The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
IT Help Desk Analyst Location: Coventry Head Office or Milton Keynes site Salary: Up to £28,000 (Experience-dependent) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits Package Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) Are you a skilled IT Helpdesk or Service Desk analyst experienced in System Support, 1st/2nd line support, and Active Directory? We're seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our inhouse team, offering a prime opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic & growing business. As a vital team member, you'll handle 1st & 2nd Line support, engaging with new technologies for internal users. IT Help Desk Analyst Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support for multiple IT systems, meeting agreed SLAs Take ownership of technical support issues from identification to resolution. Proactively address issues detected by Network and Security Monitoring Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve user challenges Conduct networking troubleshooting and administration Collaborate with the wider IT team to resolve incidents and issues Manage incidents and contribute to knowledge base articles Occasionally provide onsite Technical Support at other sites Work as part of a team roster within a limited shift and hybrid working system About You: Enthusiastic and collaborative, with a positive, proactive attitude Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical skills Articulate with excellent written and verbal English communication skills View challenges as opportunities for learning and growth Possess a solid academic background and a passion for technology Previous experience in Helpdesk support (Telephone/Email/Face-to-Face) Proficient in Active Directory and Office 365 Management Able to thrive under pressure Reside within a 30-minute drive of either Coventry Head Office or Milton Keynes site. Possess a valid UK driving license (Essential) We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. IT Help Desk Analyst Core Skills and Requirements: End-user configuration for Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365. Basic understanding of Microsoft applications/software. Familiarity with Active Directory and networking principles. Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving abilities. Our Benefits: We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme & life insurance Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) Apply Today: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, please submit your CV online whereby you can expect to hear from us swiftly if selected for interview. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
IT Help Desk Analyst Location: Coventry Head Office or Milton Keynes site Salary: Up to £28,000 (Experience-dependent) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits Package Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) Are you a skilled IT Helpdesk or Service Desk analyst experienced in System Support, 1st/2nd line support, and Active Directory? We're seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our inhouse team, offering a prime opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic & growing business. As a vital team member, you'll handle 1st & 2nd Line support, engaging with new technologies for internal users. IT Help Desk Analyst Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support for multiple IT systems, meeting agreed SLAs Take ownership of technical support issues from identification to resolution. Proactively address issues detected by Network and Security Monitoring Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve user challenges Conduct networking troubleshooting and administration Collaborate with the wider IT team to resolve incidents and issues Manage incidents and contribute to knowledge base articles Occasionally provide onsite Technical Support at other sites Work as part of a team roster within a limited shift and hybrid working system About You: Enthusiastic and collaborative, with a positive, proactive attitude Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical skills Articulate with excellent written and verbal English communication skills View challenges as opportunities for learning and growth Possess a solid academic background and a passion for technology Previous experience in Helpdesk support (Telephone/Email/Face-to-Face) Proficient in Active Directory and Office 365 Management Able to thrive under pressure Reside within a 30-minute drive of either Coventry Head Office or Milton Keynes site. Possess a valid UK driving license (Essential) We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. IT Help Desk Analyst Core Skills and Requirements: End-user configuration for Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365. Basic understanding of Microsoft applications/software. Familiarity with Active Directory and networking principles. Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving abilities. Our Benefits: We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme & life insurance Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) Apply Today: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, please submit your CV online whereby you can expect to hear from us swiftly if selected for interview. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
IT Help Desk Analyst Location: Milton Keynes or Coventry Head Office Salary: Up to £28,000 (Experience-dependent) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits Package Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) Are you a skilled IT Helpdesk or Service Desk analyst experienced in System Support, 1st/2nd line support, and Active Directory? We're seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our inhouse team, offering a prime opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic & growing business. As a vital team member, you'll handle 1st & 2nd Line support, engaging with new technologies for internal users. IT Help Desk Analyst Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support for multiple IT systems, meeting agreed SLAs Take ownership of technical support issues from identification to resolution. Proactively address issues detected by Network and Security Monitoring Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve user challenges Conduct networking troubleshooting and administration Collaborate with the wider IT team to resolve incidents and issues Manage incidents and contribute to knowledge base articles Occasionally provide onsite Technical Support at other sites Work as part of a team roster within a limited shift and hybrid working system About You: Enthusiastic and collaborative, with a positive, proactive attitude Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical skills Articulate with excellent written and verbal English communication skills View challenges as opportunities for learning and growth Possess a solid academic background and a passion for technology Previous experience in Helpdesk support (Telephone/Email/Face-to-Face) Proficient in Active Directory and Office 365 Management Able to thrive under pressure Reside within a 30-minute drive of either our Milton Keynes site or Coventry Head Office Possess a valid UK driving license (Essential) We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. IT Help Desk Analyst Core Skills and Requirements: End-user configuration for Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365. Basic understanding of Microsoft applications/software. Familiarity with Active Directory and networking principles. Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving abilities. Our Benefits: We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme & life insurance Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) Apply Now: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, please submit your CV online whereby you can expect to hear from us swiftly if selected for interview. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
IT Help Desk Analyst Location: Milton Keynes or Coventry Head Office Salary: Up to £28,000 (Experience-dependent) + Bonus & Flexible Benefits Package Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) Are you a skilled IT Helpdesk or Service Desk analyst experienced in System Support, 1st/2nd line support, and Active Directory? We're seeking an IT Helpdesk Analyst to join our inhouse team, offering a prime opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic & growing business. As a vital team member, you'll handle 1st & 2nd Line support, engaging with new technologies for internal users. IT Help Desk Analyst Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive support for multiple IT systems, meeting agreed SLAs Take ownership of technical support issues from identification to resolution. Proactively address issues detected by Network and Security Monitoring Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve user challenges Conduct networking troubleshooting and administration Collaborate with the wider IT team to resolve incidents and issues Manage incidents and contribute to knowledge base articles Occasionally provide onsite Technical Support at other sites Work as part of a team roster within a limited shift and hybrid working system About You: Enthusiastic and collaborative, with a positive, proactive attitude Committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction Capable of working independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical skills Articulate with excellent written and verbal English communication skills View challenges as opportunities for learning and growth Possess a solid academic background and a passion for technology Previous experience in Helpdesk support (Telephone/Email/Face-to-Face) Proficient in Active Directory and Office 365 Management Able to thrive under pressure Reside within a 30-minute drive of either our Milton Keynes site or Coventry Head Office Possess a valid UK driving license (Essential) We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. IT Help Desk Analyst Core Skills and Requirements: End-user configuration for Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365. Basic understanding of Microsoft applications/software. Familiarity with Active Directory and networking principles. Excellent communication skills and proactive attitude. Strong problem-solving abilities. Our Benefits: We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme & life insurance Free parking at most of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) Apply Now: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and grow with us, please submit your CV online whereby you can expect to hear from us swiftly if selected for interview. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
