JOB DESCRIPTION:

Due to some exciting new projects, ThirdForce is seeking to fill a number of Java Developer positions. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the technology enabled learning industry. ThirdForce is a leading specialist in the field of learning solutions looking to hire experienced Java Developers with experience in designing/developing web applications using Java, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), JavaScript, and Oracle.

You will hold a degree in a computer related field and have at least 3 years Java experience. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the software development industry, preferably working with learning management systems although this is not essential.
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Candidates with knowledge of international interoperability standards (IMS, SCORM, IEEE, AICC), ASP.net and SQL Server, MySQL will be of most interest. Technically you will be involved in web application projects where Java is the underlying code. Candidates should be comfortable working in a team environment and should have agile development experience.

Core Requirements:

? Java
? Exposure to Web services
? Third level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in a computer related field
? Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills
? Strong web programming and web content development skills ? Java, ASP, XML, XSLT, CSS & JavaScript
? Strong database design and development experience - Oracle
? Web site administration in IIS

The key responsibilities of this role are a follows:

? Design, develop and maintain databases for large-scale web applications
? Develop web-based applications using Java
? Link web-based learning modules to backend databases and learning management systems
? Update existing web-based products for new requirements and technologies
? Assist in remotely administering web application and database servers
? Testing and debugging your own work.
? Keeping management apprised of progress and any challenges on tasks assigned.

Experience

? Minimum 3 years experience in a similar development environment
? Experience in managing large-scale global web and database servers
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Desirable Experience

? Application Design experience
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Personal Characteristics

? Logical approach to problem solving
? Attention to detail
? Layout skills
? Ability to switch between procedure-based tasks and tasks relying on own initiative
? Willingness and ability to follow procedures
? Inter-team workability
? Team worker
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Desirable Aptitudes

? Knowledge of learning content management systems
? Knowledge of international interoperability standards - IMS, SCORM, IEEE, AICC
? Graphics experience
? ASP.net
? SQL Server, MySQL

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BENEFITS

22 Days Annual Leave
Access to Company sponsored Pension scheme