Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
Research Software Advocate Flexible Remote Working - WFH Anywhere in the UK 45,585 - 69,421 p/a + Excellent Benefits Highly Respected and Innovative Employer Do you have a background in software development (Python / R) with experience working closely alongside academics and researchers, and are you looking for a new varied opportunity that allows you to work remotely from anywhere in the UK? Our highly respected client, known for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, is looking for a Research Software Advocate to join a team that works on an innovative open-source software that delivers analysis across more than 58 million NHS records. In your first few weeks in this Research Software Advocate role, you can expect to: Build and nurture relationships with NHS analysts and academic epidemiologists, understanding their unique needs and challenges Organise and participate in community events, workshops, and meet-ups tailored to our specific developer audience Actively engage in relevant online forums and social media platforms to maintain a visible presence Develop and distribute technical content such as tutorials, blog posts, and webinars, focusing on Python and R to cater to our user base Represent the platform at conferences, meet-ups, and industry events, promoting the platform and sharing insights Work with a tech stack that includes Python, R, Django, JavaScript, React, Docker, Postgres, SQLite, HTMX To apply for this Research Software Advocate role you will require proficiency in Python / R Software Development in addition to soft skills including: Ability to create and disseminate clear, engaging technical content (tutorials, blog posts, documentation) Experience with public speaking and technical evangelism Experience organising and participating in community events and meet-ups Track record of using metrics and feedback to inform and adjust community engagement strategies Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, where every individual's voice is not only heard but also valued. They provide a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote a healthy work-life balance. Moreover, they are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Within their supportive and collaborative team environment, your contributions are not only recognised but also greatly appreciated. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Research Software Advocate Flexible Remote Working - WFH Anywhere in the UK 45,585 - 69,421 p/a + Excellent Benefits Highly Respected and Innovative Employer Do you have a background in software development (Python / R) with experience working closely alongside academics and researchers, and are you looking for a new varied opportunity that allows you to work remotely from anywhere in the UK? Our highly respected client, known for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, is looking for a Research Software Advocate to join a team that works on an innovative open-source software that delivers analysis across more than 58 million NHS records. In your first few weeks in this Research Software Advocate role, you can expect to: Build and nurture relationships with NHS analysts and academic epidemiologists, understanding their unique needs and challenges Organise and participate in community events, workshops, and meet-ups tailored to our specific developer audience Actively engage in relevant online forums and social media platforms to maintain a visible presence Develop and distribute technical content such as tutorials, blog posts, and webinars, focusing on Python and R to cater to our user base Represent the platform at conferences, meet-ups, and industry events, promoting the platform and sharing insights Work with a tech stack that includes Python, R, Django, JavaScript, React, Docker, Postgres, SQLite, HTMX To apply for this Research Software Advocate role you will require proficiency in Python / R Software Development in addition to soft skills including: Ability to create and disseminate clear, engaging technical content (tutorials, blog posts, documentation) Experience with public speaking and technical evangelism Experience organising and participating in community events and meet-ups Track record of using metrics and feedback to inform and adjust community engagement strategies Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, where every individual's voice is not only heard but also valued. They provide a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote a healthy work-life balance. Moreover, they are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Within their supportive and collaborative team environment, your contributions are not only recognised but also greatly appreciated. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 01, 2024
Full time
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
This fund exists at the intersection of finance and technology, combining the deep industry knowledge of leading portfolio managers and financial analysts with software engineers and quantitative researchers. With over 1000 employees across the globe, this fund embraces a culture that welcomes the free flow of ideas, promotes career development, and supports the health and wellbeing of their people through world-class benefits. For a candidate to be successful here, they must have a strong understanding of software lifecycle and design of multi-tier/distributed systems. You must also be able to explain and discuss complex ideas clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, with different degrees of technical prowess. A strong desire to learn and gain exposure to the business side is critical to success in this position. Responsibilities: Development and management o multiple, 3-tier back-office systems. Capable of making independent decisions whilst mitigating risk. Demonstrate and ownership mentality in all aspects of the firm's technology systems. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task between second-line support and strategic development responsibilities. Qualifications: C# development expertise (ideally 5+ years) Strong experience in multi-threaded programming and OO design. Strong experience building connected, service-oriented applications, REST, WebApi, JSON. Familiarity with Agile development processes and sprint planning. Experience with Database Systems (Microsoft SQL preferred) Experience in Dev/Ops (JIRA/Git/Build Automation/Deployment Automation, Unit Testing) Ability to communicate well, including writing emails and technical documentation, and communicating with end users. Preferred: Experience with Cloud technologies Experience and familiarity with enterprise messaging systems & cache systems Behaviour and test-driven development Web development experience in JavaScript platforms such as ReactJS or Angular Python experience Familiarity with US and International Equity, Fixed Income, Commodity markets Experience with Trading workflow (Equity, Macro, Credit)
May 01, 2024
Full time
This fund exists at the intersection of finance and technology, combining the deep industry knowledge of leading portfolio managers and financial analysts with software engineers and quantitative researchers. With over 1000 employees across the globe, this fund embraces a culture that welcomes the free flow of ideas, promotes career development, and supports the health and wellbeing of their people through world-class benefits. For a candidate to be successful here, they must have a strong understanding of software lifecycle and design of multi-tier/distributed systems. You must also be able to explain and discuss complex ideas clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, with different degrees of technical prowess. A strong desire to learn and gain exposure to the business side is critical to success in this position. Responsibilities: Development and management o multiple, 3-tier back-office systems. Capable of making independent decisions whilst mitigating risk. Demonstrate and ownership mentality in all aspects of the firm's technology systems. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task between second-line support and strategic development responsibilities. Qualifications: C# development expertise (ideally 5+ years) Strong experience in multi-threaded programming and OO design. Strong experience building connected, service-oriented applications, REST, WebApi, JSON. Familiarity with Agile development processes and sprint planning. Experience with Database Systems (Microsoft SQL preferred) Experience in Dev/Ops (JIRA/Git/Build Automation/Deployment Automation, Unit Testing) Ability to communicate well, including writing emails and technical documentation, and communicating with end users. Preferred: Experience with Cloud technologies Experience and familiarity with enterprise messaging systems & cache systems Behaviour and test-driven development Web development experience in JavaScript platforms such as ReactJS or Angular Python experience Familiarity with US and International Equity, Fixed Income, Commodity markets Experience with Trading workflow (Equity, Macro, Credit)
