{"id":854,"date":"2021-07-30T14:51:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/seda-employability\/?p=854"},"modified":"2021-07-30T14:51:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T13:51:27","slug":"software-developer-opportunities-in-canterbury-stem-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/seda-employability\/2021\/07\/30\/software-developer-opportunities-in-canterbury-stem-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Developer opportunities in Canterbury \u2013 STEM Graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Calling Computer Science, Mathematics & Engineering (STEM) Graduates with a flair for code, and who love solving complex challenges. Three\u00a0 vacancies have arisen with us \u2013 our technology keeps the eCom alive at clients like Liverpool Football Club, Royal Albert Hall, Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Mulberry , London Marathon & Currys.<\/p>\n

Who we are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are a 30 strong, python-focused team of experts in our field.<\/p>\n

Our technology is used by\u00a0 the tech teams at online businesses to identify performance issues faster \u2013and maximise CX-\u00a0 ensuring fast and error free journeys for their online customers. Our clients technologists use our service\u00a0 in managing digital performance, improving user experience, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, and increasing ROI through the provision of uniquely in-depth analysis, reporting of actionable information and a common language understood by all departments.<\/p>\n

The Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working in python, the role combines technical skills, analysis and code development of web performance projects,<\/p>\n

You will be getting a grounding in deep python architecture, and unique glimpse into a wide variety of technology projects including some of the most interesting online platforms in the country.<\/p>\n

Overall, the most important factors are your clear coding, analytical thinking, clear communication and desire for continued learning. We are committed to your training needs as you progress in the role.<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll be doing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ Using Python every day to solve complex coding issues, coming up with innovative solutions to support the performance management of the complex eCommerce platforms used by our clients<\/p>\n

+ Collaborate closely in your team, learning from the highly experienced senior team members<\/p>\n

+ Daily scrums, regular retrospectives and team sessions<\/p>\n

+ Scratch your own itch: contribute to in-house tools and processes used in your team, to improve team\u2019s effectiveness<\/p>\n

+ Troubleshoot issues in the interface between our and our client\u2019s systems<\/p>\n

Choose your sub-team:<\/p>\n

EITHER: You prefer a Backroom-only role\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ Extending our Monitor engine to accommodate specific client requirements
\n+ taking User Stories daily from the client facing CS team, for a range of clients at any one time
\n+ expanding the team\u2019s common code library
\n+ refactoring and supporting our code as specific client technology evolves, new challenges arise<\/p>\n

ELSE: Your want to also engage with clients engineers \u2013 Peak Load engine teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ (requires strong communication and project management skills)
\n+ Pre-planning, scoping, coding, running and reporting on Peak Load Test projects
\n+ Collaboration with the client \u2018s tech teams \u2013 on Slack, conference calls and on-site meetings
\n+ Technically manage the project deliverables to ensure that every techncial scope detail is covered and to plan<\/p>\n

About You:<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ A STEM field degree<\/p>\n

+ Software writing experience, ideally in an OOP language like Python, Java, C++, C#, or Objective C<\/p>\n

+ A desire to learn, and rapidly take responsibilty<\/p>\n

+ An analytical thinking approach, with problem solving skills, an eye for analysing situations and spotting patterns and solutions<\/p>\n

+ Self management and project management strengths able to \u2018get things done\u2019 + Good communication skills of\u00a0 technical matters<\/p>\n

Desirable Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n

+ Linux, Python, Git, Javascript, SQL, HTML, TCP\/IP, Selenium, JMeter, CDNs, cloud computing and software releasing<\/p>\n

+ Understanding of back-end web technologies and performance<\/p>\n

+ Experience of eCommerce projects<\/p>\n

People Values:\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Togetherness (Family, Blameless, Loyalty, Team Player, Open, Fun, Care, Honesty)
\n\u2022 Passion for your Field
\n\u2022 Curious (Self-learning, sharing my learning)
\n\u2022 Can do attitude (Responsible, positivity, work ethic)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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