavaScript & Ajax. JQuery, JSON, Proven OOD skills, SQL Server (T-SQL) skills, Unit Testing experience (NUnit, xUnit, MStest etc)

• Server-side developer (C#)

Requires experience developing multithreaded applications for Windows based systems, working with TCP Sockets, good understanding of thread synchronization, TSQL, ASP.NET Web Services & JSON Handlers, Multithreading and synchronization.

• Test Automation Engineer 

Responsible for developing automated test suites for a large-scale SaaS web application, using tools such as Selenium, FitNesse, TestComplete, or their equivalents. You will design and implement and support the automated testing frameworks and environments to support automated testing.

 Position requires a track record of automated testing in a large-scale Web environment, knowledge of Selenium RC, FitNesse, TestComplete, WaitN/Waitr or equivalent automation technologies, strong programming skills – ideally .NET or Java.  Familiarity with ASP.NET and C#, Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server and working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript / JQuery 

• Sage 200 Support Consultant 

Working within the customer services team, you will provide technical support to 3rd party clients via telephone, email and remote access in the use of Sage products. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in a similar role with exceptional customer service skills and a thorough understanding of Sage 200 along with an understanding of accounting. In addition to dealing with customer queries you will also take a more proactive approach, involving problem analysis, investigation work, report writing and generally  contributing to continuous improvement within the team.

For more information or to apply please contact tierney.dry@grapevineresourcing.co.uk

Skills Analysis Training (Deadline 15/02/2012)

Scope of the project:  Provision of skills analysis training to software companies based in the North East of England. The training will provide the necessary tools for companies to manage their workforce, establish an effective HR system, carry out skills analysis and understand the recruitment process, including how to attract high calibre candidates. 

Participants:  It is expected that a minimum of 10 eligible software companies will participate in the training. 

For a full copy of the tender document please click here

Bid/Tender Ready Training (Deadline 15/02/2012)

Scope of the project: Provision of bid/tender ready training to software companies based in the North East of England. The training will focus on removing barriers for companies to identify and approach global contracts. The training will coach individuals to approach bidding/tendering effectively and efficiently.

Participants:  It is expected that a minimum of 10 eligible software companies will participate in the training. 

For a full copy of the tender document please click here

Sales Training (Deadline 15/02/2012)

Scope of the project: Provision of training to sales oriented staff of software companies based in the North East of England. The training will focus on the needs of software sales people operating in a global environment. Using relevant and appropriate case studies, the training will provide an ongoing plan and self-assessment tool for the individual to maintain as part of their continued professional development. 

Participants:  It is expected that a minimum of 15 eligible members of staff from software companies will participate in the training. 

For a full copy of the tender document please click here

For more informaiton about any of these tenders please contact Srivats@sunderlandsoftwarecity.com

You will have experience of developing software projects and an understanding of internet development technologies such as Java, ColdFusion, .NET, PHP, JSP, MySQL, Flash / Actionscript, Objective C, Javascript. 

Familiarity with server hardware / software architecture, performance database design and system design methodologies would be beneficial. An enthusiasm for creating exciting digital projects is essential.

There is also an additional profit related bonus scheme to help ensure that employees can benefit from the overall success of the company. The scheme pays out annually and, as it is based on potential profits, cannot be guaranteed. However, payouts have been made in every year in which the scheme has been in operation and we do not anticipate this changing.

To apply or for more information please contact Laura at Sharpe Recruitment

They create high quality digital applications and interactive experiences that add value to all their clients’ businesses. Develop digital media that impresses, inspires and most importantly, delivers results.

The role of Software Development Manager would be to lead the development of some of their core software platforms and libraries. 

This role would suit someone with proven large scale software development experience on a variety of platforms (the company develops using a broad range of platforms including Java, ColdFusion, .NET, PHP, C#, JSP, MySQL, Flash / Actionscript, Objective C, Javascript etc.) and a knowledge of best practice technical architecure.   

Package / salary is negotiable but we would anticipate it to be in the range £30k - 40k per annum depending on experience.

There is also an additional profit related bonus scheme to help ensure that employees can benefit from the overall success of the company. The scheme pays out annually and, as it is based on potential profits, cannot be guaranteed. However, payouts have been made in every year in which the scheme has been in operation and we do not anticipate this changing.

For more formation or to apply please contact Laura at Sharpe Recruitment