Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US.
With a proven track record in IT recruitment, we enjoy success within all sectors and business types, placing a candidate every 38 minutes. From single job vacancies to large-scale projects, our proficiency in providing exceptional professionals across the board has carved our reputation as a secure and significant supplier partner.
A robust and financially strong business we have grown organically from our first office in London in 1986, to 18 offices in Europe; including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Paris as well as one office in San Francisco and Tokyo.
Gaining market share, year-on-year, we have the largest client base of any IT recruitment business across Europe. We work with a range of clients, from SMEs to large multi-nationals and high-profile names.
Passionate about recruitment, our 350+ specialist IT recruitment consultants’ priority is to secure the right person for the right role, within a specified timeframe and budget. Through Computer Futures’ methodology, our consultants – who focus on a specific IT technical market and geographical area - create a bespoke service to meet our individual clients’ recruitment needs.
Job Description:This position is part of the AD&S Business Applications group reporting into the Applications Development & Support department. The purpose of this position is to design, implement and support Business Applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Responsible for upgrading key business applications resulting from annual lifecycle activities. This includes:
o Technical design for the upgrades.
o Installation, configuration and documentation for the upgrades.
o Coordination and lead of the technical teams required to assist with the upgrades (other teams include: DBAs, Security, Software Packaging, etc)
o Coordination of end-user UAT activities and technical change management
o Production migration planning and execution
o Burn-in support (1-2 weeks after go-live)
o Handoff and knowledge transfer of the ongoing support model
Qualifications:Qualifications:
This is a Senior-level position requiring either a degreed professional who possesses a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, or a non-degreed professional with ten (10) years of relevant experience. This individual must demonstrate strong technical expertise and knowledge in each of the following technology disciplines:
• Microsoft technologies including Windows Server and Desktop operating systems, SQL Server or Oracle
• Installing, configuring and supporting various business applications on dedicated or shared application servers
• General knowledge of web services and web infrastructures, ie..IIS
• General knowledge of network technologies
Must demonstrate strong skills in the following areas:
• Action Orientation – Results driven; multitasking
• Teamwork – Ability to lead small teams and/or work on a team
• Technical Acumen – Technical breadth and depth (See above)
• Problem Solving
The following skills and experience are a plus:
• Java technologies
• Scripting and automation technology and processes
• Monitoring tools such as Microsoft SCOM, HP BSM, etc
• Experience working for a chemical company
Additional Information:All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Look for: Danielle
Phone: 346 231 7544
Email: d.garan@computerfutures .com