Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
Motion & Video Digital Designer - Luxury Brand Location: London (Hendon Central), Days in Office: Hybrid - 1 or 2 times a week depending on meetings Salary: £25k - £35k Benefits: Associated Benefits When was the last time a business you engaged with or bought something from a brand advertising on Instagram or Tiktok? What made it stand out? I'm willing to bet, you can't really remember. And yet you're a Motion & Video Designer. So you should know better. Right? Heck, you could do better! You just want the right brand to go do it with. Right? How about this: An ecommerce jewellery retailer which specialises in high quality luxury good sector Fast growth firm, offering a sustainable product They've already got around 500k customers, and are looking to add more customers to their family. A full remit to create engaging motion on video content that is predominantly delivered across social. Your audience will be discerning with expectations for high-quality content with similarly high production values. So an understanding of the luxury market and how customers tend to purchase is essential to the needs of this role. This is retail, so the environment will be fast-paced with quick turnarounds to meet certain trading deadlines. Especially around specific calendar trading points like Black Friday, Christmas, Valentines, etc. Projects can vary in complexity and scale, and can run between 2 weeks and be quite large. To be quite quick and fast and need just a couple of days to turn around. But with each, the output has to be on point and align to the brand. The environment itself really similar to what you might find in a Growth Marketing or an eCommerce agency but in-house, working directly for the brand. It's a well-oiled machine which functions day-to-day very effectively and well organised. ABOUT THE ROLE The role is going to be working directly with the Marketing Director, she is a truly inspiring leader with a great marketing pedigree within premium and luxury brands. You will work with them to help create a portfolio of engaging motion/video content, with the ambition to make Social Media a major customer acquisition channel. Your role has a roadmap to grow and expand once you've hit key milestones in the company's Digital Transformation. The sky is the limit, with the opportunity for you to develop into becoming a Motion/Video expert who will keep an eye on trends and constantly be coming to the table with new ideas. The brand is particularly focused on short form video content and educating its customers on the world of sustainable diamonds and jewellery. Another key part of this role will be to look at the business' Social holistically. They have a great foundation of Digital Design activity internally but are now looking for a dedicated professional who is an expert in Motion/Video to join the team. They want to build long term relationships with their customers, as jewellery is bought to mark life occasions. So they want to be front of mind when those occasions arise. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Senior Digital Designer to conceptualise and design print and digital media, emphasising video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Develop animations, videos, and multimedia content that adhere to brand guidelines and project objectives, with a specific emphasis on optimising content for each platform's unique audience and requirements. Lead the editing and post-production process for video content, ensuring that each piece is polished and optimised for maximum impact across all paid advertising platforms. Craft visually appealing designs that effectively communicate with our target audience, leveraging your expertise in video editing to create compelling narratives. Stay abreast of design trends and best practices in video advertising across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, to ensure our content remains innovative and competitive. Manage multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines, adapting quickly to the fast-paced nature of digital advertising. Support on other ad hoc digital design requirements and requests. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), with a strong focus on video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. Deep understanding of video editing principles and techniques, including the ability to tailor content for specific platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Experience with creating content optimised for each platform's unique specifications and audience preferences, ensuring maximum engagement and effectiveness. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where quick turnarounds and tight deadlines are common in the world of digital advertising. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within a creative team and effectively executing paid advertising campaigns. Ability to take direction effectively while also demonstrating independent initiative, particularly in exploring innovative approaches to video advertising across various platforms. Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are consistently met in the dynamic world of digital advertising. Relevant experience in a design role. TO APPLY If you think you've got what it takes, you can share your Linkedin profile or email me a CV - it doesn't have to be up to date, we can work on that once you decide you want to take this forward. Or, for a chat and more information please contact me on: Max Tullis-Turner Practice Lead, DigitalBlue m
May 04, 2024
Full time
Motion & Video Digital Designer - Luxury Brand Location: London (Hendon Central), Days in Office: Hybrid - 1 or 2 times a week depending on meetings Salary: £25k - £35k Benefits: Associated Benefits When was the last time a business you engaged with or bought something from a brand advertising on Instagram or Tiktok? What made it stand out? I'm willing to bet, you can't really remember. And yet you're a Motion & Video Designer. So you should know better. Right? Heck, you could do better! You just want the right brand to go do it with. Right? How about this: An ecommerce jewellery retailer which specialises in high quality luxury good sector Fast growth firm, offering a sustainable product They've already got around 500k customers, and are looking to add more customers to their family. A full remit to create engaging motion on video content that is predominantly delivered across social. Your audience will be discerning with expectations for high-quality content with similarly high production values. So an understanding of the luxury market and how customers tend to purchase is essential to the needs of this role. This is retail, so the environment will be fast-paced with quick turnarounds to meet certain trading deadlines. Especially around specific calendar trading points like Black Friday, Christmas, Valentines, etc. Projects can vary in complexity and scale, and can run between 2 weeks and be quite large. To be quite quick and fast and need just a couple of days to turn around. But with each, the output has to be on point and align to the brand. The environment itself really similar to what you might find in a Growth Marketing or an eCommerce agency but in-house, working directly for the brand. It's a well-oiled machine which functions day-to-day very effectively and well organised. ABOUT THE ROLE The role is going to be working directly with the Marketing Director, she is a truly inspiring leader with a great marketing pedigree within premium and luxury brands. You will work with them to help create a portfolio of engaging motion/video content, with the ambition to make Social Media a major customer acquisition channel. Your role has a roadmap to grow and expand once you've hit key milestones in the company's Digital Transformation. The sky is the limit, with the opportunity for you to develop into becoming a Motion/Video expert who will keep an eye on trends and constantly be coming to the table with new ideas. The brand is particularly focused on short form video content and educating its customers on the world of sustainable diamonds and jewellery. Another key part of this role will be to look at the business' Social holistically. They have a great foundation of Digital Design activity internally but are now looking for a dedicated professional who is an expert in Motion/Video to join the team. They want to build long term relationships with their customers, as jewellery is bought to mark life occasions. So they want to be front of mind when those occasions arise. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Senior Digital Designer to conceptualise and design print and digital media, emphasising video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Develop animations, videos, and multimedia content that adhere to brand guidelines and project objectives, with a specific emphasis on optimising content for each platform's unique audience and requirements. Lead the editing and post-production process for video content, ensuring that each piece is polished and optimised for maximum impact across all paid advertising platforms. Craft visually appealing designs that effectively communicate with our target audience, leveraging your expertise in video editing to create compelling narratives. Stay abreast of design trends and best practices in video advertising across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, to ensure our content remains innovative and competitive. Manage multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines, adapting quickly to the fast-paced nature of digital advertising. Support on other ad hoc digital design requirements and requests. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), with a strong focus on video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. Deep understanding of video editing principles and techniques, including the ability to tailor content for specific platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Experience with creating content optimised for each platform's unique specifications and audience preferences, ensuring maximum engagement and effectiveness. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where quick turnarounds and tight deadlines are common in the world of digital advertising. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within a creative team and effectively executing paid advertising campaigns. Ability to take direction effectively while also demonstrating independent initiative, particularly in exploring innovative approaches to video advertising across various platforms. Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are consistently met in the dynamic world of digital advertising. Relevant experience in a design role. TO APPLY If you think you've got what it takes, you can share your Linkedin profile or email me a CV - it doesn't have to be up to date, we can work on that once you decide you want to take this forward. Or, for a chat and more information please contact me on: Max Tullis-Turner Practice Lead, DigitalBlue m
