Careers
Snow Valley is an innovative, award winning developer of mission-critical e-commerce solutions. As a Microsoft Gold Partner for Data Management, Hosting, and SOA & Business Process, we work closely with Microsoft in both Reading and Redmond. Our solutions are developed using the Microsoft .Net technologies including Microsoft Commerce Server, BizTalk Server and SQL Server.
"Great people, a friendly atmosphere, advanced technologies....it's an excellent place to work"
The Environment
We offer superior e-commerce solutions for many well known retailers including Levi's, Clarks Shoes, LK Bennett and Majestic Wine, helping them grow and enhance their online businesses. Our comprehensive list of Client services include, technical application development, design and user experience, hosting and operation of online systems, online marketing, e-commerce consultancy and recruitment for e-commerce teams.
Learning and Development
We place considerable emphasis on the learning and development of our staff encouraging them to advance both personally and professionally. We have a close affiliation with the UK's largest training provider and as such, we invest significant time and money in growing our employees' skills and qualifications.
"The technical ability of my colleagues and sense of cooperation to get the work done"
Graduates and Placements
As part of Snow Valley's Graduate Programme, every year we look for talented Graduate and Undergraduate students to join our growing team. With both permanent and placement year positions available we offer this unique opportunity to those individuals who display a genuine passion and interest to learn about and experience our world of technology and e-commerce.
Graduates
In our Graduate Training Programme we select two lucky individuals who display the talent and ambition we look for in all our staff to join our Web Development team. With a highly experienced Mentor on hand and a structured career path in place, our Graduates learn about e-commerce from the roots up. A unique and exciting opportunity, this would suit an individual who not only thrives in a busy environment but someone who is eager to learn new skills. You will be responsible for building and enhancing systems which feature cutting-edge designm, complex transactions and extensive integration.
Placement Students
We recruit three placement students every year to fill paid, full-time positions roles as Business Support Administrator, Web Developer and Systems Engineer. These challenging roles give the successful candidates the opportunity to experience life in all areas of the e-commerce world, working alongside highly skilled and experienced colleagues in every area of Snow Valley. You will also have the opportunity to work with the most up-to-date Microsoft technologies and be encouraged to learn and develop your existing skills.
The Benefits
Snow Valley offers a range of excellent benefits including; 23 days annual leave, pension, private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and childcare vouchers. Most recently we have joined the Government initiative Cycle Scheme through which we offer you a loan to buy a bike for work, tax-free! A dedicated and friendly team, we enjoy working in a fun yet professional atmosphere, and enjoy additional perks such as a casual dress code, Friday afternoon drinks and an extra day of paid leave as a Birthday treat!
"The environment makes employees feel valued as people"
Snow Valley Nominated for Two Awards
Snow Valley is very proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for a coveted Computer Weekly 'Best Places to Work in IT' Award. Snow Valley was selected from more than 100 entrants. The ceremony takes place on Friday 22 May.
Our second nomination is for the 'Best New Placement Scheme' award from the National Council of Work Experience. This award recognises excellence in graduate and industrial placement schemes, both of which Snow Valley set up in 2008. This awards lunch will take place on 5 March.
Charlotte Phillips, HR Manager at Snow Valley, said she was delighted with both nominations. "Snow Valley recognises the importance of finding talented individuals and investing in their development and wellbeing. I'm absolutely delighted with these nominations - they testify to the fact that we're already well ahead of other companies."
To Apply
If you would like to join the team or find out more information, please send your CV and salary expectations to careers@snowvalley.com. Even if we don't have a suitable opening for you right now, we will keep your details on file to refer to in the event that one does come up!
NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Snow Valley handles all recruitment in house. If you are interested in applying for a position with us then please do so directly.