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Technical IT Consultant, Sheffield


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In order to apply for this position candidates MUST have VB.Net and SQL Server knowledge.

Client Profile:
Our client is one of the world leaders within the Pensions industry. Their professionalism and dedication to service are second to none and are amongst the main reasons why some of the world’s most impressive clients choose them. Employing over 1,200 people across 13 locations in the UK, they provide services to over 1,500 clients.

Main purpose of role:
To develop, configure, enhance and test the firms systems applications to maximise the benefits of these applications for the business user community.

Key responsibilities for this role include:
Ensure that all data is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Financial Services Authority guidelines at all times.

• To perform all duties in accordance with the company Health & Safety, IT and all other policy procedures.
• To liaise with clients and third parties (including software providers) where appropriate as part of the transition of new business and migration of existing schemes from one IT platform to another (primarily Profund Classic to Aquila).
• Understand key requirements for client developments and fixes and ensure these are captured in a detailed specification and signed off before the solution is implemented.
• Apply the firms standard implementation processes and procedures, ensuring team members adhere to them.
• Assist in the due diligence process as required, gathering information on technical requirements for implementation, including client technologies, imaging requirements and file sizes.
• Create solutions for data/interface routines that best meet business needs and requirements using the most appropriate technologies.
• Provide detailed specifications to team members to enable them to meet business needs and requirements.
• Work with end users to ensure all User Acceptance Testing (UAT) has been performed and sign off obtained before functionality is released.
• To liaise with relevant departments (PPMG, Administration etc) to ensure a smooth delivery during all phases of a project.
• Identify and record issues throughout the development process, and work with the administration team to ensure they are resolved in a suitable manner.
• Provide relevant information to Senior Technical Consultant escalating issues and queries where appropriate via line management and also the project team as appropriate.
• To liaise with other areas of Business Systems to ensure the project requirements are delivered.
• To identify potential improvements to the teams working practices and to be able to implement where appropriate.
• Provide training and support to other team members as and when required.
• Support existing Aquila clients via a helpdesk facility - this includes assisting in developing solutions to reverse out changes, apply bespoke bulk updates and provide complex reporting solutions.
• Engage in specific project work as defined by the Business.

Essential Skills Required:
• VB.Net - Produce scripts to manipulate data and maintain existing code libraries
• SQL Server/TSQL - Cross transforms, some stored procedures - need to be proficient in using TSQL as programming language
• Database - Must understand basic database and data principles. Normalisation\relationships etc
• Business Requirements - Must be able to gather and document detailed business requirements

If you feel you are suitable for this position, please email your full CV along with the following information:

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Location: Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 20-30k
Closing Date: 16/03/2010