Description: Junior - Mid Level Technical Writer

I am looking for Technical Writer with circa 2 - 4 years software technical writing experience.

Salary coming in at circa 35-40k D.O.E.

Responsibilties

-To write and edit documentation including API Guides, User Manuals, Installation Guides, etc. for complex SOFTWARE applications in the financial industry

To update documentation for each major software release and to amend the documentation to reflect new features during the development cycle

To regularly update the documentation based on customer requests

To collect and gather technical and functional information from various sources to be used in the documentation based on the features list

To translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand text or operating procedures

To work closely with R&D and QA and other Technical Writers

Applicants must have the following:

Ideally 2-4 years experience in Technical Writing, with at least 1 year writing for software


Experience of the following tools: Adobe Framemaker, Acrobat and Distiller, MS Office and Visio, Source control such as CVS or Clearcase


If you are interested in this role - please send in an updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie for an immediate turnaround on your application

Description: I am currently recruiting a Build and Release Engineer to join an expanding development team in Dublin.
Skills/Experience
Proven experience in a similar role within a Java-based software development environment.
Build tools. JDK standard tools, Hudson (incl Tomcat), Ant, Maven.
SCM systems, esp Perforce
Scripting in Unix and Windows environments
RDBMS and SQL esp Oracle 10, 11

Responsibilities
The candidate will work within a software development team producing Java-based software using agile methods and be solely responsible for all build and release tasks for my clients software solutions.
They will report directly to the engineering manager and coordinate with developers (including distributed members), testers, tech management and other stake holders to create releases in a timely, efficiently and accurate manner.

The candidate will be familiar with multiple release methods, tools and SCM systems and use this knowledge to maintain and improve the tool set to follow industry best practice or as appropriate. They will have deep experience and expert skills in building Java code and, while not core to the role, experience in software development, particularly in Java, will be advantageous.

Candidate should have a very structured and rigorous approach to their work, should possess excellent written and verbal skills and be a strong team player.

Education Requirements Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline required, Masters preferred

if you are interested in this role - please send me in an updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie or call me on 01 2866666 for a quick turnaround.

Description: Reporting to the Information Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to identity, develop, manage and implement solutions to both existing and new business ideas and concepts. They will play a key role in identifying areas where developments are needed within and across programmes and monitoring the impact of these developments.
1) The role will include the following principle duties:
•Engaging with stakeholders with a view to establishing their requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis etc.
•Critically evaluating information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling conflicts, de-composing high-level information into details, abstracting up from low-level information to a general understanding. Distinguishing user requests from underlying true needs.
• Proactively communicating and collaborating with internal and external customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements
•Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
•Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans
•Collaborate with project delivery team and subject matter experts to establish their vision and analyse required tradeoffs
•Devise candidate solutions using natural language. Systematically analysing and documenting the strengths, weakness and risks of each approach before presenting options to the business for a decision and implementation.
•Serve as the conduit between the customer and project delivery team.
•Work with the Steering Committee in the development of the Annual Corporate ICT Plan
•Any other duties that may be assigned by the Information Manager as appropriate to the position.
2) Eligibility/Personal requirements Education, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
• Strong knowledge of project management and core consulting skills
• Ability to park own assumptions, challenge the assumptions of others, listen and draw information out of stakeholders to identify issues and requirements that are backed up with data from several vantage points
• Strong influencing skills with the confidence to deal with staff effectively at all levels throughout the organisation
• Strong analytical skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate these into functional requirements (user stories).
• Capable of generating innovative ideas in collaboration with others (through brainstorming, mind-mapping etc.) and translating these into practical solutions
• A pro-active problem solver with the ability to pre-empt potential issues and to learn quickly
• A number of years proven experience in defining, developing and implementing systems.
•Significant experience in deploying a wide range of analytical approaches SWOT, As-Is To-Be Gap Analysis
• Good negotiation skills
• Good understanding of the role/objectives of key business issues etc.
• Knowledge and experience of 5S, Lean and Six Sigma or similar approaches
3) Desirable
• Relevant Third Level qualification, or equivalent
• Public sector experience and/or an understanding of publicly funded programmes
• An understanding/knowledge of social inclusion issues
4) Personal Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a flexible, co-operative, team structure
• Self-motivated, with a proven ability to get things done and work to deadlines
• Solution focused
This role will suit an experienced Business Analyst looking for a good role within the Public Sector. The role offers a competitive salary plus 26 days annual leave. The role is a fixed term contract in the public sector to the 31st Dec 2012. The role may go permanent but there is no guarantee due to the embargo on permanent recruitment within the sector.

