Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Sep 03, 2022
Full time
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Digital Solutions Global Ltd
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK
Top 10 U.S. Bank creating a tech hub in Central London!
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior C#/.Net Software Engineer for a top 10 U.S. bank that has expanded into The U.K. and Europe. The Bank has acquired an established UK institutional wealth management brand in London near St Pauls and are on a recruitment drive to build a tech hub to support development in U.K office hours.
Benefits:
Up to £100k base salary
10% bonus based on company and individual performance
Private Medical cover scheme
Health insurance against long term sickness
25 days holiday per year
15% pension contributions
Life insurance x 4 salary
Training scheme
Counselling service
Financial help
Legal support
Environment:
Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days at home
Close to St Pauls
Highly technical at all levels including senior management
Agile methodology
Heavily invested in their people
Open culture with focus on helping their people to delivery high quality solutions
Projects:
Implementaion of UK Branch systems
Work with the business and develop iterative improvements of the investment apps
System modernisation & support
Help to build out the UK Team on an exciting expansion
Essential Skills:
C#/.Net, OO design principals
Containerized microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)
Agile (Scrum), CI/CD, GitLab
Desirable Skills:
Cloud experience highly desirable (ideally Azure)
Messaging experience desirable (IBM MQ, Rabbit, Kafka/Azure Event Hub etc.)
JScript (Node, Angular, React etc.) desirable
RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle etc.) desirable
Person attributes:
Candidates with relevant technical exposure in the above or similar technologies along with Finance Industry expereince preferred although if you have the skills but no financial expereince you would be considerd.
The right candidate would be confident in joining a brand new, small team that has huge growth plans over the coming year and beyond. In addition you'll need to be confident supporting legacy systems until they are replaced with your new technology (containerised micro sevices etc.).
Position open to all qualified candidates with a valid UK work permit who is already based in the UK.
Apr 01, 2022
Full time
Top 10 U.S. Bank creating a tech hub in Central London!
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior C#/.Net Software Engineer for a top 10 U.S. bank that has expanded into The U.K. and Europe. The Bank has acquired an established UK institutional wealth management brand in London near St Pauls and are on a recruitment drive to build a tech hub to support development in U.K office hours.
Benefits:
Up to £100k base salary
10% bonus based on company and individual performance
Private Medical cover scheme
Health insurance against long term sickness
25 days holiday per year
15% pension contributions
Life insurance x 4 salary
Training scheme
Counselling service
Financial help
Legal support
Environment:
Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days at home
Close to St Pauls
Highly technical at all levels including senior management
Agile methodology
Heavily invested in their people
Open culture with focus on helping their people to delivery high quality solutions
Projects:
Implementaion of UK Branch systems
Work with the business and develop iterative improvements of the investment apps
System modernisation & support
Help to build out the UK Team on an exciting expansion
Essential Skills:
C#/.Net, OO design principals
Containerized microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)
Agile (Scrum), CI/CD, GitLab
Desirable Skills:
Cloud experience highly desirable (ideally Azure)
Messaging experience desirable (IBM MQ, Rabbit, Kafka/Azure Event Hub etc.)
JScript (Node, Angular, React etc.) desirable
RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle etc.) desirable
Person attributes:
Candidates with relevant technical exposure in the above or similar technologies along with Finance Industry expereince preferred although if you have the skills but no financial expereince you would be considerd.
The right candidate would be confident in joining a brand new, small team that has huge growth plans over the coming year and beyond. In addition you'll need to be confident supporting legacy systems until they are replaced with your new technology (containerised micro sevices etc.).
Position open to all qualified candidates with a valid UK work permit who is already based in the UK.
Could you be our next IT Technician ? We are a specialist education supplier for all things IT related, currently on the hunt for a talented individual who can step up to a unique challenge.
IT Technician
£27,000 - £34,000 per year (DOE)
Car Allowance
Full Time, Permanent Role
Must Have Existing IT Knowledge (IPv4, VLANS etc)
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RA
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
At ICTn, we are the go-to company for all things IT-related within the education supplier sector. Having been advising educational establishment for almost 20 years, we certainly know a thing or two about IT.
Our owners originally set out to fill a gap in the market – the provision of quality, independent, practical and relevant advice to all individuals in the education sector.
Now, supported by our highly skilled staff, we can confidently lay claim to being one of the UK’s leading specialist ICT providers. From server and storage advice to e-security, network installs and VOIP telephone systems, we cover a huge section of technical ground.
The Role
A wonderful opportunity has just arisen for the right individual to take on a highly rewarding Technician role within the company.
You will be required to visit customer sites in the Midlands and South East. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.
