Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Content Engineer with XML, XSLT to support the development of XML-based solutions, as outlined below.

The role is ideally Hybrid, and a fully remote option can be considered for the right person

The role:

• Maintain and develop XSL transforms to support new product types and features, ensuring best practices are followed for production and storage of scripts.
• Create XML Schemas and DTDs that reflect model requirements.
• Configure DITA specializations.
• Develop XML content transformations using XSLT, XSL-FO, and the DITA Open Toolkit.
• Quality assurance of content and validation according to business rules through DTD and Schema tools.
• Support for our Microsoft Word Styles > DITA4Publishers > InDesign/EPUB/PDF/HTML transformation system.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of XML and related standards like DITA, XSLT/XSLFO.
• Advanced knowledge of XML technologies such as CCMS systems, XML editors (Oxygen, XMetal) and XSL software.
• Development (DTD/Schema and XSLT).
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to accurately follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle pressure to meet deadlines.

For Further Information, please don’t hesitate to apply

Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Content Engineer with XML, XSLT to support the development of XML-based solutions, as outlined below.

The role is ideally Hybrid, and a fully remote option can be considered for the right person

The role:

• Maintain and develop XSL transforms to support new product types and features, ensuring best practices are followed for production and storage of scripts.
• Create XML Schemas and DTDs that reflect model requirements.
• Configure DITA specializations.
• Develop XML content transformations using XSLT, XSL-FO, and the DITA Open Toolkit.
• Quality assurance of content and validation according to business rules through DTD and Schema tools.
• Support for our Microsoft Word Styles > DITA4Publishers > InDesign/EPUB/PDF/HTML transformation system.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of XML and related standards like DITA, XSLT/XSLFO.
• Advanced knowledge of XML technologies such as CCMS systems, XML editors (Oxygen, XMetal) and XSL software.
• Development (DTD/Schema and XSLT).
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to accurately follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle pressure to meet deadlines.

For Further Information, please don’t hesitate to apply

Our client, a prestigious company and brand, requires a Content Analyst to join their Digital Development team.

We are currently seeking a Content Analyst to work on our client’s digital publishing products which are mainly produced in XML.

The successful Content Analyst will be required to undertake quality assurance (QA), testing and management of the platform’s XML content.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience or training in the digital publishing sector (digital production or production) and an interest in the development of digital technologies for the publishing industry.

Skills and experience

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic person with the following attributes:

Essential

• Knowledge of XML as applied in a publishing, academic or online environment
• A basic knowledge of HTML would also prove good background experience
• Experience of working with and navigating highly structured documents using XPath
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely for a range of audiences

Desirable

• Experience of or familiarity with XML querying or transformation (xQuery or XSLT)
• Experience of using digital editing software, e.g. oXygen, XML Spy or similar
• Experience of working with a database or CMS
• Familiarity with XML content models (e.g. DocBook or TEI) and validation
  • Experience of working in a publishing environment, ideally in academic social sciences or humanities
  • An interest in the development of digital technologies for the publishing industry.
  • Experience of scripting or coding an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our client’s growing digital team.

Adobe Experience Manager / AEM Developer

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Adobe Experience Manager / AEM Developer to join the documentation team with flexible working. Although our client is based just South of London, the role can be fully remote or even offshore.

Your goal will be to work with, and to increase the capability of, the team in building customer driven solutions for Creating, Managing and Delivering technical documentation for our blue-chip customers, primarily utilizing the AEM Sites, Assets and Guides platform.

The role offers the ability to work with varied technologies to provide customized and integrated solutions for component content management and publishing.

The ideal candidate will be a trained Adobe AEM Developer, with experience in design & developing complex components as per the client's requirement integrating different back-end systems. Experience and understanding of AEM building blocks including templates, components, dialogs, widgets etc, along with other AEM development and deployment processes.