Head of InfoSec Engineering The Role The Infosec Engineering team is responsible for defining and implementing technology that improves the security of our estate and makes it easier for engineers to make better security choices. The team works closely with the Infosec team, who are responsible for SecOps and risk compliance, as well as the other infrastructure and development teams. As the manager of this small team, you should have some experience as team or technology lead and be familiar with the technical detail of the work. For example, one day you may be working with vendors to select the next network monitoring hardware/software, and the next helping automate IAM/JLT processes using Python against an API. This is a very collaborative role, and you will work with engineers and managers across Man at all levels. The role requires you to be able to understand technology to a deep level, but also communicate to stakeholders, and provide guidance and leadership. You will be an ambassador and champion for improving security, with a passion for how security can be improved balancing the trade-off between productivity and risk. Our Technology Our end-user platform consists of a mix of Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. We operate a hybrid WFH model, so many users are connected over our GlobalProtect VPN. On servers we run a mix of Windows and Linux (physical, and virtualized in VMWare and Openstack). Linux is used to provide a developer/researcher desktop environment, accessed through Citrix. We run a mix of Crowdstrike, Proofpoint, Tessian, Tenable and other 3rd party tools to monitor and gather information about our estate. In addition we build tools using primarily Python to automate solutions. Our technologists and researchers use a constantly evolving set of systems, tools, and libraries. Most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn to name a few of the open-source libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java and C++. We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible and Terraform for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. Working Here Man Technology has a small company feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire the brightest and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Excellent distributed team management and communication skills A track record of delivering complex technology projects with stakeholder interaction Great technology skills Proficient on Linux platforms with software development knowledge. Ability to interact with, and develop, APIs - ideally in Python. Ability to survey and evaluate the software/hardware landscape for solutions and pick the best fit solution from a range of criteria. Advantageous An understanding of financial markets and instruments Experience with DevOps methodology and tooling for software development Previous experience working with IAM / IGA tools Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree (or equivalent industrial experience) with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with your team, quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Head of InfoSec Engineering The Role The Infosec Engineering team is responsible for defining and implementing technology that improves the security of our estate and makes it easier for engineers to make better security choices. The team works closely with the Infosec team, who are responsible for SecOps and risk compliance, as well as the other infrastructure and development teams. As the manager of this small team, you should have some experience as team or technology lead and be familiar with the technical detail of the work. For example, one day you may be working with vendors to select the next network monitoring hardware/software, and the next helping automate IAM/JLT processes using Python against an API. This is a very collaborative role, and you will work with engineers and managers across Man at all levels. The role requires you to be able to understand technology to a deep level, but also communicate to stakeholders, and provide guidance and leadership. You will be an ambassador and champion for improving security, with a passion for how security can be improved balancing the trade-off between productivity and risk. Our Technology Our end-user platform consists of a mix of Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. We operate a hybrid WFH model, so many users are connected over our GlobalProtect VPN. On servers we run a mix of Windows and Linux (physical, and virtualized in VMWare and Openstack). Linux is used to provide a developer/researcher desktop environment, accessed through Citrix. We run a mix of Crowdstrike, Proofpoint, Tessian, Tenable and other 3rd party tools to monitor and gather information about our estate. In addition we build tools using primarily Python to automate solutions. Our technologists and researchers use a constantly evolving set of systems, tools, and libraries. Most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn to name a few of the open-source libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java and C++. We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible and Terraform for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. Working Here Man Technology has a small company feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire the brightest and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Excellent distributed team management and communication skills A track record of delivering complex technology projects with stakeholder interaction Great technology skills Proficient on Linux platforms with software development knowledge. Ability to interact with, and develop, APIs - ideally in Python. Ability to survey and evaluate the software/hardware landscape for solutions and pick the best fit solution from a range of criteria. Advantageous An understanding of financial markets and instruments Experience with DevOps methodology and tooling for software development Previous experience working with IAM / IGA tools Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree (or equivalent industrial experience) with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with your team, quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
The Team Machine Learning Technology is a small and agile team that facilitates the use of m achine l earning tools across Man Group , with a particular focus on generative AI. Alongside developing and provisioning the platform, we also consult with teams throughout the business assisting them in transforming their concepts into high-impact solutions. As a n engineer in the Machine Learning Technology team, you will help to develop a cutting-edge platform used by teams across Man Group. Your role will involve collaborating closely with these teams and individuals to deeply understand their needs and guide them in leveraging the platform. Where required, you will also use both the platform and your expertise to design and implement bespoke solutions to meet their requirements. Positioned at the crossroads of finance and the burgeoning field of AI engineering, the Machine Learning Technology team exists in a rapidly progressing space . This team provides an opportunity to make significant contributions across the business, developing solutions to problems that were very recently considered to be either impossible or extremely difficult to solve. Our Technology Our platform utilises Python for the backend and for developer APIs, with the frontend tooling written using TypeScript and React. Our development and production environments are based on Linux and the teams we work a nd collaborate with will typically be heavy users of the Python scientific stac k . We also engage with teams who work primarily in Java or C#. Working Here Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology . See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. quant tech We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches As well as PC's and Macs, in our office you'll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as light cubes and 3D printers, a make r -space and music room with guitars and a piano. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire only the brightest and best and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Demo n strable e nthusiasm for AI engineering and harnessing it to create impact ; stays up to date with major advancements in AI tools and models A proponent of collaborative software engineering techniques and methods Strong knowledge of Python Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, optimisation algorithms. Advantageou s Experience with language processing techniques or toolkits such as NLTK Experience designing or utilising document search tools Experience utilising or fine-tuning generative models ( e.g. large language models or diffusion-based models) Experience building and deploying data visualisation tools Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Excellent interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders, quantitative researchers, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Team Machine Learning Technology is a small and agile team that facilitates the use of m achine l earning tools across Man Group , with a particular focus on generative AI. Alongside developing and provisioning the platform, we also consult with teams throughout the business assisting them in transforming their concepts into high-impact solutions. As a n engineer in the Machine Learning Technology team, you will help to develop a cutting-edge platform used by teams across Man Group. Your role will involve collaborating closely with these teams and individuals to deeply understand their needs and guide them in leveraging the platform. Where required, you will also use both the platform and your expertise to design and implement bespoke solutions to meet their requirements. Positioned at the crossroads of finance and the burgeoning field of AI engineering, the Machine Learning Technology team exists in a rapidly progressing space . This team provides an opportunity to make significant contributions across the business, developing solutions to problems that were very recently considered to be either impossible or extremely difficult to solve. Our Technology Our platform utilises Python for the backend and for developer APIs, with the frontend tooling written using TypeScript and React. Our development and production environments are based on Linux and the teams we work a nd collaborate with will typically be heavy users of the Python scientific stac k . We also engage with teams who work primarily in Java or C#. Working Here Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology . See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. quant tech We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches As well as PC's and Macs, in our office you'll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as light cubes and 3D printers, a make r -space and music room with guitars and a piano. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire only the brightest and best and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Demo n strable e nthusiasm for AI engineering and harnessing it to create impact ; stays up to date with major advancements in AI tools and models A proponent of collaborative software engineering techniques and methods Strong knowledge of Python Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, optimisation algorithms. Advantageou s Experience with language processing techniques or toolkits such as NLTK Experience designing or utilising document search tools Experience utilising or fine-tuning generative models ( e.g. large language models or diffusion-based models) Experience building and deploying data visualisation tools Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Excellent interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders, quantitative researchers, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
The Team Alternative Discretionary Technology is a small and agile team that works very closely with the front-office teams in the UK as well as the US for Man's discretionary strategies that operate in non-traditional markets. We develop and support a number of platforms for underwriting and ongoing management of private market assets like buy-to-rent housing portfolios, real estate debt and credit risk. As a developer in Alt Discretionary Tech, you will develop and deploy features for every system that we've built as you communicate requirements and issues with the front-office teams in a way that is markedly different to dealing with exchange-listed securities. Dealing with Real Assets means working with tangible things like properties that have real-world physical and human interactions to cater for in our financial models. Quant technology in private and alternative markets is a rapidly growing space in which Man is demonstrably on the cutting edge so there are opportunities here to make significant contributions in shaping this alongside the investment teams. Our Technology The target technology stack is on Linux with the majority of the code written in Python, using the full scientific stack like pandas and scikit-learn. We also have C# integrations with Excel, and several web-based tools using a variety of languages and frameworks like React, Streamlit, FastAPI, Django, modern Angular and PHP. We are heavy users of Man's own high performance proprietary database ArcticDB, alongside traditional RDBMS'. Generative AI forms a growing part of our estate as it rapidly evolves and we find more use-cases in automation for our stakeholders. All our code is deployed using Kubernetes and modern cluster computing frameworks. Working Here Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches We have annual away days and off-sites for the whole team As well as PC's and Macs, in our office you'll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as a make-space, tech lending library and music room with guitars and a piano. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire only the brightest and best and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Exceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches Strong knowledge of Python Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, optimisation algorithms. Experience of web-based development and visualisation technology for portraying large and complex data sets and relationships Advantageous Experience of front office quantitative software development e.g. in a hedge fund or investment bank Experience in private market investment - for example real estate and private debt Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders, quantitative researchers, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Team mentoring experience; as a senior engineer you will be able to support and teach junior quants the best practices in software development and financial engineering. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Team Alternative Discretionary Technology is a small and agile team that works very closely with the front-office teams in the UK as well as the US for Man's discretionary strategies that operate in non-traditional markets. We develop and support a number of platforms for underwriting and ongoing management of private market assets like buy-to-rent housing portfolios, real estate debt and credit risk. As a developer in Alt Discretionary Tech, you will develop and deploy features for every system that we've built as you communicate requirements and issues with the front-office teams in a way that is markedly different to dealing with exchange-listed securities. Dealing with Real Assets means working with tangible things like properties that have real-world physical and human interactions to cater for in our financial models. Quant technology in private and alternative markets is a rapidly growing space in which Man is demonstrably on the cutting edge so there are opportunities here to make significant contributions in shaping this alongside the investment teams. Our Technology The target technology stack is on Linux with the majority of the code written in Python, using the full scientific stack like pandas and scikit-learn. We also have C# integrations with Excel, and several web-based tools using a variety of languages and frameworks like React, Streamlit, FastAPI, Django, modern Angular and PHP. We are heavy users of Man's own high performance proprietary database ArcticDB, alongside traditional RDBMS'. Generative AI forms a growing part of our estate as it rapidly evolves and we find more use-cases in automation for our stakeholders. All our code is deployed using Kubernetes and modern cluster computing frameworks. Working Here Man Tech has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches We have annual away days and off-sites for the whole team As well as PC's and Macs, in our office you'll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as a make-space, tech lending library and music room with guitars and a piano. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire only the brightest and best and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Exceptional technology skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain A keen interest and understanding of financial markets and instruments A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches Strong knowledge of Python Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Experience of data analysis techniques along with relevant libraries e.g. NumPy/SciPy/Pandas Relevant mathematical knowledge e.g. statistics, optimisation algorithms. Experience of web-based development and visualisation technology for portraying large and complex data sets and relationships Advantageous Experience of front office quantitative software development e.g. in a hedge fund or investment bank Experience in private market investment - for example real estate and private debt Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with traders, quantitative researchers, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Team mentoring experience; as a senior engineer you will be able to support and teach junior quants the best practices in software development and financial engineering. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
Infrastructure Technology Lead The Role The Platform Engineering team is responsible for the High Performance Compute infrastructure as well as End-User IT at Man Group. In Platform Engineering we build the foundational tech used to power our Research and Development, Front-Office Production Systems and End-User devices across a multi-national organisation. The team contains a mix of skills including Software Developers, System Administrators, and specialist Operations roles. As a manager within this team, you should have existing experience as a technology lead. You will be a familiar with the detail of the work and be able to provide guidance and necessary leadership to the members in their delivery. This role will give you the opportunity to build the future infrastructure for Man's hedge funds. This is a very collaborative role, and you will work with managers and engineers across Man at all levels. The role requires you to lead engineers and communicate appropriately to stakeholders managing projects to successful delivery. You will be an ambassador and champion for systematically improving a large technology estate, with a passion for some of: python, kubernetes, open source, automation, software delivery, developer / end-user experience, and have had an impact in engineering delivery in your previous role. Our Technology Our technology platform consists of a mix of Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. In our data centres our servers run a mix of Linux and Windows (physical, and virtualized in VMWare and OpenStack). Kubernetes is widely used and all internal applications are deployed in containers. Linux is used to provide a developer/researcher desktop environment, accessed through Citrix. Our technologists and researchers use a constantly evolving set of tools and libraries. Most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn to name a few of the open-source libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java and C++. We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana & Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible and Terraform for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. Working Here Man Technology has a small company feel. It is open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire the brightest and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Excellent distributed team management and communication skills A track record of delivering complex technology projects with stakeholder interaction Great technology skills Proficient on Linux platforms with software development experience. Ability to interact with, and develop, APIs - ideally in Python. Creativity applying technology to solve business challenges Advantageous An understanding of financial markets and instruments Experience with DevOps methodology and tooling for software development Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree (or equivalent industrial experience) with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with your team, quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Technology Lead The Role The Platform Engineering team is responsible for the High Performance Compute infrastructure as well as End-User IT at Man Group. In Platform Engineering we build the foundational tech used to power our Research and Development, Front-Office Production Systems and End-User devices across a multi-national organisation. The team contains a mix of skills including Software Developers, System Administrators, and specialist Operations roles. As a manager within this team, you should have existing experience as a technology lead. You will be a familiar with the detail of the work and be able to provide guidance and necessary leadership to the members in their delivery. This role will give you the opportunity to build the future infrastructure for Man's hedge funds. This is a very collaborative role, and you will work with managers and engineers across Man at all levels. The role requires you to lead engineers and communicate appropriately to stakeholders managing projects to successful delivery. You will be an ambassador and champion for systematically improving a large technology estate, with a passion for some of: python, kubernetes, open source, automation, software delivery, developer / end-user experience, and have had an impact in engineering delivery in your previous role. Our Technology Our technology platform consists of a mix of Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. In our data centres our servers run a mix of Linux and Windows (physical, and virtualized in VMWare and OpenStack). Kubernetes is widely used and all internal applications are deployed in containers. Linux is used to provide a developer/researcher desktop environment, accessed through Citrix. Our technologists and researchers use a constantly evolving set of tools and libraries. Most of our code is in Python, with the full scientific stack: numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit-learn to name a few of the open-source libraries we use extensively. We implement the systems that require the highest data throughput in Java and C++. We use Airflow for workflow management, Kafka for data pipelines, Bitbucket for source control, Jenkins for continuous integration, Grafana & Prometheus for metrics collection, ELK for log shipping and monitoring, Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation, OpenStack for our private cloud, Ansible and Terraform for architecture automation, and Slack for internal communication. Working Here Man Technology has a small company feel. It is open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community. We host and sponsor London's PyData and Machine Learning Meetups We open-source some of our technology. See We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we're using it. We're fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work. We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications. Technology and Business Skills We strive to hire the brightest and most highly skilled and passionate technologists. Essential Excellent distributed team management and communication skills A track record of delivering complex technology projects with stakeholder interaction Great technology skills Proficient on Linux platforms with software development experience. Ability to interact with, and develop, APIs - ideally in Python. Creativity applying technology to solve business challenges Advantageous An understanding of financial markets and instruments Experience with DevOps methodology and tooling for software development Personal Attributes Strong academic record and a degree (or equivalent industrial experience) with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with your team, quantitative researchers, traders and senior business people alike Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
My client is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join their burgeoning London office where you will be responsible for developing the FX platform as well as helping to establish new trading platforms for new markets in the future. This is a chance to help shape the position and disrupt the FX marketplace. An eye for design and an entrepreneurial mindset will be critical for the firm's success as well as your own. The client: A leading trading firm driven by technology with over one thousand employees globally. Pioneering their own trading strategies and systems using clean code and sophisticated technology, they run a global network with thousands of high-performance, low-latency applications that solve problems in nanoseconds. Technology facilitates the ability to tackle the challenging problems of trading in new ways. They build sophisticated trading engines, low-latency connectivity software, modern user interfaces and more in-house. Having a team of passionate, inventive software developers that thrive on solving problems is fundamental to continued success. Here you can build something in the morning and it's trading in the afternoon. What you'll do: Some key responsibilities include: Design, develop, support, and maintain trading systems, tools and infrastructure Build user interfaces that present coherent, responsive real-time visualizations of market activity and system performance while providing intuitive control of a highly complex system Integrate the system with multi-trading platforms and third parties as well as the global office network Build pricing automation rules for an OTC trading business with an extremely low error tolerance Collaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineers Gain and develop an in-depth understanding of trading theory and practice Ensure new and existing programs adhere to their coding, architectural, and operational standards What you'll need: Authorisation to work in the UK preferred Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals Experience writing software in C#, C++, C, or Java with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high-quality clean code A passion for continuous improvement and test-driven design plus innovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism An understanding of the FIX engines, FIX protocol and connectivity Ability to operate autonomously as well as collaborate with developers, traders, researchers and business operations Ideally experience connecting trading platforms to multi-trading platforms and exchanges and the ability to build a trading system that covers the entire lifecycle Options or FX experience is a plus, but not essential as training will be offered Experience or an interest in low-latency optimisation, networking or real-time systems will set you apart from other applicants What's in it for you? London is home to the foreign exchange trading business and a growing hub for the commodity trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As London operations grow there is a real opportunity to make a huge impact and take your career to a new level. They offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Key benefits include: Competitive remuneration 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays Daily breakfast and lunch Home to office commute covered 50% paid gym subscription Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme Training and continuous learning opportunities Access to conferences and Tech events International transfer opportunities Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
