Description: IT Operations Manager required for Top Client on Dublin North side.
The purpose of this role is to provide overall management and control of all issues relating to the provision of cost effective, high quality IT infrastructure, services and applications.
The IT Operations Manager will be responsible for defining and delivering a strategy for the IT Operations Department and to manage teams of staff to design, build and operate high quality technical solutions to meet business requirements and ensure that these technical solutions meet performance levels and deliver functional requirements.
This role supports the IT cost management and efficiency goals of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables include:
Work with IT and Business management to ensure the business plan & strategy is delivered.
Set and agree acceptable service levels for IT services.
Manage and measure delivery of systems to agreed service and quality levels.
Design and deliver technical projects from inception, through approval and implementation.
Implement ITIL (or equivalent) operational practices and methodologies throughout the Department.
Ensure technical compliance with all mandatory security standards.
Establish and resource a multi-functional and multi-skilled Service Desk within IT.
Develop and manage relationships with key business users across the organisation.
Manage budgets, identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities on an ongoing basis.
Drive a culture of innovation, creativity and technology leadership within IT.
Lead and motivate a team of multi skilled staff.
Select and contract suppliers of IT services as necessary to deliver services and projects.
To be considered for the position of IT Operations Manager, candidates must meet the following:
Essential Criteria:
10+ years IT experience in a management and service delivery role.
5+ years experience in a similar type role.
Eligible to live and work in the EU.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Able to pass a 5 -year security background check*.
Possession and demonstration of the key competencies and skills outlined below.

Key Competencies /Skills include:
Knowledge and experience of Service Desk tools and techniques.
Working knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies
Working knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.
Experience in building financial budgets and managing IT finances.
Detailed knowledge of technical and systems architecture.
Working and practical experience of linking technical and service requirements with IT Architecture

Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience in the management of 3rd party relationships
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead multi-skilled, diverse and dynamic teams.
Creative analytical and problem solving skills
Conscientious and flexible approach
Commercial awareness and focus on business priorities
Ability to work to tight deadlines

Desirable Criteria:
A degree level qualification in a relevant Business/IT discipline.
This is a fantastic opportunity with a progressive Company.
Apply to Nollaig@eolas.ie for more details.

Description: Permanent Java Developer role available with Top client based South Dublin.
This role provides the opportunity to participate in the implementation of a complex server application utilised in testing multi-service IP networks.
It will provide substantial experience in the design and implementation of cutting-edge server applications.

Requirements:
Excellent development and Java skills.
Experience in Design Patterns and other Java innovations is desirable.
Knowledge of network protocols, particularly TCP/IP, would be an advantage.
Self-motivator with an analytical mind to solve complex problems.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Fluent English required.
Educated to degree level in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please apply now to Nollaig@eolas.ie for further Details on this role.
Excellent Career Opportunity and Package on Offer.

Description: Senior Software Developer - Java
The senior software developer will be responsible for working within the development team on the product suite and on client development projects using Agile/XP development methodologies.
Requirements
Knowledge and proven experience in the following technical areas:
* Senior experience with Agile software development lifecycle methodologies and coding standards.
* Expert knowledge of Linux/Unix environment is essential.
* Expert in Java, J2EE, J2SE, Servlets, JSPs, JDBC, Threads/Concurrency, Spring frameworks.
* Java design patterns
* Database design, tuning. DB servers (IBM DB2, MySQL). Hibernate ORM.
* Experience with markup languages XML, WML, HTML etc.
* Web server experience (Tomcat), Application server (eg JBoss) an advantage
* Extensive experience in quality, performance and scalability including related tools (TeamCity, junit, jmeter, jwebunit etc).
* Experience working with development tools including Subversion, Ant, Maven, Eclipse.
* Experience working closely with engineering management to provide application architecture and design.
* Familiarity with GSM networks, and related standards as well as knowledge of SMS, WAP and MMS would be an advantage.
* Virtual/cloud computing experience an advantage.
Responsibilities:
* Working within the engineering team developing new mobile solution applications, enhancing existing applications and developing special (custom) client applications.
* Responsible for specification and delivery of internal and external projects through analysis, architecture, design, implementation and testing.
* Accurate scheduling and delivery estimates
The Individual:
* You will have minimum 5yrs in software development including lead roles
* Excellent Java skills essential
* Suitability for a technically challenging development environment
* Computer Science or IT Degree or equivalent 3rd Level Education
* Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines within a pressurised environment
* Good communication & organisational skills, ability to communicate to management
* Uses own initiative to identify areas for improvement and find solutions to problems presented.
Fantastic opportunity to excel in your career with a top Company based in Dublin.

Description: Senior Software Developer - Java
The senior software developer will be responsible for working within the development team on the product suite and on client development projects using Agile/XP development methodologies.
Requirements
Knowledge and proven experience in the following technical areas:
* Senior experience with Agile software development lifecycle methodologies and coding standards.
* Expert knowledge of Linux/Unix environment is essential.
* Expert in Java, J2EE, J2SE, Servlets, JSPs, JDBC, Threads/Concurrency, Spring frameworks.
* Java design patterns
* Database design, tuning. DB servers (IBM DB2, MySQL). Hibernate ORM.
* Experience with markup languages XML, WML, HTML etc.
* Web server experience (Tomcat), Application server (eg JBoss) an advantage
* Extensive experience in quality, performance and scalability including related tools (TeamCity, junit, jmeter, jwebunit etc).
* Experience working with development tools including Subversion, Ant, Maven, Eclipse.
* Experience working closely with engineering management to provide application architecture and design.
* Familiarity with GSM networks, and related standards as well as knowledge of SMS, WAP and MMS would be an advantage.
* Virtual/cloud computing experience an advantage.
Responsibilities:
* Working within the engineering team developing new mobile solution applications, enhancing existing applications and developing special (custom) client applications.
* Responsible for specification and delivery of internal and external projects through analysis, architecture, design, implementation and testing.
* Accurate scheduling and delivery estimates
The Individual:
* You will have minimum 5yrs in software development including lead roles
* Excellent Java skills essential
* Suitability for a technically challenging development environment
* Computer Science or IT Degree or equivalent 3rd Level Education
* Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines within a pressurised environment
* Good communication & organisational skills, ability to communicate to management
* Uses own initiative to identify areas for improvement and find solutions to problems presented.
Fantastic opportunity to excel in your career with a top Company based in Dublin.

Description: My client is looking for an experienced J2EE Developer to join their company.

Ideally I would like someone coming from a strong Telecoms Background as the company is involved in this space.

This is a permanent role - salary is negotiable D.O.E. Ideally I am looking for someone around the 45k mark - but again it will depend on experience..

Details on the role



Essential Skills
Minimum 4-5 years solid industry experience using Java/J2EE technologies including many (4+) of the following:
-Very strong core Java (1.5 or later)
-Web based UI: JSP/Servlets/JSF/Struts/HTML/Javascript/Ajax
-EJB 3.0
-SOA & Web Services
-JMS
-Hibernate
-Spring Framework
Good working knowledge of one or more J2EE Application Servers: Oracle 10g AS, Weblogic, JBoss.
Strong DB design & development knowledge of relational databases: preferably Oracle 10g but SQLServer, Postgres and/or MySql also desirable
Good expertise with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit
Excellent knowledge of most popular development tools for efficient visual UI development, debugging and profiling. Experience with Oracle JDeveloper preferable but Eclipse or Netbeans also desirable.
Good knowledge in XML processing and related technologies
Familiar with dynamic languages, Groovy in particular
Strong working knowledge of many Operating Systems highly desirable: Linux, Solaris & Windows
Excellent knowledge of object-oriented design principles and their application to Java & J2EE


Experience in many of the following areas:
Telecom protocols & Network Management a distinctive advantage in particular expertise with testing and monitoring Quality of Service in IP networks.
User interface design principles
Agile software development processes
Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Middleware and SOA Suite

If you are interested please send me in an updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie or call me on 01 286 66 66 when you get a few minutes - Thanks