Graduate Java Developer – Telecomms Software Development Consultant

Graduate Software Development Consultant, required by start-up Consultancy in Egham/Staines.

Company: Experts in providing strategic consultancy and developing high quality tailored IT systems and solutions; working with large and small organisations across a variety of industry sectors with a core focus in the telecoms sector. Due to an increasing number of client projects the company are hiring a number of Associate Consultants to expand their 20-strong team in Egham / Staines.

They are looking for fresh grads to junior level software developers. You will initially work alongside more experienced software engineers and consultants, building your experience of the development approach and of clients’ systems, ultimately becoming responsible for a variety of tasks including:
• Working as part of a team effort to deliver quality solutions
• Designing and implementing software modules and components as well as thoroughly testing to ensure their quality
• Close professional collaboration with clients to ensure that you thoroughly understand what’s best for their business needs
• Taking responsibility across the Software Development Lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to integration and customer acceptance
• Preparing and assisting with the creation of software documentation including user guides, release notes and specifications.
• Contribute to improvements in our practice (products, processes, tools)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS or EXPERIENCE
To be considered for this position you will have:
• A University qualification at degree level with experience of developing and testing software
• Good knowledge of the Java programming language. Or good knowledge of other languages and a willingness to convert.
• Fluent written and spoken English
• A proven record of quickly learning new subjects, skills or programming languages
You will be:
• An analytical problem solver
• Self-motivated, with an enthusiasm to deliver your best and the organisation to plan your tasks effectively
• A clear communicator, both verbally and in written form adept at sharing information and participating in team meetings
• Someone that works well in a team and individually
• Willing to travel on occasion, generally within Europe

DESIRABLE SKILLS or EXPERIENCE
• Software development and testing within a commercial environment
• Experience within the Telecommunications industry
• A 2:1 degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent
• Knowledge of JBoss, Postgres, Spring Web Flow, Javascript, JQuery, JMS, GIT