Infrastructure Software Engineer (Manchester, England)

UK

Extremely bright and enthusiastic software developers are required to join a team developing both internal and external applications using high-level languages in a Unix/Linux environment. You will be expected to work with others on a variety complex technical issues, requiring innovative solutions that push technological boundaries. Someone who enjoys tackling technical challenges head-on, as part of a fantastic team, will not find a more rewarding job opportunity anywhere.

Responsibilities:

• To design and implement a range of applications in Perl and Ruby, across multiple platforms.
• To help maintain and improve our existing framework.
• To work on internal and external web interfaces, databases, and other key systems.
• To work as a part of a team in tackling complex, varied challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent knowledge of a high level language, such as Perl or Ruby, including OO design.
• An interest in learning Perl and Ruby, if not known already.
• Strong Linux operating system knowledge. System administration and other Unix experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and team-working skills.
• Independently motivated, and able to work under pressure.

Preferred:

• Experience of web development (or a keen interest to learn).
• Experience in Javascript, AJAX, or Rails a plus.
• Experience of database development and maintenance (or a keen interest to learn).
• Experience in using source control systems, such as CVS or Subversion.
• Previous experience in delivering large-scale software projects.

If you think you would enjoy being part of a company that is doing something unique and exciting, mail us your resume at manjobsbox@transitive.com mentioning “Infrastructure Software Engineer” in the subject.