Maintaining a log of all support provided.
Installing new hardware and software.
Providing telephone/remote support.
Completion and preparation of all site paperwork.
The Ideal Candidate
As an IT Technician you will need to understand how to maintain and fault find within a computer network, and have knowledge of some or all of the below:
Microsoft Server.
Windows 10.
Active Directory
Virtualistation Software.
Wi-Fi configuration and management.
Switch installation and configuration.
IPv4.
VLANS.
SharePoint
Benefits
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your IT career. We can offer:
32 days holiday.
Laptop.
Phone or monthly contribution to own sim costs (usually £10).
Car allowance.
Fuel cost expenses.
Please note: a full DBS check will be carried out for this role
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this Technician position, click “apply” or send your CV to info@ictn.co.uk and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Other suitable skills and experience includes: IT Technician, IT Engineer, Software Technician, Software Engineer, IT Support Technician, IT Operations Technician, ICT Technician, ICT Engineer, Offsite IT Technician, Computer Technician, Computer Engineer.
Jan 31, 2022
Full time
Could you be our next IT Technician ? We are a specialist education supplier for all things IT related, currently on the hunt for a talented individual who can step up to a unique challenge.
IT Technician
£27,000 - £34,000 per year (DOE)
Car Allowance
Full Time, Permanent Role
Must Have Existing IT Knowledge (IPv4, VLANS etc)
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3RA
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
At ICTn, we are the go-to company for all things IT-related within the education supplier sector. Having been advising educational establishment for almost 20 years, we certainly know a thing or two about IT.
Our owners originally set out to fill a gap in the market – the provision of quality, independent, practical and relevant advice to all individuals in the education sector.
Now, supported by our highly skilled staff, we can confidently lay claim to being one of the UK’s leading specialist ICT providers. From server and storage advice to e-security, network installs and VOIP telephone systems, we cover a huge section of technical ground.
The Role
A wonderful opportunity has just arisen for the right individual to take on a highly rewarding Technician role within the company.
You will be required to visit customer sites in the Midlands and South East. Your day-to-day tasks will include:
Troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues.
Maintaining a log of all support provided.
Installing new hardware and software.
Providing telephone/remote support.
Completion and preparation of all site paperwork.
The Ideal Candidate
As an IT Technician you will need to understand how to maintain and fault find within a computer network, and have knowledge of some or all of the below:
Microsoft Server.
Windows 10.
Active Directory
Virtualistation Software.
Wi-Fi configuration and management.
Switch installation and configuration.
IPv4.
VLANS.
SharePoint
Benefits
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to develop your IT career. We can offer:
32 days holiday.
Laptop.
Phone or monthly contribution to own sim costs (usually £10).
Car allowance.
Fuel cost expenses.
Please note: a full DBS check will be carried out for this role
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience required for this Technician position, click “apply” or send your CV to info@ictn.co.uk and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Other suitable skills and experience includes: IT Technician, IT Engineer, Software Technician, Software Engineer, IT Support Technician, IT Operations Technician, ICT Technician, ICT Engineer, Offsite IT Technician, Computer Technician, Computer Engineer.
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
Team building/sport activities and monthly social events.
Lots of opportunities to work with exciting technologies and solve challenging problems
Who we are
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability and we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
Dec 23, 2021
Full time
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
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Company description: About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Job description: .Net Web Developer Type: Perm Hours: Full Time Location: London/Bristol (Hybrid or Remote) Are you an experienced Umbraco C# .NET Web Developer looking to join a close-knit, growing, and skilled team? If you have a proven track record in developing innovative software solutions using the Umbraco with .NET framework and Azure Services, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Job Overview The .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving target delivery for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, and estimates Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and test solutions that are scalable and maintainable Plan tasks for User Stories and estimate in hours Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites and web applications using Umbraco and Azure Services Work with the Senior Developer and other developers to ensure that the website is functioning properly and meets the client's needs Write clean, efficient and well-documented, secure code with unit tests. Participate in code reviews to ensure that code is of a high quality and adheres to company standards Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions Implement and maintain automated builds and deployments Monitor and troubleshoot Azure-based systems Delivery on your estimates Desireable attributes and experience: 3 years of experience in software development Strong experience with C#, .NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js 2 years commercial experience with Umbraco CMS preferably certification Understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services (e.g. Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Azure CDN, and Azure Search) Integrating with external systems is beneficial for example with REST API's or other technologies required as per the project ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Company description: About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Job description: .Net Web Developer Type: Perm Hours: Full Time Location: London/Bristol (Hybrid or Remote) Are you an experienced Umbraco C# .NET Web Developer looking to join a close-knit, growing, and skilled team? If you have a proven track record in developing innovative software solutions using the Umbraco with .NET framework and Azure Services, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Job Overview The .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving target delivery for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, and estimates Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and test solutions that are scalable and maintainable Plan tasks for User Stories and estimate in hours Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites and web applications using Umbraco and Azure Services Work with the Senior Developer and other developers to ensure that the website is functioning properly and meets the client's needs Write clean, efficient and well-documented, secure code with unit tests. Participate in code reviews to ensure that code is of a high quality and adheres to company standards Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions Implement and maintain automated builds and deployments Monitor and troubleshoot Azure-based systems Delivery on your estimates Desireable attributes and experience: 3 years of experience in software development Strong experience with C#, .NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js 2 years commercial experience with Umbraco CMS preferably certification Understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services (e.g. Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Azure CDN, and Azure Search) Integrating with external systems is beneficial for example with REST API's or other technologies required as per the project ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER Opportunity for an Site Reliability Engineer to join a Nottingham based innovative company. Salary up to £ 75 ,000 + fantastic benefits including annual bonus scheme, hybrid working , 5% pension and more. Apply online or contact / WHO ARE WE? Experiencing substantial growth and transformation under private equity ownership in the past decade, our company now operates across nine countries, serving over 50,000 businesses globally. With a mission to revolutionize business communication using cutting-edge products spanning SMS, WhatsApp, Email, VOIP, and more, we prioritize our values and acknowledge our people as our key asset. Join us in our journey of success, where opportunities for professional growth and impact await within a collaborative and innovative culture. OUR BENEFITS - Performance-based bonus scheme - Private healthcare and dental coverage - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional day off for birthdays - 5% pension contribution - Death in service coverage (4x salary) - Monthly or quarterly social events - Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We're in search of a dedicated Site Reliability Engineer to bolster our Operations team, ensuring our products and platforms consistently perform at their peak. Your role will involve closely monitoring and fine-tuning system performance, implementing scalability measures, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. You'll collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure smooth software operation in a high-throughput production environment and spearhead the development of deployment pipelines to facilitate the deployment of top-quality code. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS - Experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, App Services, and Kubernetes - Proficient in written and spoken English, with a passion for reliability - Skilled in creating and modifying Terraform deployments, and previous experience in Operations or Site Reliability roles - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with knowledge of monitoring solutions like Datadog or Azure Application Insights - Familiarity with scripting/programming languages, supporting web-based applications, Azure DevOps pipelines, and cloud security best practices TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly For further information please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Feel free to follow me on Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn by searching 'Rob Elvey'. KEY SKILLS - AZURE, KUBERNETES , TERRAFORM
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER Opportunity for an Site Reliability Engineer to join a Nottingham based innovative company. Salary up to £ 75 ,000 + fantastic benefits including annual bonus scheme, hybrid working , 5% pension and more. Apply online or contact / WHO ARE WE? Experiencing substantial growth and transformation under private equity ownership in the past decade, our company now operates across nine countries, serving over 50,000 businesses globally. With a mission to revolutionize business communication using cutting-edge products spanning SMS, WhatsApp, Email, VOIP, and more, we prioritize our values and acknowledge our people as our key asset. Join us in our journey of success, where opportunities for professional growth and impact await within a collaborative and innovative culture. OUR BENEFITS - Performance-based bonus scheme - Private healthcare and dental coverage - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional day off for birthdays - 5% pension contribution - Death in service coverage (4x salary) - Monthly or quarterly social events - Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We're in search of a dedicated Site Reliability Engineer to bolster our Operations team, ensuring our products and platforms consistently perform at their peak. Your role will involve closely monitoring and fine-tuning system performance, implementing scalability measures, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. You'll collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure smooth software operation in a high-throughput production environment and spearhead the development of deployment pipelines to facilitate the deployment of top-quality code. SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS - Experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, App Services, and Kubernetes - Proficient in written and spoken English, with a passion for reliability - Skilled in creating and modifying Terraform deployments, and previous experience in Operations or Site Reliability roles - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with knowledge of monitoring solutions like Datadog or Azure Application Insights - Familiarity with scripting/programming languages, supporting web-based applications, Azure DevOps pipelines, and cloud security best practices TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly For further information please call me on . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Feel free to follow me on Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn by searching 'Rob Elvey'. KEY SKILLS - AZURE, KUBERNETES , TERRAFORM
Lead Java Engineer - Belfast We have an exciting opportunity for a Java Lead with Financial Services experience to join a world leading brokerage client of ours. You can help steer a team of highly skilled computer scientists and Fixed Income professionals working on their business-critical Post Trade applications and platforms. This global financial services company are looking for someone with extensive experience of Java 11 as well as market knowledge of Fixed Income, Rates and Swaps. Ideally, you will have a good understanding of messaging systems, multi-threading, Docker and Spring & Hibernate. Your role will involve creating reusable services, low-latency systems and distributed applications. As such, you will need to be passionate about delivering high-quality software and new features for a high traffic brokerage. Experience: - Java 8 / Java 11, with - Market knowledge, Fixed Income, Rates, Swaps - Multi-threading, MySQL, Spring and Hibernate experience - JSON, MQ Series, Solace, Tibco - AWS, Microservices and Ansible - low-latency expertise & exposure to distributed systems a plus - Docker, Windows 10, IntelliJ Based in the Belfast office (hybrid working), a salary of up to £110,000, plus bonus and benefits is available for a Lead who can come in and steer the ship and help continue to ship exceptional products to the financial markets. If this role sounds like it's a match for you, apply now - looking forward to speaking soon!
