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Programmer with experience of Visual Basic and SQL Server databases

Whitespace Software Limited has an immediate vacancy for a programmer preferably with commercial experience of programming in Visual Basic (VB6) and SQL Server databases. The selected applicant will work with an established team of programmers, support analysts and an account manager on our SCHEMATIC Insurance Brokers system. The system has been built entirely in-house using VB6 as the programming language and SQL Server as the database. We are looking for someone with fluency in VB6 to join this team and assist in its support and development with a view to taking on a more responsible role in the future. Work has started rewriting the SCHEMATIC code in .NET using C# and so knowledge of that environment would be an advantage.

 

Whitespace is based in offices in vibrant Covent Garden in London’s West End; we are a small company with an informal but hard-working culture.

 

Job Description

·         Reporting to Account Manager.

·         Responsible for developing software to meet customer requirements in line with goals agreed with the Account Manager

·         Responsible for building own understanding of client requirements by attending internal and external meetings as required, reading appropriate bulletins and papers, working closely with colleagues.

·         Produce software in line with team goals and alerting the Account Manager of any problems which arise.

·         Liaise with clients about requirements and propose solutions internally.

·         Participate in support service for the system.

·         All posts at Whitespace are administratively self-servicing.

 

Person Specification

Essential

·         Experience of programming in VB6.

·         Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server databases.

·         Experience of working in a team of programmers and support analysts

·         Good interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable

·         Experience in .NET and C#.

·         An understanding of full software development cycle.

·         Experience of client liaison and support

·         Degree with 2:1 grade or above.

Terms and Conditions

·         Salary in range of £20,000-£25,000 depending on experience.

·         Annual bonus based on annual profit, length of service with company and salary.

·         Generous company pension scheme.

·         Holidays 20 days pa rising to 25 days pa after 3 years service.

Contact details:

Jonathan Ling
Phone: 020 7257 6312
Email: jonathan.ling@whitespace.co.uk