Jobs

Role:Software Developer
Start Date: early 2010 TBC
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Based on experience but in £20-30k range

An excellent opportunity exists with Propona as a web software developer. The successfull candidate must first and foremost be an excellent coder who is able to develop high quality web applications to specifications efficiently. The key required attributes for this role are:

• 1+ years Microsoft web application development (ASP.NET 2+, SQL Server, HTML, CSS). Note that we will also consider applications from individuals whose primary experience is with Windows Forms rather than Web Forms.
• Meticulous approach to work with good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be committed to contributing to Propona’s success and be looking for a mid-long term career opportunity

Desirable attributes are:

• Degree educated
• Good client facing skills
• Microsoft Certified Professional (or better) via a relevant exam/ exams
• All round experience of the development project lifecycle from requirements analysis through to testing and support
• Experience with related Microsoft products, e.g. SQL Server Reporting Services, Sharepoint, Silverlight, WPF, etc.
• Experience supporting and configuring Windows 2003 Server/ IIS systems
• Experience developing/ configuring CMS and eCommerce applications
• Web/ UI design experience (Photoshop, dreamweaver)

Graduate Software Developer

Role:Graduate / Trainee Software Developer
Start Date: Summer 2010
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Based on Experience

A position is available as a graduate trainee (software developer). The role would suit a final year Computer Science student, whether undergraduate or postgraduate. However, applications from individuals with alternative degree subjects will be considered as long as a strong academic background is supported with significant relevant work experience. The key requirements for the role are:

• a relevant and strong educational background
• experience of web application development including relevant work experience
• excellent written and oral communication skills

If you can also demonstrate experience with Microsoft technologies and tools (ASP.NET/ SQL Server) this would be advantageous to your application. The successful candidate will receive structured training focussed towards industry recognised Microsoft qualifications.

Summer Placement - Software Developer

Role: Summer Placement – Trainee Software Developer
Start Date: Summer 2010
Position Type: Summer Placement

A position is available for either a final year undergraduate/ postgraduate or recent graduate to join Propona as a summer placement for 10 weeks. The role would suit a Computer Science student looking to supplement their education with genuine work experience before embarking on a career as a software developer. Note that there may be the opportunity for full time employment with Propona on successful completion of the placement.

While working with Propona you will be exposed to all phases of the project lifecycle and will be required to work on genuine client projects.


Note to Agencies – we may in the future decide to utilise an agency to help with our recruitment needs. However, at present we are perfectly happy managing this process internally. We will categorically exclude from the list of agencies we are prepared to use any who send us unsolicited email or cold call our offices. Thank you for your understanding.