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Lead Java Engineer - Belfast We have an exciting opportunity for a Java Lead with Financial Services experience to join a world leading brokerage client of ours. You can help steer a team of highly skilled computer scientists and Fixed Income professionals working on their business-critical Post Trade applications and platforms. This global financial services company are looking for someone with extensive experience of Java 11 as well as market knowledge of Fixed Income, Rates and Swaps. Ideally, you will have a good understanding of messaging systems, multi-threading, Docker and Spring & Hibernate. Your role will involve creating reusable services, low-latency systems and distributed applications. As such, you will need to be passionate about delivering high-quality software and new features for a high traffic brokerage. Experience: - Java 8 / Java 11, with - Market knowledge, Fixed Income, Rates, Swaps - Multi-threading, MySQL, Spring and Hibernate experience - JSON, MQ Series, Solace, Tibco - AWS, Microservices and Ansible - low-latency expertise & exposure to distributed systems a plus - Docker, Windows 10, IntelliJ Based in the Belfast office (hybrid working), a salary of up to £110,000, plus bonus and benefits is available for a Lead who can come in and steer the ship and help continue to ship exceptional products to the financial markets. If this role sounds like it's a match for you, apply now - looking forward to speaking soon!
Head of Test Automation (Technical & Leadership) £80,000 - £85,000 Mainly remote role, with travel to customer sites. UK driving licence is required A fast-growing Software Testing Consultancy who provide cutting-edge automation solutions to a variety of UK wide clients are looking for a new Head of Automation & AI due to continual new client wins and enhancements of their products. This Head of Test Automation position is a technical and leadership focused opportunity. Head of Test Automation other responsibilities include: Providing visionary leadership and technical expertise within Test Automation and Quality Assurance. Manage and support QA Automation Engineers & Developers placed within client site Defining and guiding automation best practices, methodologies, and processes. Designing, building, and maintaining robust automation test frameworks. Keeping abreast of the latest technologies and trends in automation and AI. Building partnerships with tool providers to ensure optimal service delivery. Leading on all automation and product development-related activities Head of Test Automation Key Skills and Experience: Excellent ability in leading automation experts, QA engineers, and developers. Proficiency in building automation test strategies and product roadmaps with a range of automation technologies covering Unit, API, UI level automation, including but not limited to - Selenium, Specflow, Serenity BDD/Specflow, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, Rest Assured, Jmeter, BrowserStack, Saucelabs Experience of coding with Java and .Net environments Experience of codeless automation tools Experience with CI/CD environments and cloud-based implementations such as AWS and Azure A visionary leader with innovative thinking and adaptability An understanding of the potential of AI within QA Head of Test Automation Personal Qualities: Visionary Leadership Innovative Thinking Adaptability Collaborative Approach Resilience Ethical Consideration If you are passionate about automation and product development and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Head of Test Automation (Technical & Leadership) £80,000 - £85,000 Mainly remote role, with travel to customer sites. UK driving licence is required A fast-growing Software Testing Consultancy who provide cutting-edge automation solutions to a variety of UK wide clients are looking for a new Head of Automation & AI due to continual new client wins and enhancements of their products. This Head of Test Automation position is a technical and leadership focused opportunity. Head of Test Automation other responsibilities include: Providing visionary leadership and technical expertise within Test Automation and Quality Assurance. Manage and support QA Automation Engineers & Developers placed within client site Defining and guiding automation best practices, methodologies, and processes. Designing, building, and maintaining robust automation test frameworks. Keeping abreast of the latest technologies and trends in automation and AI. Building partnerships with tool providers to ensure optimal service delivery. Leading on all automation and product development-related activities Head of Test Automation Key Skills and Experience: Excellent ability in leading automation experts, QA engineers, and developers. Proficiency in building automation test strategies and product roadmaps with a range of automation technologies covering Unit, API, UI level automation, including but not limited to - Selenium, Specflow, Serenity BDD/Specflow, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, Rest Assured, Jmeter, BrowserStack, Saucelabs Experience of coding with Java and .Net environments Experience of codeless automation tools Experience with CI/CD environments and cloud-based implementations such as AWS and Azure A visionary leader with innovative thinking and adaptability An understanding of the potential of AI within QA Head of Test Automation Personal Qualities: Visionary Leadership Innovative Thinking Adaptability Collaborative Approach Resilience Ethical Consideration If you are passionate about automation and product development and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to
