IT Contracting and Careers in Ireland

Vantage Resources release Ireland’s First IT recruitment iPhone App!

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Vantage Resources is Ireland’s leading IT staffing solutions company resourcing the very best Information Technology professionals in Ireland.

Vantage Resources is leading the charge in the Irish market for using non-traditional methods for searching for that perfect candidate! We have heavy exposure on a multitude of internet sites where we are marketing our current requirements and in particular searching for first class IT professionals on various social media and business websites, blogs, forums and professional networking sites.

But now we are moving one step further by launching our own iPhone App to ‘push’ specific job vacancies to potential candidates which incorporate both TEXT detail and VIDEO packets.

The Vantage Resources App is now available to download free of charge from the iTunes store. Our App allows the user to create and manage their own profile allowing them to tailor the job information they want to receive based on their specific skill set, location and job requirement. Once a job matching the individuals’ details comes available the Vantage recruiters will update the candidate by sending text and video clip details to the candidate’s iPhone.

Simon Martin, MD of Vantage Resources says” The iPhone has created a big buzz in the world of mobile phones and technology. Vantage specializes in IT Recruitment and our customer base is at the forefront of today’s technology. We wanted to design an iPhone app that puts the personal touch back into recruitment and is easy and exciting to use! This is just one of the many steps we are taking to be prepared for the recovery in the jobs market when the economy picks up in 2011. We believe this will play a key role in our online marketing strategy and will be a vital medium for Vantage to keep in touch with all active and prospective candidates. Our aim is to satisfy our client’s vacancy requirements quickly and ahead of our competitors.”

For more details contact Aileen Cummins at aileen.cummins@vantage.ie or on 01 2952850 or download our app here www.vantage.ie/iphone.html

Top Jobs For March 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:00 +0000

Top Ten Jobs for March 2010

Contract Positions

Java/J2EE Developer, 3 Months+, Dublin South
We URGENTLY require experienced Java/J2EE Developer for a contract role based in Dublin South. Ideally you will have: Previous experience in Java/J2EE Development Framework, Experience ideally on large enterprise systems development across the project 'Life Cycle', Financial Services experience while not essential would be a plus, Ajax, Struts, JSP, Industry strength RDB - (Oracle preferred but SQL*Server or DB2/2 is fine), In addition exposure to Web Services primarily Websphere is highly desirable.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Oracle eBusiness Apps Developer, 6 Months, Dublin
We require an Oracle Applications Developer to provide development, support and maintenance for new and existing applications and systems specifically those based on Oracle eBusiness Architecture, for their large global multinational client based in Dublin. Ideally you will have: A strong technical knowledge of Oracle eBusiness applications/technology and must be able to work independently, Strong proven Oracle PL/SQL experience, Oracle Forms with Oracle Applications, Discoverer 10g with Oracle Applications, Oracle Reports. A highly competitive package accompanies this role and is an excellent opportunity to work in a "cutting-edge" technology sector.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Java Technical Lead, 3 Months, Dublin
We are currently looking for an experienced senior Java Developer for 3month contract based on our client site in Dublin. The role: Responsible for technical governance of software deliveries from the development teams, Hands-on resolution of technical issues is part of this job and so strong problem solving skills are required, Experience of supporting large production systems would be highly regarded.
For more information on this Java Technical Lead role, please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Project Manager Credit Card, Dublin City Centre
We are looking for a Project Manager, who comes from a credit card background or who has ran projects in a cards environment, for our Financial services client. You will need to be well versed in the payment systems industry. Successful candidates should have strong management, leadership, organizational and communication skills as you will have sole responsibility for driving the project and liaising with third party vendors. The role will involve directing and monitoring project activity within a given functional area; the identification, organisation and execution of project goals, schedule, budget etc; the identification and analysis of customer needs and the realisation of their specifications.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Embedded C/C++ Developer Linux, 6 Months, Dublin
We are looking for an embedded C/C++ developer with strong Linux to work on one of our client sites in Dublin. Your experience will include: Strong C/C++ development experience in a Linux environment, A good understanding of Linux kernel internals, Experience in network programming, Experience in multithreaded and asynchronous programming, Good team player. In return you will be offered the chance to work with sophisticated and leading technology on embedded platforms as well as receive competitive daily rates.
For more information on this Embedded C/C++ role, please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Linux Software Engineer, 6 Months, South Dublin
We are seeking a highly motivated Embedded Linux Software Engineer for our client based in South Dublin. As an ideal candidate you will have: Proven development experience with Embedded Linux Kernel and Device Drivers, Development experience with Asterisk/open WRT, Experience of working in an embedded software development environment, Proven ability to quickly diagnose and resolve networking problems, Proven telecoms protocols knowledge and expertise, Proven strong C programming skills and a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, Proven Linux/UNIX development skills (ideally in an embedded environment) including networking, scripting and socket programming, etc. This is a 6-month contract position with an immediate start and an excellent salary.
For more information on this Linux Software Engineer contract, please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Permanent Positions

