About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Cloud Support Engineer, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post number: 203407
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of supporting Office 365/Microsoft Dynamics 365/SharePoint Online/Web Applications/COTS packages
Experience of working within a Public Cloud Environment.
Understanding of application support and development with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management Framework.
Working experience of application lifecycle methodologies.
Experience of Incident, Problem, Change and Release management processes.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Cloud Support Engineer, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post number: 203407
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Knowledge and experience of the following:
Experience of supporting Office 365/Microsoft Dynamics 365/SharePoint Online/Web Applications/COTS packages
Experience of working within a Public Cloud Environment.
Understanding of application support and development with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management Framework.
Working experience of application lifecycle methodologies.
Experience of Incident, Problem, Change and Release management processes.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Sep 03, 2022
Full time
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
Team building/sport activities and monthly social events.
Lots of opportunities to work with exciting technologies and solve challenging problems
Who we are
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability and we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
Dec 23, 2021
Full time
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
Team building/sport activities and monthly social events.
Lots of opportunities to work with exciting technologies and solve challenging problems
Who we are
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability and we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Six Degrees is a leading secure, integrated cloud services provider, where everyone is welcome. We believe success lies in harnessing a truly diverse and inclusive culture. Our business protects UK organisations with the goal of enabling them to operate effectively and securely in the cloud, by giving them secure platforms to innovate and grow. We support our customers on their digital transformation journey regardless of their maturity. Our vision is to be the UK's number one provider of secure, integrated cloud services to the small to mid-size market.This role sits within our Cloud Delivery team, which is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure, SaaS and platform technologies to our clients. It's a talented team of engineers, who are involved in every aspect of testing and deploying complex technical solutions.You'll be reporting to the Cloud Delivery Team Leader, a key focus of the Enterprise Cloud Engineer role will be to deliver infrastructure, and platform technologies to our clients. You will be contributing to the project delivery and support solution architects and consultants when planning and scoping work.The Enterprise Cloud Engineer is customer-facing and you will be expected to engage with external customers confidently and with passion. Although we need you to be technically adept, it is as important that every client feels we have given them 100% every time.You will need strong technical skills with VMware Hypervisors and Microsoft server technologies/deployments. If you have a strong understanding of virtualisation technologies we'd love to hear from you. We expect candidates to have extensive experience working with Microsoft Windows Server services and in-depth knowledge of VMWare vSphere/ VMWare vCloud Director / Networking (Palo Alto) / Storage and Cloud Security.For this role candidates should have an in depth knowledge of core IT systems such as Active Directory, DHCP, Group Policy, Failover Clustering, Window server and desktop.Six Degrees is not interested in paying lip-service to diversity and inclusion, and just observing our statutory duties. We work to continually re-affirm our commitment to cultivating a workplace and society that embraces and vigorously defends equity, diversity and inclusion. This includes all aspects of recruitment and employment - our recruitment and selection processes are open and fair, and we will always consider any reasonable adjustments or flexible working requirements. We are also an active member of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) who support us on this journey. Our recruitment process: We don't like to have lengthy recruitment processes here at Six Degrees as it's more important for us that you have the opportunity to meet with people you'll work alongside. We will review all of our applications in detail and our Talent Acquisition team will arrange a telephone or video call if your background and experiences fits what we're looking. All being well, you will be invited to attend a behavioural interview with your line manager and members of the team to talk through your fit for the role in detail and explain more about Six Degrees. Some of our positions are so important to the business that we'll invite you back for a second and final interview, where you'll be asked to complete a role-specific activity. After your final stage in the assessment process, we will confirm the outcome and hopefully welcome you to the Six Degrees family! Apply today at 6dg.co.uk.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Six Degrees is a leading secure, integrated cloud services provider, where everyone is welcome. We believe success lies in harnessing a truly diverse and inclusive culture. Our business protects UK organisations with the goal of enabling them to operate effectively and securely in the cloud, by giving them secure platforms to innovate and grow. We support our customers on their digital transformation journey regardless of their maturity. Our vision is to be the UK's number one provider of secure, integrated cloud services to the small to mid-size market.This role sits within our Cloud Delivery team, which is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure, SaaS and platform technologies to our clients. It's a talented team of engineers, who are involved in every aspect of testing and deploying complex technical solutions.You'll be reporting to the Cloud Delivery Team Leader, a key focus of the Enterprise Cloud Engineer role will be to deliver infrastructure, and platform technologies to our clients. You will be contributing to the project delivery and support solution architects and consultants when planning and scoping work.The Enterprise Cloud Engineer is customer-facing and you will be expected to engage with external customers confidently and with passion. Although we need you to be technically adept, it is as important that every client feels we have given them 100% every time.You will need strong technical skills with VMware Hypervisors and Microsoft server technologies/deployments. If you have a strong understanding of virtualisation technologies we'd love to hear from you. We expect candidates to have extensive experience working with Microsoft Windows Server services and in-depth knowledge of VMWare vSphere/ VMWare vCloud Director / Networking (Palo Alto) / Storage and Cloud Security.For this role candidates should have an in depth knowledge of core IT systems such as Active Directory, DHCP, Group Policy, Failover Clustering, Window server and desktop.Six Degrees is not interested in paying lip-service to diversity and inclusion, and just observing our statutory duties. We work to continually re-affirm our commitment to cultivating a workplace and society that embraces and vigorously defends equity, diversity and inclusion. This includes all aspects of recruitment and employment - our recruitment and selection processes are open and fair, and we will always consider any reasonable adjustments or flexible working requirements. We are also an active member of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) who support us on this journey. Our recruitment process: We don't like to have lengthy recruitment processes here at Six Degrees as it's more important for us that you have the opportunity to meet with people you'll work alongside. We will review all of our applications in detail and our Talent Acquisition team will arrange a telephone or video call if your background and experiences fits what we're looking. All being well, you will be invited to attend a behavioural interview with your line manager and members of the team to talk through your fit for the role in detail and explain more about Six Degrees. Some of our positions are so important to the business that we'll invite you back for a second and final interview, where you'll be asked to complete a role-specific activity. After your final stage in the assessment process, we will confirm the outcome and hopefully welcome you to the Six Degrees family! Apply today at 6dg.co.uk.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill the IT Network Security Solutions Architect position in the Secure Networking squad at BCG. You will be working in a Security Engineering, Architecture, and Automation capacity across BCG's global network to drive and support improvements based on new and emerging trends. Areas of focus will include implementing ZeroTrust solutions with Zscaler across Cloud providers and datacenters, applying advanced threat protection and improving compliance through network security policy management, to name a few. You Will: Utilize knowledge of security design principles to design, implement, and manage end-to-end security solutions for BCG with a focus on Zscaler and SASE technologies Apply continuous improvement by assessing BCG's security needs and provide recommendations to enhance our overall security posture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler solutions into existing IT infrastructure Conduct thorough analysis of security requirements, architecture, and policies Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations, guidelines, and best practices Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and Zscaler platform updates to ensure proactive security measures Provide technical expertise creating security roadmaps to include presentations to leadership Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to Zscaler Offer training and guidance to internal teams on Zscaler security solutions Support vendor assessments, including proof of concepts and research into new security technologies Prepare and review monthly status reports and statistics Work in Agile framework YOU'RE GOOD AT Securing global networks and/or large enterprise environments preferably with automation tools and practices to ensure consistency and repeatability Engineering and implementation of Zero Trust solutions Maintain knowledge base and 'as built' documentation for network security services High degree of comfort with changing and maintaining connectivity for Cloud Computing environments Successfully interfacing and connecting with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills Negotiating and consensus building between stakeholders where competing priorities exist, providing well-honed influencing skills You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Minimum 7+ years of network security engineering experience with large scale implementations distributed globally Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect, with a focus on Zscaler technologies In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security, and cyber threats Strong understanding of Zscaler's platform, features, and capabilities Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions for diverse environments Excellent communication skills for user and leadership interactions and team collaboration Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA) or equivalent Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment BA degree in computer or information sciences or similar field preferred Desirable DevOps experience with automation and scripting development tools Cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP Next Generation Firewalls DNS Security expertise Related security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, ITIL etc.) YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill the IT Network Security Solutions Architect position in the Secure Networking squad at BCG. You will be working in a Security Engineering, Architecture, and Automation capacity across BCG's global network to drive and support improvements based on new and emerging trends. Areas of focus will include implementing ZeroTrust solutions with Zscaler across Cloud providers and datacenters, applying advanced threat protection and improving compliance through network security policy management, to name a few. You Will: Utilize knowledge of security design principles to design, implement, and manage end-to-end security solutions for BCG with a focus on Zscaler and SASE technologies Apply continuous improvement by assessing BCG's security needs and provide recommendations to enhance our overall security posture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler solutions into existing IT infrastructure Conduct thorough analysis of security requirements, architecture, and policies Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations, guidelines, and best practices Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and Zscaler platform updates to ensure proactive security measures Provide technical expertise creating security roadmaps to include presentations to leadership Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to Zscaler Offer training and guidance to internal teams on Zscaler security solutions Support vendor assessments, including proof of concepts and research into new security technologies Prepare and review monthly status reports and statistics Work in Agile framework YOU'RE GOOD AT Securing global networks and/or large enterprise environments preferably with automation tools and practices to ensure consistency and repeatability Engineering and implementation of Zero Trust solutions Maintain knowledge base and 'as built' documentation for network security services High degree of comfort with changing and maintaining connectivity for Cloud Computing environments Successfully interfacing and connecting with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills Negotiating and consensus building between stakeholders where competing priorities exist, providing well-honed influencing skills You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Minimum 7+ years of network security engineering experience with large scale implementations distributed globally Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect, with a focus on Zscaler technologies In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security, and cyber threats Strong understanding of Zscaler's platform, features, and capabilities Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions for diverse environments Excellent communication skills for user and leadership interactions and team collaboration Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA) or equivalent Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment BA degree in computer or information sciences or similar field preferred Desirable DevOps experience with automation and scripting development tools Cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP Next Generation Firewalls DNS Security expertise Related security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, ITIL etc.) YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