Specifically, you can expect to:

• Solve technical challenges related to XML content
• Familiarize yourself with the Adobe’s DITA CCMS, (Adobe Experience Manager Guides), and the way the client/server architecture can be customized and enhanced.
• Support and further enhanced existing Mekon-developed AEM integrations with third-party tools e.g., PoolParty, the semantic taxonomy management tool.
• Familiarize yourself with the Oxygen XML editing environment and the varied and appropriate methods for customization using the Java based API’s.
• Become familiar with the DITA Open Toolkit (an XSLT-based publishing tool)

In achieving these objectives, you will already have experience or will learn the following:

1. Good understanding of overall AEM product and can customize the AEM back end functionalities as per client requirements by creating servlets, schedulers and custom workflows. 
2. Good hold on Apache Sling API and Node API.
3. AEM Backend development experience - Servlets, OSGi services, Schedulers, Listeners and workflows.
4. Front end integration with experience - Jquery, HTML5.
5. Experience in REST API integration with AEM.
6. Good experience in Java programming.

As an applicant for this position, you must:

• Demonstrate a strong affinity with Java code development and a familiarity with DOM processing.
• Be willing to drive your knowledge acquisition independently, and to work with the team to apply that knowledge to client solutions.

If this role sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate to apply

Are you looking for a new full-time opportunity in the Southampton area?

Do you have at least 1-2 years’ experience as a software developer?

An IT Consultancy client is looking for a Software developer to join their small but growing team serving clients across a number of sectors.

The selected Software developer will be taking on responsibility for back-end development across several related client systems, including real time data exchange with third parties.

Our client is looking for a developer experienced in C#, .Net and SQL.

You will have the possibility to progress to design and leadership roles across these projects.

This position will offer flexible working options and support for professional development and training.

Required Skills

C#, .NET, SQL Server

Desired Skills

Entity Framework, HTML/Javascript, SOAP/XML

Salary range: £30-40k

Please send your CV or get in touch for further details ASAP on this excellent career opportunity!

Our Client, a leading publisher requires a Content Analyst to join the team. As a content analyst you will be working with ground-breaking digital publishing products which are mainly produced in XML. This is a permanent position working hybrid of 2 days in the office & 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).

You will be responsible for the management of the platform’s XML content, which includes quality assurance (QA), testing.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an award-winning publishing house and be a part of its growing digital team.

The Role

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Quality assurance (QA), testing and management of the platform’s XML content.
  • Checking XML coded texts against source editions for structural and textual errors.
  • Following automated and manual routines and checklists systematically in order to identify and rectify errors in the XML files.
  • Inputting and checking any required metadata and taxonomy indexing to aid discoverability of XML texts.
• Testing online content platforms to identify data/platform issues.
• Analysing content and contributing to mark-up guidelines.
• Managing the workflow from conversion to upload for content sets on existing platforms.

Skills and experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with the following attributes:

Essential

• Knowledge of XML as applied in a publishing, academic or online environment
• A basic knowledge of HTML would also prove good background experience
• Experience of working with and navigating highly structured documents using XPath
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely for a range of audiences
• Acute attention to detail and a thorough, scrupulous and highly responsible attitude to work
• An awareness of editorial issues as related to digital content conversion

Desirable

• Experience of or familiarity with XML querying or transformation (xQuery or XSLT)
• Experience of using digital editing software, e.g. oXygen, XML Spy or similar
• Experience of working with a database or CMS
• Familiarity with XML content models (e.g. DocBook or TEI) and validation
  • Experience of working in a publishing environment, ideally in academic social sciences or humanities
• An interest in the development of digital technologies for the publishing industry.
• Experience of scripting or coding an advantage.

As well as a fantastic opportunity to join an international award-winning organisation, they offer  competitive benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

If you are looking for an innovative role where you can make a change and bring value, please apply. 

Exciting career opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join our client specialising in the provision of Intelligent content solutions systems, as they are expanding their operations!

