{"id":2899,"date":"2021-07-30T13:44:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T12:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2021-07-30T13:44:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T12:44:03","slug":"software-developer-opportunities-in-canterbury-stem-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/2021\/07\/30\/software-developer-opportunities-in-canterbury-stem-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Developer opportunities in Canterbury – 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 – 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

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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 – 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 ‘s tech teams – 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 ‘get things done’ + 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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