Automation Test Engineer (JavaScript - Selenium) / £500pd - £550pd (Umbrella) / 6 Months / Bristol - Hybrid A market leading, global company are looking for an Automation Test Engineer on a contract basis. In this role, you will ensure my clients leading-edge next-generation platforms in Europe meet the highest expected quality levels. You will advise and build test automation for my clients products and benefits solutions to help their customers save time, stay compliant and manage costs. Skills required Excellent Test Automation experience with detailed understanding of the page object design pattern and its implementation. JavaScript / Selenium You have a solid understanding of unit, integration and cross browser testing approaches. You will have experience on BDD practices and associated tools like SpecFlow. You are confident in implementing and testing APIs with Postman, Katalon or similar. Embraces the Agile Software Developer principles, patterns and behaviours. Experience with Test Driven Development and continuous integration.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Automation Test Engineer (JavaScript - Selenium) / £500pd - £550pd (Umbrella) / 6 Months / Bristol - Hybrid A market leading, global company are looking for an Automation Test Engineer on a contract basis. In this role, you will ensure my clients leading-edge next-generation platforms in Europe meet the highest expected quality levels. You will advise and build test automation for my clients products and benefits solutions to help their customers save time, stay compliant and manage costs. Skills required Excellent Test Automation experience with detailed understanding of the page object design pattern and its implementation. JavaScript / Selenium You have a solid understanding of unit, integration and cross browser testing approaches. You will have experience on BDD practices and associated tools like SpecFlow. You are confident in implementing and testing APIs with Postman, Katalon or similar. Embraces the Agile Software Developer principles, patterns and behaviours. Experience with Test Driven Development and continuous integration.
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Senior Manager - Cloud DevOps Architect Salary: 80,000 - 90,500 p/a (plus pension contribution, healthcare options and bonus) Base Location: (London/Manchester/Glasgow) Part Remote / Hybrid / UK-wide Why This Role We provide a host of opportunities for learning and certification through internal and partner led programmes. Client engagements give you the opportunity to work with our leadership and experienced consulting management, where you can learn from them, challenge them and accelerate your hands-on experience, delivery capability and industry insights. You'll learn how we write compelling client propositions, structure and lead high-profile transformation, and gain hands-on exposure to leading technologies, often taking an idea from a concept to a vision, to strategy and then execution. We hold monthly showcases of our digital transformation initiatives, sharing knowledge and showing off how the power of technology is impacting our clients. There are monthly team drinks, and it's a chance to connect face-to-face with the wider team over a few drinks in the city. The monthly team breakfasts give you a different, more relaxed setting to meet up in the office on Fridays to hear from the leadership, meet colleagues and discuss the trends and insights within the market. Team away days are always a chance to connect with the team, have fun and learn something new - sometimes even pizza-making or shuffle boarding. As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories: Business Development - Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events. Internal contribution - Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development. Learning & development - Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc. We'd Love to Meet Someone With You will bring experience in transformation through technology and optimize the way clients operate. Comfortable at working in a technology-driven environment, you will bring proven skills and experience in the following: Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD and SRE Implementation of DevSecOps models along with necessary tooling, business change and processes. Implementing product centric operating model- Focussing on building the right product, cultivating right ways of working and managing the flow of value from concept to delivery Experience in DevX, assessment of current development environment and implementing solutions that lead to more efficient, effective, and secure software development environment. Experience in lean process design and use of lean techniques like Value stream mapping to identify and remove waste from the system. Consulting/Coaching experience in implementing new ways of working and enabling agile delivery transformation. Enabling continuous delivery while ensuring reliability, quality, observability, and performance Understanding of build and deployment pipelines, test driven development, automated testing, Test data management, automated Environment provisioning, Version control, Monitoring and alerting and DevOps enablers. Understanding of observability and monitoring platform; Experience of having collaborated with developers to implement and improve observability and monitoring practices is preferred. Experience in leveraging DORA framework to effectively improve the performance of DevOps teams - Desired. Experience in defining OKRs/KPIs, setting up process/systems to measure, track and take corrective actions to drive speed, productivity, and quality improvements. Security and governance models for cloud engineering and operations -Desired Driving IT and business automation across product management, engineering, and operations -Desired ITIL and service management Being comfortable in a client-facing role, with previously consulting or advisory experience. To apply please click the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. For a further discussion, please contact Aaron Perdesi on 83zero Consulting Limited is a boutique consultancy specialising in Software Development & Agile within the UK. We provide high quality interim and permanent senior IT professionals.