The roleThe role will be accountable for the data, technology and operational and regulatory requirements of the Neuron team globally and the strategic direction of data. This includes the following areas:• Regulation: In collaboration with risk and legal provide business strategy to support the regulatory stand up and separation of Neuron in geographies (initially UK and US).• Governance - establishing and operating the governance capabilities in line with legal and regulatory framework • Data: accountable establishing the data capabilities across Neuron e.g. algorithmic trading, data standards, data strategy, new and emerging technologies • Technology: accountable for the platform, dev/dev ops capabilities underpinning Neuron and engineering teams.• Client Operations: onboarding and management (brokers and insurers) across geographies starting with the UK and US, invoicing, billing etc. • Service Management: implementing a comprehensive and scalable support and service Management capability, safeguarding and streamlining the end-to-end delivery of Neuron services. • Delivery: Creating a delivery and implementation Centre of Excellence ensuring high quality and standards, creating effective tensions within the Product and Engineering teams• Business Change: managing the business change activities to drive adoption of the Neuron e.g. broker. Internal comms, • People: Accountable for the People Strategy and People Operations• Scalable Business Model: Establish Neuron India working with R&B - adopting similar structures to other initiatives across WTWOperational responsibilities:• Accountable for the financial analytical capabilities underpinning Neuron,• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key suppliers and partners • Creating and deploying an effective Incident, Crisis Management and Response strategy• Challenging proposals and decisions, ensuring Neuron's best interests are prioritised.• Management Reporting• Custodian of the excellence model - business, technology and operations• Client and supplier contracting• AuditRequirements: Experience of leading teams and businesses through strategic change both from a people, process and cultural perspective Experience of applying creative thinking to strategy, problem solving, and decision making and inspiring this in others Digital and Data Transformation, and understanding capabilities required at each phase of the transformation, focused on delivering lasting / sustainable change Experience in working in a product led digital technology company Regulatory / compliance experience Experience of previously leading a commercially focussed People function Recruitment at an executive level within a start-up environment as well as recruiting diverse and inclusive teams at scale Experience of increasing engagement through great communication and appropriate ways of working The ability to flourish in a lean entrepreneurial set-up, fulfilling a broad hands-on role Ability to thrive and deliver in a complex, highly matrixed, global environment Ability to be both detail-oriented & consider 'bigger' picture, dependent on the situation, leading a multi-functional team and manage prioritization of deliverables Clear and effective communicator at all levels and ability to challenge and influence at Board, exec and senior external stakeholder level Comfortable with decision making in the face of uncertainty and effective in delegation Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing financial controls and budgets Ability to management of 3 rd parties including selection, performance management and control Experience/knowledge of financial services sector and specifically within the insurance industry Equal Opportunity Employer At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
The roleThe role will be accountable for the data, technology and operational and regulatory requirements of the Neuron team globally and the strategic direction of data. This includes the following areas:• Regulation: In collaboration with risk and legal provide business strategy to support the regulatory stand up and separation of Neuron in geographies (initially UK and US).• Governance - establishing and operating the governance capabilities in line with legal and regulatory framework • Data: accountable establishing the data capabilities across Neuron e.g. algorithmic trading, data standards, data strategy, new and emerging technologies • Technology: accountable for the platform, dev/dev ops capabilities underpinning Neuron and engineering teams.• Client Operations: onboarding and management (brokers and insurers) across geographies starting with the UK and US, invoicing, billing etc. • Service Management: implementing a comprehensive and scalable support and service Management capability, safeguarding and streamlining the end-to-end delivery of Neuron services. • Delivery: Creating a delivery and implementation Centre of Excellence ensuring high quality and standards, creating effective tensions within the Product and Engineering teams• Business Change: managing the business change activities to drive adoption of the Neuron e.g. broker. Internal comms, • People: Accountable for the People Strategy and People Operations• Scalable Business Model: Establish Neuron India working with R&B - adopting similar structures to other initiatives across WTWOperational responsibilities:• Accountable for the financial analytical capabilities underpinning Neuron,• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key suppliers and partners • Creating and deploying an effective Incident, Crisis Management and Response strategy• Challenging proposals and decisions, ensuring Neuron's best interests are prioritised.• Management Reporting• Custodian of the excellence model - business, technology and operations• Client and supplier contracting• AuditRequirements: Experience of leading teams and businesses through strategic change both from a people, process and cultural perspective Experience of applying creative thinking to strategy, problem solving, and decision making and inspiring this in others Digital and Data Transformation, and understanding capabilities required at each phase of the transformation, focused on delivering lasting / sustainable change Experience in working in a product led digital technology company Regulatory / compliance experience Experience of previously leading a commercially focussed People function Recruitment at an executive level within a start-up environment as well as recruiting diverse and inclusive teams at scale Experience of increasing engagement through great communication and appropriate ways of working The ability to flourish in a lean entrepreneurial set-up, fulfilling a broad hands-on role Ability to thrive and deliver in a complex, highly matrixed, global environment Ability to be both detail-oriented & consider 'bigger' picture, dependent on the situation, leading a multi-functional team and manage prioritization of deliverables Clear and effective communicator at all levels and ability to challenge and influence at Board, exec and senior external stakeholder level Comfortable with decision making in the face of uncertainty and effective