Researcher(s) - Software Developer

Researcher(s) - Software Developer

The Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) is the largest
semantic research organisation in the world. DERIs mission is to
establish semantics as a core pillar of modern computer engineering.
DERI offers a stimulating, dynamic, multi-cultural research
environment with excellent ties to research groups worldwide. This is
a unique opportunity to join the commercialisation efforts within
DERI, in collaboration with our industrial partner you will play a key
role in making next-generation semantic computing systems a reality.

The Person
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- Ability to work in a team based environment developing state of the
art software solutions on time and to specification
- Motivated and proactive attitude to take ownership and initiative
in all work assignments
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
- Strong design, development & testing skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to tackle wide and varied tasks
- Creative Thinking

Essential Skills
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Solid industry experience (ideally 3+ years) using many of the
following:
- Very strong core Java
- Web based UI: Servlets/Applets/Javascript/Ajax
- Good expertise with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit
- Excellent knowledge of User interface design principles
- Knowledge/Experience with distributed systems and service-oriented
design principles
- Familiar with XML processing and related technologies
- Good knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design
patterns with an understanding of their application within Java
- Third level degree in computer related discipline or strong
background in computer science

Desirable Experience & Background (inc. qualifications):
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- Experience/Knowledge of document processing and search techniques
- Experience/Knowledge of ASP.NET 2.0, C#, and Python
- Agile software development processes
- Experience/Knowledge of Semantic technologies
- A relevant post graduate degree (MSc, PhD) or relevant industrial
experience

The position is full-time, located at DERI Galway. The duration of the
post will be for 1 year in the first instance. The salary will be in
the range €22,313—€41,530, depending on qualifications and experience.
An early start date is preferable as the position is now open. A
panel for future similar positions may be formed.
Informal enquiries about these positions may be made to:

Dr Edward Curry, INDRA Project Manager. Tel +353-91-492973
ed.curry.TakeThisOut@deri.org

Application procedure: Candidates are requested to submit a covering
letter, CV (Word or PDF format only) and the names and addresses of at
least three and not more than five referees via e-mail to;
ed.curry.TakeThisOut@deri.org

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd March 2007.