My client is currently in search of an IT Support Analyst for a position based in their London office. In this role as an infrastructure specialist, you will encompass a wide range of infrastructure disciplines, including physical installations, networking, Servers, storage, desktop, and application support. The preferred candidate should possess relevant experience in a Wintel/VMware environment and demonstrate versatility in practical skills across various technical domains. Responsibilities Optimize availability and performance of end user hardware and software Ensure the cybersecurity infrastructure operates smoothly with robust policies for maximum protection Ensure ongoing protection of critical data, via backups and replication Maintain physical installations to a high standard Provide 1st/2nd line support to User and IT staff queries Provide out-of-hours support as required to ensure availability of critical desktop & cyber infrastructure components, and to carry out routine maintenance in and out-of-hours Manage and maintain specific desktop and cyber infrastructure components Windows Desktop, mobile and desktop applications (MS Office, Windows 10, MDT, PDQ) Security applications (Antivirus, IPS, Web Proxy, Email security, Endpoint Protection, Content Filtering, Patching, DLP, Encryption, RSA, MobileIron, Pulse Secure, XPlan) Infrastructure applications (Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Fileserver, Exchange, SharePoint online, ITSM, Group Policy) Trading applications and terminals (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Factset) Windows Servers (2012R2/2016/2019/2022) Requirements Graduate with a relevant degree preferred Numerate (required to pass numeracy test) Minimum 5 years technical experience, with at least 3 years in a production Wintel/Cybersecurity environment Any of the following technical certifications would be a bonus: MCSA/MSCE, ITIL Foundation, COMPTIA Security, CompTIA A, CISCO CCNT/CCT Essential technical skills: o Windows OS 10 o Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2/2016/2019/2022 o Active Directory/DNS o Antivirus, encryption and data loss prevention suites o Public-key cryptography o Web Proxy and email security products o Basic networking, TCP/IP, Routing/Switching o PowerShell, Batch Scripting
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
My client is currently in search of an IT Support Analyst for a position based in their London office. In this role as an infrastructure specialist, you will encompass a wide range of infrastructure disciplines, including physical installations, networking, Servers, storage, desktop, and application support. The preferred candidate should possess relevant experience in a Wintel/VMware environment and demonstrate versatility in practical skills across various technical domains. Responsibilities Optimize availability and performance of end user hardware and software Ensure the cybersecurity infrastructure operates smoothly with robust policies for maximum protection Ensure ongoing protection of critical data, via backups and replication Maintain physical installations to a high standard Provide 1st/2nd line support to User and IT staff queries Provide out-of-hours support as required to ensure availability of critical desktop & cyber infrastructure components, and to carry out routine maintenance in and out-of-hours Manage and maintain specific desktop and cyber infrastructure components Windows Desktop, mobile and desktop applications (MS Office, Windows 10, MDT, PDQ) Security applications (Antivirus, IPS, Web Proxy, Email security, Endpoint Protection, Content Filtering, Patching, DLP, Encryption, RSA, MobileIron, Pulse Secure, XPlan) Infrastructure applications (Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Fileserver, Exchange, SharePoint online, ITSM, Group Policy) Trading applications and terminals (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Factset) Windows Servers (2012R2/2016/2019/2022) Requirements Graduate with a relevant degree preferred Numerate (required to pass numeracy test) Minimum 5 years technical experience, with at least 3 years in a production Wintel/Cybersecurity environment Any of the following technical certifications would be a bonus: MCSA/MSCE, ITIL Foundation, COMPTIA Security, CompTIA A, CISCO CCNT/CCT Essential technical skills: o Windows OS 10 o Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2/2016/2019/2022 o Active Directory/DNS o Antivirus, encryption and data loss prevention suites o Public-key cryptography o Web Proxy and email security products o Basic networking, TCP/IP, Routing/Switching o PowerShell, Batch Scripting
As a Scala Developer you will: Build, deploy and operate outstanding digital services within an agile environment that meet well defined user needs Deliver application designs that meet web standards, ensuring that key elements are built in from the outset Collaborate with design specialists to translate designs into high quality websites, apps, HTML emails, and interactive experiences Contribute to the development and continual enhancement of products Partner with product managers, design specialists, business analysts and software developers to facilitate a consistent user experience Participate in the rapid development of user driven digital prototypes Work in cross functional teams to write and test production quality, sustainable code for world-class user interfaces for new and existing systems Ensure that new and updated digital services are thoroughly tested for accessibility and can be maintained and improved over the long term Provide mentorship and/or line management for more junior Front End developers where necessary Contribute to a culture of continual improvement in which key systems owned by your digital service team are regularly analysed, maintained and improved Contribute to a robust automated test suite to work in a continuous integration environment Become involved in the wider web development community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other Front End developers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Share knowledge of tools and techniques with technical and non-technical team members in Mercator Knowledge/experience You will need: Scala/Play development skills Experience of agile development techniques, test driven development (TDD) and paired programming, etc. Experience building scalable, distributed web applications in Scala (Java with Scala experience gained in personal projects may be considered) Experience of working with Microservices Experience with REST and asynchronous event driven programming Demonstrable experience in using automated testing solutions Problem solving skills: you will be able to logically break down a problem into smaller manageable parts to reach a solution Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience Any knowledge of MongoDB or working with large datasets would be useful but is not essential Knowledge of the use of version control systems, such as git Experience implementing RESTful APIs for integration with internal and external systems *Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
As a Scala Developer you will: Build, deploy and operate outstanding digital services within an agile environment that meet well defined user needs Deliver application designs that meet web standards, ensuring that key elements are built in from the outset Collaborate with design specialists to translate designs into high quality websites, apps, HTML emails, and interactive experiences Contribute to the development and continual enhancement of products Partner with product managers, design specialists, business analysts and software developers to facilitate a consistent user experience Participate in the rapid development of user driven digital prototypes Work in cross functional teams to write and test production quality, sustainable code for world-class user interfaces for new and existing systems Ensure that new and updated digital services are thoroughly tested for accessibility and can be maintained and improved over the long term Provide mentorship and/or line management for more junior Front End developers where necessary Contribute to a culture of continual improvement in which key systems owned by your digital service team are regularly analysed, maintained and improved Contribute to a robust automated test suite to work in a continuous integration environment Become involved in the wider web development community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other Front End developers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Share knowledge of tools and techniques with technical and non-technical team members in Mercator Knowledge/experience You will need: Scala/Play development skills Experience of agile development techniques, test driven development (TDD) and paired programming, etc. Experience building scalable, distributed web applications in Scala (Java with Scala experience gained in personal projects may be considered) Experience of working with Microservices Experience with REST and asynchronous event driven programming Demonstrable experience in using automated testing solutions Problem solving skills: you will be able to logically break down a problem into smaller manageable parts to reach a solution Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience Any knowledge of MongoDB or working with large datasets would be useful but is not essential Knowledge of the use of version control systems, such as git Experience implementing RESTful APIs for integration with internal and external systems *Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport . Within Peacock, the Personalization team delights customers by guiding them on every visit to the titles (movies, tv shows, sports) that are best for them. We achieve our mission by developing a deep understanding of user interests and preferences to deliver relevant content our customers will love The Senior Product Manager, Personalization you will develop the strategy and vision for maximizing customer engagement, retention and satisfaction by identifying the right content for each user based on their individual interests, identity, and needs. This role will work to build and iterate on a variety of machine learning and recommender models that power personalization across the product. What you'll do : The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of ML technologies, is disciplined in using experiments to validate hypothesis, and is a proven collaborator that can get things done across a matrixed organization. This role will report to the VP of Personalization & Search, and partner closely with teams across the organization to increase engagement (e.g. watch time per user, viewing frequency, viewing diversity) across all segments of our customer base. Contribute to the vision and strategy to improve personalized content recommendations across all devices (TV, mobile, web), through a mix of new features, enhancements, and innovations. Own and drive personalization product roadmaps and features based on this strategic vision and define prioritized feature sets to address key internal and external customer needs. Partner with project management and technology teams in the US and Europe to set roadmaps and deliver high quality products. Partner with a globally distributed team of data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and editors to execute the product strategy according to the roadmap. Team up with other Product Managers to create product synergies and enable new product opportunities. Make evidenced-based decisions using consumer insights, product analytics, competitive and market analysis. Translate the complex into the simple and make compelling executive presentations that explain product vision and strategy. Build product features that can scale and adapt to global market needs and territory specific requirements. Help build a product culture and inspire the next generation of product leaders. What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of product strategy/management experience within the media or consumer technology space, with a preference for experience at a streaming service. Consumer-centric view with a proven track-record of developing and acting on customer insights. Understanding of modern ML/AI approaches and experience with personalization and recommendation products. Significant experience with A/B testing, hypothesis validation, user testing, and analytics software. Experience building products across multiple platforms (iOS, tvOS, Android, Roku, Amazon) Ability and self-motivation to work effectively offsite and onsite and with global, multi-lingual teams. Experience owning feature delivery and prioritization tradeoffs An ability to lead and inspire alignment to a shared vision and outcome through collaboration. Strong analytics skills and a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Proven ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities, with tight deadlines, balancing short term progress with long term thinking. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. BA/BS degree in relevant field is highly desired. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport . Within Peacock, the Personalization team delights customers by guiding them on every visit to the titles (movies, tv shows, sports) that are best for them. We achieve our mission by developing a deep understanding of user interests and preferences to deliver relevant content our customers will love The Senior Product Manager, Personalization you will develop the strategy and vision for maximizing customer engagement, retention and satisfaction by identifying the right content for each user based on their individual interests, identity, and needs. This role will work to build and iterate on a variety of machine learning and recommender models that power personalization across the product. What you'll do : The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of ML technologies, is disciplined in using experiments to validate hypothesis, and is a proven collaborator that can get things done across a matrixed organization. This role will report to the VP of Personalization & Search, and partner closely with teams across the organization to increase engagement (e.g. watch time per user, viewing frequency, viewing diversity) across all segments of our customer base. Contribute to the vision and strategy to improve personalized content recommendations across all devices (TV, mobile, web), through a mix of new features, enhancements, and innovations. Own and drive personalization product roadmaps and features based on this strategic vision and define prioritized feature sets to address key internal and external customer needs. Partner with project management and technology teams in the US and Europe to set roadmaps and deliver high quality products. Partner with a globally distributed team of data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and editors to execute the product strategy according to the roadmap. Team up with other Product Managers to create product synergies and enable new product opportunities. Make evidenced-based decisions using consumer insights, product analytics, competitive and market analysis. Translate the complex into the simple and make compelling executive presentations that explain product vision and strategy. Build product features that can scale and adapt to global market needs and territory specific requirements. Help build a product culture and inspire the next generation of product leaders. What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of product strategy/management experience within the media or consumer technology space, with a preference for experience at a streaming service. Consumer-centric view with a proven track-record of developing and acting on customer insights. Understanding of modern ML/AI approaches and experience with personalization and recommendation products. Significant experience with A/B testing, hypothesis validation, user testing, and analytics software. Experience building products across multiple platforms (iOS, tvOS, Android, Roku, Amazon) Ability and self-motivation to work effectively offsite and onsite and with global, multi-lingual teams. Experience owning feature delivery and prioritization tradeoffs An ability to lead and inspire alignment to a shared vision and outcome through collaboration. Strong analytics skills and a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Proven ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities, with tight deadlines, balancing short term progress with long term thinking. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. BA/BS degree in relevant field is highly desired. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
A fanastic Netzero client based in London is looking for another mid level software engineer to come and join their dynamic team. Great benefits and perks too. This role is 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH, based in Canary Wharf. At least 3 years' experience of coding Python with Django framework At least 3 years' experience with microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker Docker Compose Kubernetes logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ Apache Kafka. RESTful API development and management Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is highly desire As a Full Stack Python Developer, you will be joining a growing team of software engineers, data modelers, and quants. As a team you will design, develop, and maintain the client's digital platform that comprises of multiple applications including settlements tools, forecasting, calculation engines, data portals, and other applications that the business requires to help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. You will be working with multiple different project teams covering generation areas such as nuclear, hydrogen, solar, and tidal power. Key Responsibilities This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in. Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira. Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code. Develop new user-facing features using React.js. Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages). Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration. Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives. Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries. Build reusable components. Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications. Optimise microservices for maximum performance. Contribute to the wider engineering team. Stay abreast of developments in web applications, analytics, programming languages. Skills Knowledge and Expertise At least 3 years' experience of coding Python and 1+ years using the Django framework. At least 1 year of coding in a front end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered) Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka. RESTful API development and management, Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is beneficial Performance Tuning. Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models. Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Knowledge of other languages (e.g. C#, C) a plus. Ideally previous experience in electricity and gas utilities sector.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
