Job vacancies: Software engineer - Manchester

£25-£30k (dependent on experience), generous holiday entitlement, free health cash plan scheme, pension scheme and flexible benefit package

Graduate Prospects are the UK’s leading graduate recruitment media owner, with forty years’ expertise in helping students and graduates enter the world of work and further study.

We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced Software Engineer to join a well established development team. The role will involve developing and supporting a range of high quality web based systems in an Agile environment. You will be involved with the whole software life-cycle from analysis, design, through to implementation, testing, roll-out and maintenance.

Essential requirements:

Extensive knowledge and working experience of:

• The Spring Framework
• Java /J2EE
• Unit testing e.g. Junit
• SQL Server and database design
• Building web pages using Progressive Enhancement, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Open source technologies and tools
• Version control systems e.g. CVS, Subversion
• Object – oriented software design

Also:

• A degree in a computing-related or a related science or engineering subject
• Experience of having responsibility for the full lifecycle of the technical aspects of the software engineering lifecycle of web applications
• Must be eligible to work in the UK (Visa valid for at least 2 years)

Desirable requirements:

Hibernate or similar ORM tools

• Knowledge of other programming languages e.g. C++, C#, ASP, PHP, Visual Basic
• Experience of configuring Tomcat, Glassfish or similar J2EE web application servers
• Knowledge of Selenium Web Driver test software
• Experience of SCRUM/Agile
• A knowledge of the Graduate recruitment industry

Personal qualities:

• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Energy and self motivation
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Heather Davenport at recruitment@prospects.ac.uk, detailing why you would be suitable for this position.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 22nd February 2013.

Graduate Prospects is committed to equal opportunities. We have a proud history, a commitment to quality and the development of our team, demonstrated by ISO9000 and Investors in People accreditations. You have the opportunity to join an organisation that rewards commitment, success and innovation.