4 December: fyi -- programming, UK

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Collins is looking to recruit an Analyst Programmer to join the highly
successful Dictionaries Division, based in Glasgow. The successful
candidate will be responsible primarily for maintaining and developing a
GUI front-end in .Net for a SQL Server database containing dictionary
data, but they will also be expected to get involved in other
computational tasks, such as dictionary project support and new
development projects.

Applicants must have:

* Sound knowledge of C#, Visual Studio, XML, SQL Server.

* At least one year's first-hand experience of developing
complex applications in Visual Studio and SQL Server or equivalent.

* An interest in languages and linguistics (preferably corpus
linguistics).

* The ability to develop projects to tight timescales.

* Good communication skills - the role involves close liaison
with application and database designers as well as end-users of the new
application.

* Proven documentation skills.

In addition, the following would be desirable, but not essential:

* Knowledge of C++, C, Perl and/or XSLT.

* An understanding of typesetting

Applicants should thrive in a team environment, but must also be
self-motivated, and therefore comfortable working on their own. This
position will initially be for 12 months on a fixed-term contract. The
successful candidate will enjoy an exciting, challenging role with an
excellent benefits package.

Please send a CV, together with a covering letter clearly stating your
current and expected salary level, to the HR Manager, email:
vacancies@harpercollins.co.uk ,
by Wednesday 15 December, 2004.

www.collins.co.uk

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