Jobs

Last updated 21 February 2007.

 

Software Engineer

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to our growing team in our Belfast Headquarters;

 

Requirements (essential):

• Degree in computer science or equivalent
• Min Degree in Computer Science or closely related discipline
• Experience in completing a Software Development project
• Experience in a high level programming language (preferably Visual Studio.Net)
• Experience in Database Design and Development
• Good communication and team working skills

 

Requirements (desirable):

• Familiarity with Learning Objects
• Knowledge of XML
• Knowledge of PHP
• Experience of using a Virtual Learning Environment
• Familiarity of SCORM
  

 

Responsibilities:

• Design of Software & Database application
• Implementation of Software & Database application
• Testing of Software & Database application

 

The position is for a 12 month Fusion funded project which is carried out in partnership with Letterkenny Institute. On successful completion of your project, you will obtain a postgraduate diploma in management practice from Smurfit Business School in UCD. To qualify, applicants must hold or have been awarded a degree/diploma by the closing date (March, 9th 2007).

 

To apply and for further information, please write to:

 

Louise Kearney,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,

Waterfront Plaza,

8 Laganbank Road,
Belfast

BT1 3LR

 

or

 

Sally Bowles,

PricewaterhouseCoopers,

Wilton Place

Dublin 2

 

quoting the relevant reference number(s).

Alternatively you can telephone (028) 9041 5375 or +353 (1) 7048 525 or e-mail pwcni.recruitment@uk.pwc.com or you can download the same information and an application form from www.nijobs.com or www.irishjobs.ie

 

 

 

To apply for any of the posts below, please email your CV with a covering letter to

jobs@synergy-learning.com or call us at 028 9028 8830.

 

 

 

Moodle Administrator

We are currently seeking a Moodle Administrator to contribute to our growing team in our Belfast Headquarters;

 

Requirements (essential):

• Degree in computer science or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years Unix system administration experience
• Familiarity with PHP, HTML, Apache and MySQL
• Good communication and team working skills
• Willingness and ability to travel

 

Requirements (desirable):

• Familiarity with Javascript
• Experience with VLE administration, preferably Moodle
  

 

Responsibilities:

• Technical Moodle support
• Installation, customisation and optimisation of customer’s Moodle setups
• Management of company’s Moodle servers
• Technical assistance of sales team, when and if required
• Occasional onsite Moodle admin training

 

eLearning Consultant – UK (South)

We are currently looking to recruit an eLearning Consultants for the South of England.

 

Working predominantly within the Further Education, secondary schools and the public/private sector, you will:

 

• Deliver business development targets by identifying new opportunities that can be met from the Synergy Learning portfolio
• Provide professional advice and customer support to our customers
• A key responsibility will be building relationships to raise achievement and promote our drive for excellence in education.
• Have prime responsibility for supporting a specified territory and you will be the first point for customers within this territory.
• Be educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have an impressive career record, which will include being able to demonstrate a good understanding of the 14-19 educational agenda. Ideally, you will be a skilled salesperson with extensive knowledge of selling technology solutions to the UK Education market.

 

You should also have demonstrable commercial focus, having worked in a business development/sales role previously.

 

This position will be home based and as considerable travel is involved, you must have a clean driving licence.

 

Moodle Consultants

To strengthen our position as a leading Moodle partner and to widen our network, we are looking for freelance consultants throughout the UK and Ireland

 

Responsibilities:

• Moodle User and Admin Training
• On-site Moodle installation and configuration
• Moodle consultancy

 

Requirements:

• Very good Moodle knowledge
• Experience in a teaching or training setting
• Business Development experience preferred

 

Education Advisors

The advisory role is on a commission basis and will include but is not limited to:

 

• Promoting Synergy Learning materials and services
• Presentations to Schools, Colleges and Universities
• Educational consultancy provision

 

Requirements:

• Knowledge of eLearning desirable
• Experience in a teaching or training setting
• Experience in creative subjects (media, eMedia, games, 3D) or good working knowledge of software applications (Adobe / Macromedia)
• Business Development experience preferred