Contract - Digital Designer - 2 months My client is looking for a Digital Designer for a leading agency for a 2 month contract. They are in search of a highly motivated and experienced digital designer. This individual will play a fundamental role across design, editorial, and other teams. The ideal candidate will excel in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, contributing to a highly collaborative and dedicated team. The candidate should be able to work in multiple creative briefs at once and collaborating seamlessly with the wider team. This contract is an inside IR35 role, starting ASAP and is a hybrid role with 3 days in their Central London office. The role: Taking a senior role in the design team and contributing to shaping the company's visual identity. Providing guidance and advice to senior team members on the company's visual direction. Collaborating with the senior digital designer to generate and deliver top-notch visual designs for various teams. Leading the design team when the senior designer is unavailable. Introducing innovative design concepts while maintaining consistency with the company's design style. Developing and maintaining the company's visual guidelines. Producing high-quality work efficiently under tight deadlines, paying meticulous attention to detail. Engaging in design-intensive projects. Demonstrating proficiency in data visualization, including charts, data pull-outs, and statistics. Staying updated on product design trends, innovations, and best practices to ensure relevance in your work. You: Strong ability to produce and brainstorm visually appealing designs. Proficiency in core design skills such as colour theory, typography, motion, and behaviour. Effective problem-solving skills, capable of translating complexity into clear, elegant designs. Ability to incorporate feedback from senior management to explore multiple design options and iterate designs. Understanding of the importance of UX research and user-centered design principles, and the ability to integrate user feedback into design decisions. Innovative mindset for introducing new design concepts. Expertise in standard design tools (Adobe CS including After Effects, Sketch, Figma). Familiarity with digital platforms, social media, CMS, web usability, accessibility, and digital trends. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management and self-organization abilities. Experience in an agile environment, capable of collaborative teamwork and self-leadership, with the ability to motivate others. Must have right to work in the UK and own equipment Nice to haves: Previous experience working in agencies, publishing, and/or editorial enviorments. Apply Now You can apply for this role now by sending us your CV! Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Carolina Alpizar Montealegre - Senior Consultant Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Contract - Digital Designer - 2 months My client is looking for a Digital Designer for a leading agency for a 2 month contract. They are in search of a highly motivated and experienced digital designer. This individual will play a fundamental role across design, editorial, and other teams. The ideal candidate will excel in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment, contributing to a highly collaborative and dedicated team. The candidate should be able to work in multiple creative briefs at once and collaborating seamlessly with the wider team. This contract is an inside IR35 role, starting ASAP and is a hybrid role with 3 days in their Central London office. The role: Taking a senior role in the design team and contributing to shaping the company's visual identity. Providing guidance and advice to senior team members on the company's visual direction. Collaborating with the senior digital designer to generate and deliver top-notch visual designs for various teams. Leading the design team when the senior designer is unavailable. Introducing innovative design concepts while maintaining consistency with the company's design style. Developing and maintaining the company's visual guidelines. Producing high-quality work efficiently under tight deadlines, paying meticulous attention to detail. Engaging in design-intensive projects. Demonstrating proficiency in data visualization, including charts, data pull-outs, and statistics. Staying updated on product design trends, innovations, and best practices to ensure relevance in your work. You: Strong ability to produce and brainstorm visually appealing designs. Proficiency in core design skills such as colour theory, typography, motion, and behaviour. Effective problem-solving skills, capable of translating complexity into clear, elegant designs. Ability to incorporate feedback from senior management to explore multiple design options and iterate designs. Understanding of the importance of UX research and user-centered design principles, and the ability to integrate user feedback into design decisions. Innovative mindset for introducing new design concepts. Expertise in standard design tools (Adobe CS including After Effects, Sketch, Figma). Familiarity with digital platforms, social media, CMS, web usability, accessibility, and digital trends. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management and self-organization abilities. Experience in an agile environment, capable of collaborative teamwork and self-leadership, with the ability to motivate others. Must have right to work in the UK and own equipment Nice to haves: Previous experience working in agencies, publishing, and/or editorial enviorments. Apply Now You can apply for this role now by sending us your CV! Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Carolina Alpizar Montealegre - Senior Consultant Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: UX Salary banding: £65,000-£80,000 Experience: Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Gigi Menassa Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Purposeful, satisfying and impactful Top 3 qualities for this role: Creative, problem solver and proactive Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: The UX team are the DNA that exists to connect our customers, business and brand. We play a pivotal role in helping and supporting our customers on our Zero Carbon journey by crafting experiences that power the movement today and lead the path to the future. This role in a nutshell: We are seeking a Senior Experience Designer to join our UX team. As a Senior Experience Designer, you will be responsible for designing customer experiences that empower customers to take control of their home energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Your key outcomes will be: Define the vision for new and existing product experiences across our web and app touchpoints. Elevate and maintain visual consistency across OVO's mobile and web experiences. Contribute to the development of OVO's design system by creating new UI patterns, components, and interaction paradigms. You know when to push the limits and how to balance brand and usability. Collaborate with other designers to facilitate workshops and design sprints. Partner with UX Research to prototype, develop and test user experiences. Work with Product Managers to define how the product works and looks like in future iterations. Work closely with Engineers to build and ship your ideas with pixel-perfect accuracy. Use a variety of tools for sketching, collaborating, prototyping, and communicating design. We love Figma and Miro! Take an agile and lean approach to software development, shipping fast and often. You'll be a successful Senior Product Designer here at OVO if you A product thinker - you care about why you're designing something and what impact it will have for the user. Customer-obsessed, using data and research to inform and validate design decisions. Obsessed about the details, whilst having a birds eye view of how everything connects. A brilliant communicator - you can explain and rationalize the reasons for your design decisions and can give and receive constructive feedback. Experienced in designing for mobile devices and with a strong portfolio of projects showing your interaction and visual design skills. Fluent in mobile best practices and know when to reuse existing patterns versus going custom. And importantly, you know chips, toasts, and snack bars are more than just tasty treats! You won't like this role if you Are uncomfortable with ambiguity, change, and managing conflicting priorities. Don't relish engaging in the entire end-to-end UX practice. Don't possess an affinity for visual design. Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with cross-functional teams. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £65K and £80K, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 03, 2024
Full time
Location: Hub based! Bristol, London or Glasgow But you have the flexibility to work wherever suits you best Team: UX Salary banding: £65,000-£80,000 Experience: Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Gigi Menassa Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Purposeful, satisfying and impactful Top 3 qualities for this role: Creative, problem solver and proactive Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: The UX team are the DNA that exists to connect our customers, business and brand. We play a pivotal role in helping and supporting our customers on our Zero Carbon journey by crafting experiences that power the movement today and lead the path to the future. This role in a nutshell: We are seeking a Senior Experience Designer to join our UX team. As a Senior Experience Designer, you will be responsible for designing customer experiences that empower customers to take control of their home energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Your key outcomes will be: Define the vision for new and existing product experiences across our web and app touchpoints. Elevate and maintain visual consistency across OVO's mobile and web experiences. Contribute to the development of OVO's design system by creating new UI patterns, components, and interaction paradigms. You know when to push the limits and how to balance brand and usability. Collaborate with other designers to facilitate workshops and design sprints. Partner with UX Research to prototype, develop and test user experiences. Work with Product Managers to define how the product works and looks like in future iterations. Work closely with Engineers to build and ship your ideas with pixel-perfect accuracy. Use a variety of tools for sketching, collaborating, prototyping, and communicating design. We love Figma and Miro! Take an agile and lean approach to software development, shipping fast and often. You'll be a successful Senior Product Designer here at OVO if you A product thinker - you care about why you're designing something and what impact it will have for the user. Customer-obsessed, using data and research to inform and validate design decisions. Obsessed about the details, whilst having a birds eye view of how everything connects. A brilliant communicator - you can explain and rationalize the reasons for your design decisions and can give and receive constructive feedback. Experienced in designing for mobile devices and with a strong portfolio of projects showing your interaction and visual design skills. Fluent in mobile best practices and know when to reuse existing patterns versus going custom. And importantly, you know chips, toasts, and snack bars are more than just tasty treats! You won't like this role if you Are uncomfortable with ambiguity, change, and managing conflicting priorities. Don't relish engaging in the entire end-to-end UX practice. Don't possess an affinity for visual design. Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with cross-functional teams. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £65K and £80K, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Team: UX Salary banding: £65,000-£70,000 Experience: Senior Working pattern: Full-Time - 12m Fixed Term Contract Reporting to: Gigi Menassa Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Purposeful, satisfying and impactful Top 3 qualities for this role: Creative, problem solver and proactive Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: The UX team are the DNA that exists to connect our customers, business and brand. We play a pivotal role in helping and supporting our customers on our Zero Carbon journey by crafting experiences that power the movement today and lead the path to the future. This role in a nutshell: As a Senior Experience Designer, you will be responsible for crafting customer experiences that empower them to take control of their home energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Your key outcomes will be: Define the vision for new and existing product experiences across our web and app touchpoints. Elevate and maintain visual consistency across OVO's mobile and web experiences. Contribute to the development of OVO's design system by crafting new UI patterns, components, and interaction paradigms. You know when to push the limits and how to balance brand and usability. Collaborate with other designers to facilitate workshops and design sprints. Partner with UX Research to prototype, develop and test user experiences. Work with Product Managers to define how the product works and looks like in future iterations. Work closely with Engineers to build and ship your ideas with pixel-perfect accuracy. Use a variety of tools for sketching, collaborating, prototyping, and communicating design. We love Figma and Miro! Take an agile and lean approach to software development, shipping fast and often. You'll be a successful Senior Product Designer here at OVO if you A product thinker - you care about why you're designing something and what impact it will have for the user. Customer-obsessed, using data and research to advise and validate design decisions. Obsessed about the details, whilst having a birds eye view of how everything connects. A brilliant communicator - you can explain and rationalize the reasons for your design decisions and can give and receive constructive feedback. Experienced in crafting for mobile devices and with a strong portfolio of projects showing your interaction and visual design skills. Proficient in mobile best practices and know when to reuse existing patterns versus going custom. And importantly, you know chips, toasts, and snack bars are more than just tasty treats! You won't like this role if you Are uncomfortable with ambiguity, change, and managing conflicting priorities. Don't relish engaging in the entire end-to-end UX practice. Don't possess an affinity for visual design. Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with cross-functional teams. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £65,000 and £70,000 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