IT Manager SAP, Dublin North
We have been asked by the client to appoint an IT Manager to manage the organizations IT Support and Development teams. For this role it is essential that you come with experience of SAP R/3 as you will be managing a number of IT staff who are responsible for SAP projects. Ideally you will have: Relevant experience in SAP R/S, Relevant experience in IT infrastructure, Relevant experience in Database and Web development. You will be a motivated team player with strong communication skills. A strong understanding of database development and administration experience will be highly regarded.
For more information on this job please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

PERL Developer/Systems Administrator, Dublin South
Our Client who is an Online Gaming industry leader, requires a PERL Developer with strong systems administration background to join to their internal team. Ideally you will have: Strong experience as a PERL developer, Previous experience with UNIX, Extensive e-mail platform - mail delivery system experience, Good ETL tools experience, Any experience with Large E-commerce Systems or online gaming is advantageous, Good Networking skills like, Cisco IOS, Checkpoint Firewall would be a bonus.
For more information on this PERL Developer/Systems Administrator role please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Senior Applications Consultant, Dublin
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Consultant. This is a permanent position within a market leading company based in Dublin City Centre. You will have the following experience: Knowledge of programming languages, several business applications, advanced technology, and current trends in the computer industry, Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Business or Engineering), Strong experience in application designs and programming techniques, Excellent experience with project feasibility and project leadership, Experience with technical programming languages, Experience working with Oracle, .Net, PL/SQL and data warehousing. This is a permanent position with an immediate start and an excellent salary.
For more information on this job please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Business Intelligence Consultant (OBIEE), South Dublin
We require an experienced Business Intelligence consultant for a permanent role with a large multinational based in Dublin South. As an ideal candidate you will have: Excellent Business Objects development experience, The ability to identify and analyse complex problems, and produce robust models, The ability to broker the development of appropriate solutions through translation of business requirements, Ability to work as part of a team including Business Users and other Technical personnel, Designing and developing reporting/BI solutions to meet business needs using OBIEE, Mentoring junior team members with a view to transitioning responsibility, etc. There is a generous salary package to accompany this role and excellent experience to be gained in working for this Leading-Edge-Technology Industry Leader.
For more information on this Business Intelligence role please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:33:00 +0000

Top Ten IT Jobs For February 2010

Contract Positions

Java/J2EE Developer, 3 Months+, Dublin South
We URGENTLY require experienced Java/J2EE Developer for a contract role based in Dublin South. Ideally you will have: Previous experience in Java/J2EE Development Framework, Experience ideally on large enterprise systems development across the project 'Life Cycle', Financial Services experience while not essential would be a plus, Ajax, Struts, JSP, Industry strength RDB - (Oracle preferred but SQL*Server or DB2/2 is fine), In addition exposure to Web Services primarily Websphere is highly desirable.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Project Coordinator, 6 Months, Dublin
We are urgently seeking an experienced project coordinator with knowledge of the lending processes within a banking or legal environment to work on site at our financial services client in Dublin city centre. Your role will involve: Document preparation and management, Process validation, Issue Management, 3rd party liaison, Project reporting. Ideally you will have previous experience as a junior business analyst/project coordinator within the financial services or legal sector. Your strong knowledge of the loan administration process will be highly regarded.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

