Job opportunity Industrial Placement Developer
We have now filled this position but please feel free to apply for a placement for 2009
We are on the lookout for a bright, talented student to join our Development Team for a year-long paid Industrial Placement. You will be responsible for building and enhancing systems that feature cutting-edge design, complex transactions and extensive integration. You will also work on developing new web-based site management tools and applications.
During your year with Snow Valley you will gain invaluable experience throughout the business, developing skills in the latest Microsoft technologies and learning about e-commerce from the roots up. You will work in and complete projects for some or all of the following teams:
- Core application Development
- Integration Development
- Tools Development
- Design and User Interface Development
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering
- Client Services
- On-line Marketing
This will give you a fully rounded perspective of the e-commerce industry, and give you the opportunity to join one of the UK’s most experienced e-commerce teams, work alongside a number of highly talented individuals, and grow your skills in many different ways.
Learning and Development
You will be assigned increasingly challenging projects and development work during the course of your year, designed to stretch you and develop your skills further.
You will be supported by an experienced mentor who will guide you during this learning process, help you whenever necessary, and ensure that you are taking full advantage of the learning options open to you.
By the end of your first year, you will have gained experience in the following skills and technologies:
- ASP.net
- C#
- SQL Databases
- e-commerce Systems
- Content Management Systems
Additionally you may have gained exposure to other technologies such as BizTalk, Commerce Server, and SharePoint.
Your Future Career
Once you have returned to university for your final year, you will have the opportunity to apply to join our Graduate Recruitment Programme upon graduation. Should you be successful in your application you will then be on a structured Developer career path, with rapid salary progression, plenty of training opportunities and increasing responsibility.
The Person
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented Under-Graduates with a demonstrable interest in e-commerce, and a true thirst for knowledge. To succeed you will:
- Be studying for an Information Technology/Computer Science (or similar) degree
- Have experience of Microsoft technologies
- Have a demonstrable passion for web development and E-commerce
- Have good English language skills, both spoken and written
- Have a strong academic record and be on track for a 2:1 degree or higher
- Be a positive team player
- Have lots of enthusiasm, and the willingness and desire to learn
If you think you fit the bill, and would like to apply for this great opportunity, then please send your CV to myfuture@snowvalley.com You should also include a covering letter, telling us more about the type of work that interests you, what you are hoping to achieve from your industrial placement year, and what you would bring to us.
If you think you fit the bill, and would like to apply for this great opportunity, then please send your CV to myfuture@snowvalley.com. You should also include a covering letter, telling us more about the type of work that interests you, what you are hoping to achieve from your future career, and why you decided to apply for the Snow Valley Industrial Placement Programme.
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