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Manchester, UK. Role Overview We're looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead and empower a team of engineers in delivering exceptional software solutions. You'll be responsible for the technical health of your team's projects while fostering a positive and motivating work environment. Principal Accountabilities To be part of a high-performing team delivering scalable, resilient, customer-centric systems that make up our Personal Digital Platform. To help drive a high-performing engineering culture, providing technical leadership, guidance, and a coaching attitude to colleagues and team members. To work with the Scrum team to develop delivery schedules for projects. To collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver features from inception and throughout the lifecycle. To keep up to date with the latest technologies and contribute to the definition of engineering and technology strategy. To work with the team to continually improve practices and processes. To continually drive and optimise key engineering metrics e.g. DORA. Benefits Working here at Travel Counsellors, we value the hard work and effort that our colleagues put in. Because of this, you can expect a wide range of employee benefits, including: A competitive basic salary + annual company bonus Flexible hybrid working model (2 days home, 3 days office) Career development and promotional opportunities 25 days holidays (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service) A Moments That Matter Day (annually) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Holiday buy and sell (up to 5 days per year) 3 paid days charity leave Company events, socials, and incentives 3x annual salary death in service benefit Company pension scheme Costco membership Salary sacrifice, company car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free breakfast, fruit, and hot/cold beverages Referral scheme Employee discount Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) or healthcare cash plan (costs incurred by employees) Essential Skills Key Requirements Minimum of 8 years experience in software engineering, with 3+ years experience in a similar leadership role, demonstrating strong progression and an aptitude to learn and develop A strong background in software development, ideally as a Software Engineer - building scalable, web-based systems Experience designing and building scalable, distributed, web-based systems. Experience with Node.js and .NET core Strong experience in building modern, cloud-based systems, service-based design and deployment Desirable Skills Experience in a fast-paced technology development environment is preferred Degree preferred from a leading university - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths or other numerate subjects or equivalent professional experience Experience in the Travel industry Ready to lead a team of talented software engineers? Apply now to become our next Software Engineering Manager and drive impactful projects to success! About Company Here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities and colleagues lie at the heart of everything we do - and that's what makes us special. For us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter. We've been changing lives for the past 30 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 2,000 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses. We pride ourselves in remaining a company that truly cares and has never wavered from its purpose - to redefine what personal means for a travel business. Our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 300 super-talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring and exciting experiences for their customers whilst building lasting personal relationships that bring them back to us, time and time again. Our unique approach within the workplace - as well as towards customers - has seen us receive numerous awards and accolades, including being named The Best Place to Work in Travel at the 2022 TTG Travel Industry Awards, placing in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2023 (Large Company) as well as being the first travel company to be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category! We are expanding at a phenomenal rate - on the back of our record year in terms of revenue (over £930m) - and are looking for outstanding individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team to help the company continue to flourish.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Manchester, UK. Role Overview We're looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to lead and empower a team of engineers in delivering exceptional software solutions. You'll be responsible for the technical health of your team's projects while fostering a positive and motivating work environment. Principal Accountabilities To be part of a high-performing team delivering scalable, resilient, customer-centric systems that make up our Personal Digital Platform. To help drive a high-performing engineering culture, providing technical leadership, guidance, and a coaching attitude to colleagues and team members. To work with the Scrum team to develop delivery schedules for projects. To collaborate with team members and stakeholders to deliver features from inception and throughout the lifecycle. To keep up to date with the latest technologies and contribute to the definition of engineering and technology strategy. To work with the team to continually improve practices and processes. To continually drive and optimise key engineering metrics e.g. DORA. Benefits Working here at Travel Counsellors, we value the hard work and effort that our colleagues put in. Because of this, you can expect a wide range of employee benefits, including: A competitive basic salary + annual company bonus Flexible hybrid working model (2 days home, 3 days office) Career development and promotional opportunities 25 days holidays (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service) A Moments That Matter Day (annually) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Holiday buy and sell (up to 5 days per year) 3 paid days charity leave Company events, socials, and incentives 3x annual salary death in service benefit Company pension scheme Costco membership Salary sacrifice, company car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free breakfast, fruit, and hot/cold beverages Referral scheme Employee discount Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) or healthcare cash plan (costs incurred by employees) Essential Skills Key Requirements Minimum of 8 years experience in software engineering, with 3+ years experience in a similar leadership role, demonstrating strong progression and an aptitude to learn and develop A strong background in software development, ideally as a Software Engineer - building scalable, web-based systems Experience designing and building scalable, distributed, web-based systems. Experience with Node.js and .NET core Strong experience in building modern, cloud-based systems, service-based design and deployment Desirable Skills Experience in a fast-paced technology development environment is preferred Degree preferred from a leading university - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths or other numerate subjects or equivalent professional experience Experience in the Travel industry Ready to lead a team of talented software engineers? Apply now to become our next Software Engineering Manager and drive impactful projects to success! About Company Here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities and colleagues lie at the heart of everything we do - and that's