Description: Software configuration engineer required for Client based in South Dublin. My Client are looking for fixed term contractors for 12 months or will consider daily rate contractorsMy client a global financial services leader urgently require an experienced Software Configuration Engineer in Dublin
Minimum 5 years experience in a development or technical support capacity, preferably in a financial services environment.
Must be very process oriented with experience maintaining and evidencing controls for Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Audits.
The successful candidate will be supporting production systems and new deployments of in house VB, SQL & Java applications,
hosted on Windows and UNIX servers running XenApp, SunOne & WebSphere, against Sybase, DB2 & Oracle databases.
Demonstrated experience administering, troubleshooting and applying changes in similar environments is essential.
A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle is required.

Primary Responsibilities:
•Execution, delivery and storage of releases to specification, in a controlled and timely manner.

•Installation and management of controlled environments

•Assisting Production Support and project teams with installation of uncontrolled environments

•Adherence to release processes and their continuous improvement.

•Adherence to, and implementation of Audit requirements

•Maintenance of the releases system and any related tools.

•2nd tier end user support

•Evaluation of new technologies for use in the release process and related areas within the SDLC. Development and implementation of same when required.

•Meet and maintain software quality standards

•Maintain and evidence SDLC controls for Internal and Sarbanes Oxley Audit

This is an excellent opportunity with a top client. Apply now for more details

Description: My client is based in Dublin City Centre and is currently recruiting for a Business Interface Analyst. This is a perm position.
Role Purpose:
To support the Head Of Process Governance & Delivery in delivering the interfaces governing the Products Area.
Duties:
•Assist the Head of Process Governance & Delivery with defining and devising best practice interfaces which will deliver efficiencies both in BAU and in new product / market entry scenarios and which will support the commercial objectives of the Product function and local market
•Work closely with IT, Customer Services, CMM, Retail & Bancassurance to devise these interface solutions both tactical and strategic to meet the requirements defined by the Senior P&I Management team and their stakeholder peers across Europe
•Assist the Head of Process Governance & Delivery with governance of various initiatives (Action Logs, CARDI Logs, Requirements Gathering, Planning)
•Maintain strong communication with key stakeholders, namely the Senior Management team and other key interface points across the functions
•Participate as a member of the PI Development & Implementation team in helping to build a culture of excellence within the function
Qualifications:
•Degree or equivalent
Skills / Knowledge:
•Be delivery focused, capable of working in a change culture to challenging deadlines
•Strong technical analytical skills
•Good understanding of operational delivery
•Strong verbal, written communication skills
•Working knowledge of English language
•Experience of working in multicultural environment
•A commitment to a structured and quality driven approach to working
•Capable of working on own initiative and taking responsibility
•Good IT appreciation
Experience
•At least 3 years experience working in a financial institution in a functional or I.T. analyst role
•Proven track record in defining and delivering operational interfaces / processes and governance to a high standard of quality
•Proven experience in supporting the interface roll out of commercial product / sales initiatives preferably in an Insurance capacity
•Proven ability to work on own initiative
•Excellent PC Skills particularly in Excel, MS Project, Visio etc
•A proven Team Player with excellent interpersonal skills
•Proficient in dealing with senior stakeholders across an organisation as evidenced by a proven ability to present outputs and influence process improvement