Sunday, April 6, 2008
Software Developer (Chiswick)
Established in 1996 Orbis Technology is the World s leading provider of interactive gaming and betting solutions. The Orbis OpenBet platform with its unique One Account One Wallet solution allows customers to bet and play across multiple products and platforms providing operators with a singular clear view of all customers gaming activities via comprehensive management and reporting tools. Orbis is an Nds Group company. Nds Group (Nasdaq Nasdaq Europe Nnds) is a leading supplier of open end-to-end digital pay-Tv solutions for the secure delivery of entertainment and information to television set-top boxes and personal computers. The OpenBet suite comprises seven modules Sportsbook Allowing an extensive selection of betting opportunities across all activities including sports financials politics and entertainment along with comprehensive back office management tools. Casino With striking innovative graphics and animations OpenBet Casino offers classic casino games such as slots video poker blackjack craps and roulette as well as exclusive games like Poker Dice. Real time user friendly and secure management tools allow operators to offer the greatest player entertainment experience. Rake Games Offering non-download versions of multi-platform Texas hold em poker as well as the World s oldest game and our newest Backgammon. Fixed Odds Games Graphically rich UK compliant non-download games slots keno scratch cards balls and hi-lo offering flexibility to the operator not only in games selection but also in the ability to plug in third party games. Exchange A person-to-person betting exchange that allows customers to place orders for bets transacting at mutually beneficial levels. Retail Cash and Account betting facilities for shops hospitality environments and kiosks that can be integrated with standard retail peripherals. Marketing An automated suite of tools to manage dedicated promotions player campaigns and affiliate networks enabling powerful targeted cross-selling and up-selling opportunities. Why Orbis? Orbis offers you the opportunity to join a highly motivated and exciting development group working with leading edge technologies in the delivery of varied projects for blue chip UK and overseas companies. Job Description 1.Overall Purpose of Job The Software Developer role offers an opportunity to join a highly motivated and exciting development group working with leading edge technologies in the delivery of varied projects for major UK and overseas companies. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress into Senior Developer Team Leadership Solutions Architect or Project Management roles if desired. Individuals will work across a variety of projects and will be expected to take responsibility for either whole projects or areas of projects with the emphasis on self direction and personal innovation. 2.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Hands on involvement in applications software development with some exposure to the whole development lifecycle from analysis of business requirements through to design and implementation of software solutions through to post live support. Degree of Supervision received given Initially will be supervised by the Technical Lead and Project Manager. Opportunities to mentor graduate recruits and the ownership of areas of projects will follow Job Requirements For Recruitment Purposes 1.Education Qualifications and Special Training First or upper-second class honors degree from a well-regarded university in Software Engineering Computer Science Math s Physics or Natural Sciences supported by A or B grade A-levels Knowledge Skills and Experience Required One or more years of commercial software development experience Structured approach to software development Strong evidence in the Cv of significant technical competence Highly Desirable Programming experience in Tcl Tk Perl Java and or Javascript Relational database design and programming skills (ideally Informix) especially with regard to high-volume applications Web-based application development (especially internet commerce) and knowledge of Html Consulting or Blue Chip background Desirable Familiarity with Unix (Solaris Linux) and Windows (Nt 2000) Programming experience in C C Integration with online and traditional payment systems Knowledge of Xml and integration with third-party Apis Integration and management of real-time information feeds Internet security encryption and digital certification Experience with multi-lingual data manipulation (Utf8 Big5) Configuration and management of a high-volume web server (ideally Apache) 2.Personal Qualities Required Good Interpersonal skills Demonstrable attention to detail Strong Self Motivation High Technical Aptitude Flair for technical writing and communication Innovative Troubleshooting Skills Excellent Academic Background Benefits On offer is a flexible dress down working environment with excellent salary and benefits packages including- 25 days holiday Contributory Pension Private Healthcare Employee support service Discounted gym membership Discounted Sky Tv packages