what makes us special. For us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter. We've been changing lives for the past 30 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 2,000 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses. We pride ourselves in remaining a company that truly cares and has never wavered from its purpose - to redefine what personal means for a travel business. Our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 300 super-talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring and exciting experiences for their customers whilst building lasting personal relationships that bring them back to us, time and time again. Our unique approach within the workplace - as well as towards customers - has seen us receive numerous awards and accolades, including being named The Best Place to Work in Travel at the 2022 TTG Travel Industry Awards, placing in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2023 (Large Company) as well as being the first travel company to be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category! We are expanding at a phenomenal rate - on the back of our record year in terms of revenue (over £930m) - and are looking for outstanding individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team to help the company continue to flourish.
Welcome to ToffeeX! As a company dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, we are committed to providing and supporting an environment that promotes collaboration, empathy, and professional and personal advancement. If we're speaking your language, welcome to the ToffeeX family! Our values are reflected on how we organise our business, how we build our products, how we interact with colleagues and partners, as well as how we behave in our personal lives: Be Restless: Never stop growing and learning. Strive for excellence and to be your best. Expand your horizons, evolving both personally and professionally. Understand Others: Seek to understand the perspectives, experiences, and emotions of those around you, even if they differ from your own. Read Yourself: Critically examine your strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs. Be open to constructive feedback from trusted individuals and understanding how others perceive you. We are revolutionising the engineering industry with our generative design tool that automatically creates mechanical components that outperform their existing counterparts. As a Senior Applications Engineer (CFD) you will use our optimisation software alongside other computational fluid dynamics tools to design and analyse components during the entire component lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams made up of software engineers, scientists, and academics to design high-performing software solutions for our customers' innovative applications, ranging from supersonic aircraft to microprocessors and coffee pots! What you will be doing: Perform evaluations of our clients to understand their unique goals, limitations, and requirements. Translate these evaluations into tangible product requirements, and work across our technical team to ensure any resulting products meet our customers' needs. Test and demonstrate our software's capabilities for new applications. This involves setting up, running, and troubleshooting CFD-type problems as well as interpreting the results. Develop new features using our C++ and Python platforms to meet our customers' needs. Train our customers on our software and work with them to ensure they are always maximizing the value they get from us. Write and revise user documentation. Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in engineering, maths, or a related field. OR: Have a Master's degree coupled with three year's experience in using and developing CFD simulations in industry or academia. What can you do? Demonstrable experience writing good code. Ideally this will be with C++ or Python. Ability to read, interpret and understand partial differential equations. Be able to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities. Be comfortable communicating clearly and collaborating within a small team to implement new features and resolve existing issues. Be willing to take and give constructive feedback and criticism. Have experience with cloud computing services and HPC, especially AWS. APPLY NOW to advance your career with a company who believe that success comes from collaboration, innovation and hard work. Let's defy the status quo.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Welcome to ToffeeX! As a company dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, we are committed to providing and supporting an environment that promotes collaboration, empathy, and professional and personal advancement. If we're speaking your language, welcome to the ToffeeX family! Our values are reflected on how we organise our business, how we build our products, how we interact with colleagues and partners, as well as how we behave in our personal lives: Be Restless: Never stop growing and learning. Strive for excellence and to be your best. Expand your horizons, evolving both personally and professionally. Understand Others: Seek to understand the perspectives, experiences, and emotions of those around you, even if they differ from your own. Read Yourself: Critically examine your strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs. Be open to constructive feedback from trusted individuals and understanding how others perceive you. We are revolutionising the engineering industry with our generative design tool that automatically creates mechanical components that outperform their existing counterparts. As a Senior Applications Engineer (CFD) you will use our optimisation software alongside other computational fluid dynamics tools to design and analyse components during the entire component lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams made up of software engineers, scientists, and academics to design high-performing software solutions for our customers' innovative applications, ranging from supersonic aircraft to microprocessors and coffee pots! What you will be doing: Perform evaluations of our clients to understand their unique goals, limitations, and requirements. Translate these evaluations into tangible product requirements, and work across our technical team to ensure any resulting products meet our customers' needs. Test and demonstrate our software's capabilities for new applications. This involves setting up, running, and troubleshooting CFD-type problems as well as interpreting the results. Develop new features using our C++ and Python platforms to meet our customers' needs. Train our customers on our software and work with them to ensure they are always maximizing the value they get from us. Write and revise user documentation. Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in engineering, maths, or a related field. OR: Have a Master's degree coupled with three year's experience in using and developing CFD simulations in industry or academia. What can you do? Demonstrable experience writing good code. Ideally this will be with C++ or Python. Ability to read, interpret and understand partial differential equations. Be able to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities. Be comfortable communicating clearly and collaborating within a small team to implement new features and resolve existing issues. Be willing to take and give constructive feedback and criticism. Have experience with cloud computing services and HPC, especially AWS. APPLY NOW to advance your career with a company who believe that success comes from collaboration, innovation and hard work. Let's defy the status quo.