A fanastic Netzero client based in London is looking for another mid level software engineer to come and join their dynamic team. Great benefits and perks too. This role is 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH, based in Canary Wharf. At least 3 years' experience of coding Python with Django framework At least 3 years' experience with microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker Docker Compose Kubernetes logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ Apache Kafka. RESTful API development and management Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL PostgreSQL MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is highly desire As a Full Stack Python Developer, you will be joining a growing team of software engineers, data modelers, and quants. As a team you will design, develop, and maintain the client's digital platform that comprises of multiple applications including settlements tools, forecasting, calculation engines, data portals, and other applications that the business requires to help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. You will be working with multiple different project teams covering generation areas such as nuclear, hydrogen, solar, and tidal power. Key Responsibilities This role is very hands-on with coding so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in. Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine tune requirements and ensure that wants are feasible and pragmatic and validate development tasks in Jira. Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code. Develop new user-facing features using React.js. Write front-end components using JavaScript, CSS and integrate with back-end Python components (possibly other languages). Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate deployments with Release Manager and monitor for successful integration. Manage design, build, test bug fix prerogatives. Prepare, review and build reusable components and front-end libraries. Build reusable components. Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications. Optimise microservices for maximum performance. Contribute to the wider engineering team. Stay abreast of developments in web applications, analytics, programming languages. Skills Knowledge and Expertise At least 3 years' experience of coding Python and 1+ years using the Django framework. At least 1 year of coding in a front end capacity (preferably React but other languages will be considered) Microservices and using related tools - e.g. Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, logstash and using messaging tools e.g. Rabbit MQ, Apache Kafka. RESTful API development and management, Transactional management. Databases - e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Linux OS. Experience with data science libraries is beneficial Performance Tuning. Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models. Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Knowledge of other languages (e.g. C#, C) a plus. Ideally previous experience in electricity and gas utilities sector.
About us Avencia is the first recruitment outsourcing provider dedicated to serving the Insurance industry. We help Hiring Managers, HR Directors, Procurement Leads and Heads of Resourcing get more from their transformational journey through personalised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programme (MSP) and Contingent Workforce solutions. The role Business Support Services (BSS) is our Manchester based Shared Services Centre and responsible for enabling our Client Services Teams to provide service excellence. As a result of growing the services that we provide our Clients, we have a new opportunity for a BI Analyst to join BSS. As part of a team of two you'll be responsible for providing insight and analytics across the business via the creation and enhancement of dashboards and reports. This will include weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MI & BI reporting and RPO and MSP board packs to our Clients. In collaboration with the BI Manager you'll be expected to improve the efficiency and quality of the data visualisations we produce and a key aspect of your role will be to conduct analytical reviews of our recruitment data and external data to develop market insights When onboarding a new Client or service you'll be expected to lead the entire development life cycle from requirements capture, design ,data extraction, data modelling, report creation, deployment and testing. Key accountabilities Building, enhancing and maintaining tools, reporting and dashboards both in Excel, PPT and Power BI or other business intelligence tools Extract, validate and cleanse data from multiple source systems and perform data cleansing, transformation, exploration, analysis and visualisations for relevant Client & Client Services stakeholders Identification of opportunities to design, build, test and deploy new BI solutions that will add value and enhance the services already provided Deliver improvements in data quality, database and reporting efficiency Diagnose root cause for complex data errors and recommend and create solutions Producing ad-hoc and cyclical business reports to influence business decisions Stakeholder management and project delivery Skills & experience You'll have experience of extracting data and building BI dashboards from SaaS based HRIS and or ATS/VMS/CRM systems You'll have a passion for data, storytelling and a proven understanding of how it can be used to analyse performance and provide opportunity PowerBI or visualisation software and Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, PowerQuery) Reviewing, analysing and manipulating data to present clear and concise management information reports Experience working with incidents, service requests, changes and problems. You'll combine a customer service outlook with a keen interest in systems and analytical approach to solving problems logically You'll need excellent organisational, stakeholder and time management skills Delivering a best-in-class customer service experience to clients and internal stakeholders and colleagues Being an SME for Key Business Metrics and logic used across the business for performance analytics You will be comfortable working autonomously Other The opportunity to join a maturing business with the security of a long-established parent company. Avencia is armed with a clear vision for expansion so if you're excited by a role that places you at the heart of our business and our clients - this is the role for you. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and bonus, full systems training, a wellbeing support programme and numerous other benefits. Our preference is for the role to be based in Manchester but we will consider remote workers with reasonably frequent travel to Manchester.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About us Avencia is the first recruitment outsourcing provider dedicated to serving the Insurance industry. We help Hiring Managers, HR Directors, Procurement Leads and Heads of Resourcing get more from their transformational journey through personalised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programme (MSP) and Contingent Workforce solutions. The role Business Support Services (BSS) is our Manchester based Shared Services Centre and responsible for enabling our Client Services Teams to provide service excellence. As a result of growing the services that we provide our Clients, we have a new opportunity for a BI Analyst to join BSS. As part of a team of two you'll be responsible for providing insight and analytics across the business via the creation and enhancement of dashboards and reports. This will include weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MI & BI reporting and RPO and MSP board packs to our Clients. In collaboration with the BI Manager you'll be expected to improve the efficiency and quality of the data visualisations we produce and a key aspect of your role will be to conduct analytical reviews of our recruitment data and external data to develop market insights When onboarding a new Client or service you'll be expected to lead the entire development life cycle from requirements capture, design ,data extraction, data modelling, report creation, deployment and testing. Key accountabilities Building, enhancing and maintaining tools, reporting and dashboards both in Excel, PPT and Power BI or other business intelligence tools Extract, validate and cleanse data from multiple source systems and perform data cleansing, transformation, exploration, analysis and visualisations for relevant Client & Client Services stakeholders Identification of opportunities to design, build, test and deploy new BI solutions that will add value and enhance the services already provided Deliver improvements in data quality, database and reporting efficiency Diagnose root cause for complex data errors and recommend and create solutions Producing ad-hoc and cyclical business reports to influence business decisions Stakeholder management and project delivery Skills & experience You'll have experience of extracting data and building BI dashboards from SaaS based HRIS and or ATS/VMS/CRM systems You'll have a passion for data, storytelling and a proven understanding of how it can be used to analyse performance and provide opportunity PowerBI or visualisation software and Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, PowerQuery) Reviewing, analysing and manipulating data to present clear and concise management information reports Experience working with incidents, service requests, changes and problems. You'll combine a customer service outlook with a keen interest in systems and analytical approach to solving problems logically You'll need excellent organisational, stakeholder and time management skills Delivering a best-in-class customer service experience to clients and internal stakeholders and colleagues Being an SME for Key Business Metrics and logic used across the business for performance analytics You will be comfortable working autonomously Other The opportunity to join a maturing business with the security of a long-established parent company. Avencia is armed with a clear vision for expansion so if you're excited by a role that places you at the heart of our business and our clients - this is the role for you. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and bonus, full systems training, a wellbeing support programme and numerous other benefits. Our preference is for the role to be based in Manchester but we will consider remote workers with reasonably frequent travel to Manchester.