QA Manager - Financials, 9 Months, Dublin City Centre
We are looking for a QA Manager to work onsite with our multinational client in Dublin City Centre. You will be managing and coordinating testing of software and system related changes to our clients mission critical applications. You will have: A strong track record as a QA Manager, Experience in a Mutual Funds environment would be ideal but Financials experience will be needed, A Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, Analytical abilities and experience, Team Player. This role will be open to candidates seeking a daily rate or a fixed term salary.
For more information on this QA Manager role, please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Asterisk Developer, 6 Months, South Dublin
Our market-leading client is currently seeking an Asterisk Developer. As the ideal candidate you will have: Strong Asterisk feature development expertise (Asterisk Dialplan & Applications), Strong Asterisk channel driver expertise, Experience of embedded Linux, debugging embedded systems, openWRT, Databases, Asterisk AMI. The initial contract will be for a 6-month period. Salary will be commensurate with proven experience.
For a full list of requirements please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Software Tester, 12 Months, Portlaoise
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Tester to work on their high profile client site in Portlaoise. Your role will involve working as part of a team that are developing online and batch applications. Your role will involve creating test plans, scheduling tests, production of test scripts and technical testing of web services and batch files. Ideally you will have the following skills: Previous experience in the development of test methodologies and infrastructure in a J2EE environment, Previous experience testing web services, creating and updating XML files, Batch file testing, SQL databases. Your strong leadership skills and clear understanding of the software development lifecycle will be highly regarded.
For more information on this Software Tester role, please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Permanent Positions

Business Intelligence Analyst - Online, Dublin City Centre
We are looking for an experienced BI Analyst to work on one of our client sites in Dublin City. You will be joining a small team of accomplished analysts where you will have a chance to work on exciting projects in the online space. This role will be more Business than Technical. You will ideally be a solid BI Analyst with strong business skills in the online web space. Interviews are currently happening so get in touch ASAP.
For more information on this job please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

VB.Net Software Developer, Dublin South
We are seeking an experienced, creative and motivated Developer to join a talented team in a successful and expanding company. The role of the Analyst Programmer will work with development team to develop new functionality in software products. As an ideal candidate you will have: VB.Net mandatory, Visual Basic 6.0, ASP, ASP.Net, SQL Server and Oracle Experience, Good problem solving skills, Must be willing to travel abroad if and when required, Good client facing & customer service skills. This is a full time permanent position with an immediate start and an excellent salary package on offer for the ideal candidate.
For more information on this job please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

JavaScript Web Developer, Clare
We are currently looking for an experienced and innovative developer for our established client in Co. Clare. As the ideal candidate you will have: Strong Web Application Development experience using PHP, Advanced JavaScript, JQuery, Html & CSS, Strong PHP, MySql, ATAX and Linux, Experience in the following: C# .NET, Apache, Windows Mobile (.NET) a plus, Design experience a plus. This is a perm position with an immediate start and a salary of 35 - 40K.
For more information on this job please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

Senior QA Engineer, Galway, Financials
We are currently recruiting for a Senior QA Engineer on a permanent basis with our high profile client based in Galway. Your role will involve working onsite at this very dynamic organization. Ideally you will have the following skills: In depth performance testing and automation experience, Java and web services application testing experience, Experience with testing tools - ideally, HP/Mercury's QTP and SOAP tools, Experience working on Agile projects.
For more information on this QA Engineer role please click here (new window will open). Or APPLY NOW to cvcentral@vantage.ie.

IT Recruitment looking up in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:07:00 +0000

New Year, New Start, New Contract

2009 was a tough year for the I.T. Industry! Many companies have let go I.T. staff, both contract and permanent, and severely restricted all recruitment. Opportunities have been very limited for even the best and most highly motivated people.

However, it looks as if 2010 will see an upsurge, to judge by the large number of recruitment requests we are getting at Vantage.

We have a number of recruitment campaigns in hand, with immediate opportunities in areas listed below:

.Net and VB Developers

Java Developers

Testers and QA engineers

Business analysts/Consultants

If you are interested, please
* call 01-2952850 or
* check our web site www.vantage.ie or
* e-mail your CV to donal.odanachair@vantage.ie
Java De
Pvelopers

National Recruitment Federation Awards 2009 - WINNER

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:29:00 +0000

On the 2nd of October the National Recruitment Federation held their annual National Recruitment Federation Awards in the Four Seasons, Dublin. We proudly announce that Vantage Resources were the recipient of the BEST IN PRACTICE IT AWARD 2009.