Recursion is a clinical biotechnology company building the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical data atlas, industrializing drug discovery and development. Recursion is proudly headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Milpitas, California. We're working to solve some of the most meaningful problems facing human health today. Come do the most impactful work of your career at a company that prioritizes belonging, collaboration and career development. We offer Participation in equity programs for full-time employees with restricted stock unit (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) programs Competitive compensation offerings 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for our employees and their dependents Access to a digital mental wellness platform providing a range of services for all staff and their dependents Available subsidized on-site childcare in Salt Lake City 401K matching program with immediate vesting Lifestyle spending benefit for fitness and wellbeing Generous paid parental leave, including adoptive leave Two company-wide, week-long breaks in July and December to recharge Beautiful, spacious headquarters location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah that features daily catered lunches and a 70-foot rock climbing wall Our Toronto location is a multidisciplinary office focusing on engineering and machine learning, next door to The Rivoli and just steps from the Horseshoe Tavern The Montreal office is part of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA) to maximize interaction and collaboration. It is in the Mile End neighborhood, steps away from great restaurants and bars in Little Italy and the Jean Talon Market Milpitas, California is home to our Vivarium lab which offers daily catered lunches and an arcade room Our culture and values We live our values at Recursion. They are the core behaviors that define our culture across every office, team and level. Our values aren't just nice ideas, they are our strategic advantage, the means by which we work well together so we can reinvent the drug discovery industry. Proud founding member of BioHive, the fastest growing life sciences community in the nation Get In Touch
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Recursion is a clinical biotechnology company building the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical data atlas, industrializing drug discovery and development. Recursion is proudly headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Milpitas, California. We're working to solve some of the most meaningful problems facing human health today. Come do the most impactful work of your career at a company that prioritizes belonging, collaboration and career development. We offer Participation in equity programs for full-time employees with restricted stock unit (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) programs Competitive compensation offerings 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for our employees and their dependents Access to a digital mental wellness platform providing a range of services for all staff and their dependents Available subsidized on-site childcare in Salt Lake City 401K matching program with immediate vesting Lifestyle spending benefit for fitness and wellbeing Generous paid parental leave, including adoptive leave Two company-wide, week-long breaks in July and December to recharge Beautiful, spacious headquarters location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah that features daily catered lunches and a 70-foot rock climbing wall Our Toronto location is a multidisciplinary office focusing on engineering and machine learning, next door to The Rivoli and just steps from the Horseshoe Tavern The Montreal office is part of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA) to maximize interaction and collaboration. It is in the Mile End neighborhood, steps away from great restaurants and bars in Little Italy and the Jean Talon Market Milpitas, California is home to our Vivarium lab which offers daily catered lunches and an arcade room Our culture and values We live our values at Recursion. They are the core behaviors that define our culture across every office, team and level. Our values aren't just nice ideas, they are our strategic advantage, the means by which we work well together so we can reinvent the drug discovery industry. Proud founding member of BioHive, the fastest growing life sciences community in the nation Get In Touch
Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid page is loaded Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid Apply locations UK - London (Bishopsgate) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R73505 Senior Software Engineer Do you enjoy being part of team that develops high-quality code? Are you an excellent problem solver with great interpersonal skills? About the Business At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world's resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below. About our Team You will be joining a collaborative, curious, team of Software Engineers at all different levels. By joining us you will have the opportunity to share ownership in solving this problem end to end. From exploring new data sources for building features, to design and put in production predictive models and make sure they perform consistently over time. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a key role in the agile development of a specialist data platform. Contribute to exciting projects and products, both internal and customer-facing. Working on back-end, browser-based user interface, complex data modelling, visualization and mapping. Pricing and prediction algorithms as well as new features and incremental enhancements. Owning the system from development through to production. Responsibilities Building out features within the platform and Implementing APIs for Internal and external use. Building up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a Continuous Integration environment. Taking ownership of the full platform and application code. Build pipeline we use to get features from conception to a live system. Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers. Taking part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours Requirements Experience in building server-side web applications f C#, .NET core and some front-end skills React/Angular. Experience of SQL Server or Postgres (and ORMs such as Nhibernate) Able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally. Be familiar with or have a keen interest in AWS cloud platform. Have experience with modern deployment techniques using Infrastructure as Code paradigms such as Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here Women in technology: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology: Mentoring scheme for women in technology Women's network forum Regularly run events for schools girl about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in tech. LexisNexis Risk Solutions proudly support the Tech Talent Charter At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . Similar Jobs (1) Senior Systems Engineer II locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, our seven brands span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market-specific solutions. Approximately 10,000 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 190 countries. . LexisNexis Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit and .
