Software Consultant

Automation Consultants; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank)

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Private Healthcare

Dental insurance

Dedicated ongoing training plan

Top Spec Machine and access to virtual

Onsite gym and showers

Perkbox membership

Hackathons and events

Job summary

Automation Consultants is seeking a skilled consultant to work on diverse client projects, including data migrations, software upgrades and performance testing, while also handling internal initiatives.

You will collaborate with a talented team, apply broad technical knowledge, and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to successful project outcomes and business transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience using at least two programming languages from the list.
• Experience with Atlassian software and AWS.
• STEM degree with minimum 2:1.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Delivers billable consulting services and leads client projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and manages expectations.
• Mentors team members and helps develop new talent.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C

C++

Matlab

Education

STEM degree (2:1 minimum)

Tools

Atlassian software

AWS

Job description

The Role

Working as part of our highly skilled consultancy team, you will work through complex client projects, including data migrations, software upgrades and performance testing, as well as conducting internal projects. This is a diverse and fast-paced role that requires wide technical knowledge, the ability to problem solve and adopt new technical skills quickly.

Your mission

Working as part of our highly skilled consultancy team, you will work through complex client projects, including data migrations, software upgrades and performance testing, as well as conducting internal projects. This is a diverse and fast-paced role that requires wide technical knowledge, the ability to problem solve and adopt new technical skills quickly.

About Us

Automation Consultants is a leading Agile and DevOps consultancy, dedicated to improving business performance through digital transformation and software automation. We are specialists in Atlassian and AWS, delivering industry recognised automation solutions, software development and technical support. Our customers range from start-ups to global organisations.

Your profile

Responsibilities and Duties:

Consulting Delivery

• Delivers billable consulting services.
• Participates in the full project life cycle, taking ideas from concept through full deployment.
• Uses technical competence and implementation experience to develop functional and technical solution skills.
• Owns and leads the delivery of short and medium-sized client projects.

Customer Management

• Develops customer relationship and expectation management skills by independently working with customers.
• Communicates effectively with team members both internally and with customers.
• Ensures a solid understanding of business objectives associated with projects and/or programs to which they are assigned.
• Demonstrates influence towards positive outcomes, internally and externally with customers.

Leadership

• Helping Automation Consultants to continue to develop new talent by mentoring placement students and interns.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential

Nice to have

• Experience using at least two of the following programming languages; Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, C++, and Matlab
• Experience of Atlassian software and AWS
• A relevant and strong degree within a STEM based subject, 2:1 minimum
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• The passion to learn new skills and procedures in order to be an effective member of the team
• A knowledge of and interest in the software development lifecycle

Why us?

We know that here at Automation Consultants, our team members are the best in the industry. So, we do everything we can to take care of them. We offer ongoing training and professional development, tailored to the individual’s ambitions, as well as creating a team that learn from one another. We offer challenging projects within a supportive team and believe that your skills should always be growing

Salary and Benefits:

£30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Private Healthcare
• Dental insurance
• Dedicated ongoing training plan and budget
• Top Spec Machine and access to virtual test lab
• Onsite gym, showers, yoga lessons and more.
• A subscription to Perkbox (dozens of offers, discounts, free gadget insurance, 2 for 1 cinema tickets, etc.)
• Regular company-wide events, team social events, including Hackathons and competitions