Oracle DBA COntract 6 months + Athlone

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:23:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are seeking two experienced DBA for a high profile government department based in Athlone.

For the first role the candidate must have

A number of years experience providing Oracle DBA support in a UNIX environment of which 2 years must have been working with Oracle 10g/11g. This experience having included planning and carrying out Oracle implementations and upgrades, implementing Oracle security (Auditing, SSO, etc), database monitoring, database tuning and optimisation.
A number of years experience providing Oracle Application server support in a UNIX environment of which 2 years must have been working with Oracle 10g/11g. This experience to include troubleshooting client issues involved in connecting to Oracle forms applications, in so far as these problems relate to Oracle Application server installation and configuration.
Good knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery using oracle RMAN and Dataguard
Experience of working effectively within a team and of displaying good communication skills.

For the second role the candidate must have

Good knowledge of Oracle RAC, including implementation, maintaining and troubleshooting RAC issues
A number of years providing Oracle E-Business Suite Support in a UNIX environment of which 2 years must have been working with Oracle E-Business suite versions 11.5.8 to 11.5.10

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a high profile government department. Interested candidates should forward their resume to naomi.martin@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your subsequent approval.

C Developer on Linux Contract Dublin City

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced C developer on a Linux platform to work on one of our client sites in Dublin city.

You will be joining an existing project in a team of developers already on the ground in a multinational technology company.

You will ideally have a number of years C development experience on a Linux platform.

The contract will initially be for 4 months offering market rates.

For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources at naomi.martin@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Access/SQL Developer, 6 Month Contract, Dublin South

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:54:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced developer to START IMMEDIATELY on one of their client sites in Dublin South.

You will be merging data from an Access to an SQL database using SQL DTS.

They are looking for a mix of migration and integration experience between Access and SQL Databases.

Ideally you should have:

A number of years experience in a Client/Server environment consisting of MS Access and SQL
Analysis skills to prepare specifications forms, queries, reports and modules, stored procedures
Knowledge and experience of SQL DTS
Any experience with Business Objects would be a bonus

In return you will be offered an initial 6-month contract at competitive daily rates with a strong chance of an extension.

For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources to naomi.martin@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Senior C#.Net Developer, 6 month Contract, Dublin Immediate Start

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:40:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are seeking an experienced C#.Net Developer for their high profile Pharmaceutical organisation based in Dublin.

This role is team based where duties will include application development and Integration using C#.Net using SQL Server and Oracle.

Ideally you will have

Very strong previous experience with the following technologies: C#, .Net, SQL, Oracle and SQL Server 2000 & 2005, Java Script, ASP.NET
Design, code, test and integrate web based, enterprise applications and feature
Participate in the analysis and definition of requirements
Maintain an excellent understanding of Current development technologies, tools and frameworks
Agile approach to software development
Worked on projects using Continual Integration and Incremental Development
Worked on Enterprise Web based Applications
Experience with Visual Studio

You will be self-motivated possessing strong follow through on analysis. Your strong communication skills and software development lifecycle experience and analysis will be highly beneficial.

For further information please forward your CV to naomi.martin@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your subsequent approval.

AI Programmer, Contract, Dublin City Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:33:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced AI Programmer to work on one of our client sites in Dublin City Centre.

You will be joining an existing team of developers where you will be expected to be the Artificial Intelligence expert.

You will be participating in code/design reviews as well as working with other team members to identify, define and solve problems.

At the moment, the company are researching and engineering a number of projects involving Artificial Intelligence/Neurel Net design.

They are currently developing in .Net with SQl Server as a back end so any experience with these technologies would be desirable but not a deal breaker.

In return you will be offered a solid role with a company who has a strong reputation in the Irish marketplace.

We will consider applicants who are looking for contract or permanent roles.

For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources to naomi.martin@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

PHP Developer, South Dublin, Contract, 9 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:28:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced PHP developer to work on one of their client sites in South Dublin.

You will be working as part of an existing development team with responsibility for creating homepages for new clients and providing solutions for existing customer sites.

