Above IT experience and insight, our consultants need passion. For truly innovative technology. For building client relationships. And for taking on big challenges, using Microsoft software to create value for our customers.

Consulting at Microsoft

Already a talented Microsoft specialist, you’ll know exactly how our technology can make the maximum impact within a business. Join us as a consultant in Microsoft Services and you’ll enjoy the chance to unlock the potential of our very latest technology on some of our largest deployments. Squeezing every last drop from their investment, you’ll work with some of our highest profile clients to pinpoint what their most pressing business issues are. Then envision, design and implement the perfect technical solution – either by creating bespoke solutions or adapting the wealth of technology already at our disposal.

A   career in Microsoft Services is your chance to:

• Creatively apply your talents to solve technical and business challenges
• Be trained on and work with the latest technologies – often using products that haven’t yet been released
• Join a growing business, where collaboration and a commitment to quality solutions is part of our culture and DNA
• Build connections with the people who develop our products
• Help our largest customers get the most value from their investment in Microsoft

Skills and qualifications:

• IT experience, preferably within technical consulting, development and deployment, across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Experience working on complex, large-scale solutions
• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent
• Certifications in Microsoft technologies and from other industry-recognised bodies
• Analytical problem solver, able to connect technology to business issues
• English level intermediate or above

Technical skills and knowledge:

• 3+ years’ experience in developing Web-based and  rich client applications using MS products and technologies
• Full lifecycle experience in designing and delivering large scale solutions
• Understanding of various architectural and design approaches and patterns: DDD, SOA, MVC etc.
• Good knowledge of and experience in using .NET, C#, WPF, WCF, ASP .NET, XAML, HTML 5 is a plus. Knowledge and experience in MS SQL Server is also a plus
• Understanding of cloud computing principles and cloud solutions architecture
• Deep understanding of application lifecycle management process, knowledge of and experience in using TFS or analogous collaboration platforms
• Good knowledge and understanding of software development processes and methodologies (RUP, MSF, Agile, Scrum)
• Understanding of Project Management basics