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid page is loaded Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid Apply locations UK - London (Bishopsgate) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R73505 Senior Software Engineer Do you enjoy being part of team that develops high-quality code? Are you an excellent problem solver with great interpersonal skills? About the Business At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world's resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below. About our Team You will be joining a collaborative, curious, team of Software Engineers at all different levels. By joining us you will have the opportunity to share ownership in solving this problem end to end. From exploring new data sources for building features, to design and put in production predictive models and make sure they perform consistently over time. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a key role in the agile development of a specialist data platform. Contribute to exciting projects and products, both internal and customer-facing. Working on back-end, browser-based user interface, complex data modelling, visualization and mapping. Pricing and prediction algorithms as well as new features and incremental enhancements. Owning the system from development through to production. Responsibilities Building out features within the platform and Implementing APIs for Internal and external use. Building up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a Continuous Integration environment. Taking ownership of the full platform and application code. Build pipeline we use to get features from conception to a live system. Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers. Taking part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours Requirements Experience in building server-side web applications f C#, .NET core and some front-end skills React/Angular. Experience of SQL Server or Postgres (and ORMs such as Nhibernate) Able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally. Be familiar with or have a keen interest in AWS cloud platform. Have experience with modern deployment techniques using Infrastructure as Code paradigms such as Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here Women in technology: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology: Mentoring scheme for women in technology Women's network forum Regularly run events for schools girl about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in tech. LexisNexis Risk Solutions proudly support the Tech Talent Charter At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . Similar Jobs (1) Senior Systems Engineer II locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, our seven brands span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market-specific solutions. Approximately 10,000 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 190 countries. . LexisNexis Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit and .
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our growing team in Manchester, UK. Role Overview Working as part of our dynamic technology function, the Scrum Master will directly contribute to an award-winning digital platform that supports over 2,000 entrepreneurial travel businesses. You will help organise and coach our engineering teams in agile ways of working, positively driving key metrics and supporting the technology and platform modernisation journey. Principal Accountabilities Agile coaching and mentoring of the delivery teams, knowing when to lead from the front, side, or behind Guiding the team on the facilitation of their ceremonies and ways of working whilst providing valuable input and coaching on how to improve and get more value out of the ceremonies Enabling and guiding the team to drive their continuous improvement Encouraging negotiation between the team, PO, and various other stakeholders, shortening feedback loops and ensuring everyone's views are considered A very close ally to the Product Owner, offering insight into how value is sliced (vertical vs horizontal) and ensuring the team is fully engaged when refining PBIs Helping the team to remove any impediments themselves whilst shielding the team from distractions that may arise beyond their control Educate stakeholders outside the scrum team about how to inspect what the team is working on, advising what metrics offer insight and avoiding their misuse Benefits Working here at Travel Counsellors, we value the hard work and effort that our colleagues put in. Because of this, you can expect a wide range of employee benefits, including: A competitive basic salary + annual company bonus Flexible hybrid working model (2 days home, 3 days office) Career development and promotional opportunities 25 days holidays (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service) A Moments That Matter Day (annually) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Holiday buy and sell (up to 5 days per year) 3 paid days charity leave Company events, socials, and incentives 3x annual salary death in service benefit Company pension scheme Costco membership Salary sacrifice, company car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free breakfast, fruit, and hot/cold beverages Referral scheme Employee discount Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) or healthcare cash plan (costs incurred by employees) Essential Skills Key Requirements 3+ years in a similar role, demonstrating strong progression and an aptitude to learn and develop You will not be afraid to use your voice to challenge or reinforce the status quo, guided by our values and behaviours You will be a motivated problem-solver with good interpersonal skills, lead by example and help define agile processes within the company and serve as a mentor to others in the role You will have a great customer-facing attitude, a strong interest in IT, and the ability to learn quickly You will take pride in your personal brand and be an engaging influencer Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with informal ways of working Naturally ambitious and hardworking with a flexible and positive approach to work Desirable Skills Certified Scrum Master or equivalent qualification beneficial. Elevate your career in Agile project management - apply today to become our next Scrum Master and lead teams to new heights of efficiency and collaboration! About Company