Your Role will involve

Coding pure object oriented PHP
System design
Code reviews
Unit testing
Debugging

Ideally you will have experience in the following

PHP Development
MySQL
XHTML
CSS

For further information please forward your CV to naomi.martin@vantage.ie or call us on =353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Senior Business Consultant Functional, Dublin City Centre, Contract

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:17:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for a Senior Business Consultant to work on one of our client sites in Dublin City Centre.

This is a brand new role, which will suit a senior consultant who has direct experience reviewing systems of large multinationals.

You will ideally have strong experience reviewing large systems for multinationals and advising them on any changes that need to be made for their next release.

You will be involved in all stages of the project life cycle, delivery of the project, specifying functional spec's etc.

This is a senior contract role that has the potential to be long term.

For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources to naomi.martin@vantage.ie.

Vantage resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

System Administrator, Dublin City Centre, Permanent 45K

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:38:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to work on one of their client sites in Dublin City Centre.

You will be working as part of the system administration team focusing on designing/developing/testing and implementing automated solutions, which will integrate their production/test and development environments.

You will be exposed to a large variety of systems/applications/databases in your daily duties. This is a very technical role and you will be expected to hit the ground running.

Daily Activities

Ant
Subversion
Perl
Shell Scripting on Redhat/Solaris platforms

Desirable

Tibco
Oracle PL/SQL
SQL Server/Sybase TSQL
Java JSP's Servlets
Apache/Tomcat/JBoss

Requirements

Previous experience working in a development/system administration role
Strong problem solving skills

For further information please forward your CV to naomi.martin@vantage.ie or contact us at + 353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Service Desk Analyst, Dublin, Permanent, Immediate Start

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:12:00 +0000

Vantage Resources URGENTLY requires a Service Desk Analyst to work for a larger international client on various large system support projects.

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar helpdek/deskside support role (1st level) within a large enterprise based environment. Current technologies include: Windows 2000/3, Windows XP, Windows 2000/3 Server, Microsoft office and basic networking.

Experience in using a help desk call logging system would be advantageous, as would knowledge of ITIL best practices. I.T based training/qualifications are a distinct advantage.

Please forward your CV to Vantage Resources to naomi.martin@vantage.ie or call us on +353 1 2952850.

Vantage resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Software Tester, Cork City South, Permanent Role

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:46:00 +0000

Software Tester, Cork City South, Permanent Role
Our client, a major location services company, requires an experienced QA/Documentation Test Specialist, to work on testing developed software products for our client's high profile end user. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Tester to work on a key customer project for our client. This is a team-based role where you will work closely with the Test Lead in the execution of all test activities taking place during the System Test Phase.
Your responsibilities will include;Execution and maintenance of detailed test casesDefect logging and tracking of test cases through to conclusion
Ideally you will have;Third level qualification in computingGood analytical, problem solving skills and understanding of software conceptsExcellent understanding of the QA processes and methodologies in a software development environmentExperience of a variety of test tools including automated test toolsExcellent communication and report writing skillsDefect-tracking tools experienceSome technical writing experience is preferable but not essential
This is an immediate vacancy with a niche industry leader offering excellent prospects for the right candidate!
Interested candidates should forward their details to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie or contact our team on +353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion. Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

lynda.hogan@vantage.ie
www.vantage.ie
www.linkedin.com/in/lyndahogan
twitter.com/lyndahogan

Technical Sharepoint Project Manager, Contract, Public Sector, Dublin

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:37:00 +0000

Vantage Resources are looking for an experienced Sharepoint PM with solid Technical skills to work on one of their public sector clients in Dublin City Centre.
Your role will involve
Managing, training and mentoring an internal software development team to deliver full-scale development projects
Carrying out system analysis for business requirements
Researching and managing business systems development on Sharepoint (MOSS 2007) platform
Resolving Sharepoint programming issues for inexperienced project team membersIdeally you will have experience with the following
Building a medium sized software development team from scratch
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 suite from a software development perspective
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office 2003 server environment, Active Directory
Experience using Sharepoint Designer, C#, .Net and Visual Studio, and SQL Server in a live environment
MCTS in MOSS 2007 Administration
Previous experience in full life cycle project implementation and formal project management
Public sector experienceIn return you will be offered a 6-month daily rate contract.
For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources at lynda.hogan@vantage.ie or contact our team on +353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

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Senior Software Tester, Dublin, Short Contract

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:41:00 +0000

Opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Tester to work on a key customer project for our leading international client. The successful candidate will need to have experience of testing web based distributed applications. In this senior position you will be expected to perform some test management duties and you will be expected to hit the ground running on day one.

