Description
Software Support Engineer
Shape-Mons, Belgium
Contract Length: 12 months+
Key Skills: Engineer, Administrator, Software, Java, XML, SOA, Service Orientated Architecture, LAN, WAN, RDMS, Relational Database Management Systems, NATO, NACMA, NCIA, NC3A, NCSA, NAMSA
One Full time consultant is required to assist the existing MCCIS System Manager in providing software engineering support for MCCIS/MSA.
Duties include:
a.Performs the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of authorised software changes, related applications software and the integration/tailoring of vendor supplied components, following established procedures for quality, configuration control, testing, documentation and security.
b.Provides expeditious support services (including technical help desk and emergency on-site assistance) to ensure key information systems remain operational.
c.Assists in the maintenance of the operational and support environments for the software of all assigned systems.
d.Performs analysis, detailed problem diagnosis/resolution, programming, testing, writing documentation and participating in reviews, walkthroughs and audits.
e.Participates in the definition, acquisition and implementation of new system engineering requirements.
f.Co-operates with appropriate authorities on QA and Configuration Control issues.
g.Monitors design, program and interface specifications during acquisition and operation phase and maintains user and system documentation during operational phase
The contractor shall fit the following profiles:
Engineer (Software/Application A-2 equivalent)
The service to be provided can be described as consultancy to perform MCCIS/MSA operational support resulting in software and documentation updates, reports or other activities to be undertaken to keep the system operational.
2.3 Contractor Personnel
Software Support Engineer
Essential Skills:
Systems development - Programming/software development:
a.Experience in all Lifecycle aspects of Information Systems to achieve effective system development and deployment.
b.Proven capability of converting evolving operational requirements into Information Systems requirements.
c.Extensive knowledge of System Analysis principles to direct and guide Information Systems development.
d.At least 4 years demonstrable experience developing Web based applications using Java and XML.
e.Experience developing systems based on Service Oriented Architecture.
f.Sound knowledge of Configuration Management, Change Control and Continuous Build systems.
g. Experience administering Relational Database Management Systems.
h. Sound technical knowledge of wide area networks and local area networks.
Software Support Engineer Desirable Skills:
a.Experience of systems support and maintenance in a military command and control environment.
b.Experience in High Availability systems, such as HA-Linux.
c.Experience with service monitoring tools.
d.Experience with code optimisation, memory leak analysis, software quality control.
e. Knowledge of mDNS.
f. Experience with developing RESTful web services.
g. Experience with OML.
Contractors with a current security clearance are strongly encouraged to apply
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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