Title: Infrastructure Business Analyst (Windows 11) Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Based: London (Hybrid - 1-3 days a week) Working with an exciting Insurance company in search of a Business Analyst to own the discovery phase of upgrading their EUC environment from Windows 10 to 11. The Role/Experience Required: Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand technical requirements for the adoption and deployment of Windows 11 Business Analyst experience is an ESSENTIAL for this role Assess hardware and software compatibility, security considerations, and system integration requirements. Identify apps and owners Follow up with testing - ensure it is completed Chasing down early stage prep tasks Need to be a Self-starter/confident business analyst with great interpersonal skills Financial Service industry experience is very favourable for this position Please apply for more information!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Title: Infrastructure Business Analyst (Windows 11) Day Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 Months Based: London (Hybrid - 1-3 days a week) Working with an exciting Insurance company in search of a Business Analyst to own the discovery phase of upgrading their EUC environment from Windows 10 to 11. The Role/Experience Required: Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand technical requirements for the adoption and deployment of Windows 11 Business Analyst experience is an ESSENTIAL for this role Assess hardware and software compatibility, security considerations, and system integration requirements. Identify apps and owners Follow up with testing - ensure it is completed Chasing down early stage prep tasks Need to be a Self-starter/confident business analyst with great interpersonal skills Financial Service industry experience is very favourable for this position Please apply for more information!
Role: Data Migration Consultant Location: Walsall (Minimum 1 Day Per Week In-office + Site Travel) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: 10% Bonus, 6% Pension, 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holiday's We are looking for a Data Migration Consultant to join a marketing-leading software house, supporting and driving the Data Migration strategy for their large-scale implementation projects. You will work with the current Data Migration Consultant with their latest product - a cloud-based SaaS billing solution built around the Salesforce platform that has had a recent major launch in Australia and the USA. You will receive mentoring from their long-standing Lead Solution Consultant to develop your technical data skills, with the opportunity to become a Data Migration Lead. As well as the opportunity to support their Australian and American Markets, with the potential to travel to international clients if you wish to go. Role Reporting to the Lead Solution Consultant, you will support, manage, and facilitate internal business data migrations to support stakeholders throughout all stages of the implementation process. Responsibilities in this role include: Support and drive discussions around the business migration strategy, including data mapping and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) activities. Assist in the planning of the workstream to ensure all activities are captured and planned for a successful phase. Facilitate Data Mapping workshops and drive discussions around data to capture and document the future state of data architecture. Ensure data migration works closely with other project workstreams such as Business Process Alignment, Integrations, and Reporting. Provide support to the integration stream, ensuring data consistency and accuracy in information and data exchanges. Experience A significant focus in this role will be ensuring the data migration strategy and processes are understood and adhered to across internal and external, technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes project dedicated project managers, business analysts and application consultants, as well as onshore and offshore developers. The ideal Data Migration Consultant will possess the following skills and experience: Proven experience running large-scale data migrations. Technical experience in ETL, SQL and SSIS. A strong ethic towards high data standards in accuracy and completeness. Previously ran data migration workshops, driving business-wide discussion around data and the future of data architecture. Expertise in handling data migration concerning business processes and systems. Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Data Migration Consultant Location: Walsall (Minimum 1 Day Per Week In-office + Site Travel) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Benefits: 10% Bonus, 6% Pension, 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holiday's We are looking for a Data Migration Consultant to join a marketing-leading software house, supporting and driving the Data Migration strategy for their large-scale implementation projects. You will work with the current Data Migration Consultant with their latest product - a cloud-based SaaS billing solution built around the Salesforce platform that has had a recent major launch in Australia and the USA. You will receive mentoring from their long-standing Lead Solution Consultant to develop your technical data skills, with the opportunity to become a Data Migration Lead. As well as the opportunity to support their Australian and American Markets, with the potential to travel to international clients if you wish to go. Role Reporting to the Lead Solution Consultant, you will support, manage, and facilitate internal business data migrations to support stakeholders throughout all stages of the implementation process. Responsibilities in this role include: Support and drive discussions around the business migration strategy, including data mapping and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) activities. Assist in the planning of the workstream to ensure all activities are captured and planned for a successful phase. Facilitate Data Mapping workshops and drive discussions around data to capture and document the future state of data architecture. Ensure data migration works closely with other project workstreams such as Business Process Alignment, Integrations, and Reporting. Provide support to the integration stream, ensuring data consistency and accuracy in information and data exchanges. Experience A significant focus in this role will be ensuring the data migration strategy and processes are understood and adhered to across internal and external, technical and non-technical stakeholders. This includes project dedicated project managers, business analysts and application consultants, as well as onshore and offshore developers. The ideal Data Migration Consultant will possess the following skills and experience: Proven experience running large-scale data migrations. Technical experience in ETL, SQL and SSIS. A strong ethic towards high data standards in accuracy and completeness. Previously ran data migration workshops, driving business-wide discussion around data and the future of data architecture. Expertise in handling data migration concerning business processes and systems. Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Software Delivery Manager Manchester: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Hybrid Closing date for applications is 31st March 2024 Are you an experienced Software Delivery Manager with an outcome-focused approach? Would like to use your skills to contribute in an organisation that has a positive impact on people's lives? Landscape We are seeking two experienced Software Delivery Managers to join our Assessment Technology group in Manchester. The group is responsible for the Microsoft-aligned operational systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the software product covering the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services, as well as our Integration product built on Azure Integration Services which ensures data can be exchanged securely and reliably between all AQA systems and 3rd parties. The Software Delivery Managers will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Test Analysts, and other roles, both internally and from suppliers, who are responsible for the delivery of planned change and support for these strategic software products. Desirable Experience Excellent experience of software delivery in a variety of agile / lean and scaled agile delivery structures, with an outcome-focused approach. Demonstrable technical knowledge to be able to create, drive, innovate and assess technical solutions across a wide range of software technologies, processes and platforms. Structured thinking approach, able to lead groups of people to break down and resolve complex and ambiguous problems in time-pressured environments, recognising and balancing technical against operational and commercial factors. Experience delivering in high-stakes and regulated environments. High level of curiosity, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative solutions for business problems through technology. Passion for continuous improvement in practice, to increase delivery quality, reliability, and dependability. What's in it for you: At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips. 35 hour working week Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution) Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme What next? If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response! We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Software Delivery Manager Manchester: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Hybrid Closing date for applications is 31st March 2024 Are you an experienced Software Delivery Manager with an outcome-focused approach? Would like to use your skills to contribute in an organisation that has a positive impact on people's lives? Landscape We are seeking two experienced Software Delivery Managers to join our Assessment Technology group in Manchester. The group is responsible for the Microsoft-aligned operational systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the software product covering the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services, as well as our Integration product built on Azure Integration Services which ensures data can be exchanged securely and reliably between all AQA systems and 3rd parties. The Software Delivery Managers will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Test Analysts, and other roles, both internally and from suppliers, who are responsible for the delivery of planned change and support for these strategic software products. Desirable Experience Excellent experience of software delivery in a variety of agile / lean and scaled agile delivery structures, with an outcome-focused approach. Demonstrable technical knowledge to be able to create, drive, innovate and assess technical solutions across a wide range of software technologies, processes and platforms. Structured thinking approach, able to lead groups of people to break down and resolve complex and ambiguous problems in time-pressured environments, recognising and balancing technical against operational and commercial factors. Experience delivering in high-stakes and regulated environments. High level of curiosity, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative solutions for business problems through technology. Passion for continuous improvement in practice, to increase delivery quality, reliability, and dependability. What's in it for you: At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips. 35 hour working week Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution) Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme What next? If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response! We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.
Junior SDET/ Automated Tester/ Quality Engineer/ Test Analyst Leatherhead, Surrey (Tuesday and Wednesday) £45-50,000 plus package Newly B Corp Certified SaaS PharmaTech seeks a Quality Engineer to help lead them on their Automated journey.You will be passionate about automation and writing C# code to achieve your goals. You may be a Junior SDET in training and these guys and girls will help get you where you need to be with personal development and training tailored to your needs.Whilst you won't be expected to be a fully-fledged Developer you will know what Microsoft code is, be able to read it and in turn write your own Automated Test Library.You will be afforded the freedom to work remotely 3 days a week, whilst joining the rest of the company on a Tuesdays and Wednesdays to mingle, collaborate, and talk shop in their newly refurbished offices.You will ideally have good exposure to MS Tech (C#/ Azure) and have had exposure to tools such as JMeter, Postman, Newman, RestAssured, ReadyAPI, Selenium, Swagger etc.It would be nice if you have demonstrable experience and a good understanding of object-oriented programming and SQL as well as familiarity with best practices in Software Development (patterns like PageObject Model, SOLID, DRY, KISS etc.)But a strong desire to improve yourself whilst creating, maintaining, and optimising automated tests across the entire tech stack, ensuring stability and scalability will set you apart.Feel free to call me to chat before submitting your CV, my number is on my LinkedIn profile
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Junior SDET/ Automated Tester/ Quality Engineer/ Test Analyst Leatherhead, Surrey (Tuesday and Wednesday) £45-50,000 plus package Newly B Corp Certified SaaS PharmaTech seeks a Quality Engineer to help lead them on their Automated journey.You will be passionate about automation and writing C# code to achieve your goals. You may be a Junior SDET in training and these guys and girls will help get you where you need to be with personal development and training tailored to your needs.Whilst you won't be expected to be a fully-fledged Developer you will know what Microsoft code is, be able to read it and in turn write your own Automated Test Library.You will be afforded the freedom to work remotely 3 days a week, whilst joining the rest of the company on a Tuesdays and Wednesdays to mingle, collaborate, and talk shop in their newly refurbished offices.You will ideally have good exposure to MS Tech (C#/ Azure) and have had exposure to tools such as JMeter, Postman, Newman, RestAssured, ReadyAPI, Selenium, Swagger etc.It would be nice if you have demonstrable experience and a good understanding of object-oriented programming and SQL as well as familiarity with best practices in Software Development (patterns like PageObject Model, SOLID, DRY, KISS etc.)But a strong desire to improve yourself whilst creating, maintaining, and optimising automated tests across the entire tech stack, ensuring stability and scalability will set you apart.Feel free to call me to chat before submitting your CV, my number is on my LinkedIn profile
Salary : £24,000 - £26,000 Depending on experience Location : Meppershall Contract : Full time, PermanentCentrality have an exciting opportunity for a 1st Line Support Analyst to join our experienced service desk team, you'll be responsible for receiving, logging, processing and monitoring tickets received into our IT Service Desk, ensuring all client support requirements are managed in a courteous and professional manner. You'll be used to problem solving with clients, ensuring that incidents and requests are resolved and implemented to agreed standards and timescales utilising the call-logging software, you'll understand when an incident you are working on needs escalating to a senior team member. You'll be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills such that you feel just as comfortable dealing with a junior member of a customer's team as you would be conversing with a director, you'll be expected to maintain good customer care. There's a real team spirit at Centrality and you'll be expected to muck in when your teammates need help, that might mean getting involved in other aspects of the day-to-day Service Centre that are not normally part of your role. You'll be open to doing things in a new way and embrace change. We'll also expect you to take advantage of appropriate training opportunities as they arise, in order to keep up to date with relevant skills and advancing technologies. The hours for this role are shift based, working 40 hours per week to cover 07.00 to 19.00 Monday to Sunday, you will only work the occasional weekend (around one weekend in seven). Shifts are based on earlies, mids