in delegation Desirable Requirements: Experience of managing financial controls and budgets Ability to management of 3 rd parties including selection, performance management and control Experience/knowledge of financial services sector and specifically within the insurance industry Equal Opportunity Employer At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Java Developer (Fullstack) Manchester - Hybrid £40,000 - £45,000 Role: Java Developer Location: Manchester (Central - Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Applause IT is looking for a Java Developer to join an established team for a Manchester-based SaaS company. Our client works within TV advertising optimisation , offering an online platform to global clients to get up and running with TV marketing campaigns. From objective-driven research and planning tools to unrivalled measurement capabilities, our client has everything you need to research, implement, and optimise brand-new TV campaigns. Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Java Developer to play a vital hands-on role as a team member, to be a strong contributor to technological advances and greenfield applications, and to pitch in new ideas to the wider business. The successful Java Developer should have 2+ years commercial Java development experience. A strong academic background (Degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent). Experience with Spring and Spring Boot. Full stack development experience (Java and JavaScript). It would be beneficial if you have Experience managing multiple projects at once. Experience delivering bespoke SaaS solutions. Commercial experience using React. If you are an experienced Java Developer looking for the next step in your career and are passionate about developing high-quality software, then please APPLY NOW Java Developer Manchester - Hybrid £40,000 - £45,000
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Java Developer (Fullstack) Manchester - Hybrid £40,000 - £45,000 Role: Java Developer Location: Manchester (Central - Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Applause IT is looking for a Java Developer to join an established team for a Manchester-based SaaS company. Our client works within TV advertising optimisation , offering an online platform to global clients to get up and running with TV marketing campaigns. From objective-driven research and planning tools to unrivalled measurement capabilities, our client has everything you need to research, implement, and optimise brand-new TV campaigns. Our client is on the lookout for an experienced Java Developer to play a vital hands-on role as a team member, to be a strong contributor to technological advances and greenfield applications, and to pitch in new ideas to the wider business. The successful Java Developer should have 2+ years commercial Java development experience. A strong academic background (Degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent). Experience with Spring and Spring Boot. Full stack development experience (Java and JavaScript). It would be beneficial if you have Experience managing multiple projects at once. Experience delivering bespoke SaaS solutions. Commercial experience using React. If you are an experienced Java Developer looking for the next step in your career and are passionate about developing high-quality software, then please APPLY NOW Java Developer Manchester - Hybrid £40,000 - £45,000
Role Purpose We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer / SDET who will be responsible for contributing to test automation solutions on agile projects. This includes assisting in the design and maintenance of test automation frameworks and integrating them into build/deployment pipelines via GitHub Actions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with agile team members from various disciplines to deliver high-quality applications and facilitate the development of robust automated test solutions. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of the overall test process and implementation of industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Contribute to building and maintaining automation test frameworks using .Net Core and C# BDD. Create automated test solutions for functional and regression testing of software products. Perform functional and regression testing of all code and configuration changes. Document QA processes, practices, and build the QA knowledge database. Integrate automated test solutions into the engineering build pipeline (Continuous Integration) and trigger test suites via GitHub Actions. Conduct exploratory testing to support the agile approach and adhere to QA industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical changes and testing requirements. Share knowledge and provide support for test automation across the QA Team. Gain an understanding of the company's products and associated functionality. Assist in adhering to industry standards and test automation processes. Essential Skills: Proficiency in object-oriented programming using C# or Java. Experience in writing code for .Net based test automation solutions, utilizing BDD tools. Experience in automating testing of REST API and/or UI-based applications. Familiarity with GitHub Actions workflow for deploy/test in CI pipeline. Experience with Selenoid for parallel UI testing is advantageous. Experience in writing SQL relational database queries. Good understanding of QA automation methodologies, tools, and agile processes. Proficiency in Microsoft products, Visual Studio, Azure, Word, Excel, and Windows PC environment. Effective communication skills at both business and technical levels. ISTQB Software Testing certifications are preferred.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Role Purpose We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer / SDET who will be responsible for contributing to test automation solutions on agile projects. This includes assisting in the design and maintenance of test automation frameworks and integrating them into build/deployment pipelines via GitHub Actions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with agile team members from various disciplines to deliver high-quality applications and facilitate the development of robust automated test solutions. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of the overall test process and implementation of industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Contribute to building and maintaining automation test frameworks using .Net Core and C# BDD. Create automated test solutions for functional and regression testing of software products. Perform functional and regression testing of all code and configuration changes. Document QA processes, practices, and build the QA knowledge database. Integrate automated test solutions into the engineering build pipeline (Continuous Integration) and trigger test suites via GitHub Actions. Conduct exploratory testing to support the agile approach and adhere to QA industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical changes and testing requirements. Share knowledge and provide support for test automation across the QA Team. Gain an understanding of the company's products and associated functionality. Assist in adhering to industry standards and test automation processes. Essential Skills: Proficiency in object-oriented programming using C# or Java. Experience in writing code for .Net based test automation solutions, utilizing BDD tools. Experience in automating testing of REST API and/or UI-based applications. Familiarity with GitHub Actions workflow for deploy/test in CI pipeline. Experience with Selenoid for parallel UI testing is advantageous. Experience in writing SQL relational database queries. Good understanding of QA automation methodologies, tools, and agile processes. Proficiency in Microsoft products, Visual Studio, Azure, Word, Excel, and Windows PC environment. Effective communication skills at both business and technical levels. ISTQB Software Testing certifications are preferred.
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Senior Solution Architect - Inside IR35 Contract Term: 12 months Contracting Authority: DWP Location: Hybrid - Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Blackpool or Leeds. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Run an effective welfare system that enables people to achieve financial independence by providing assistance and guidance into employment. Increase saving for, and security in later life. Create a fair and affordable welfare system which improves the life chances of children. Deliver outstanding services to our customers and claimants. Deliver efficiently: transform the way we deliver our services to reduce costs and increase productivity. As a Senior Solution Architect you will, working with engineering teams, be responsible for supporting the design, development, delivery and maintenance of IT products and services. You will have deep knowledge in your field and help to grow the technical architecture community, helping to support the community and build high quality products and services. You will share your knowledge and experience - blending technical knowledge, architecture and development skills. In addition, you will bring a breadth of understanding across a range of technical domains and depth of experience in at least one domain or specialism. As a Senior Solution Architect your main responsibilities will be to: Lead, deliver and support technical design of a product or part of a shared platform to meet user needs and business objectives. Lead on ensuring high quality of technical design, and adherence to enterprise architecture principles and roadmaps. Build relationships and work collaboratively with Digital professions in agile delivery teams to create VFM solution designs that meet user needs. Support development of the DWP Architecture practice by sharing best practice and reference architectures to ensure consistency and coherence of DWP architecture design across DWP. Engage with Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Lead Solution Architects and engineering teams to implement the solutions according to agreed and approved architecture designs. Deliver product solutions and be accountable for product architecture in alignment with engineering. Identify, capture, share and iterate architecture patterns to ensure consistent and coherent architecture design, contributing to the Enterprise Architecture. Implement architecture patterns creating reference architectures as real-world working examples of successful architecture design. Create solution options and recommendations during project discovery and inception phases to drive decision making on best solution design. Make technology choices for products in conjunction with the enterprise architecture blueprint, contributing to the update of technology policies where appropriate. Contribute to building an inclusive digital culture within the department. Essential: Strong AWS knowledge and experience. Experience of working with Microservices and API-led architecture. Experience of working with Javascript and Node.js. Ability to listen to the needs of the technical and business stakeholders and interpret between them. Experience of designing systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact and business or technical complexity. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and have the ability to work with and challenge senior stakeholders. Desirable: Network / Infrastructure experience. Public Sector experience. If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with D aniel Mcbride Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Senior Solution Architect - Inside IR35 Contract Term: 12 months Contracting Authority: DWP Location: Hybrid - Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Blackpool or Leeds. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Run an effective welfare system that enables people to achieve financial independence by providing assistance and guidance into employment. Increase saving for, and security in later life. Create a fair and affordable welfare system which improves the life chances of children. Deliver outstanding services to our customers and claimants. Deliver efficiently: transform the way we deliver our services to reduce costs and increase productivity. As a Senior Solution Architect you will, working with engineering teams, be responsible for supporting the design, development, delivery and maintenance of IT products and services. You will have deep knowledge in your field and help to grow the technical architecture community, helping to support the community and build high quality products and services. You will share your knowledge and experience - blending technical knowledge, architecture and development skills. In addition, you will