The role of the Technical Project Manager includes:

• planning and managing a number of simultaneous customer projects from both the technical and requirements sides. It also includes coordinating internal development activities with a geographically distributed team.
• business development and account management activities. This includes identifying new opportunities, creating proposals for new business, and engaging in pre-sales discussions with prospects.

Our client is looking for a Technical Project Manager profile with excellent communication skills, client facing experience, and direct previous experience of working with large software development, IT implementations, and IT consultancy.

Required skills and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience with Project Management experience of IT projects and services, in either Waterfall or Agile methodologies
• Good organizational skills
• Good planning skills
• Effective customer communication
• Excellent written communication
• Project management qualification
• Jira experience (reporting)
• Experience of business development or account management is a bonus.

Industry experience in one or more of the following would be an advantage:

• Content management
• Software development
• Learning technologies
• Knowledge management
• Technical documentation
• XML-based content technologies

If you are looking for an opportunity that will give you the chance to shape the role to fit your abilities and the business needs, get in touch ASAP for further details!

Calling for a skilled C# Software Developer!

6 months fixed term contract with a Global manufacturing client based in Wembley.

The selected C# developer will be involved in the development of a set of applications and services that process local data and integrate third party web services.

The successful C# developer will have proven and demonstrable experience with:

Application development – good knowledge of:

•             Software architecture, design and development (data processing applications, reports, front ends, databases)

•             Programming languages: C# .Net Framework

•             Databases: MS SQL programming 

•             Very good knowledge of: WCF, Rest, JSon, XML, Entity Framework, multi-threading, Web service development.

•             Source control: Git, TFS

•             Operating systems: MS Windows platform

Please apply and send your CV ASAP, or get in touch for more info!

Excellent long term, off shore contract opportunity for a Lead Developer.

Rate negotiable.

Lead Developer requirements

• Solid development experience using PHP, Mysql as well as experience with Opensource platforms including Wordpress and Magento
• Revises, updates, refactors, and debugs code
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery
• Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
• Experience in any charting libraries, NOSQL databases, CMS (WordPress, Magento)
• Experience in Web services (preferably AWS)
• E-commerce (Magento) or large site architecture experience a plus
• Payment gateway setup and integration experience a plus

Lead Developer responsibilities

• 8-10 years’ work experience
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate with UK/US customer with strong verbal and written comms
• Will be expected to attend technical meetings with client to provide solutions to issues and new ideas
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills
• Serves as an expert on developed applications and provides technical support to other members of the team, providing training, guidance and mentoring where needed
• Assisting in the planning, estimating and refinement of project requirements
• Collaborates with internal teams to produce software design and architecture
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks (i.e. Scrum) and has worked with Jira

Please get in touch for further details on this excellent contract opportunity.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a FileMaker Developer to join a leading client (low carbon technologies) based in Canary Wharf.

Qualifications and Experience:

FileMaker Certification or 3 years working Multicultural organisations.

Ability to use the development tools and methodologies as specified.

Experience in at least one of the following technical areas are desirable:

• Oracle DBMS development
• XML
• SQL
• PHP

Skills and responsibilities:

• Assistance with design activities and prototyping.
• Design and implement software, based on requirements and/or analysis artefacts. Implement and perform unit tests reflecting system specifications.
• Implement and maintain the necessary software development lifecycle artefacts.
• Working experience in using static code analysis software and addressing violations raised by the product is desirable.
• Working experience in using defect tracking software and addressing defects.
• Experience in working in an environment with technical teams comprised of testers, analysts and system administrators and solution architects.
• Capacity to assist the support team with training the users of the system.
• Assistance with operational support of software produced.
• Capacity to assist with evaluating and testing products delivered by external system suppliers to ensure that they conform to requirements and methodology.
• Knowledge in IT Service Management and/or Risk frameworks, and/or international standards is desirable.
• Analytical skills to establish root causes of defects and incidents are required.

If you are a FileMaker Developer looking for a new career opportunity,  then please apply.