Recruitment - Junior Java Developer

We are looking for a talented graduate to join our software development team, working on the next generation of our Optrak software. In this challenging role you will be exposed to, and be expected to master, a variety of Java technologies. Our logistics applications incorporate mobile applications, mapping, distributed applications, data modelling, mathematical optimisation, both web and Swing GUIs and data analytics. We work in small teams and you will quickly assume responsibility for your own work from design through coding to unit testing.

Qualifications

You need to have an excellent degree in Computer Science, Maths, Science or Engineering and have undertaken a significant programming-based project – either as part of your degree or externally. Experience and an interest in any of the following would be useful:

• Logistics,
• Operations Research,
• Mapping/GIS,
• OLAP/Analytics
• General business data modelling.

We want people who will bring enthusiasm, creativity and analytical thinking to the job. You will be expected to make your own design decisions and be prepared to justify them during code reviews.

Training

Training is conducted in-house and on-the-job. You will work closely with a more experienced programmer. We take graduates with no Java experience and turn them into experts. And you will be part of a working team from the start.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and the progress you make.

Company Culture

The atmosphere is informal and friendly with an emphasis on taking personal responsibility.

Location and Travel

Optrak is based in Hertford – a market town 28 miles north of Central London – about 50 minutes away by frequent train. You can commute from North London. Existing staff commute by foot, car or bike – you can take advantage of the Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Application Process

Please download the application form linked to at the bottom on this page. Complete this and submit with your CV and supporting material to recruit@optrak.co.uk

Application form (.doc)

Recruitment - Experienced Java Developer

We are looking for a talented developer to join our software development team, working on the next generation of our Optrak software. Our logistics applications incorporate mobile applications, mapping, distributed applications, data modelling, mathematical optimisation, both web and Swing GUIs and data analytics. We work in small teams and you will be expected to take responsibility for your own contributions, from design through coding to unit testing.

Technologies that we use include Swing, JIDE, distributed applications, RMI, JNI, Hibernate, Spring, restlets, servlets, Tomcat, Javascript, AJAX, MySql, MS SQL-Server, Git and Hudson.

Qualifications

You need to be highly numerate, have an excellent degree, preferably in Computer Science, Maths, Science or Engineering and at least two years of professional Java programming in a technical environment with experience object-orientated design.

In addition, knowledge and experience of the following would be valuable:

• Logistics,
• Operations Research,
• Optimisation techniques, including metaheuristics.
• Mapping/GIS,
• OLAP/Analytics
• General business data modelling.

We want people who will bring enthusiasm, creativity and analytical thinking to the job. You will be expected to make your own design decisions and be prepared to justify them during code reviews.

Salary

Salary: £28k - £32k

Company Culture

The atmosphere is informal and friendly with an emphasis on taking personal responsibility.

Location and Travel

Optrak is based in Hertford – a market town 28 miles north of Central London – about 50 minutes away by frequent train. You can commute from North London. Existing staff commute by foot, car or bike – you can take advantage of the Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Application Process

Please download the application form linked to at the bottom on this page. Complete this and submit with your CV and supporting material to recruit@optrak.co.uk

For the interview you would be expected to undertake some exercises and outline a recent project where you have been responsible for the class design of a non-trivial problem.