Here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues lie at the heart of everything we do - and that's what makes us special. For us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter. We've been changing lives for the past 30 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 2,000 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses. We pride ourselves on remaining a company that truly cares and has never wavered from its purpose - to redefine what personal means for a travel business. Our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 300 super-talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring, and exciting experiences for their customers, whilst building lasting personal relationships that bring them back to us, time and time again. Our unique approach within the workplace - as well as towards customers - has seen us receive numerous awards and accolades, including being named The Best Place to Work in Travel at the 2022 TTG Travel Industry Awards, placing in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2023 (Large Company) as well as being the first travel company to be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category! We are expanding at a phenomenal rate - on the back of our record year in terms of revenue (over £930m) - and are looking for outstanding individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team to help the company continue to flourish.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our growing team in Manchester, UK. Role Overview Working as part of our dynamic technology function, the Scrum Master will directly contribute to an award-winning digital platform that supports over 2,000 entrepreneurial travel businesses. You will help organise and coach our engineering teams in agile ways of working, positively driving key metrics and supporting the technology and platform modernisation journey. Principal Accountabilities Agile coaching and mentoring of the delivery teams, knowing when to lead from the front, side, or behind Guiding the team on the facilitation of their ceremonies and ways of working whilst providing valuable input and coaching on how to improve and get more value out of the ceremonies Enabling and guiding the team to drive their continuous improvement Encouraging negotiation between the team, PO, and various other stakeholders, shortening feedback loops and ensuring everyone's views are considered A very close ally to the Product Owner, offering insight into how value is sliced (vertical vs horizontal) and ensuring the team is fully engaged when refining PBIs Helping the team to remove any impediments themselves whilst shielding the team from distractions that may arise beyond their control Educate stakeholders outside the scrum team about how to inspect what the team is working on, advising what metrics offer insight and avoiding their misuse Benefits Working here at Travel Counsellors, we value the hard work and effort that our colleagues put in. Because of this, you can expect a wide range of employee benefits, including: A competitive basic salary + annual company bonus Flexible hybrid working model (2 days home, 3 days office) Career development and promotional opportunities 25 days holidays (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service) A Moments That Matter Day (annually) Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Holiday buy and sell (up to 5 days per year) 3 paid days charity leave Company events, socials, and incentives 3x annual salary death in service benefit Company pension scheme Costco membership Salary sacrifice, company car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free breakfast, fruit, and hot/cold beverages Referral scheme Employee discount Private medical insurance (taxable benefit) or healthcare cash plan (costs incurred by employees) Essential Skills Key Requirements 3+ years in a similar role, demonstrating strong progression and an aptitude to learn and develop You will not be afraid to use your voice to challenge or reinforce the status quo, guided by our values and behaviours You will be a motivated problem-solver with good interpersonal skills, lead by example and help define agile processes within the company and serve as a mentor to others in the role You will have a great customer-facing attitude, a strong interest in IT, and the ability to learn quickly You will take pride in your personal brand and be an engaging influencer Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with informal ways of working Naturally ambitious and hardworking with a flexible and positive approach to work Desirable Skills Certified Scrum Master or equivalent qualification beneficial. Elevate your career in Agile project management - apply today to become our next Scrum Master and lead teams to new heights of efficiency and collaboration! About Company Here at Travel Counsellors, our customers, communities, and colleagues lie at the heart of everything we do - and that's what makes us special. For us, relationships come before transactions, and we are there for our customers, connecting with them on a deeply human level through the moments that matter. We've been changing lives for the past 30 years as the leading travel marketplace for self-employed travel entrepreneurs, empowering over 2,000 global independent travel agents to run successful leisure and corporate travel businesses. We pride ourselves on remaining a company that truly cares and has never wavered from its purpose - to redefine what personal means for a travel business. Our Travel Counsellors are supported by a team of over 300 super-talented people in our support offices to help them create unique, inspiring, and exciting experiences for their customers, whilst building lasting personal relationships that bring them back to us, time and time again. Our unique approach within the workplace - as well as towards customers - has seen us receive numerous awards and accolades, including being named The Best Place to Work in Travel at the 2022 TTG Travel Industry Awards, placing in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2023 (Large Company) as well as being the first travel company to be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category! We are expanding at a phenomenal rate - on the back of our record year in terms of revenue (over £930m) - and are looking for outstanding individuals to join our dedicated Head Office team to help the company continue to flourish.