IT Consultant

Vibhatech; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

The role: We are looking for an IT consultant to join our team. The role requires the following skill set.

Key skills required:

• Performing C++ programming.

• Developing user interfaces.

• Testing and correcting software programs.

• Implementing and evaluating the software.

• Learning end to end, all aspects of the existing platforms and related technology.

• Planning and maintaining database structures.

• Working with clients to define the scope of a project and to determine requirements.

• Cyber Security SOC Threat analysis and Splunk SIEM.

• Planning and structuring the IT disaster recovery.

• Knowledge of Behavioural Driven Development (BDD), SDLC, and STLC.

• Writing tests using Java.

• Managing Data driven Frameworks.

• Working experience of Cucumber and Gherkin for Development of Software standards and validation techniques.

• Proven experience in Automation Test Framework Scripting using Scala and Cucumber.

• Participation in continuous integration of various builds using Jenkins.

• Experience of working in an agile Scrum environment.

• Planning timescales and the resources needed.

• Clarifying a client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business using CRM systems.

• Liaising with staff at all levels of a client organisation.

• Defining software, hardware, and network requirements.

• Analysing IT requirements within the company and giving independent and objective advice on the use of IT and strategy.

• Developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems.

• Presenting solutions in written or oral reports.

• Helping clients with change-management activities.

• Purchasing systems where appropriate.

• Recommending concerning software/system quality.

• Designing, testing, installing, and monitoring new systems.

• Preparing operational documentation and presenting progress reports to customers and subsequent support and training to clients.

• Organising training for users and other consultants.

• Being involved in sales and support, and where appropriate, maintaining contact with client organizations.

• Identifying potential clients and building and maintaining contacts.

• Actively participating in the troubleshooting of production environment issues.

• Defining and developing tools to enhance interface platforms.

• Actively monitoring performance of the system.

• In-depth experience of working on multi-threaded applications.

• Excellent knowledge of networks and operating systems.

• Exposure to exchange protocols is a plus.

Salary offered: £28,000 to £37,000 per annum.