and lates, when working a weekend, you'll be given the two days off in the week. After the initial induction, attendance at our office in Meppershall is required at least three days per week. What you will need to bring When you join Team Centrality, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work with a team of likeminded individuals who enjoy working with a diverse range of customers. We value an individual's contribution their opinions and feedback and have a commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity. These are the key attributes we look for in our team:• High levels of integrity, doing what they say they will do• Professionalism and passion for customer excellence• Thirst and personal commitment for continual learning• Ability to develop positive relationships, and seek feedback to improve• Pride in delivering positive outcomes• Interest to want to work with the latest Microsoft Technologies You'll need to have the following Qualifications, skills, and experience for this role: • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher• Able to work using own initiative with a 'can do' approach and attitude • Previous experience in a customer service role, User-focussed, empathetic and when appropriate, a firm approach• Pleasant, confident and professional telephone manner• Enthusiastic with a passion for technology• Good problem-solving skills and techniques• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to tight deadline• Good attention to detail and quality• Willing to participate in professional development specific to role• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written and oral, confident with all levels of user up to and including director level• A strong, amiable and flexible team-player• Able to work using own initiative• CompTIA A+ qualification would be desirable• Microsoft Technology Associate certification would be desirable Experience and Knowledge• Some knowledge and understanding of IT systems is desirable; however full training will be provided What Centrality can offer you in return At Centrality you will enjoy fast-paced, challenging and stimulating work within small agile teams. Everyone gets involved in team-based projects and we strive to make everyone feel an important part of Centrality and for them to feel empowered to make a difference.We are committed to providing a range of comprehensive benefits to reward our team for the high quality of work they deliver, and ensure you have the tools and resources to be successful. Our employee rewards include: • 25 days holiday as year increasing to 30 with service• Company bonus scheme• Commitment and sponsorship for technical and professional development• Employee Assistance, Westfield Health Cash, free yearly flu vaccination vouchers• Flexible working dependent upon on the role• Company parties and team social nights out to celebrate our success as a team• Free onsite refreshments, snacks, and a tuck shop• Monthly pizza, just eat vouchers• Support for charity/volunteering• Endless Starbucks coffee and fruitYour personal development is important to us, so much so we offer you up to 10 training days per year to invest in your ongoing development, aligned to your current or future role with us.You may have experience in the following: 1st Line Support Analyst, First Line Support Analyst, 1st Level Support Analyst, First Level Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Analyst, Customer Support Analyst, IT Support Analyst, Service Desk Analyst, etc. REF-
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Salary : £24,000 - £26,000 Depending on experience Location : Meppershall Contract : Full time, PermanentCentrality have an exciting opportunity for a 1st Line Support Analyst to join our experienced service desk team, you'll be responsible for receiving, logging, processing and monitoring tickets received into our IT Service Desk, ensuring all client support requirements are managed in a courteous and professional manner. You'll be used to problem solving with clients, ensuring that incidents and requests are resolved and implemented to agreed standards and timescales utilising the call-logging software, you'll understand when an incident you are working on needs escalating to a senior team member. You'll be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills such that you feel just as comfortable dealing with a junior member of a customer's team as you would be conversing with a director, you'll be expected to maintain good customer care. There's a real team spirit at Centrality and you'll be expected to muck in when your teammates need help, that might mean getting involved in other aspects of the day-to-day Service Centre that are not normally part of your role. You'll be open to doing things in a new way and embrace change. We'll also expect you to take advantage of appropriate training opportunities as they arise, in order to keep up to date with relevant skills and advancing technologies. The hours for this role are shift based, working 40 hours per week to cover 07.00 to 19.00 Monday to Sunday, you will only work the occasional weekend (around one weekend in seven). Shifts are based on earlies, mids and lates, when working a weekend, you'll be given the two days off in the week. After the initial induction, attendance at our office in Meppershall is required at least three days per week. What you will need to bring When you join Team Centrality, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work with a team of likeminded individuals who enjoy working with a diverse range of customers. We value an individual's contribution their opinions and feedback and have a commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity. These are the key attributes we look for in our team:• High levels of integrity, doing what they say they will do• Professionalism and passion for customer excellence• Thirst and personal commitment for continual learning• Ability to develop positive relationships, and seek feedback to improve• Pride in delivering positive outcomes• Interest to want to work with the latest Microsoft Technologies You'll need to have the following Qualifications, skills, and experience for this role: • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or higher• Able to work using own initiative with a 'can do' approach and attitude • Previous experience in a customer service role, User-focussed, empathetic and when appropriate, a firm approach• Pleasant, confident and professional telephone manner• Enthusiastic with a passion for technology• Good problem-solving skills and techniques• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and to tight deadline• Good attention to detail and quality• Willing to participate in professional development specific to role• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written and oral, confident with all levels of user up to and including director level• A strong, amiable and flexible team-player• Able to work using own initiative• CompTIA A+ qualification would be desirable• Microsoft Technology Associate certification would be desirable Experience and Knowledge• Some knowledge and understanding of IT systems is desirable; however full training will be provided What Centrality can offer you in return At Centrality you will enjoy fast-paced, challenging and stimulating work within small agile teams. Everyone gets involved in team-based projects and we strive to make everyone feel an important part of Centrality and for them to feel empowered to make a difference.We are committed to providing a range of comprehensive benefits to reward our team for the high quality of work they deliver, and ensure you have the tools and resources to be successful. Our employee rewards include: • 25 days holiday as year increasing to 30 with service• Company bonus scheme• Commitment and sponsorship for technical and professional development• Employee Assistance, Westfield Health Cash, free yearly flu vaccination vouchers• Flexible working dependent upon on the role• Company parties and team social nights out to celebrate our success as a team• Free onsite refreshments, snacks, and a tuck shop• Monthly pizza, just eat vouchers• Support for charity/volunteering• Endless Starbucks coffee and fruitYour personal development is important to us, so much so we offer you up to 10 training days per year to invest in your ongoing development, aligned to your current or future role with us.You may have experience in the following: 1st Line Support Analyst, First Line Support Analyst, 1st Level Support Analyst, First Level Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Analyst, Customer Support Analyst, IT Support Analyst, Service Desk Analyst, etc. REF-