May 03, 2024
Contractor
Team: UX Salary banding: £65,000-£70,000 Experience: Senior Working pattern: Full-Time - 12m Fixed Term Contract Reporting to: Gigi Menassa Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Purposeful, satisfying and impactful Top 3 qualities for this role: Creative, problem solver and proactive Where you'll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVO At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you'll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here's how: The UX team are the DNA that exists to connect our customers, business and brand. We play a pivotal role in helping and supporting our customers on our Zero Carbon journey by crafting experiences that power the movement today and lead the path to the future. This role in a nutshell: As a Senior Experience Designer, you will be responsible for crafting customer experiences that empower them to take control of their home energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Your key outcomes will be: Define the vision for new and existing product experiences across our web and app touchpoints. Elevate and maintain visual consistency across OVO's mobile and web experiences. Contribute to the development of OVO's design system by crafting new UI patterns, components, and interaction paradigms. You know when to push the limits and how to balance brand and usability. Collaborate with other designers to facilitate workshops and design sprints. Partner with UX Research to prototype, develop and test user experiences. Work with Product Managers to define how the product works and looks like in future iterations. Work closely with Engineers to build and ship your ideas with pixel-perfect accuracy. Use a variety of tools for sketching, collaborating, prototyping, and communicating design. We love Figma and Miro! Take an agile and lean approach to software development, shipping fast and often. You'll be a successful Senior Product Designer here at OVO if you A product thinker - you care about why you're designing something and what impact it will have for the user. Customer-obsessed, using data and research to advise and validate design decisions. Obsessed about the details, whilst having a birds eye view of how everything connects. A brilliant communicator - you can explain and rationalize the reasons for your design decisions and can give and receive constructive feedback. Experienced in crafting for mobile devices and with a strong portfolio of projects showing your interaction and visual design skills. Proficient in mobile best practices and know when to reuse existing patterns versus going custom. And importantly, you know chips, toasts, and snack bars are more than just tasty treats! You won't like this role if you Are uncomfortable with ambiguity, change, and managing conflicting priorities. Don't relish engaging in the entire end-to-end UX practice. Don't possess an affinity for visual design. Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with cross-functional teams. Let's talk about what's in it for you We'll pay you between £65,000 and £70,000 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here's a taster of what's on offer: For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing , plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your Belonging To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing We'd be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it's just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we're looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply . We'd still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there's a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible
Senior Fullstack Developer - Fintech, Central London, £80-90K + bens. You should have a strong background as a Fullstack developer with expert level frontend development skills and strong backend development and APIs. Job Description: As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Aside from our API, these UI components are the main interaction our clients and their customers have with us. The ideal candidate should have expert level skills in frontend development, as well as strong proficiency in backend development and APIs. Excellent development experience with modern javascript frameworks, backend technologies and testing tools are necessary. Our technical stack includes Vue, React, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Node.js, Java, Spring, Jasmine, Karma, Enzyme and Selenium. Experience in aggregation businesses or fintech is also highly advantageous. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new customer facing products and features. Develop scalable and high-performance web applications and components for both frontend and backend. Implement and maintain internal APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and coding standards and and take ownership of QA to ensure robust, secure applications Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimising application performance for both cost-effectiveness and quality, and ensure security best practices are followed. Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, promote knowledge sharing, and ensure high development standards across the organisation. This role requires just 1 day a week in the office. This Senior Fullstack Developer role is based in Central London and pays c£80-90K base + pension, BUPA.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Fullstack Developer - Fintech, Central London, £80-90K + bens. You should have a strong background as a Fullstack developer with expert level frontend development skills and strong backend development and APIs. Job Description: As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Aside from our API, these UI components are the main interaction our clients and their customers have with us. The ideal candidate should have expert level skills in frontend development, as well as strong proficiency in backend development and APIs. Excellent development experience with modern javascript frameworks, backend technologies and testing tools are necessary. Our technical stack includes Vue, React, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Node.js, Java, Spring, Jasmine, Karma, Enzyme and Selenium. Experience in aggregation businesses or fintech is also highly advantageous. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new customer facing products and features. Develop scalable and high-performance web applications and components for both frontend and backend. Implement and maintain internal APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and coding standards and and take ownership of QA to ensure robust, secure applications Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimising application performance for both cost-effectiveness and quality, and ensure security best practices are followed. Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, promote knowledge sharing, and ensure high development standards across the organisation. This role requires just 1 day a week in the office. This Senior Fullstack Developer role is based in Central London and pays c£80-90K base + pension, BUPA.
Front-end Engineer Location: Cambridge Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an accomplished Front-end Engineer, that wants to work with equally driven, curious and talented people, to join our cloud platform team in Cambridge. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a cutting-edge platform. Your expertise in front-end development will be crucial in designing and building web applications that enable scientific users to collaborate. You will also work closely with designers to ensure UI designs are translated into reliable and performant code. Day to day of the role: Develop and maintain robust front-ends for web applications, ideally with Python experience. Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional and efficient code. Lead engineering discussions to select technical solutions that meet product requirements. Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth. Ensure web applications are performant and adhere to accessibility standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in developing professional web applications. Strong knowledge of web fundamentals (CSS, HTML, JavaScript) and Typescript. Experience with React or other UI frameworks, ideally Next.js. Proficiency in web application performance optimization. Experience with unit and E2E testing using tools like Jest or Cypress. Familiarity with accessibility standards A degree (2:1 or higher) in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering. Desirable: Interest in scientific advancements, experience with data visualization, Fast API, or programming in Rust. Benefits: Work with a highly talented team in the scientific industry. Competitive salary package with equity. 28 days holiday, plus public holidays. Workplace pension. Flexible working options. Enhanced parental and adoption benefits.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Front-end Engineer Location: Cambridge Job Type: Full-time We are looking for an accomplished Front-end Engineer, that wants to work with equally driven, curious and talented people, to join our cloud platform team in Cambridge. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a cutting-edge platform. Your expertise in front-end development will be crucial in designing and building web applications that enable scientific users to collaborate. You will also work closely with designers to ensure UI designs are translated into reliable and performant code. Day to day of the role: Develop and maintain robust front-ends for web applications, ideally with Python experience. Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional and efficient code. Lead engineering discussions to select technical solutions that meet product requirements. Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional growth. Ensure web applications are performant and adhere to accessibility standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in developing professional web applications. Strong knowledge of web fundamentals (CSS, HTML, JavaScript) and Typescript. Experience with React or other UI frameworks, ideally Next.js. Proficiency in web application performance optimization. Experience with unit and E2E testing using tools like Jest or Cypress. Familiarity with accessibility standards A degree (2:1 or higher) in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering. Desirable: Interest in scientific advancements, experience with data visualization, Fast API, or programming in Rust. Benefits: Work with a highly talented team in the scientific industry. Competitive salary package with equity. 28 days holiday, plus public holidays. Workplace pension. Flexible working options. Enhanced parental and adoption benefits.