My client is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join their burgeoning London office where you will be responsible for developing the FX platform as well as helping to establish new trading platforms for new markets in the future. This is a chance to help shape the position and disrupt the FX marketplace. An eye for design and an entrepreneurial mindset will be critical for the firm's success as well as your own. The client: A leading trading firm driven by technology with over one thousand employees globally. Pioneering their own trading strategies and systems using clean code and sophisticated technology, they run a global network with thousands of high-performance, low-latency applications that solve problems in nanoseconds. Technology facilitates the ability to tackle the challenging problems of trading in new ways. They build sophisticated trading engines, low-latency connectivity software, modern user interfaces and more in-house. Having a team of passionate, inventive software developers that thrive on solving problems is fundamental to continued success. Here you can build something in the morning and it's trading in the afternoon. What you'll do: Some key responsibilities include: Design, develop, support, and maintain trading systems, tools and infrastructure Build user interfaces that present coherent, responsive real-time visualizations of market activity and system performance while providing intuitive control of a highly complex system Integrate the system with multi-trading platforms and third parties as well as the global office network Build pricing automation rules for an OTC trading business with an extremely low error tolerance Collaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineers Gain and develop an in-depth understanding of trading theory and practice Ensure new and existing programs adhere to their coding, architectural, and operational standards What you'll need: Authorisation to work in the UK preferred Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals Experience writing software in C#, C++, C, or Java with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high-quality clean code A passion for continuous improvement and test-driven design plus innovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism An understanding of the FIX engines, FIX protocol and connectivity Ability to operate autonomously as well as collaborate with developers, traders, researchers and business operations Ideally experience connecting trading platforms to multi-trading platforms and exchanges and the ability to build a trading system that covers the entire lifecycle Options or FX experience is a plus, but not essential as training will be offered Experience or an interest in low-latency optimisation, networking or real-time systems will set you apart from other applicants What's in it for you? London is home to the foreign exchange trading business and a growing hub for the commodity trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As London operations grow there is a real opportunity to make a huge impact and take your career to a new level. They offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Key benefits include: Competitive remuneration 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays Daily breakfast and lunch Home to office commute covered 50% paid gym subscription Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme Training and continuous learning opportunities Access to conferences and Tech events International transfer opportunities Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
About the Position Our client is looking for a Software Engineer with experience in high-performance, low-latency systems. You'll work closely with quant researchers and developers, taking a holistic approach to design and optimise fast-trading systems. Systems are built primarily in OCaml with only small amounts of C and C++, but you don't need any experience with OCaml (we can teach it to you) or knowledge of the financial markets. The most important qualification is experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, whether it is in C, C++, or any other language. About You Experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, and working on network applications that require extremely low latency and high throughput Can understand, interpret, and improve application performance through hardware performance counters and other profiling tools Has a thorough understanding of modern computer architecture and can talk to others about it; for example, can you describe modern x86 AMD and Intel cache hierarchies? Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload / TCPDirect / ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK) Experience working around the performance challenges of languages with a managed runtime (such as Java or C#) and familiarity with a typed functional language are a plus Fluency in English required. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the Position Our client is looking for a Software Engineer with experience in high-performance, low-latency systems. You'll work closely with quant researchers and developers, taking a holistic approach to design and optimise fast-trading systems. Systems are built primarily in OCaml with only small amounts of C and C++, but you don't need any experience with OCaml (we can teach it to you) or knowledge of the financial markets. The most important qualification is experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, whether it is in C, C++, or any other language. About You Experience with low-level systems programming and optimisation, and working on network applications that require extremely low latency and high throughput Can understand, interpret, and improve application performance through hardware performance counters and other profiling tools Has a thorough understanding of modern computer architecture and can talk to others about it; for example, can you describe modern x86 AMD and Intel cache hierarchies? Some experience with fast-packet processing in user space and common kernel-bypass implementations would be ideal (such as Solarflare OpenOnload / TCPDirect / ef_vi, Exablaze, InfiniBand verbs, DPDK) Experience working around the performance challenges of languages with a managed runtime (such as Java or C#) and familiarity with a typed functional language are a plus Fluency in English required. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated social measurement manager to join our Media Intelligence and Analytics team. As a social measurement manager, you will play a crucial role in analyzing social media data and metrics to gain insights into audience reach. As a social measurement manager, you will need to use your knowledge to transform raw data into insightful information. Your expertise in social media analysis will be instrumental in providing valuable insights to shape our on platform strategies. Responsibilities: - Analyze company owned channels engagement. - Report on insights for creators we activate for different initiatives and events. - Identify online customer habits and suggest means by which to broaden our audience. - Conduct in-depth research and analysis of earned social media conversations, competitive intelligence, and audience segmentation to inform media intelligence initiatives. - Advise teams on their social media activity and activations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including media analysts, researchers, and product managers, to identify business needs, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide data-driven recommendations. - Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in media data, and generate actionable insights to optimize media strategies and campaigns. - Perform data mining and exploratory analysis to uncover new opportunities for improving media intelligence processes and outcomes. - Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis and visualization, and actively contribute to the team's knowledge base. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. - Proven experience as a Social Media Analyst, Digital Analyst, or similar role, preferably in a media, technology, or news organization. - Deep understanding of social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and their functionalities. - Extensive knowledge of online audiences and how users engage with news and media content. - Proficiency in social media analytics tools (e.g., Tweetdeck, Cision, Brandwatch, Talkwalker) to extract and analyze audience data. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and insights effectively. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques is a plus. - Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - 8+ years of experience in social media analysis. If you are passionate about data analysis, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy translating data into meaningful insights, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of media intelligence. Skills: social media platforms social media analytics data visualization Marketing analytics tweetdeck cision brandwatch talkwalker Data analysis Campaign management Job Title: Growth Marketing Analyst Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Daily Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated social measurement manager to join our Media Intelligence and Analytics team. As a social measurement manager, you will play a crucial role in analyzing social media data and metrics to gain insights into audience reach. As a social measurement manager, you will need to use your knowledge to transform raw data into insightful information. Your expertise in social media analysis will be instrumental in providing valuable insights to shape our on platform strategies. Responsibilities: - Analyze company owned channels engagement. - Report on insights for creators we activate for different initiatives and events. - Identify online customer habits and suggest means by which to broaden our audience. - Conduct in-depth research and analysis of earned social media conversations, competitive intelligence, and audience segmentation to inform media intelligence initiatives. - Advise teams on their social media activity and activations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including media analysts, researchers, and product managers, to identify business needs, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide data-driven recommendations. - Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in media data, and generate actionable insights to optimize media strategies and campaigns. - Perform data mining and exploratory analysis to uncover new opportunities for improving media intelligence processes and outcomes. - Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis and visualization, and actively contribute to the team's knowledge base. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. - Proven experience as a Social Media Analyst, Digital Analyst, or similar role, preferably in a media, technology, or news organization. - Deep understanding of social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and their functionalities. - Extensive knowledge of online audiences and how users engage with news and media content. - Proficiency in social media analytics tools (e.g., Tweetdeck, Cision, Brandwatch, Talkwalker) to extract and analyze audience data. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and insights effectively. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques is a plus. - Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - 8+ years of experience in social media analysis. If you are passionate about data analysis, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy translating data into meaningful insights, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of media intelligence. Skills: social media platforms social media analytics data visualization Marketing analytics tweetdeck cision brandwatch talkwalker Data analysis Campaign management Job Title: Growth Marketing Analyst Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Daily Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
