IT Developer - Server Infrastructure Support

Capita are looking for an experienced IT Developer specifically to provide Server and Infrastructure Support to a key Life & Pensions client in the UK.

Youll be joining a focused and supportive team doing an incredibly varied role specialising in multiple functions such as licencing firewalls diagnosis / troubleshooting system installation and maintenance. As such were looking for an individual with proven but varied experience as an IT Developer able provide expertise across multiple functions.

The role will be predominantly homebased in the UK however occasional visits will be necessary to either Glasgow or Manchester offices so proximity to either of these locations would be preferred.

This is a permanent full time role of 37.5 hours per week however there will be a need to be on call on evenings / weekends when required (and compensated for accordingly).

Capita is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Job title:

IT Developer Server & Infrastructure Support

Job Description:

What will you deliver

• Writing codes and debugging.

• Performing unit tests documenting changes and refactoring less complexed programs/scripts.

• Applying agreed standards and tools to achieve a wellengineered result.

• Identifying issues related to software development activities.

• Producing software builds from software source code.

• Conducting tests as defined in an integration test specification and records the details of any failures.

• Analysing and reporting on integration test activities and results.

• Identifying and reports reporting and risks.

• Gaining knowledge and experience through on job training.

• With limited assistance they can work in analytical disciplined and systematic approach

What are we looking for

• Strong prior experience in a developer role focusing on server and infrastructure support.

• Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of IT issues:

  • Essential skills/knowledge of Windows Operating System functions including 32bit vs 64bit operation use of tools to query running processes file handles file and registry access Windows firewall rules.

  • Desirable experience of Virtual server setups

• System installation & Maintenance:

  • Essential skills/knowledge of the following: Common install methods .exe MSI including MST when to install vs when to place or fileserve) registry function automation monitoring and backout methods and tools. Includes change processes and deployment to test UAT and production environments and devices.

  • Desirable skills / knowledge of Web server platforms and technologies.

• Network Configuration and administration:

  • Working knowledge of DNS IP configuration Active Directory domain administration NTFS and share permissions group policy logon scripts std ports for SMB AD SFTP /SSH HTTP(S)

  • Desirable skills / knowledge of 3270 mainframe telnet Oracle and SQL Server ODBC and TNS connections. IBM DB2 and CICS Transaction Gateway.

• End User Support:

  • Business operations project services including system developers and their IDEs and other toolsets plus UAT and test env support. Ideally some JDK and Eclipse background.

• Support for system recovery and workarounds and BCP / DR.

• Scripting knowledge: specifically knowledge of Batch scripting & PowerShell would be desirable.

• Knowledge of IT compliance standards & protocols.

• Knowledge of computer hardware software operating systems and peripherals.

• Communication & interpersonal skills.

What can we offer you

In this role you will be given fantastic training and development for your career in financial services. You will also be given the following:

• A starting salary of between 40000 and 60000 dependent on experience.

• Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leaveand plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology

• Youll be joining a large network of experienced innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and well provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

About Capita Regulated Services

At Regulated Services were transforming the world of life and pensions and mortgage services. Were delivering responsible and sustainable services helping our clients to respond to changing market factors and adapt to the needs of their customers both now and in the future. Our teams work with clients across the UK and Worldwide offering a range of services from endtoend administration digital technology and business support to lending account and arrears management. Join us and discover better as you shape the future of regulated services.

Whats Next

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Equal Opportunities

Were an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrierfree recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio) or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email or calland well get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments please visit the Capita Careers website.

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Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent