A graduate is sought to work on a Web/Mobile services research project to develop a MPP-Specific Service Oriented Architecture. The project aims to develop standards and best practices by studying current web application development processes and methodologies at MPP and incorporate state-of-the-art practices in the Web Applications domain. The project is a collaborative research effort between the Business Informatics Group in the Business school at the University of Bolton and MPP Global Solutions. MPP Global is a leading provider of web, mobile and eCommerce technology services to several customer segments. The company offers solutions with a range of products and applications that transform and drive the web and mobile commerce. The core expertise of MPP encompasses Web, SMS, Mobile Internet, Micropayment and Macropayment Commerce Solutions. Within a short span of time, the company has gained multiple blue-chip customers which include SKY, BBC and Universal Music.

The project entails a 4 days-per-week work placement at MPP which involves analysing, developing and improving the Web application development and deployment methodologies. The research student will also attend 1 day per week at the University for updating subject specific knowledge and research skills. The successful candidate will be expected to register and complete a PhD within the fixed term scholarship.

Job specifications: Qualifications and experienceThe applicant must hold a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's or Master's degree in project related subject areas such as Computing, Information Technology or e-Business.

A minimum of one year web programming experience in C#, ASP.Net and VB.Net with an understanding of XML, Web Services and SOAP. Experience in SQL Server Database and UML is desirable. Programming is a core pre-requisite for the role.

The applicant must have sound communication skills and be able to interact effectively with various stakeholders in the project including the core customers and business partners of MPP Global Solutions.

The applicant must be a self-motivated and task driven individual. These qualities are essential as the proposed project involves accomplishment of operational tasks at MPP Global Solutions and PhD research activities.

Experience in developing web services, eCommerce or mobile commerce applications is desirable.To apply, please send your full CV or resume with the title and reference of the position to: research.big@bolton.ac.uk

Reference Number : BIG06-MPP1
Fixed term scholarship : 3 years
Scholarship : Fees fully paid and a tax free bursary (£12,300 p.a.)
Closing date : 19 November 2006