My client, a systematic fund, seeks a full stack developer with a keen interest in finance to join the collaborative Quantitative Platform team. You'll contribute to developing the quantitative research and strategy platform. Your users will include investment teams as well as other technology teams. Responsibilities: Write and maintain good quality, well-tested code across services, data storage and UI layers. Collaborate with the team through active contribution in code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and design discussions. Work directly with technology and business colleagues across the firm. Build domain knowledge in technology and business areas. Requirements: 5+ years' experience working as software developer. A learning and growth mindset. Strong interest in keeping abreast of latest technologies and a measured approach for adopting them. Comfortable problem solving across multiple technologies and business domains. Desire to keep improving oneself and the team. Collaborative nature and ability to work in a team e.g., partnering with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technologists. Ability to have constructive technical discussions. Nice to have: High performance data accessibility with multiple concurrent readers and writers using AWS data solutions e.g. data warehouse/SQL/NoSQL Skilled full stack developer, with a track record in delivering high quality web applications. Interest or experience in the quantitative hedge fund space. Prior experience working on cloud platforms. Technologies they use: Web: Angular, RxJS, Typescript Server side: C#, Python Data: SQL Cloud: AWS Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
My client, a systematic fund, seeks a full stack developer with a keen interest in finance to join the collaborative Quantitative Platform team. You'll contribute to developing the quantitative research and strategy platform. Your users will include investment teams as well as other technology teams. Responsibilities: Write and maintain good quality, well-tested code across services, data storage and UI layers. Collaborate with the team through active contribution in code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and design discussions. Work directly with technology and business colleagues across the firm. Build domain knowledge in technology and business areas. Requirements: 5+ years' experience working as software developer. A learning and growth mindset. Strong interest in keeping abreast of latest technologies and a measured approach for adopting them. Comfortable problem solving across multiple technologies and business domains. Desire to keep improving oneself and the team. Collaborative nature and ability to work in a team e.g., partnering with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technologists. Ability to have constructive technical discussions. Nice to have: High performance data accessibility with multiple concurrent readers and writers using AWS data solutions e.g. data warehouse/SQL/NoSQL Skilled full stack developer, with a track record in delivering high quality web applications. Interest or experience in the quantitative hedge fund space. Prior experience working on cloud platforms. Technologies they use: Web: Angular, RxJS, Typescript Server side: C#, Python Data: SQL Cloud: AWS Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
The client: A leading trading firm driven by technology with over one thousand employees globally. Since trading on the floor changed to screen-based trading, they constantly need the most advanced technology, trading software and connections to the market. The atmosphere here is fast, but exciting. This makes working in the Trading Technology team a great challenge, whereby expertise, innovation and fun go hand in hand every day. What you'll do: You will be responsible for the full stack of applications required to run the trading business. Activities range from developing ultra-low-latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders, writing and fine-tuning automated trading strategies, to helping the monitoring and analysis effort by creating and extending user interfaces to provide the traders with more information and control. You'll interact closely with traders and researchers to understand the business needs and design effective solutions. Sitting on the trading floor you will be amidst the action and get instant feedback on the results of your work. What you'll need: Mastery of one or more OOP languages (e.g. C++, C# or Java); The ability and desire to write simple and clean code; A solid grasp of computer science, algorithms, memory, and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems, relational databases, etc.; An entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry; An ambition to stay on top of things and keep improving. What you can expect: An energetic and collaborative work culture with ambitious, down-to-earth colleagues. They constantly ask themselves how to do better, which creates a stimulating and fun environment. Next to a competitive salary and excellent benefits (such as an attractive profit sharing structure, training opportunities, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, weekly chair massages and Friday afternoon drinks), you will get the support and tools to develop your skills on the job so that you feel empowered to be at your best, both personally and professionally. Relocation assistance also provided where necessary. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
The client: A leading trading firm driven by technology with over one thousand employees globally. Since trading on the floor changed to screen-based trading, they constantly need the most advanced technology, trading software and connections to the market. The atmosphere here is fast, but exciting. This makes working in the Trading Technology team a great challenge, whereby expertise, innovation and fun go hand in hand every day. What you'll do: You will be responsible for the full stack of applications required to run the trading business. Activities range from developing ultra-low-latency exchange protocol encoders and decoders, writing and fine-tuning automated trading strategies, to helping the monitoring and analysis effort by creating and extending user interfaces to provide the traders with more information and control. You'll interact closely with traders and researchers to understand the business needs and design effective solutions. Sitting on the trading floor you will be amidst the action and get instant feedback on the results of your work. What you'll need: Mastery of one or more OOP languages (e.g. C++, C# or Java); The ability and desire to write simple and clean code; A solid grasp of computer science, algorithms, memory, and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems, relational databases, etc.; An entrepreneurial attitude and interest in the financial industry; An ambition to stay on top of things and keep improving. What you can expect: An energetic and collaborative work culture with ambitious, down-to-earth colleagues. They constantly ask themselves how to do better, which creates a stimulating and fun environment. Next to a competitive salary and excellent benefits (such as an attractive profit sharing structure, training opportunities, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, sports and leisure activities, weekly chair massages and Friday afternoon drinks), you will get the support and tools to develop your skills on the job so that you feel empowered to be at your best, both personally and professionally. Relocation assistance also provided where necessary. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Job Overview This is a hands-on development role in which you will develop and deploy new products as well as developing and enhancing UKHSA's existing products and apps. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You will collaborate with UI, connectivity and DevOps teams in order to build elegant solutions to complex problems. You will use the Scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and providing technical direction on full-stack software development best practices. Person Specification You will have a high standard of knowledge of Python and be able to work to agreed security standards and specifications using the best tools for the job to design, create, test and document new or redeveloped software. You will be capable of building software of medium to high complexity, specifying and designing systems to meet defined business needs. You will need the ability to explore and propose different approaches to solving problems and ensure you select appropriate technology and use resources efficiently to integrate multiple systems and technologies. You will be skilled at integrating and testing multiple components, systems and their interfaces. You will have the ability to take ownership of projects and the desire to take them through to production. The role requires good troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify locate and competently fix bugs and errors. You will need a strong ability to collaborate with user researchers, sell and represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. This means an ability to understand users and identify them and their needs based on evidence. You should put users first, manage competing priorities and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used. You will have experience of using modern standards for process automation and testing and be able to guide others in doing so. Main Duties of the Job Implement new Python software products using modern development standards and techniques/technologies including test-driven and behaviour-driven development (TDD/BDD). Support and fix bugs in existing applications, using standard debugging tools to track down and identify root causes. Work independently to find solutions to identified problems and to work with the multi-disciplinary team to solve more challenging issues Design, create and test software sub-systems and component using proven software engineering practices. Integrate existing and proposed systems with other systems to promote interoperability between disparate systems Work in sprints in a multi-disciplinary Scrum team, collaborate and liaise with delivery managers, product owners and other stakeholders to identify business requirements and implement user stories Collaborate and work with multi-disciplinary team members, including technology and cloud service providers to ensure that knowledge is shared among members of the project team Continuously seek to improve your own knowledge of work areas and embrace the agile framework of software delivery methodology and aim to reach full agility with continuous integrations, delivery and deployment Research and recommend proven open-source tools and platforms that will support the ongoing delivery of UKHSA's products and developing functional and technical specification documentation for them Design systems that model processes that are characterised by different levels of risk, impact and business/technical complexity through selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools. Review existing system design and identify ways to improve or adopt efficient use of resources Attend local and national meetings with key stakeholders and UKHSA's partner organisations for more info please click the apply here button
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Overview This is a hands-on development role in which you will develop and deploy new products as well as developing and enhancing UKHSA's existing products and apps. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You will collaborate with UI, connectivity and DevOps teams in order to build elegant solutions to complex problems. You will use the Scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and providing technical direction on full-stack software development best practices. Person Specification You will have a high standard of knowledge of Python and be able to work to agreed security standards and specifications using the best tools for the job to design, create, test and document new or redeveloped software. You will be capable of building software of medium to high complexity, specifying and designing systems to meet defined business needs. You will need the ability to explore and propose different approaches to solving problems and ensure you select appropriate technology and use resources efficiently to integrate multiple systems and technologies. You will be skilled at integrating and testing multiple components, systems and their interfaces. You will have the ability to take ownership of projects and the desire to take them through to production. The role requires good troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify locate and competently fix bugs and errors. You will need a strong ability to collaborate with user researchers, sell and represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. This means an ability to understand users and identify them and their needs based on evidence. You should put users first, manage competing priorities and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used. You will have experience of using modern standards for process automation and testing and be able to guide others in doing so. Main Duties of the Job Implement new Python software products using modern development standards and techniques/technologies including test-driven and behaviour-driven development (TDD/BDD). Support and fix bugs in existing applications, using standard debugging tools to track down and identify root causes. Work independently to find solutions to identified problems and to work with the multi-disciplinary team to solve more challenging issues Design, create and test software sub-systems and component using proven software engineering practices. Integrate existing and proposed systems with other systems to promote interoperability between disparate systems Work in sprints in a multi-disciplinary Scrum team, collaborate and liaise with delivery managers, product owners and other stakeholders to identify business requirements and implement user stories Collaborate and work with multi-disciplinary team members, including technology and cloud service providers to ensure that knowledge is shared among members of the project team Continuously seek to improve your own knowledge of work areas and embrace the agile framework of software delivery methodology and aim to reach full agility with continuous integrations, delivery and deployment Research and recommend proven open-source tools and platforms that will support the ongoing delivery of UKHSA's products and developing functional and technical specification documentation for them Design systems that model processes that are characterised by different levels of risk, impact and business/technical complexity through selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools. Review existing system design and identify ways to improve or adopt efficient use of resources Attend local and national meetings with key stakeholders and UKHSA's partner organisations for more info please click the apply here button
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Technical Delivery Manager Salary: £47,800 - £50,000 Location : Cambridge/hybrid Contract: Permanent Our world class resources support hundreds of thousands of teachers and learners across the world. We are embarking on a new era of digital solutions for learning, and now is an opportune time to join a dynamic and fast-growing team who are helping shape and deliver this roadmap. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Delivery Manager to help us achieve these ambitious plans across our expanding global technology platforms. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role This role offers the opportunity to work closely with team members globally - in the UK, Australia, Manila, India, Africa, Europe, and the US. You'll develop strong working relationships with a wide group of colleagues and will be working as a valued part of a very supportive and innovative team where a positive, collaborative approach and a problem-solving attitude are appreciated and rewarded. We are a small but extremely effective team, and there is a real opportunity to contribute and to make a difference. Lead the successful delivery of platform software projects, managing requirements, priorities, and dependencies to create efficient release schedules Develop a deep understanding of the requirements, deliverables and complexities of the projects you're engaged on, and be able to communicate clearly and confidently about those projects to stakeholders at different levels Partner with key stakeholders across the global Education business to support clear elicitation of requirements and effective prioritisation to deliver measurable value to the end user About you You will have proven experience successfully delivering projects. This is a role within a technical team so experience with technical project delivery, or involvement in technical projects in general, is an advantage. You might have a background in software development or software testing, or a background in education or in publishing, with project management experience. You will have confidence leading meetings with globally distributed teams, and in working with stakeholders at different levels. Part of this role involves taking an active Scrum Master role within a team, so the ability to support and coach a team in good Agile/Scrum practice is essential, and you'll have a strong understanding of the principles, values and benefits of Agile development processes. Your experience in these areas will allow you to manage complicated technical projects successfully, working with stakeholders to deliver best value, anticipating issues and managing dependencies for effective deliveries. You will have a keen eye for detail and an ability to organise effectively. You will be an excellent communicator, able to give stakeholders visibility and confidence, able to negotiate where necessary, and ensuring the team have a clear sense of direction and purpose. You will have a flexible approach to problem solving, able to see what needs to be done and innovate if necessary rather than being reliant on rigidly defined processes. You will enjoy responding to evolving challenges, and be proactive in looking for ways to improve team processes. You will have a key focus on teamwork, and on shared responsibility. You will be a natural collaborator, playing a strongly supportive role within the team in the face of challenging deadlines and ambitious projects. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 6th May 2024 and interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of the campaign. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Technical Delivery Manager Salary: £47,800 - £50,000 Location : Cambridge/hybrid Contract: Permanent Our world class resources support hundreds of thousands of teachers and learners across the world. We are embarking on a new era of digital solutions for learning, and now is an opportune time to join a dynamic and fast-growing team who are helping shape and deliver this roadmap. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Delivery Manager to help us achieve these ambitious plans across our expanding global technology platforms. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role This role offers the opportunity to work closely with team members globally - in the UK, Australia, Manila, India, Africa, Europe, and the US. You'll develop strong working relationships with a wide group of colleagues and will be working as a valued part of a very supportive and innovative team where a positive, collaborative approach and a problem-solving attitude are appreciated and rewarded. We are a small but extremely effective team, and there is a real opportunity to contribute and to make a difference. Lead the successful delivery of platform software projects, managing requirements, priorities, and dependencies to create efficient release schedules Develop a deep understanding of the requirements, deliverables and complexities of the projects you're engaged on, and be able to communicate clearly and confidently about those projects to stakeholders at different levels Partner with key stakeholders across the global Education business to support clear elicitation of requirements and effective prioritisation to deliver measurable value to the end user About you You will have proven experience successfully delivering projects. This is a role within a technical team so experience with technical project delivery, or involvement in technical projects in general, is an advantage. You might have a background in software development or software testing, or a background in education or in publishing, with project management experience. You will have confidence leading meetings with globally distributed teams, and in working with stakeholders at different levels. Part of this role involves taking an active Scrum Master role within a team, so the ability to support and coach a team in good Agile/Scrum practice is essential, and you'll have a strong understanding of the principles, values and benefits of Agile development processes. Your experience in these areas will allow you to manage complicated technical projects successfully, working with stakeholders to deliver best value, anticipating issues and managing dependencies for effective deliveries. You will have a keen eye for detail and an ability to organise effectively. You will be an excellent communicator, able to give stakeholders visibility and confidence, able to negotiate where necessary, and ensuring the team have a clear sense of direction and purpose. You will have a flexible approach to problem solving, able to see what needs to be done and innovate if necessary rather than being reliant on rigidly defined processes. You will enjoy responding to evolving challenges, and be proactive in looking for ways to improve team processes. You will have a key focus on teamwork, and on shared responsibility. You will be a natural collaborator, playing a strongly supportive role within the team in the face of challenging deadlines and ambitious projects. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 6th May 2024 and interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of the campaign. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Package Description Job Reference: 11216 Band: C Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: Continuing Post Location: London Broadcasting House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here Job Introduction The BBC News website is one of the world's largest and most popular news sites. We are building a team to deliver new initiatives in News, including newsletters. We are now looking for two enthusiastic and creative journalists to help produce and edit text and work on other editorial projects as required. This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.via the BBC's Diversity & Inclusion inbox. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage EX2324 Main Responsibilities You will produce newsletters to respond to different audience and user needs You will have good editorial judgement and a broad knowledge of subjects ranging from politics, business and international affairs to technology, science and culture. Collaborate with teams across the BBC to constantly iterate and improve newsletters across the portfolio Use audience data to improve existing offers and create new ones Work with content and planning teams on the development, production and rollout of different digital initiatives and iterate on them You will also work closely with other teams across the BBC to surface the best News and Current Affairs content. Are You The Right Candidate? The successful candidate must have: Track-record of working on text pieces to the highest quality, on a wide range of subjects Highly organised with ability to juggle deadlines and prioritise under pressure A collaborative approach to working, and ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience of working on editorially sensitive or complex issues in line with BBC editorial standards An understanding of audiences and a proven track-record of using audience analytics to shape decisions Decision making High level of responsibility and decision making; able to operate alone. No managerial responsibility. May be informally supported by junior staff i.e. Researchers, Coordinators and Assistants. Scope Covers a wide range of journalism activity, producing news content and supporting the production and presentation of programming. About The BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Job Reference: 11216 Band: C Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract type: Continuing Post Location: London Broadcasting House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here Job Introduction The BBC News website is one of the world's largest and most popular news sites. We are building a team to deliver new initiatives in News, including newsletters. We are now looking for two enthusiastic and creative journalists to help produce and edit text and work on other editorial projects as required. This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team.via the BBC's Diversity & Inclusion inbox. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage EX2324 Main Responsibilities You will produce newsletters to respond to different audience and user needs You will have good editorial judgement and a broad knowledge of subjects ranging from politics, business and international affairs to technology, science and culture. Collaborate with teams across the BBC to constantly iterate and improve newsletters across the portfolio Use audience data to improve existing offers and create new ones Work with content and planning teams on the development, production and rollout of different digital initiatives and iterate on them You will also work closely with other teams across the BBC to surface the best News and Current Affairs content. Are You The Right Candidate? The successful candidate must have: Track-record of working on text pieces to the highest quality, on a wide range of subjects Highly organised with ability to juggle deadlines and prioritise under pressure A collaborative approach to working, and ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority Experience of working on editorially sensitive or complex issues in line with BBC editorial standards An understanding of audiences and a proven track-record of using audience analytics to shape decisions Decision making High level of responsibility and decision making; able to operate alone. No managerial responsibility. May be informally supported by junior staff i.e. Researchers, Coordinators and Assistants. Scope Covers a wide range of journalism activity, producing news content and supporting the production and presentation of programming. About The BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 01, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales. Demonstrable experience of supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and developing solutions using scripting languages. Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds or London, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £10,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 01, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales. Demonstrable experience of supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and developing solutions using scripting languages. Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds or London, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £10,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 01, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales. Demonstrable experience of supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and developing solutions using scripting languages. Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds or London, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £10,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 01, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales. Demonstrable experience of supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and developing solutions using scripting languages. Demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds or London, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £10,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .