Jobs in HP

petroltimer

just like to say i worked in hp galway when it was compaq, best job i ever had for relaxed place to work friendly people, i left just before HP took over, the word then was all changed a lot of people left could not stand the new management structure and top down orders.

Canteen was great but the chips where always terrible, maybe HP improved them.

skelliser

Solyad wrote: »

Are you worth referring??

grad level with a good bit of experience in building websites.

Das Kitty

HardyEustace wrote: »

I thought they were looking for mainly Java skills?

Java and C++ are really similar.

Hmm. I'm happy where I'm working but not what I'm doing. I might throw in a CV. I'd have to do a refresher though, it's been a while.

Mr_A

A quick response to some of the comments here that there are not really 100 new jobs.

It's true that there are contractors converting in some cases (I'm one of them), but there are still plenty of jobs available and anyone who converts will be replaced, plus there are 36 positions likely to be available via CPL/Multiflex.

I think anyone joining as a contractor has a decent chance of being converted at some point if they're doing well.

This is great news for HP Galway and if we can get the people quickly and continue to deliver this could be just the beginning.

L'prof

yfaykya wrote: »

I am in one of the teams that are hiring. We are looking for 35 people as soon as possible. Otherwsie we will have to hire them elsewhere. Exciting stuff at the moment. 30" monitors and kick ass workstations. Mainly C++ and perl stuff it looks like but if you know one language you can learn them all!

Cool, hire me so

Gonna get the CV in today, are there many graduate positions open do you know? I haven't done any Perl, but yeah, it's easy to move onto a new language once you already know one/a few.

desaparecidos

Hopefully they hire some more hot chicks to look during lunch in the canteen.

PixelTrawler

desaparecidos wrote: »

Hopefully they hire some more hot chicks to look during lunch in the canteen.

Fixed your post

Stench Blossoms

Solyad wrote: »

Fixed your post

Harsh.

desaparecidos

Solyad wrote: »

Fixed your post

Ah there's a few that are 9/10 to be fair.

I might put together an email of the top ten and circulate it, what harm could come of it?

Dan_Solo

Sorry to say it but these days if you're not the 1 in 100 guy you won't get the job. There are just soooo many applicants out there HP will get PhDs with 10+ years exactly relevant experience for every spot.:(

L'prof

Dan_Solo wrote: »

Sorry to say it but these days if you're not the 1 in 100 guy you won't get the job. There are just soooo many applicants out there HP will get PhDs with 10+ years exactly relevant experience for every spot.:(

I'll get the job, I'm the one they're looking for

PixelTrawler

Dan_Solo wrote: »

Sorry to say it but these days if you're not the 1 in 100 guy you won't get the job. There are just soooo many applicants out there HP will get PhDs with 10+ years exactly relevant experience for every spot.:(

Thats nonsense. There are various levels of jobs and hp are not going to stick someone with a phd and 10 years experience in a junior/grad role. It makes no sense as they'ed jump ship first chance.

Also i started out as a contractor but am now permanent so dont be too put off by that if thats the initial job

L'prof

Solyad wrote: »

Thats nonsense. There are various levels of jobs and hp are not going to stick someone with a phd and 10 years experience in a junior/grad role. It makes no sense as they'ed jump ship first chance.

Also i started out as a contractor but am now permanent so dont be too put off by that if thats the initial job

Is a contractor not somebody who's hired through an employment agency? These jobs sound like it's HP themselves doing the hiring, I could be wrong though!

Mr_A

Dan_Solo wrote: »

Sorry to say it but these days if you're not the 1 in 100 guy you won't get the job. There are just soooo many applicants out there HP will get PhDs with 10+ years exactly relevant experience for every spot.:(

Not so. There are a lot of companies in Galway hiring at the moment so the competition to get good people is pretty strong. There should be a lot of interest due to the national coverage but people should not be put off.

L'prof wrote: »

Is a contractor not somebody who's hired through an employment agency? These jobs sound like it's HP themselves doing the hiring, I could be wrong though!

Yeah, you're right. But in this case most will be hired into a HP role and some into contractor roles via CPL/Multiflex so it's a mixture.

Dan_Solo

Solyad wrote: »

Thats nonsense. There are various levels of jobs and hp are not going to stick someone with a phd and 10 years experience in a junior/grad role. It makes no sense as they'ed jump ship first chance.

Jump ship to one of those thousands of other vacant jobs that are around at the moment? Have you seen or heard any national news in the last 2 years or so?
Employers know full well then can take their pick these days. You think that means they take anybody other than the best qualified?

Dan_Solo

Mr_A wrote: »

Not so. There are a lot of companies in Galway hiring at the moment so the competition to get good people is pretty strong. There should be a lot of interest due to the national coverage but people should not be put off.

So there'll be a lot of national interest in these jobs... that will keep down the number of applicants you'd be competing with how exactly?
See above. Do you think it's still 2005 and you just need to show up to get a job?

PopeBuckfastXVI

Dan_Solo wrote: »

So there'll be a lot of national interest in these jobs... that will keep down the number of applicants you'd be competing with how exactly?
See above. Do you think it's still 2005 and you just need to show up to get a job?

Dan,

First of all you have misread his post, he is conceding that there may be national interest, and then following that up with a *but*, which is that people should not be put off.

I can tell you from first hand experience that the jobs market, particularly in Java is booming both Nationally and locally in Galway. There are more Software jobs available in Galway today than at any time I have seen over the last 10 years.

Employers are actually finding it hard to get good quality candidates, due to a number of reasons, including the bleed through from the abandonment of Computer courses as a viable option following the .com crash in 2001/2002, and the subsequent 4 year lag.

Feel free to not apply for these jobs, but you're entirely wrong to think that someone who had relevant experience wouldn't have a very decent chance at getting one.

As strange as it seems, Ireland is currently experiencing a shortage of Software Developers at the moment, and business is booming.

Dan_Solo

I know nobody should be put off. It's not as if you'll get a job if you don't apply.
But (there's that word again...) even though NUIG IT has almost completely disappeared as a course, you have to think all those guys from the massive classes a few years back are still around. Most of them, certainly the ones I know, are now unemployed and will be applying for these. Maybe I only know the rubbish ones.:D
There's no need for anybody to hire candidates without good relevant experience these days. You just have to be realistic about it.
Best of luck guys anyway. What can you do these days except apply for everything going?

Edit: PopeBuckfastXVI, I honestly hope you're right and there's jobs for all!

Mrs OBumble

PopeBuckfastXVI wrote: »

I can tell you from first hand experience that the jobs market, particularly in Java is booming both Nationally and locally in Galway. There are more Software jobs available in Galway today than at any time I have seen over the last 10 years.

Employers are actually finding it hard to get good quality candidates...

I'd confirm that: I'm a BA not a developer, and have been getting calls from recruiters wondering if perhaps I happen to know Java anyways (am kinda annoyed that I don't actually ), or if I happen to know any developers looking for work. At least one recruitment company has made their on-line Java training programme freely available to registered candidates.

That said, the employers are being fussy about the skill mix they want. I'm not sure if someone who graduated several years ago and hasn't worked in IT since will get a look in.

fyi, I spotted this today - 'tis kind of entertaining to wonder exactly how many Thai speakers will have both these skills and the right to work here! Portuguese I can perhaps understand (smart Brazilians who are left over from that meat plant in Gort and have worked on cool stuff since) ... but ....

http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1074774

Our client, a leader in the software industry is looking for a QA Analysts to join their new headquarters in Galway.

Multilingual positions available: Thai, Portuguese, French Canadian & Spanish.

Sound understanding of the software development life cycle, including "white box" and "black box" testing techniques
Experience analysing requirement documents and design documents to write Test Plans and Test Cases
Experience applying critical analysis, problem-solving, and troubleshooting to technical situations
Experience with analysing data for accuracy
Experience testing client-server applications, particularly web-based clients.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with industry-standard validation tools such as Quality Centre, ClearQuest, Project Server, etc.
Ability to work with remote groups (both development and QA) across geographies and time zones.
Knowledge of web technologies such as IIS, XML, web services, etc.
Experience in testing Voice applications across wide area networks for congestion, and resiliency
Experience in usage of scripting tools
Adaptability to changing priorities
Ability to communicate with all members within the organization without a need to follow direct line management


Highly desirable:
Experience with SMS technologies for communication
Experience designing and/or implementing tools to assist in validation
Experience testing IVR technologies
Experience with VXML, Text to Speech and Speech Recognition Software
Experience with automation test planning and execution; experience with automation tools such as WinRunner, TestComplete, QTP, SilkTest, etc.
Knowledge of .Net, VB, C#, or Silverlight
Experience with CTI integrations to VOIP and TDM based PBXs
Experience with SIP telephony over multiple codec's including G.711 and G.729

Suitable applicants must be fluent in one of the following languages: Thai, Portuguese, French Canadian & Spanish.

Bachelors degree (preferably in CS or related
experience)
2-5 years of web & desktop software testing (preferably with enterprise-wide software)
Ideal applicants will be living in Ireland & available for immediate interview.

Please note, only applicants with permission to work in Ireland will be considered...

PixelTrawler

Dan_Solo wrote: »

Jump ship to one of those thousands of other vacant jobs that are around at the moment? Have you seen or heard any national news in the last 2 years or so?
Employers know full well then can take their pick these days. You think that means they take anybody other than the best qualified?

Dan, I know the managers involved as well as the national situation. They are very smart but realistic guys. They are not going to stick someone grossly over qualified into a role... it simply doesn't help their organisation, and it would reflect badly on them as managers.

These guys are out to get the best people that suit the role, thats a very important point...

They will take the best qualified as you say, but from candidates chosen to suit the job. There are many levels of jobs on offer here from junior to extremely senior roles.

2ygb4cmqetsjhx

I'm sorry but did some noob just say that C++ and Java are pretty similar?

Mrs OBumble

Milani Yellow Conduit wrote: »

I'm sorry but did some noob just say that C++ and Java are pretty similar?

Yes.

(think of it as -1 in the number of people competing for the jobs)

biko

Milani Yellow Conduit wrote: »

I'm sorry but did some noob just say that C++ and Java are pretty similar?

Take it to Computers/Programming four-eyes.

StupidLikeAFox

Might apply for this, my programming experience consists of one module of Visual Basic but I'll talk it up.







:pac:

KevR

Dan_Solo wrote: »

I know nobody should be put off. It's not as if you'll get a job if you don't apply.
But (there's that word again...) even though NUIG IT has almost completely disappeared as a course, you have to think all those guys from the massive classes a few years back are still around. Most of them, certainly the ones I know, are now unemployed and will be applying for these. Maybe I only know the rubbish ones.:D
There's no need for anybody to hire candidates without good relevant experience these days. You just have to be realistic about it.
Best of luck guys anyway. What can you do these days except apply for everything going?

Edit: PopeBuckfastXVI, I honestly hope you're right and there's jobs for all!

I'm a NUIG IT graduate (May this year). Only 8 IT graduates this year!! I think we are all sorted with jobs now. I know a few of last year's IT graduates and they all have jobs too.

Just a side note but I very much doubt that all of the 250+ Civil Engineers who graduated on the same day as us have jobs....

I got a job a few months ago; I love the work I am doing, love the company I work for and love the people I work with so I won't be applying for a job in HP.

I applied for a graduate position with HP in Bracknell before I got my current job. Didn't hear anything from them for ages (until after I got my job) and then they phoned me 3 times asking me if I'd like to do an interview. I told them that I had a job the first time they phoned, but they called twice more and kind of seemed a little desperate. You snooze you lose - they were too slow processing my application.

Wompa1

KevR wrote: »

I'm a NUIG IT graduate (May this year). Only 8 IT graduates this year!! I think we are all sorted with jobs now. I know a few of last year's IT graduates and they all have jobs too.

Just a side note but I very much doubt that all of the 250+ Civil Engineers who graduated on the same day as us have jobs....

I got a job a few months ago; I love the work I am doing, love the company I work for and love the people I work with so I won't be applying for a job in HP.

I applied for a graduate position with HP in Bracknell before I got my current job. Didn't hear anything from them for ages (until after I got my job) and then they phoned me 3 times asking me if I'd like to do an interview. I told them that I had a job the first time they phoned, but they called twice more and kind of seemed a little desperate. You snooze you lose - they were too slow processing my application.

Bracknell always seems to be hiring. They seem to go for mostly graduates or highly skilled experienced people for very obscure specialised work.

DRakE

petroltimer wrote: »

just like to say i worked in hp galway when it was compaq, best job i ever had for relaxed place to work friendly people, i left just before HP took over, the word then was all changed a lot of people left could not stand the new management structure and top down orders.

Canteen was great but the chips where always terrible, maybe HP improved them.

I'd like to think a company famed for their sauces would improve the chips.

ripcord

Hi All,

I have a question about this topic. I am currently in a permanent software role. I have applied to the Java positions in HP Galway about 2 weeks ago - but I haven't heard anything back yet. Does anyone know how long it takes to get called for an interview?

I have a degree and masters in software engineering. I have 10 years software development experience. 8 years java experience. Spring, XML, XSD, C#, C++, Unix/Solaris, Scripting, Ant, Clearcase, Subversion, and lots of other stuff.

I reckon I'm qualified enough to at least get called for an interview!! But alas no word yet... Any ideas?

PS. There were about 8 Java jobs available. They all said "Level:Experienced" but it wasn't obvious which ones were more senior than others. So I just applied to all of them. I hope this won't be frowned upon!

Mrs OBumble

It's a big company, sometimes the wheels can turn very slowly and communication ain't a strength.

And because you're currently working, they might see you as more expensive, so perhaps not the first choice. It all depends what they're after.

ciotog

ripcord wrote: »

Hi All,

I have a question about this topic. I am currently in a permanent software role. I have applied to the Java positions in HP Galway about 2 weeks ago - but I haven't heard anything back yet. Does anyone know how long it takes to get called for an interview?

I have a degree and masters in software engineering. I have 10 years software development experience. 8 years java experience. Spring, XML, XSD, C#, C++, Unix/Solaris, Scripting, Ant, Clearcase, Subversion, and lots of other stuff.

I reckon I'm qualified enough to at least get called for an interview!! But alas no word yet... Any ideas?

PS. There were about 8 Java jobs available. They all said "Level:Experienced" but it wasn't obvious which ones were more senior than others. So I just applied to all of them. I hope this won't be frowned upon!

I would expect it's a case of wheels turning slowly as JustMary says - with that experience I can't see any reason why they wouldn't want to talk to you. I know someone working on C# (within .Net) who is desperately looking for people so there's no reason you wouldn't get an interview from the likes of HP. Best of luck anyway!