If you are looking to join a high tech industry with a well established and world leading gaming company that rewards you with progression, then look no further! Our client is looking for a creative senior games designer to join their studio and lead the production of new and exciting casino games to multiple markets, from idea to final product. More importantly, you will be developing and presenting new game-play mechanics from creative briefs. This is a hybrid working role, working two days in their Burton upon Trent office. Main Responsibilities - Development and presentation of new game ideas, mechanics and concepts that meet a creative brief. - To work with the rest of the studio, to prove the viability of concepts prior to further development. - To work collaboratively with a wider development team to creatively direct the production of the games from concept to final product. Requirements: - A passion for games and an excellent understanding of what makes a game appealing. - At least 2 years experience creating and delivering casino/slot games/gambling games. - A wide knowledge of existing game types, structures, mechanics, and standards of presentation across different markets. - Ability to use a wide variety of visual design tools to design and storyboard game ideas. - Good understanding of mathematical game control, methods and their implementation - Good understanding of the game approval process in different markets. Rewards: - Udemy account for professional and personal development content anytime and anywhere. - Employee discounts, including entry to attractions, theme parks, shopping, gifts, holiday discounts. - 25 days holiday + bank holidays. - Discretionary bonus scheme. - Pension scheme. - Life assurance. - Share scheme. - Salary sacrifice schemes, covering childcare vouchers, cycle to work and pension contributions. - Private health care savings scheme. - Regular socials, including Christmas and Summer parties. - Birthday day off - Annual leave buy and sell (up to five days per year) They really do take care of their staff, and it's the reason many stay there for a very long time. If you like the sound of this opportunity please don't hesitate to get in touch, as we will be shortlisting for this role next week. GSA Techsource Ltd operates as an Employment Agency when recruiting for permanent vacancies, and an Employment Business when recruiting for contract vacancies. All contract rates quoted are to Ltd companies.
May 03, 2024
Full time
If you are looking to join a high tech industry with a well established and world leading gaming company that rewards you with progression, then look no further! Our client is looking for a creative senior games designer to join their studio and lead the production of new and exciting casino games to multiple markets, from idea to final product. More importantly, you will be developing and presenting new game-play mechanics from creative briefs. This is a hybrid working role, working two days in their Burton upon Trent office. Main Responsibilities - Development and presentation of new game ideas, mechanics and concepts that meet a creative brief. - To work with the rest of the studio, to prove the viability of concepts prior to further development. - To work collaboratively with a wider development team to creatively direct the production of the games from concept to final product. Requirements: - A passion for games and an excellent understanding of what makes a game appealing. - At least 2 years experience creating and delivering casino/slot games/gambling games. - A wide knowledge of existing game types, structures, mechanics, and standards of presentation across different markets. - Ability to use a wide variety of visual design tools to design and storyboard game ideas. - Good understanding of mathematical game control, methods and their implementation - Good understanding of the game approval process in different markets. Rewards: - Udemy account for professional and personal development content anytime and anywhere. - Employee discounts, including entry to attractions, theme parks, shopping, gifts, holiday discounts. - 25 days holiday + bank holidays. - Discretionary bonus scheme. - Pension scheme. - Life assurance. - Share scheme. - Salary sacrifice schemes, covering childcare vouchers, cycle to work and pension contributions. - Private health care savings scheme. - Regular socials, including Christmas and Summer parties. - Birthday day off - Annual leave buy and sell (up to five days per year) They really do take care of their staff, and it's the reason many stay there for a very long time. If you like the sound of this opportunity please don't hesitate to get in touch, as we will be shortlisting for this role next week. GSA Techsource Ltd operates as an Employment Agency when recruiting for permanent vacancies, and an Employment Business when recruiting for contract vacancies. All contract rates quoted are to Ltd companies.
A content designer within Our client's Technology division will be responsible for creating, evaluating, updating, and reviewing content at all stages of the end-to-end user journeys of the products. They will collaborate with other content and interaction designers, user researchers, product owners, and business analysts to make design decisions, implement changes, and document them. Key Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining user-centered content for digital services Conducting user research to inform content design Designing and iterating content based on user feedback Working closely with stakeholders to ensure content meets user needs Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard Job Requirements: Significant experience as a content designer Experience working on government projects Knowledge of GDS patterns (nice to have) Experience of working in an agile environment (nice to have) Comfortable with presenting designs and decisions to senior stakeholders and clients (nice to have) The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Stakeholder Management, and Development. This is a contract position with an initial end date of 31st July, but there is a chance for contract extension. The location is hybrid - Newcastle, with 60% onsite and 40% remote work. BPSS standard checks will be required, and candidates do not need to be SC cleared. Apply now to join Our client's team as a Content Designer!
May 03, 2024
Contractor
A content designer within Our client's Technology division will be responsible for creating, evaluating, updating, and reviewing content at all stages of the end-to-end user journeys of the products. They will collaborate with other content and interaction designers, user researchers, product owners, and business analysts to make design decisions, implement changes, and document them. Key Responsibilities: Creating and maintaining user-centered content for digital services Conducting user research to inform content design Designing and iterating content based on user feedback Working closely with stakeholders to ensure content meets user needs Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard Job Requirements: Significant experience as a content designer Experience working on government projects Knowledge of GDS patterns (nice to have) Experience of working in an agile environment (nice to have) Comfortable with presenting designs and decisions to senior stakeholders and clients (nice to have) The successful candidate will have advanced proficiency in User Interface (UI) Design, Visual Design, Stakeholder Management, and Development. This is a contract position with an initial end date of 31st July, but there is a chance for contract extension. The location is hybrid - Newcastle, with 60% onsite and 40% remote work. BPSS standard checks will be required, and candidates do not need to be SC cleared. Apply now to join Our client's team as a Content Designer!
Our global EdTech client is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join their team. The Senior Front-End Developer will work 100% remotely from anywhere in the UK. MFK Recruitment has previously recruited 2 Software Engineers to this company, both individuals are still with the company and really enjoying their roles! The company is growing rapidly, both organically and inorganically, and has successfully completed four acquisitions in the past year. They have a diverse and world-class team poised for their next phase of rapid growth. We are looking for an experienced and versatile Senior Front-End Developer proficient in Angular to spearhead the development and maintenance of web applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of front-end technologies, a passion for crafting user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Senior Front-End Developer - Main Responsibilities: In terms of the role and responsibilities, you will: Develop, enhance, and maintain responsive web applications using Angular framework. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize application performance. Integrate third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application functionality. Implement and maintain automated testing suites to ensure code quality and reliability. Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic. Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends relevant to web development. Requirements for the role: What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience. In-depth knowledge of Angular framework and its core principles. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript and JavaScript. Knowledge of front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Angular CLI). Proficient with GIT. Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. You embrace the Agile values and have experience with working in Scrum. You value learning, keeping your knowledge up-to-date, and being the best at what you do. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
May 03, 2024
Full time
Our global EdTech client is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to join their team. The Senior Front-End Developer will work 100% remotely from anywhere in the UK. MFK Recruitment has previously recruited 2 Software Engineers to this company, both individuals are still with the company and really enjoying their roles! The company is growing rapidly, both organically and inorganically, and has successfully completed four acquisitions in the past year. They have a diverse and world-class team poised for their next phase of rapid growth. We are looking for an experienced and versatile Senior Front-End Developer proficient in Angular to spearhead the development and maintenance of web applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of front-end technologies, a passion for crafting user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Senior Front-End Developer - Main Responsibilities: In terms of the role and responsibilities, you will: Develop, enhance, and maintain responsive web applications using Angular framework. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize application performance. Integrate third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application functionality. Implement and maintain automated testing suites to ensure code quality and reliability. Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic. Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends relevant to web development. Requirements for the role: What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience. In-depth knowledge of Angular framework and its core principles. Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript and JavaScript. Knowledge of front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Angular CLI). Proficient with GIT. Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. You embrace the Agile values and have experience with working in Scrum. You value learning, keeping your knowledge up-to-date, and being the best at what you do. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Do you pride yourself on delivering strong creative concepts, campaigns, and design solutions which meet a brief and deadline? Can you solve creative problems effectively, contribute to idea generation and showcase strong visualisation skills? In this role, you will be supporting the design studio in providing efficient and accomplished creative output across every project to meet the expectations of clients and uphold the quality standards set by the Creative Director and managed by the Head of Design. You will also have the opportunity to assist Client Services with advice and answers on design-related matters and help develop and shape project deliverables. You must be comfortable with project and time management and able to articulate work and ideas internally to colleagues with ease. This role is full time office based. Duties & Responsibilities of the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer: Producing accomplished, eye-catching design concepts and helping to support high standard delivery across projects. Striving for creative output that is to the highest standards in execution and application. Supporting the Senior team members in delivering quality pitch and concept proposals. Bringing a strong design and visualisation ability to all projects with a well-rounded contribution. Contributing to creative team development with inspiration, insight and design trends found in the wider creative industry. Upholding best practice ideals and consistently delivering high-quality output. Accomplished problem-solving and good contribution towards idea generation. Good communication skills and able to articulate work and ideas to the Creative and CS teams. Update administration systems as required and promote good housekeeping which includes archiving old files, and design work in alignment with the Studio Manager. At all times comply with the company policies, procedures, and instructions. What you will need to succeed as the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer: BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts, or any other relevant qualification Present a strong portfolio that demonstrates originality, conceptual thinking, and thoughtful execution. A previous position held within a similar role. Agency experience Proficient Mac operating and creative software skills. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Software - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Strong technical and creative skills Experience in After Effects and Premier are advantageous. Strong and experienced design, creativity, and visualisation abilities Ability to multi-task with good planning, time management and organisational skills Good problem-solving and idea generation abilities Meticulous attention to detail A good creative thinker and design technician with the ability to design competent creative output. Ability to work to tight deadlines and support the studio's workload each day. A strong team player Be able to work under pressure to meet the fluctuating workloads and demands of agency deadlines. Is passionate about the design industry and loves what they do as a Designer. If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Dan for a chat or apply now. If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Do you pride yourself on delivering strong creative concepts, campaigns, and design solutions which meet a brief and deadline? Can you solve creative problems effectively, contribute to idea generation and showcase strong visualisation skills? In this role, you will be supporting the design studio in providing efficient and accomplished creative output across every project to meet the expectations of clients and uphold the quality standards set by the Creative Director and managed by the Head of Design. You will also have the opportunity to assist Client Services with advice and answers on design-related matters and help develop and shape project deliverables. You must be comfortable with project and time management and able to articulate work and ideas internally to colleagues with ease. This role is full time office based. Duties & Responsibilities of the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer: Producing accomplished, eye-catching design concepts and helping to support high standard delivery across projects. Striving for creative output that is to the highest standards in execution and application. Supporting the Senior team members in delivering quality pitch and concept proposals. Bringing a strong design and visualisation ability to all projects with a well-rounded contribution. Contributing to creative team development with inspiration, insight and design trends found in the wider creative industry. Upholding best practice ideals and consistently delivering high-quality output. Accomplished problem-solving and good contribution towards idea generation. Good communication skills and able to articulate work and ideas to the Creative and CS teams. Update administration systems as required and promote good housekeeping which includes archiving old files, and design work in alignment with the Studio Manager. At all times comply with the company policies, procedures, and instructions. What you will need to succeed as the Mid-Weight Graphic Designer: BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts, or any other relevant qualification Present a strong portfolio that demonstrates originality, conceptual thinking, and thoughtful execution. A previous position held within a similar role. Agency experience Proficient Mac operating and creative software skills. Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Software - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Strong technical and creative skills Experience in After Effects and Premier are advantageous. Strong and experienced design, creativity, and visualisation abilities Ability to multi-task with good planning, time management and organisational skills Good problem-solving and idea generation abilities Meticulous attention to detail A good creative thinker and design technician with the ability to design competent creative output. Ability to work to tight deadlines and support the studio's workload each day. A strong team player Be able to work under pressure to meet the fluctuating workloads and demands of agency deadlines. Is passionate about the design industry and loves what they do as a Designer. If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Dan for a chat or apply now. If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience 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 competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) 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 News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 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. 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 . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience 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 competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) 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 News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 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. 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 . click apply for full job details
Web Designer Swindon Part Time - 20hrs per week Permanent Salary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for a Web Designer to join our busy client based in Swindon. Duties and Responsibilities: Taking a key role in the design and layout of a website. Creating Photoshop Design File (PSDs) for visual layout of web pages and converting designs into HTML and CSS. Working with other teams to meet company-wide targets. Using web content management systems. Implementing and maintaining high quality SEO policies and incorporating them with web content. Reporting to senior management or clients. Collecting and analysing data on website usage to improve performance. Responding to reports of technical problems and working with the team to fix them quickly. Liaising with Copywriters, Graphic Designers and Developers to ensure that tasks are completed on time. Benefits: 20 days Annual Leave plus 8 days for UK Bank Holidays Company pension Free parking By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Web Designer Swindon Part Time - 20hrs per week Permanent Salary is dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for a Web Designer to join our busy client based in Swindon. Duties and Responsibilities: Taking a key role in the design and layout of a website. Creating Photoshop Design File (PSDs) for visual layout of web pages and converting designs into HTML and CSS. Working with other teams to meet company-wide targets. Using web content management systems. Implementing and maintaining high quality SEO policies and incorporating them with web content. Reporting to senior management or clients. Collecting and analysing data on website usage to improve performance. Responding to reports of technical problems and working with the team to fix them quickly. Liaising with Copywriters, Graphic Designers and Developers to ensure that tasks are completed on time. Benefits: 20 days Annual Leave plus 8 days for UK Bank Holidays Company pension Free parking By applying for this role you give permission for Purely Recruitment to submit your personal information contained within your CV or any other relevant information provided in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. Purely recruitment will not submit or use your personal information for any other purposes other than for searching for alternative employment.
Senior Network Design Engineer London (Hybrid) Great opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Network Design Engineer to join an award-winning design consultancy with a successful track record for providing MEP engineering on a permanent basis. Our client is a highly recognised international MEP and technology systems consulting engineering firm providing engineering solutions for large scale, complicated and fast paced projects worldwide. Their clientele includes a diverse array of architects, developers, universities and others of all sizes who demand excellence from their consultants. They have around 15 global offices and work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects, including sports arenas/stadiums, mixed use developments and commercial buildings. The role You will integrate with all design disciplines and specialists to establish client requirements and provide engineered solutions to meet the clients expectations and budgets. You will be working with an experienced team, who will help you grow professionally, to assist delivery of this critical element of their built environment engineering solutions. This is a great opportunity for the right person to gain fantastic experience within a unique and energetic team atmosphere dealing with the world s most iconic venues. Qualifications A degree in Electronic Engineering or an ICT related degree preferred or else an industry focused diploma. Data Networking essentials such as Cisco Certified Network Associate or similar Working towards BISCI qualification or other relevant recognised industry qualification or hold RCDD. Experience designing infrastructure systems for telecommunications/data structured cabling, audio-visual, security, network, and/or wireless systems for architectural projects. Experienced in technology within the built environment. Candidates should have experience and understanding of the RIBA process, stages, and expected level of deliverable at each stage. Demonstrating project planning, briefing to technical design task delivery, task quality control procedures, resource planning and working with budgets Experience of CDM Regulations and designer responsibilities Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and Bluebeam Revu preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail Construction (on-onsite / off-site) site monitoring of works and witness testing of ICT systems Team-working ethos The Benefits Competitive salary £60,000 to £67,000 depending on experience and skills Pension Private Health insurance Life insurance Educational and professional development opportunities 23 days holiday plus public holidays For more information regarding the role, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Network Design Engineer London (Hybrid) Great opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Network Design Engineer to join an award-winning design consultancy with a successful track record for providing MEP engineering on a permanent basis. Our client is a highly recognised international MEP and technology systems consulting engineering firm providing engineering solutions for large scale, complicated and fast paced projects worldwide. Their clientele includes a diverse array of architects, developers, universities and others of all sizes who demand excellence from their consultants. They have around 15 global offices and work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects, including sports arenas/stadiums, mixed use developments and commercial buildings. The role You will integrate with all design disciplines and specialists to establish client requirements and provide engineered solutions to meet the clients expectations and budgets. You will be working with an experienced team, who will help you grow professionally, to assist delivery of this critical element of their built environment engineering solutions. This is a great opportunity for the right person to gain fantastic experience within a unique and energetic team atmosphere dealing with the world s most iconic venues. Qualifications A degree in Electronic Engineering or an ICT related degree preferred or else an industry focused diploma. Data Networking essentials such as Cisco Certified Network Associate or similar Working towards BISCI qualification or other relevant recognised industry qualification or hold RCDD. Experience designing infrastructure systems for telecommunications/data structured cabling, audio-visual, security, network, and/or wireless systems for architectural projects. Experienced in technology within the built environment. Candidates should have experience and understanding of the RIBA process, stages, and expected level of deliverable at each stage. Demonstrating project planning, briefing to technical design task delivery, task quality control procedures, resource planning and working with budgets Experience of CDM Regulations and designer responsibilities Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT and Bluebeam Revu preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail Construction (on-onsite / off-site) site monitoring of works and witness testing of ICT systems Team-working ethos The Benefits Competitive salary £60,000 to £67,000 depending on experience and skills Pension Private Health insurance Life insurance Educational and professional development opportunities 23 days holiday plus public holidays For more information regarding the role, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