Your responsibilities will include
Execution and maintenance of detailed test cases
Defect logging and tracking of test cases through to conclusion
Participating in meetings as required
Process improvements
Writing of test strategy and test cases
Managing testing phases
Providing quality assurance/test related support to Project Managers, Developers, Business Managers and users

Ideally you will have
A third level qualification in computing
Previous experience testing web based applications (.net on windows)
Proven experience in all aspects of testing (functional, non-functional, integration, regression, volume, performance, data migration, etc)
Application Testing cycles and methodologies

Your previous assignments will include experience of the full software development lifecycle, with an ISEB/ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing being a distinct advantage but not essential. Success in this role will expand your testing knowledge and experience with a first class international IT consultancy team. There is a high likelihood of renewal for the successful candidate. This is not one to be missed! If you would like to have a chat about this role please forward your CV to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1325/senior_software_tester_dublin_contract.html

Oracle Application Developer, 12 month Contract, Dublin South

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:47:00 +0000

An Oracle Applications Developer is required to provide development, support and maintenance for new and existing applications and systems specifically those based on Oracle Architecture, for their large global multinational client based in Dublin South.

The Role
Take responsibility for the development, support and maintenance of Oracle based systems and applications within to ensure business service levels are achieved
Maintain and develop documentation related to designated support and development activities
Keep the Application Support Manager informed of any IS issues within the department which require attention
Communicate as necessary with relevant business users/dept heads with regard to change requests, queries and support related issues to ensure customer satisfaction
Participate in delivery of business/IT projects as requiredIdeally you will have
A strong technical knowledge of Oracle database applications/technology and must be able to work independently
Specific Technical expertise in Oracle Financials modules is required, to include some or all of the following (AR, AP, FA, GL, PA, iExpenses)
Previous applications development knowledge Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Reports, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Forms, Oracle Workflow, Oracle Applications Framework (OAF), XML Publisher/BI Publisher
Strong working knowledge of Oracle workflow would be a distinct advantage

A highly competitive daily rate accompanies this role and there is the possibility to roll over to a permanent position.

Interested candidates should forward their CV to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie or contact our team on +353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Source: http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1324/oracle_application_developer_contract_dublin_south.html

Senior Business Analyst Personal Lines, Dublin, Contract/Perm

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:36:00 +0000

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1308/senior_business_analyst_personal_lines_dublin.html

We are looking for a Senior BA with Personal Lines experience to work on one of our client sites in Dublin City Centre. You will lead / assist the specification of business requirements required to support new system developments for their personal lines operation.

Key Skills
Working closely with users to determine business requirements to design, develop and implement appropriate system solutions
Knowledge of general insurance market in Ireland with specific reference to personal lines
Knowledge of electronic trading / real-time data exchange would be an advantage
Knowledge of SOA would be an advantage
Knowledge of Insure/90 would be an advantage
Good skills in MS Office including MS Project

The initial contract length is 4 months and they would hope the candidate will consider a permanent role afterwards. You will be based in the City Centre. For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources at lynda.hogan@vantage.ie

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

For more IT jobs please visit http://www.vantage.ie

Business Analyst Home/Motor Insurance, Contract, Dublin City Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 12 May 2009 07:17:00 +0000

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1304/business_analyst_home_or_motor_insurance_contract_dublin.html

Ireland's leading IT Resourcing Specialists, Vantage Resources, have an urgent requirement for an Insurance BA to work on one of their client sites in Dublin. Your role will involve leading and assisting in the specification of business requirements required to support new system developments for their personal lines operations.

As the ideal candidate you will be
A seasoned Business Analyst with strong Financial/Insurance experience
Experienced in general Insurance with specific reference to Personal Lines - Motor/Home Insurance
Available immediately

The role will initially be a 4-month contract with a preference for someone to take a permanent role after 4 months.

For further information please forward your CV to Vantage Resources at lynda.hogan@vantage.ie or contact our team on +353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.

Java & TIBCO Developer, Permanent, Financial Services, Dublin South

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:48:00 +0000

An experienced Java Developer with Tibco is required for a permanent role based in Dublin South.