bring a breadth of understanding across a range of technical domains and depth of experience in at least one domain or specialism. As a Senior Solution Architect your main responsibilities will be to: Lead, deliver and support technical design of a product or part of a shared platform to meet user needs and business objectives. Lead on ensuring high quality of technical design, and adherence to enterprise architecture principles and roadmaps. Build relationships and work collaboratively with Digital professions in agile delivery teams to create VFM solution designs that meet user needs. Support development of the DWP Architecture practice by sharing best practice and reference architectures to ensure consistency and coherence of DWP architecture design across DWP. Engage with Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Lead Solution Architects and engineering teams to implement the solutions according to agreed and approved architecture designs. Deliver product solutions and be accountable for product architecture in alignment with engineering. Identify, capture, share and iterate architecture patterns to ensure consistent and coherent architecture design, contributing to the Enterprise Architecture. Implement architecture patterns creating reference architectures as real-world working examples of successful architecture design. Create solution options and recommendations during project discovery and inception phases to drive decision making on best solution design. Make technology choices for products in conjunction with the enterprise architecture blueprint, contributing to the update of technology policies where appropriate. Contribute to building an inclusive digital culture within the department. Essential: Strong AWS knowledge and experience. Experience of working with Microservices and API-led architecture. Experience of working with Javascript and Node.js. Ability to listen to the needs of the technical and business stakeholders and interpret between them. Experience of designing systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact and business or technical complexity. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and have the ability to work with and challenge senior stakeholders. Desirable: Network / Infrastructure experience. Public Sector experience. If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with D aniel Mcbride Disability confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on . We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 3 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed. About the job Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partner (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You'll manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand off of operations to following shift leads. Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture. Manage the implementation of projects within the team. Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 3 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed. About the job Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partner (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You'll manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand off of operations to following shift leads. Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture. Manage the implementation of projects within the team. Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Role: Software Engineer (C#, SQL) Location: Gloucester - Hybrid role requiring one office visit every other week. Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 I am currently working with a digital agency in Gloucester that are looking for two Mid-Level Developers to join the team. In this role you will be involved in working on the flagship product of the business and have the opportunity to learn and work with Blazor. The role is 90% remote but they do require at least one office visit per month. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in C# and SQL development. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET. Leverage expertise in SQL and Databases Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Utilise Front End technologies such as Blazor. Requirements: 3+ years of experience as a developer. Proficiency in C#, .NET, and SQL. Experience with cloud platforms. Familiarity with Front End technologies. Benefits: The company offers an attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary within the range of £40,000 - £50,000. 25 days of holiday. Hybrid working opportunities, providing a balance between office and remote work. Day off on your birthday. Company health insurance. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled Software Engineer seeking a new opportunity, we invite you to apply today. Join a forward-thinking digital agency at the forefront of innovation and be a key player in their exciting journey of growth.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Role: Software Engineer (C#, SQL) Location: Gloucester - Hybrid role requiring one office visit every other week. Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 I am currently working with a digital agency in Gloucester that are looking for two Mid-Level Developers to join the team. In this role you will be involved in working on the flagship product of the business and have the opportunity to learn and work with Blazor. The role is 90% remote but they do require at least one office visit per month. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in C# and SQL development. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET. Leverage expertise in SQL and Databases Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Utilise Front End technologies such as Blazor. Requirements: 3+ years of experience as a developer. Proficiency in C#, .NET, and SQL. Experience with cloud platforms. Familiarity with Front End technologies. Benefits: The company offers an attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary within the range of £40,000 - £50,000. 25 days of holiday. Hybrid working opportunities, providing a balance between office and remote work. Day off on your birthday. Company health insurance. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled Software Engineer seeking a new opportunity, we invite you to apply today. Join a forward-thinking digital agency at the forefront of innovation and be a key player in their exciting journey of growth.