Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair Thursday 12 February 2015, 11am–3pm School of Computer Science, Jubilee Campus
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Welcome to our Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair It’s great to see you at this new fair. We are hosting a range of companies from the information technology sector, where you can find out just how far your degree can take you. Many of the employers visiting us today have graduate jobs and internship opportunities in a number of business areas. You may be surprised by the range on offer. Here are some key points to make the most of the fair: • Be open-minded! Doing a computer science degree will mean you are developing sought-after skills, such as problem solving, analytical and being highly numerical among others. Speak to a range of employers from different sectors to understand the scope of careers open to you. • Visit our stand and find out how to make the most of your time at university and pick up a copy of our events guide.
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Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today, but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability
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Contents 04 BYG Systems
07 inniAccounts
04 CSI
07 Instantview
05 Datapath
08 NETbuilder
05 Esendex
08 Romax Technology
06 HD Decisions
09 True Clarity
06 International Celebrity Networks
09 Yonder & Beyond
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Technical Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Potential to travel to client sites, corporate discount at local gyms, annual company bonuses and events, pension scheme Application method: Send CV and covering letter to jobs@bygsystems.com Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: One to three
Established in 1983, BYG is a supplier of bespoke e-learning and associated learning technology to international bluechip organisations. We are widely regarding as a top learning technology developer in the UK and Europe. While our headquarters are in Nottingham, we are able to maintain a national and global presence, with our core client base being in mainland Europe. We operate a two-shift system that maximises our productivity and strongly supports working with clients in different time zones. BYG have over 80 employees operating across our key functional divisions and have, to date, produced over 2500 projects, all in-house. www.bygsystems.com
Subjects recruited from: Computer science and related subjects Areas recruited to: IT Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Annesley (North of Nottingham) Benefits: Healthcare, pension and life insurance Application method: Email your CV and covering letter to graduate@csiltd.co.uk Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: 13 March 2015 Employment start date: Flexible, July – September Number of opportunities: Two
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CSI is an award-winning Solutions Provider, offering its customers the chance to increase the effectiveness of core business processes and reduce their cost. This is achieved through a combination of business process re-engineering, the integration of application software across different platforms and the provision of hardware, software and services on behalf of industry leading technology manufacturers, including IBM, SAP, HP and Microsoft. You will have the opportunity to work across different platforms and projects and take on more responsibility for project delivery as you gain experience. The company has a friendly and supportive working environment where employees work closely together and develop lasting professional relationships. www.csiltd.co.uk/about/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Electronics and computer science Areas recruited to: Software engineering Starting salary: £22,000–£25,000 Job location(s): Derby Benefits: Bonus scheme and pension Application method: Email jobs@datapath.co.uk Degree requirement minimum: Lower-secondclass Application deadline: 27 March 2015 Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: Two or three
We are seeking a number of software engineers who will be involved in the design and implementation of software drivers and applications for graphics, video and IP capture and display solutions. The successful applicants will work as part of the software development team. The roles will offer the challenge and satisfaction of developing visualisation solutions for diverse areas, from media servers for rock shows to controllers for control rooms in power stations. These roles require a strong set of core skills in C development and debugging, a flexible, adaptable attitude and strong competence. www.datapath.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Computer science and IT (also design, business, marketing and finance areas) Areas recruited to: IT, telecoms and software development (also marketing, sales and accounting sectors) Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Private healthcare, 25 days holiday, buy or sell holidays, bonus scheme, pension scheme, regular social events and leisure facilities Application method: Email recruitment@ esendex.com Degree requirement minimum: BSc preferred Application deadline: See website Employment start date: See website Number of opportunities: Several
Esendex is the UK’s leading business communications firm, relied on by thousands of organisations around the world, from retailers and financial institutions to government bodies and education providers. At Esendex we believe software development is about more than just coding – it’s about delivering creative, useful solutions through our industry leading products and services. That’s why we provide a vibrant, challenging and supportive working environment, use agile development methodologies, and work closely with our stakeholders to really understand our domain and ensure we deliver as much value to our customers as possible. www.esendex.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science and related subjects Areas recruited to: IT and financial services Starting salary: £25,000 with £1,000 sign up bonus Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 25 days holiday, annual bonus up to 25% of salary and pension Application method: Email devjobs@ hddecisions.co.uk Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Two per year
HD Decisions is an ambitious and fast-growing Nottingham start-up. We are looking to add to our team of 30 highly motivated and driven staff, with ongoing recruitment of exceptional graduates. HD develops real-time data and technology products for the financial services market, with clients including Moneysupermarket. com, Confused.com, MoneySavingExpert.com, Barclaycard and several high street banks and have won a number of industry awards. We are offering a competitive salary and annual bonus, plus excellent opportunities for early responsibility in a fast-paced environment, and huge career progression potential. www.hddecisions.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Mobile development and app production Starting salary: £14,000 with review every four months Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Pay review every four months and share options Application method: Send CV to christina@ icn-apps.com Degree requirement minimum: Lower-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: One or two