The role
This is a first class opportunity for a leading role with a newly launched European Banking operation. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale development projects in a green-field environment as well as acquiring Financial Services experience. You will also gain experience of the full project lifecycle including 24/7 support, managing and implementing data conversion from legacy systems to the platform and development of internal tools using TIBCO

Ideally you will have
Previous experience in Java / J2ee Development Framework
Experience ideally on large enterprise systems development across the project 'Life Cycle'
Industry strength RDB - (Oracle preferred but SQL*Server or DB2/2 is fine)
Experience of some or all of the following; Struts, Spring, Hibernate, XFire, DB2, RSA/Eclipse, TIBCO BW, Websphere, Harvest, SolarisTibco experience is essential for this role while exposure to the Financial Services sector will be highly regarded.

For further information please forward your CV to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie.

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1286/java_and_tibco_developer_perm_dublin_south_financial_services.html

PL/SQL | Visual Basic Developer, Permanent, Dublin City Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:44:00 +0000

A Senior Developer is required to work on a client site in Dublin City Centre.

You will be involved with ;

The analysis and documentation of business and technical requirements
Troubleshooting application problems and implementing enhancements and fixes
Configuration and release management
Carrying out impact analysis on change requests

You will ideally have;

A number of years developing n-tier client/server applications with Microsoft Visual Basic and Oracle,
Oracle 9i PL/SQL and Oracle 9i Database Design
VB.NET and VB6
XML
An understanding of Webservices, e.g. WSDL

In return you will receive a competitive basic salary and benefits package and the chance to work for an expanding company in the heart of the city. For further information please forward your CV to Lynda Hogan at lynda.hogan@vantage.ie

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1283/pl_or_sql_visual_basic_developer_permanent_dublin.html

C# / ASP.NET Developers X2 | Visual Studio, Contract, Dublin City Centre

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:52:00 +0000

REQUIREMENT for 2 .Net developers to work in with a public sector client in Dublin City Centre. The initial contract length will be 3 months with the possibility of another 3-month extension down the line.

As an ideal candidate you will have
MS Visual Studio 2005
ASP.NET 2.0
C#
MS SQL Server 2005
IIS 6.0
CSS, XML, HTML, XSLT, Javascript, JSP
Good SQL and stored procedures experience

The following will be highly regarded;
3rd level, MS Certification, MSSQL admin & security, Crystal Reports experience, GIS, VB, C++, Java

For further information on this .net contract, please forward your CV to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1278/c_or_asp_net_developers_x2_visual_studio_contract_dublin.html

Web Developer Dublin City Centre Contract 6 Months with view to Permanency

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:46:00 +0000

An experienced Web Developer is required to work on the front-end interface development of a new website. Previous commercial experience of Web Development using Object Orientated Design techniques is preferable. As the ideal candidate you will be a highly motivated individual and a fast learner with a proven commercial development portfolio. You will have previous development experience with the expected following technical skills
HTML
DHTML
JavaScript
CSS
Mootools Framework
PHP 4/5

Previous working experience and knowledge of database architecture (Oracle/SQL Server) will also be beneficial. For further information on this web developer job please forward your CV to lynda.hogan@vantage.ie

Taken from
http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1275/web_developer_dublin_city_contract.html

.Net Developer/Lotus Notes, 6+ Months Contract, Dublin City, Public Sector

noreply@blogger.com (Vantage Resources) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:54:00 +0000

http://www.vantage.ie/jobsearch/1268/_net_developer_or_lotus_notes_contract_6_and_months_dublin_city_centre.html

One of our largest Public Sector clients, based in Dublin City Centre, requires a .Net developer with experience with Lotus notes administrator for an initial 6-month contract.

As the ideal candidate you will have
Strong .Net development experience
A high level of competence with all Lotus Notes technologies
Experience of working within a large-scale enterprise environment

Experience with Windows platforms is a pre-requisite. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a national enterprise environment with one of the leading Government Departments.

To be considered for this .net Developer / Lotus Notes contract, please forward your CV to Vantage Resources at lynda.hogan@vantage.ie or contact our team on +353 1 2952850 for a confidential discussion.

Vantage Resources will not forward your details to any company without prior discussion and your approval.