Category: Careers in Computing

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Test Driven Solutions – We’re Recruiting!

Test Driven Solutions, a local technology consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne, are currently on the lookout for highly ambitious individuals, who are looking to be part of a company who care about their staff and offer extremely generous benefits.

We’re at the beginning, so we’re looking for individuals to help shape TDS to be one of the best consultancies in the UK. We want people who will not only be gifted technically, but also people who have a voice and will look to make a good impression on every client site we operate with.

We’re currently looking for Software Developers, specifically with Java & Python as well as DevOps Engineers to help us work with our clients. Below is a list of the skills we’re looking for.

Skills needed:

  • Experience designing, architecting, and implementing the next generation of cloud-based applications which are dynamically scalable, fault tolerant, secure, and reliable for a cloud platform such as Openshift, AWS, or Azure.
  • Experience working on highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Experience with Linux operating systems & shell scripting, and Containers
  • Understanding and Experience with DevOps tooling such as Cloudify, Docker, Kubernetes, Nomad, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Salt, and/or Ansible
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, C#. Most of our development is in Python.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, and or Spinnaker
  • Experience in developing automated tests
  • Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work well in a team environment If this is of interest,

Please send your cv to sam.clark@testdrivensolutions.co.uk

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Build your experience online with Infosys ‘Summer of Ideas’ global learning initiative

Infosys the global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting has recently launched their ‘Summer of Ideas’ initiative for university students worldwide. Summer of Ideas is an 8-week ideathon where students will work on industry-relevant themes in collaboration with cross-functional teams from around the world, under the mentorship of technological experts, and get the chance to showcase their ideas to industry experts.

Infosys’ next-generation digital learning platform, Wingspan, will allow participants to shape their own learning and choose courses from a content library, curated carefully by subject matter experts and educators. You’ll also be able to network with others, collaborate with teams across geographies and share ideas using various digital tools.

Applications are welcome from all stages and degree programmes including masters and PhD students. Interested candidates are requested to register here for further details.



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Technology Placements with IBM – apply now

IBM opened at 9am today for applications to their ‘Technology’ roles. Last year, some of their roles opened and closed on the same day as they were inundated with applications and they expect a similar level of experience this year. The initial application is very short and straightforward and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.

If you miss the deadline, you can still register your interest on their website to stay informed of all future opening dates. In order to deliver the best candidate experience, IBM are aiming for successful applicants to receive an offer within 4 weeks of submitting their application. To achieve this their placement roles will be opening periodically over the academic year, giving students up to 1 week to submit their initial application.