Responsible for all things integration, the Iceland Integration development team is split into three squads of around four software engineers each headed by a Principal software engineer, supported by a senior software engineer and responsible for a portfolio of products. Test and Business Analyst resource are also assigned to the squads, but they do not report into the principal. The product portfolios are broadly grouped together around related business functionality. An architect brings this all together and works in collaboration with the engineering teams to maintain a cohesive and structured architecture across the products. The team follow a cloud first approach developing micro services hosted in MS Azure focussing heavily on Azure's Serverless portfolio and following modern engineering practices and methodologies. Purpose of the Role The principal is the line manager for all the developers in the squad and the technical owner of the squad's product portfolio and as such has five main areas of responsibility: - Developers Monitoring performance Assessing skills (mentoring as required) Allocating work Overall squad motivation Recruitment Product Ensuring the products have sufficient up to date documentation, including product roadmaps. Managing risks associated to the products (aging software, failing components, architectural vulnerabilities etc) Managing technical debt Ensuring a good support model is in place and managing it Quality, all the way through from unit test coverage to automated integration tests Work Ensuring that enough work is coming into the team and is of sufficient quality. Development process Collaborating with the Software Development Manager and other principals to maintain and further develop a SDLC that meets the needs to the squad and overall team and its customers. New Tech Keeping abreast of new technical developments and assessing their relevance to the squad and overall team's products Testing out new tech and investigating their use to solve current business problems. Conduct brown bag sessions to present new tech to interested parties within Iceland. Collaboration is key to the role and the principal must work closely with the Software Development Manager, other principals, and the architect to help the team meet its goals and objectives. What We Are Looking For An experienced .Net principal, Tech Lead or Senior who is looking to make that step up. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and C# advantageous.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Responsible for all things integration, the Iceland Integration development team is split into three squads of around four software engineers each headed by a Principal software engineer, supported by a senior software engineer and responsible for a portfolio of products. Test and Business Analyst resource are also assigned to the squads, but they do not report into the principal. The product portfolios are broadly grouped together around related business functionality. An architect brings this all together and works in collaboration with the engineering teams to maintain a cohesive and structured architecture across the products. The team follow a cloud first approach developing micro services hosted in MS Azure focussing heavily on Azure's Serverless portfolio and following modern engineering practices and methodologies. Purpose of the Role The principal is the line manager for all the developers in the squad and the technical owner of the squad's product portfolio and as such has five main areas of responsibility: - Developers Monitoring performance Assessing skills (mentoring as required) Allocating work Overall squad motivation Recruitment Product Ensuring the products have sufficient up to date documentation, including product roadmaps. Managing risks associated to the products (aging software, failing components, architectural vulnerabilities etc) Managing technical debt Ensuring a good support model is in place and managing it Quality, all the way through from unit test coverage to automated integration tests Work Ensuring that enough work is coming into the team and is of sufficient quality. Development process Collaborating with the Software Development Manager and other principals to maintain and further develop a SDLC that meets the needs to the squad and overall team and its customers. New Tech Keeping abreast of new technical developments and assessing their relevance to the squad and overall team's products Testing out new tech and investigating their use to solve current business problems. Conduct brown bag sessions to present new tech to interested parties within Iceland. Collaboration is key to the role and the principal must work closely with the Software Development Manager, other principals, and the architect to help the team meet its goals and objectives. What We Are Looking For An experienced .Net principal, Tech Lead or Senior who is looking to make that step up. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and C# advantageous.
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Are you looking to turn your passion for IT into a career? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our client's IT team. Job Title: IT Analyst Apprentice Pay: 15000 per annum 18 Month Apprenticeship with a view of a full-time permanent position upon completion Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm Location - Colchester Training Provided : Level 3 Data Technician standard delivered via virtual learning platform sessions. With support from specialist trainers and 121 skills coaches and our learning platform "Aptem" where you will complete the learning on program. IT Vendor training will also be provided. Main Duties include: Supporting Consultants on discovery and design of new solutions to address business problems. Training and maintaining Oracle applications and configuration skills, working with Oracle support and product development to understand software enhancement. Building and writing design and test documentation in line with customer requirements. Implementing the technology in line with agreed specifications. Qualifications and Key Skills: Maths & English GCSE at Grade C/Level 4 or above or equivalent is desirable Good communication skills An interest/passion it IT/computing Self-motivated, professional and enthusiastic If you are interested in the role and believe this is something for you please click apply with CV below. randstaddigitalapprenticeships Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to turn your passion for IT into a career? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our client's IT team. Job Title: IT Analyst Apprentice Pay: 15000 per annum 18 Month Apprenticeship with a view of a full-time permanent position upon completion Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm Location - Colchester Training Provided : Level 3 Data Technician standard delivered via virtual learning platform sessions. With support from specialist trainers and 121 skills coaches and our learning platform "Aptem" where you will complete the learning on program. IT Vendor training will also be provided. Main Duties include: Supporting Consultants on discovery and design of new solutions to address business problems. Training and maintaining Oracle applications and configuration skills, working with Oracle support and product development to understand software enhancement. Building and writing design and test documentation in line with customer requirements. Implementing the technology in line with agreed specifications. Qualifications and Key Skills: Maths & English GCSE at Grade C/Level 4 or above or equivalent is desirable Good communication skills An interest/passion it IT/computing Self-motivated, professional and enthusiastic If you are interested in the role and believe this is something for you please click apply with CV below. randstaddigitalapprenticeships Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.