The role We are looking for a talented senior engineer with expertise in both front end and back end development to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Cards team within Flexipay, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions for the Short Term Credit area. You will be responsible for crafting robust and scalable software that powers our card-related products and services, ensuring seamless user experiences from the frontend to the backend. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from enhancing existing features to building new functionalities, all while maintaining high standards of code quality, performance, and security. Who are we? Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash. 99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren't given the finance they need to grow. We're here to change that because the world needs small business. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform. What will you be doing? Implement user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing using modern web and mobile technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, React Native, etc). Develop server-side logic and APIs using Python to support frontend functionalities. • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of software applications through thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in software development, particularly in the financial technology sector, and apply them to enhance our products. • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to coding standards and conventions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies within the team, driving efficiency and innovation. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day What we're looking for Experience: A proven track record of designing and developing web and mobile applications with proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies. Prior experience in financial technology or related industries is a plus. Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proficiency in server-side languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js is also essential. Full Stack Development: Ability to work on both frontend and backend components, from implementing user interfaces to developing server-side logic and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential for success in this role. Team Player: A collaborative team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior team members. • Commitment to Quality: Dedication to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better . Engineering at Funding Circle ️ At the heart of our platform's success lies our extraordinary engineering & data teams. They are the architects and the driving force solving the technical challenges that grant 75% of our borrowers an instant decision. Technology is not just integral; it's pivotal to our mission, ensuring that our multi product platform continues to be the leader in cutting edge fintech products and reshaping the SME lending landscape, one small business at a time. We're all about boosting your career here at Funding Circle, and we've designed a comprehensive framework to guide you along the way. We encourage our team to reimagine their career progression, shifting away from conventional paths, and providing opportunities to explore both leadership and individual contributor (IC) roads. At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better Why join us? Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. We offer hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week based in the office. When you're in the office you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat and we will help support your home working set-up. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you'd like to learn more about. A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions via Spill and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Learning allowance and full access to internal Learning platform. Lifestyle: Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect addition to the team! Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The role We are looking for a talented senior engineer with expertise in both front end and back end development to join our dynamic team. As a member of the Cards team within Flexipay, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions for the Short Term Credit area. You will be responsible for crafting robust and scalable software that powers our card-related products and services, ensuring seamless user experiences from the frontend to the backend. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from enhancing existing features to building new functionalities, all while maintaining high standards of code quality, performance, and security. Who are we? Our mission is to build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. We do this by uniting cutting-edge data and technology to deliver an unbeatable customer experience. With a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get an instant decision, giving them access to affordable funding in a flash. 99% of businesses are small businesses! And in most cases aren't given the finance they need to grow. We're here to change that because the world needs small business. Want to learn more? We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: And we're still evolving! With over a decade leading the industry with our award winning core loans offering we are now well on our way to solving more SME finance challenges transforming into a multi-product lending platform. What will you be doing? Implement user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing using modern web and mobile technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, React Native, etc). Develop server-side logic and APIs using Python to support frontend functionalities. • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of software applications through thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in software development, particularly in the financial technology sector, and apply them to enhance our products. • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to coding standards and conventions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies within the team, driving efficiency and innovation. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day What we're looking for Experience: A proven track record of designing and developing web and mobile applications with proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies. Prior experience in financial technology or related industries is a plus. Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proficiency in server-side languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js is also essential. Full Stack Development: Ability to work on both frontend and backend components, from implementing user interfaces to developing server-side logic and APIs, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude are essential for success in this role. Team Player: A collaborative team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior team members. • Commitment to Quality: Dedication to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better . Engineering at Funding Circle ️ At the heart of our platform's success lies our extraordinary engineering & data teams. They are the architects and the driving force solving the technical challenges that grant 75% of our borrowers an instant decision. Technology is not just integral; it's pivotal to our mission, ensuring that our multi product platform continues to be the leader in cutting edge fintech products and reshaping the SME lending landscape, one small business at a time. We're all about boosting your career here at Funding Circle, and we've designed a comprehensive framework to guide you along the way. We encourage our team to reimagine their career progression, shifting away from conventional paths, and providing opportunities to explore both leadership and individual contributor (IC) roads. At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better Why join us? Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle. We offer hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week based in the office. When you're in the office you can take advantage of our free barista and subsidised lunches through JustEat and we will help support your home working set-up. We support flexible working arrangements so please speak to our recruitment team if this is something you'd like to learn more about. A few highlights: Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, free access to online therapy sessions via Spill and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support. Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work. Development: Learning allowance and full access to internal Learning platform. Lifestyle: Gympass, Electric Car Scheme and more! And finally, we have enhanced all of our parental leave policies - we actually won the AltFi Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022 for our Partner Leave policy. You can read more here: Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect addition to the team! Want to Build The Incredible? We'd love to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join Pangiam as Head of Technology. Leading a highly skilled US/UK development team, this is a critical senior role enabling Pangiam as it develops and delivers market leading AI products. The current development team of twelve are located in the UK. Applicants can be based in the US or UK, with willingness to travel between locations. The commercial environment is competitive and highly dynamic. Pangiam is disrupting the market, shaping customers, and influencing Governments andregulators to enable AI threat detection and other capabilities improve airport security and passenger journeys. This team is leading the development of our aviation security software product. This product uses 3D DICOS (Computed Tomography) image files to identify weapons and prohibited items in carry-on and checked baggage. Speedof development is a key to competitive advantage, but high levels of accuracy, reliable performance, and cyber security are essential for regulatory approval. This is a rewarding but challenging appointment for the right senior technical leader. Pangiam seeks an individual who has the technical leadership skills to deliver market leading AI products, who has the energy, personality, and judgement to deal with complexity and opportunity, who can balance commercial advantage and risks, who can design and drive products to market in a highly competitive and time pressured environment. It is an exciting, fast paced and deeply satisfying role. Job Description The ideal applicant will have a strong leadership and product track record of AI development in a similar commercial and highly regulated environment. As a Pangiam Tech Lead specializing in C# development with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), you will play a crucial role in leading and guiding a team of developers in building innovative software solutions. Your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and domain expertise will be instrumental in driving successful project outcomes. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and timely delivery of projects. Computer Vision: Engage with Data Scientists to utilize cutting-edge 3D computer vision techniques to analyze and interpret visual data, develop algorithms for threat object detection, recognition, and integrate capabilities into application workflows. Implement predictive analytics, and enhance the functionality of software solutions. Familiarity developing and deploying 3D computer vision AI/ML solutions, including object detection, image segmentation, and 3D reconstruction using GCP technologies (specifically Vertex AI, AutoML, Custom Models) and hands-on experience with their implementation will assist in leading this tech team. Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets, data preprocessing, and feature extraction techniques. Architecture and Design: Collaborate with the Product Owner and stakeholders to define system architectures, design software modules, and ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of applications. Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, implement quality assurance processes, and ensure adherence to coding standards to maintain high code quality. Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and qa engineers, to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration throughout the development lifecycle. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions in a timely manner, be agile while doing Agile. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create technical documentation, share knowledge and best practices with team members, and contribute to the organization's knowledge base. Overview: Excellent technology business leader, with the vision, skill, and inspirational leadership toenable Pangiam's disruption and domination of the aviation security scanning market Strengths: Commercial. Well-developed feel for the commercial opportunities of AI, skilled at identifying and delivering market leading business outcomes at pace, balancing technical risk and opportunity. Enable Strategic Decision Making. Able to conceptualize technical options, risks and issues, and present understandable outcome focused options for business decision. Dealing with Ambiguity. Assured in navigating the ambiguity of a start-up venture, visionary and energetic in joining the dots, exploiting opportunity and driving solutions. Leadership: Inspirational and energizing leader, able to build, develop and lead a highly skilled team; assured in the effective management of a remote workforce across international time zones, forward thinking in workforce design Qualifications Desired Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Tech Lead or similar leadership role. Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience in computer vision, including object detection, recognition, tracking, and image processing is preferred. Familiarity with AI and ML concepts and frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Vertex AI, Sagemaker. Solid understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Github/Gitlab). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS) and their services is a plus. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pangiam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
