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5 Days left CLOSING DATE: 03/07/2014

Graduate Software Developer

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 03/07/2014
Skill:: IT
Region:: Western Isles
Salary: £18,000 per annum
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: UGWVJHPYIK

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Placement summary

Greenspace Live Ltd, a recognised leader in energy modelling and simulation based in Stornoway, is recruiting for a graduate for a 12 month software development role. The successful candidate will work on increasing the processing speed of softwares, promotion of GSL tools at Ecobuild 15 and improved functionality of GSL tools.

Job description

Project Description

Software Development is the foundation of our business and continuous improvements are required to maintain pace with legislation, trends and a drive to improve market position. Our established customer feedback process takes us from our initial market push to a market pull situation where products require constant attention. The graduate will play an important part in such development improvement work.

The graduate will lead on tasks specified below, based on already available user feedback or incorporating findings from market research.

• gModeller – Transfer all code to Java Script and move from Flash which will improve speed of processing. Work package time period of 18 weeks

• gEnergy – Complete user interface improvements for specific usability functions. Work package time period of 30 weeks

• gWorkspace – New features in GWT to enable better user experience and allow synchronisation with local files. – Work package time period of 8 weeks

• Marketing - attendance at marketing events, e.g. promotion of GSL tools at Ecobuild 15

This position is part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science /Software Engineering is preferred.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of software development techniques, particularly AGILE development

• Knowledge of programming languages [Java, PHP, Ruby]

• Knowledge of data base development [My SQL]

• Proficient in multiple programming languages

• Software development skills

• Positive attitude and enthusiasm

• Good presentational skills

• Organised, flexible and able to prioritise workload

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Flex

• System administration skills

• Mobile application development skills

• Some knowledge of the built environment

• Knowledge of multiple operating systems [Linux, MS Windows, Mac OS]

• Marketing knowledge/awareness/experience

Benefits

Company benefits

• Internal training in building energy related systems

• Exposure to dynamic and driven individuals

• Interaction with experts in primary discipline

Placement benefits

As part of this ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the candidate will benefit from support from a team within Highlands and Islands Enterprise and also access a four day residential course focussed on employability and business skills.

Additional information

Location: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Preferred start date: 21/07/2014