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Software Development Engineer - AmazonDate posted: 3 May 2012Closing date: not specified About Us: We are looking for outstanding candidates to join us as full-time
Software Development Engineers. Successful candidates will have built
multiple high-performance, stable, scalable systems that have been
successfully deployed in a business setting. You will have a
system-wide, architectural view of the solutions that you build. You
will also have strong technical ability, a focus on the customer
experience, great teamwork and communication skills, and a motivation
to achieve results in a fast-paced environment. You will work as part of an Agile team at our development centre in
Edinburgh, Scotland, launching and growing new initiatives for Amazon's
global websites. You will play a leadership role in your team – they
will look to you for advice on the business, technology and operations
for your initiatives, giving you the responsibility and authority to
ensure success. You will be involved in every aspect of the process -
from idea generation, business analysis and technical design through to
software development across a variety of technologies. Your systems
will meet remarkably high standards of performance and reliability, and
will operate at massive scale, 24x7.Essential skills:
Preferred Qualifications Experience with any of the following strongly regarded:
Application Details If you are interested in applying, please contact Julia MacKenzie, Amazon Recruitment Coordinator, on Email: juliamac@amazon.com | Phone: 0131 5571137 Graduate Software Engineer - Inquisitive SystemsClosing date: not specified
About Us Inquisitive Systems is an Edinburgh based company which aims to rapidly become a world leader in information security software in the area of real time information security. We make smart information security software, and we recognise the essential role that the highest quality software engineering plays in our products. This is why we're after clever, innovative, and creative people to help us to secure information systems with our disruptive security software products. However that's not the only card up our sleeves. We have some clever ideas about securing the next generation of computing infrastructure; the cloud. If you join the team, you will the chance to help shape the products we develop in this space. Inquisitive Systems is a classic Start-up by nature. It provides a lot of exposure to engineers in a fast track manner, ensuring rapid career progression. Being an innovative company it exposes developers to latest training and technologies. We are looking for Software Engineering Graduates ( at least 2.1 degree) with the following skills - Good understanding of Object Oriented (OO) languages likes JAVA and C#. - Solid understanding Object Oriented Principles. - Solid understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD) Concepts. - Understanding or Exposure to Agile Development. - Exposure to or interested in learning Big Data Technologies. If you don't have any of the above skills, we are happy to recruit an individual who have attempted to learn these concepts by themselves before the technical phase of the interview. As a graduate you will be developing Enterprise Security Software working with experienced developers using SCRUM project management methodology. We are developing a highly disruptive technology with Google like potential in the security market. Personal Skills The candidate should have the following soft skills - - Should be a self-starter with a tenacious can do attitude. - Should be able to take specifications from Senior Developers and feedback issues related to specification. - Should be a team player. Application Details If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and covering letter to: jobs@inquisitive-systems.com This is a permanent position. Junior Level Positions - AvaloqClosing date: Not specifiedSearch IT are working on behalf of Avaloq, a Swiss Software Company that supply world class software to the Banking industry, to recruit a large number of Software Engineers and Technical Writers for their new Edinburgh office. For more than 25 years, Avaloq, a 600+ Swiss originated software development company, has been successfully providing major banks with integrated and comprehensive banking software solutions. Avaloq's "ready for banking" solutions cover a broad range of fully integrated back, middle and front office functionalities which are successfully operated in the most demanding financial centres worldwide. Today, 75 retail, wealth management and universal banks in 20 countries rely on Avaloq as a competent innovation partner and advisor. Graduate Software Engineer - Edinburgh After an intensive 6 month training programme, where you will be come a certified Avaloq Professional, you will join a highly skilled team of engineers responsible for:
Requirements Avaloq recruit only the best engineers and will invest heavily in your future training. To be considered for a Software Engineering role with Avaloq, you will:
Technical Writers - EdinburghFunctionAs a technical writer you will support the knowledge management of the Avaloq Banking System. Your work in one of the core teams will contribute to providing our customers and partners with clear answers to their questions regarding configuration, implementation and functionality of the Avaloq Banking System. During a structured training period, you will learn about our product and our processes.
Personal Competencies
Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships and Leadership FellowsThe University of Glasgow is investing over £10M in another round of the prestigious Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowship scheme.We are also offering attractive packages for individuals with an external fellowship who wish to bring their research to Glasgow as Leadership Fellows. We can provide support and mentoring for individuals who wish to apply for external fellowship funding. Lord Kelvin Adams Smith Fellowships The University welcomes applications from exceptional candidates, including those with clinical qualifications, across all disciplines for its fully-funded fellowships. Our fellowships: Are from 3 to 5 years in length Have salaries ranging from £31,798 to £45,336 Provide up to £50k additional research support funds Successful applicants will also benefit from: The University's peer group mentorship programme for fellows The possibility of an additional year of funding and / or the opportunity to be transferred to an open ended lecturing contract, subject to performance and strategic fit Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellowships will be awarded on merit and the scheme is open to all exceptional candidates, including those with clinical qualifications.For further details contact kelvinsmithfellows@glasgow.ac.uk Leadership Fellows |