May 01, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting time to join Pangiam as Head of Technology. Leading a highly skilled US/UK development team, this is a critical senior role enabling Pangiam as it develops and delivers market leading AI products. The current development team of twelve are located in the UK. Applicants can be based in the US or UK, with willingness to travel between locations. The commercial environment is competitive and highly dynamic. Pangiam is disrupting the market, shaping customers, and influencing Governments andregulators to enable AI threat detection and other capabilities improve airport security and passenger journeys. This team is leading the development of our aviation security software product. This product uses 3D DICOS (Computed Tomography) image files to identify weapons and prohibited items in carry-on and checked baggage. Speedof development is a key to competitive advantage, but high levels of accuracy, reliable performance, and cyber security are essential for regulatory approval. This is a rewarding but challenging appointment for the right senior technical leader. Pangiam seeks an individual who has the technical leadership skills to deliver market leading AI products, who has the energy, personality, and judgement to deal with complexity and opportunity, who can balance commercial advantage and risks, who can design and drive products to market in a highly competitive and time pressured environment. It is an exciting, fast paced and deeply satisfying role. Job Description The ideal applicant will have a strong leadership and product track record of AI development in a similar commercial and highly regulated environment. As a Pangiam Tech Lead specializing in C# development with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), you will play a crucial role in leading and guiding a team of developers in building innovative software solutions. Your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and domain expertise will be instrumental in driving successful project outcomes. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and timely delivery of projects. Computer Vision: Engage with Data Scientists to utilize cutting-edge 3D computer vision techniques to analyze and interpret visual data, develop algorithms for threat object detection, recognition, and integrate capabilities into application workflows. Implement predictive analytics, and enhance the functionality of software solutions. Familiarity developing and deploying 3D computer vision AI/ML solutions, including object detection, image segmentation, and 3D reconstruction using GCP technologies (specifically Vertex AI, AutoML, Custom Models) and hands-on experience with their implementation will assist in leading this tech team. Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets, data preprocessing, and feature extraction techniques. Architecture and Design: Collaborate with the Product Owner and stakeholders to define system architectures, design software modules, and ensure scalability, maintainability, and extensibility of applications. Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, implement quality assurance processes, and ensure adherence to coding standards to maintain high code quality. Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and qa engineers, to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration throughout the development lifecycle. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions in a timely manner, be agile while doing Agile. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create technical documentation, share knowledge and best practices with team members, and contribute to the organization's knowledge base. Overview: Excellent technology business leader, with the vision, skill, and inspirational leadership toenable Pangiam's disruption and domination of the aviation security scanning market Strengths: Commercial. Well-developed feel for the commercial opportunities of AI, skilled at identifying and delivering market leading business outcomes at pace, balancing technical risk and opportunity. Enable Strategic Decision Making. Able to conceptualize technical options, risks and issues, and present understandable outcome focused options for business decision. Dealing with Ambiguity. Assured in navigating the ambiguity of a start-up venture, visionary and energetic in joining the dots, exploiting opportunity and driving solutions. Leadership: Inspirational and energizing leader, able to build, develop and lead a highly skilled team; assured in the effective management of a remote workforce across international time zones, forward thinking in workforce design Qualifications Desired Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Tech Lead or similar leadership role. Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience in computer vision, including object detection, recognition, tracking, and image processing is preferred. Familiarity with AI and ML concepts and frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Vertex AI, Sagemaker. Solid understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Github/Gitlab). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS) and their services is a plus. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pangiam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Data & AI Architect - Contract position Birmingham based - 3 days per week in office / 2 days from home The role: As a Data Architect, you would come in to support the data transformation program, replacing the current data warehouse with a modern data platform with the view to enhance the organisations Data and analytics. Help create, interpret and deliver impactful strategic plans enabling delivery of data and analytics capabilities in support of itiatives and roadmaps Define and implement the long-term technology strategy and innovation roadmap across analytics, data engineering and data platforms Manage and work with senior stakeholders, partners and external stakeholders to build strong alignment with long term strategic roadmap Essential Skills General knowledge of cloud native computing, public hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and/or Design patterns You have at least five years of recent experience as a cloud data lake/warehouse architect, designer, developer, or data engineer. Working knowledge of topics such as data lakes, data meshes, data platforms, data streaming solutions. Architectural approach of how to design data driven IT systems: DevOps and DataOps Experience of end-to-end data solution architecture/design methods and patterns for example design in areas such as data sourcing, data warehousing, data lakes, ELT/ELT, streaming, data delivery, data visualisation Experience of API design and consumption (Restful, SOAP, RPC) Experience in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, DB2, SQL Server) Strong experience of data modeling techniques in Relational, Document, KVP, Graph, and BigData platforms servicing OLTP, OLAP and mixed model architectures Please apply asap if interested - Data & AI Arhcitect At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Data & AI Architect - Contract position Birmingham based - 3 days per week in office / 2 days from home The role: As a Data Architect, you would come in to support the data transformation program, replacing the current data warehouse with a modern data platform with the view to enhance the organisations Data and analytics. Help create, interpret and deliver impactful strategic plans enabling delivery of data and analytics capabilities in support of itiatives and roadmaps Define and implement the long-term technology strategy and innovation roadmap across analytics, data engineering and data platforms Manage and work with senior stakeholders, partners and external stakeholders to build strong alignment with long term strategic roadmap Essential Skills General knowledge of cloud native computing, public hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and/or Design patterns You have at least five years of recent experience as a cloud data lake/warehouse architect, designer, developer, or data engineer. Working knowledge of topics such as data lakes, data meshes, data platforms, data streaming solutions. Architectural approach of how to design data driven IT systems: DevOps and DataOps Experience of end-to-end data solution architecture/design methods and patterns for example design in areas such as data sourcing, data warehousing, data lakes, ELT/ELT, streaming, data delivery, data visualisation Experience of API design and consumption (Restful, SOAP, RPC) Experience in database technologies (e.g., Oracle, DB2, SQL Server) Strong experience of data modeling techniques in Relational, Document, KVP, Graph, and BigData platforms servicing OLTP, OLAP and mixed model architectures Please apply asap if interested - Data & AI Arhcitect At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Pure Resourcing Solutions
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Cambridge's leading and most high-profile start-ups at a stage of continued growth and expansion.If you are interested in working on meaninful "tech for good" projects then this could be the role for you. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with the product development team to implement new features and enhancements. Develop responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Implement Progressive Web Applications (PWA) principles to enhance offline capabilities, performance, and user experience. Optimise web applications for maximum speed and scalability. Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure a consistent and intuitive user experience across the platform. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability. Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Experience: Proven experience developing web applications. Experience developing Progressive Web Applications (PWA). Strong understanding of responsive design principles. Good knowledge of version control systems such as Git. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Technical skills: We're seeking individuals with advanced knowledge and skills in the following: Progressive Web Applications (PWA) HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript Django templates, Bootstrap 5 Google Chrome OS Git, Bitbucket, Jira, WebStorm or Visual Studio This role is based on the outskirts of Cambridge (easy access from the A14) and is available on a hybrid basis. Please contact Kirsty Giles at Pure Resourcing Solutions for more information
May 01, 2024
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Cambridge's leading and most high-profile start-ups at a stage of continued growth and expansion.If you are interested in working on meaninful "tech for good" projects then this could be the role for you. Key responsibilities: Collaborate with the product development team to implement new features and enhancements. Develop responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Implement Progressive Web Applications (PWA) principles to enhance offline capabilities, performance, and user experience. Optimise web applications for maximum speed and scalability. Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure a consistent and intuitive user experience across the platform. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability. Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies Experience: Proven experience developing web applications. Experience developing Progressive Web Applications (PWA). Strong understanding of responsive design principles. Good knowledge of version control systems such as Git. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Technical skills: We're seeking individuals with advanced knowledge and skills in the following: Progressive Web Applications (PWA) HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript Django templates, Bootstrap 5 Google Chrome OS Git, Bitbucket, Jira, WebStorm or Visual Studio This role is based on the outskirts of Cambridge (easy access from the A14) and is available on a hybrid basis. Please contact Kirsty Giles at Pure Resourcing Solutions for more information
Senior Fullstack Developer - Fintech, Central London, £80-90K + bens. You should have a strong background as a Fullstack developer with expert level frontend development skills and strong backend development and APIs. Job Description:As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Aside from our API, these UI components are the main interaction our clients and their customers have with us.The ideal candidate should have expert level skills in frontend development, as well as strong proficiency in backend development and APIs. Excellent development experience with modern javascript frameworks, backend technologies and testing tools are necessary. Our technical stack includes Vue, React, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Node.js, Java, Spring, Jasmine, Karma, Enzyme and Selenium. Experience in aggregation businesses or fintech is also highly advantageous.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new customerfacing products and features.Develop scalable and high-performance web applications and components for bothfrontend and backend.Implement and maintain internal APIs for seamless integration between frontend andbackend systems.Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and codingstandards and and take ownership of QA to ensure robust, secure applications Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimising application performance for bothcost-effectiveness and quality, and ensure security best practices are followed.Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive userinterfaces.Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and refine specificationsand requirements.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, promote knowledge sharing, andensure high development standards across the organisation.This role requires just 1 day a week in the office.This Senior Fullstack Developer role is based in Central London and pays c£80-90K base + pension, BUPA.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Fullstack Developer - Fintech, Central London, £80-90K + bens. You should have a strong background as a Fullstack developer with expert level frontend development skills and strong backend development and APIs. Job Description:As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Aside from our API, these UI components are the main interaction our clients and their customers have with us.The ideal candidate should have expert level skills in frontend development, as well as strong proficiency in backend development and APIs. Excellent development experience with modern javascript frameworks, backend technologies and testing tools are necessary. Our technical stack includes Vue, React, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Node.js, Java, Spring, Jasmine, Karma, Enzyme and Selenium. Experience in aggregation businesses or fintech is also highly advantageous.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new customerfacing products and features.Develop scalable and high-performance web applications and components for bothfrontend and backend.Implement and maintain internal APIs for seamless integration between frontend andbackend systems.Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices and codingstandards and and take ownership of QA to ensure robust, secure applications Troubleshoot and debug issues, optimising application performance for bothcost-effectiveness and quality, and ensure security best practices are followed.Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive userinterfaces.Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and refine specificationsand requirements.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, promote knowledge sharing, andensure high development standards across the organisation.This role requires just 1 day a week in the office.This Senior Fullstack Developer role is based in Central London and pays c£80-90K base + pension, BUPA.