International Celebrity Networks (ICN) is a digital media publisher that works with well-known names from entertainment and sport, alongside household consumer brands. ICN offers a diverse range of products and services, primarily apps, but also web, IPTV and social media. Headquartered in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter with operations in the UK, US and India, ICN produces apps that provide users with genuine utility and authoritative content on their device. ICN is at the forefront of the rapidly emerging business-to-business sector within the apps market, partnering with the best marketing service providers to rapidly increase distribution and grow its audiences. www.icn-apps.com
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Software development and IT Starting salary: £18,500–£22,500 Job location(s): Derby Benefits: Funding for professional qualification, tickets to conferences, choice of development kit, well-equipped office near the city centre and additional benefits with length of service Application method: Online or CV and covering letter to paul@inniaccounts.co.uk Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Varies Number of opportunities: Several
Are you graduate ready for an exciting challenge in a fast-growing tech startup? Here at inniAccounts we’re looking for a developer to join our ambitious company, where software is at the centre of our business. You’ll be developing our cutting-edge cloud accounting platform and you’ll exploit the latest technologies to keep us ahead of the competition. Plus, as you’d expect, mobile is a key part of our roadmap and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to development of our mobile app. You will have every chance (and will be expected to) contribute heavily to the future direction of the company. http://inni.to/graduate
Subjects recruited from: Sciences and engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering, marketing and human resources Starting salary: £25,000+ depending on experience Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Macbooks and best IT kit, flexitime, buy/ sell holidays and free gym membership Application method: Email mark.hdbgood@ instantview.co Degree requirement minimum: BSc, MSc or PhD Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: 2015 Number of opportunities: Open
Instantview is a young technology company based in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter and Google Campus, London. We are a team of engineering, computing and business people, with backgrounds in the telecom, media and tech sectors – corporate and start-up. Our retail solution uses bluetooth low-energy services to provide customers with real-time, location-based targeted offers and information. We are looking to hire creative “makers” that have a passion for technology and new product development to help turn our wearable tech and ubiquitous computing ideas into scalable products. www.instantview.co
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science and IT, engineering, maths and physics Areas recruited to: IT consultancy, web and software development, government, financial and commercial sectors Starting salary: £23,000 on target earnings Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Application method: Send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to careers@netbuilder.com Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: End of February Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: 15
NETbuilder is a leading IT and consultancy services provider. We offer STEM graduates a fast-track ‘gateway’ to a career in web and software development with our blue-chip clients.
Subjects recruited from: Computer science and mechanical engineering Areas recruited to: Software and engineering Starting salary: £25,000 plus £2,000 golden handshake upon successful completion of probation period Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 26 days annual leave, 10% annual bonus scheme, private health insurance, Friday 12:30pm finish, computer and cycle scheme, cashback scheme with top retailers, pension scheme and fitness scheme Application method: Online Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Two
With 12 offices worldwide, Romax Technology is at the forefront of engineering development across the wind energy and Transportation sectors, from blue-sky R&D projects to in-depth engineering analysis.
As a gateway consultant, you will be trained typically for 12 weeks in a niche, market-driven technology. Once training has concluded, you will join one of our many client projects, giving you hands-on experience and early responsibility. http://netbuilder.com/academy/
The aim of our consultancy and design services is to drive business and sustainability. We provide customers with innovative technology and solutions to optimize their products for performance, robustness, efficiency and durability. We are currently looking to place highly talented engineering graduates across our business divisions Drivetrain, Insight and Simulation Technology at our new headquarters in The University of Nottingham Innovation Park. www.romaxtech.com
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Subjects recruited from: Computer science, maths and physics Areas recruited to: Software development Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Bristol and London Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, 25 days holiday, free fruit and birthday cakes Application method: Email CV and covering email to ed.bootle@trueclarity.co.uk Degree requirement minimum: Upper-secondclass Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: Eight
True Clarity is a software solutions company developing enterprise web systems for a household name client base. We develop the code that drive websites which are robust enough to process enormous levels of traffic. The systems we develop are real world, tangible applications that are used by millions. We have a track record of recruiting computer science graduates that are passionate about technology, writing code and getting great software delivered. Our training is excellent and we are able to offer highly personalised mentorled training programmes that develop your coding skills and understanding of full lifecycle commercial development. www.trueclarity.co.uk
Subjects recruited from: Software programmers and engineers, designers and salespeople Areas recruited to: Technology Starting salary: £24,000 Job location(s): London with opportunities in Los Angeles and Perth Benefits: Standard Application method: Email CV and cover letter to ed@boppl.me Degree requirement minimum: BSc Application deadline: Employment start date: Flexible Number of opportunities: Two–five depending on profiles
Yonder & Beyond is a London-based incubator helping young promising technologies companies to develop and grow. The team is headed by a staff of very experienced executives mentoring young promising entrepreneurs and their teams. Yonder & Beyond has offices in London, Los Angeles and Perth. www.yonderbeyond.com
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