Circa £35k, salary dependant on skills and experience Permanent Home working and Peterborough office Full time, 37 hours a week Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your based location would be World Wide House in Peterborough. Exciting position to work within our Major Infrastructure Team, working on Multi-Billion pound projects! Anglian Water's Major Infrastructure Team helps to meet tomorrow's challenges today, by planning and delivering high-quality major infrastructure for the East of England that will help address major future challenges such as securing water supply for future generations, reaching net zero, adapting to climate change and restoring the environment. Delivering new jobs, improved opportunities for people in communities across the region and boosting local economies. The projects you may already be familiar with are: Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation project and our two new proposed reservoirs in Lincolnshire and the Fens. Our Major Infrastructure team are currently looking for a Data and Reporting Analyst. We are looking for someone to build solutions that solve the complex problems the engineering and construction industry are facing. Someone who can automate and enhance existing design and analysis workflow processes. Your core responsibilities will be: Develop automation and optimisation workflows to streamline existing engineering design and analysis processes. Liaise with subject matter experts (architects, engineers, designers, planners, etc) as well as clients and collaborators to understand the project and industry requirements of the solutions being developed. Provide technical support, advice, and training to other team members on how to implement the best automation. What will you be doing? Using previous experience to contribute to design and development of solutions for Major Infrastructure projects Ensure that designs are presented and reviewed by their peers and that they meet corporate standards and project requirements Working with the PMO Lead and other senior stakeholders within the Major Infrastructure team to ensure that solution implementation is planned, tested and rolled out in a successful manner Seek opportunities to exploit and optimise existing services for incremental business benefits. Building PowerApps as necessary to reduce administration across the Major Infrastructure team and to allow for accurate records to be kept Quality Audits to ensure that tools and solutions are being used by the team and used in the correct manner Using PowerBI (or other suitable solutions) to provide up-to-date information to senior stakeholders both within the Major Infrastructure team and across the AWS business. Develop solutions which allow for Project Managers to understand quality, cost and time metrics On a monthly basis, ensure that reports are available for the PMO Lead to be able to report to the wider business as per the reporting lifecycle. Assurance of reporting solutions As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 23 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. What does it take to be a Data and Reporting Analyst? 3+ Years Industry Experience Experience of using Microsoft's Power Platform, data visualization and automation toolkit (Power Automate, PowerApps and PowerBI) Experience with software packages such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil3D, Revit, Infraworks, ESRI etc Worked on large multi-disciplinary projects, spread across a wide geographical area Experience in the design of complex data models and services, including data lakes Innovation at the heart of what you do Strong ability to create well-structured and documented solutions quickly Excellent analytical, development, documenting and debugging skills, including a strong attention to detail Excellent communication and documentation skills, including being able to clearly articulate advanced computational concepts in an easily understandable manner Keen problem solver - asking the hard questions and challenge assumptions Good at building and maintaining relationships across the wider AWS business and externally Why Anglian Water? Here at Anglian Water, we are one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. But what makes us unique is our commitment to providing the development people need to make a real difference. Our career opportunities provide on-going learning and professional development within a challenging work environment, which provides a vital service for our customers. Closing date: 6th May 2024
May 01, 2024
Full time
Circa £35k, salary dependant on skills and experience Permanent Home working and Peterborough office Full time, 37 hours a week Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your based location would be World Wide House in Peterborough. Exciting position to work within our Major Infrastructure Team, working on Multi-Billion pound projects! Anglian Water's Major Infrastructure Team helps to meet tomorrow's challenges today, by planning and delivering high-quality major infrastructure for the East of England that will help address major future challenges such as securing water supply for future generations, reaching net zero, adapting to climate change and restoring the environment. Delivering new jobs, improved opportunities for people in communities across the region and boosting local economies. The projects you may already be familiar with are: Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation project and our two new proposed reservoirs in Lincolnshire and the Fens. Our Major Infrastructure team are currently looking for a Data and Reporting Analyst. We are looking for someone to build solutions that solve the complex problems the engineering and construction industry are facing. Someone who can automate and enhance existing design and analysis workflow processes. Your core responsibilities will be: Develop automation and optimisation workflows to streamline existing engineering design and analysis processes. Liaise with subject matter experts (architects, engineers, designers, planners, etc) as well as clients and collaborators to understand the project and industry requirements of the solutions being developed. Provide technical support, advice, and training to other team members on how to implement the best automation. What will you be doing? Using previous experience to contribute to design and development of solutions for Major Infrastructure projects Ensure that designs are presented and reviewed by their peers and that they meet corporate standards and project requirements Working with the PMO Lead and other senior stakeholders within the Major Infrastructure team to ensure that solution implementation is planned, tested and rolled out in a successful manner Seek opportunities to exploit and optimise existing services for incremental business benefits. Building PowerApps as necessary to reduce administration across the Major Infrastructure team and to allow for accurate records to be kept Quality Audits to ensure that tools and solutions are being used by the team and used in the correct manner Using PowerBI (or other suitable solutions) to provide up-to-date information to senior stakeholders both within the Major Infrastructure team and across the AWS business. Develop solutions which allow for Project Managers to understand quality, cost and time metrics On a monthly basis, ensure that reports are available for the PMO Lead to be able to report to the wider business as per the reporting lifecycle. Assurance of reporting solutions As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 23 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. What does it take to be a Data and Reporting Analyst? 3+ Years Industry Experience Experience of using Microsoft's Power Platform, data visualization and automation toolkit (Power Automate, PowerApps and PowerBI) Experience with software packages such as Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil3D, Revit, Infraworks, ESRI etc Worked on large multi-disciplinary projects, spread across a wide geographical area Experience in the design of complex data models and services, including data lakes Innovation at the heart of what you do Strong ability to create well-structured and documented solutions quickly Excellent analytical, development, documenting and debugging skills, including a strong attention to detail Excellent communication and documentation skills, including being able to clearly articulate advanced computational concepts in an easily understandable manner Keen problem solver - asking the hard questions and challenge assumptions Good at building and maintaining relationships across the wider AWS business and externally Why Anglian Water? Here at Anglian Water, we are one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. But what makes us unique is our commitment to providing the development people need to make a real difference. Our career opportunities provide on-going learning and professional development within a challenging work environment, which provides a vital service for our customers. Closing date: 6th May 2024