About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Providing support on the OPERA suite of products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Hospitality operations background.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle Hospitality PMS products, together with the associated customer training.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a passport and be available for occasional travel.
What you will be doing
Provide telephonic / remote / onsite support for all OPERA products, QA skills advantageous.
Ensure accurate and timely updates of logged support issues on the in-house call logging system.
Research and test problems to confirm, isolate and identify root cause and propose/document resolutions/future mitigation
Assist with the occasional implementation, testing and writing of documentation
Test and troubleshoot new versions prior to release.
Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity & service levels and deal with them
Log and manage support cases with 3rd parties.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Aug 17, 2022
Full time
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Providing support on the OPERA suite of products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Hospitality operations background.
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle Hospitality PMS products, together with the associated customer training.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a passport and be available for occasional travel.
What you will be doing
Provide telephonic / remote / onsite support for all OPERA products, QA skills advantageous.
Ensure accurate and timely updates of logged support issues on the in-house call logging system.
Research and test problems to confirm, isolate and identify root cause and propose/document resolutions/future mitigation
Assist with the occasional implementation, testing and writing of documentation
Test and troubleshoot new versions prior to release.
Prioritize numerous issues of varying severity & service levels and deal with them
Log and manage support cases with 3rd parties.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £70/hr Inside IR35 Key Skills: Requirement writing, understanding of complex systems, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Are you a meticulous Systems Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier quality standards in a well-established engineering organisation? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bristol and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: Looking to join a world-leading missile systems company, specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced missiles and missile systems for a variety of defence applications? With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, we invest heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of missile technology. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Launcher Functional Systems Engineer? Supporting Head of Launcher Systems Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour. Deliver sequence diagrams, activity views, requirements and test points into a configuration-controlled Rhapsody model and DOORS database. Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective review of artefacts with teams above and below. Support resolution of queries and non-compliances associated with delivered artefacts. What are we looking for in our next Launcher Functional Systems Engineer? Essential: Strong Systems Engineering background Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools Requirements Elicitation Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Desirable: Specific tools knowledge: IBM DOORS / IBM Rhapsody / IBM Engineering Workflow Management Air launched weapons experience Experience managing software-heavy equipment requirements / integration of software-heavy equipment This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Launcher Functional Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! If you are interested in applying for this position you must eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £70/hr Inside IR35 Key Skills: Requirement writing, understanding of complex systems, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Are you a meticulous Systems Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier quality standards in a well-established engineering organisation? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bristol and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: Looking to join a world-leading missile systems company, specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced missiles and missile systems for a variety of defence applications? With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, we invest heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of missile technology. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Launcher Functional Systems Engineer? Supporting Head of Launcher Systems Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour. Deliver sequence diagrams, activity views, requirements and test points into a configuration-controlled Rhapsody model and DOORS database. Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective review of artefacts with teams above and below. Support resolution of queries and non-compliances associated with delivered artefacts. What are we looking for in our next Launcher Functional Systems Engineer? Essential: Strong Systems Engineering background Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools Requirements Elicitation Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Desirable: Specific tools knowledge: IBM DOORS / IBM Rhapsody / IBM Engineering Workflow Management Air launched weapons experience Experience managing software-heavy equipment requirements / integration of software-heavy equipment This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Launcher Functional Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! If you are interested in applying for this position you must eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
The International Institute for Environment and Development
Content Manager Hybrid (within or outside the UK, with occasional travel to our London office)(International maximum + or - 2 hours from GMT/BST) About us The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world's most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.IIED is going through an exciting change process to be fit for the future, and we are seeking exceptional, collaborative people to be part of that change.We are now looking for a Content Manager to join the team on a full-time, maternity cover contract until 31st May 2025. The benefits - Salary of £52,244 - £58,963 per annum (pro rata)- 25 days' annual leave per year (pro rata)- Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday- 7.5% employer's pension contributions- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits- An interest-free season-ticket loan- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work- An employee assistance programme- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies- Enhanced sick pay entitlements- Flexible working options- Support for learning and development- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum- Dependants leave- Eye tests and glasses- Therapy treatmentThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced content editor and creator with an understanding of, and experience working with, policy-oriented research content to join our Communications team.You'll have the chance to use your skills to produce the best content possible for the audiences identified, published at the moment to achieve the most impact.What's more, you'll be making our research widely accessible, helping to spread the word about our crucial work.So, if you think that you've got the skills and experience we are looking for, we can't wait to hear from you. The role As Content Manager, you will initiate, manage, develop, write, edit and evaluate a wide range of strategic content across our print and digital channels.You will collaborate with experienced researchers and partners, translating complex research topics and results into clear and accessible messages for the appropriate audience.You will develop an understanding of our research material and its relevance for influencing change, presenting this to a variety of audiences in a way that maximises understanding while retaining research integrity.Alongside digital content, you will ensure that our key audiences in the global South have access to our print materials, overseeing the creation of well-written and engaging content across the print-digital spectrum, from short briefings to opinion pieces, animations, podcasts and photo stories.Additionally, you will:- Commission and manage creative agencies and freelance suppliers- Train and mentor colleagues- Suggest communications and engagement tactics About you To be considered as Content Manager, you will need:- Experience of writing and editing content to short deadlines- Experience of communications, project and budget management, including M&E- Experience of editorial work with researchers or academics- Experience of managing creative suppliers and a pool of freelancers- Experience of working with research material and how to present this in different formats to a variety of audiences- Excellent knowledge of business relevant software (word processing, schedulingsoftware, spreadsheets, presentation software)- A good understanding of the environment and sustainable development issues, and ofpolicy-oriented research contentClosing date: 21st April 2024.Interviews are likely to take place on w/c 29th April 2024 or 6th May 2024.Please note, as part of the interview process, there will be a written task.IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.Other organisations may call this role Senior Communications Manager, Managing Editor, Communications Lead, or Content Creation Lead.Webrecruit and International Institute for Environment and Development are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you'd like to join us as a Content Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Content Manager Hybrid (within or outside the UK, with occasional travel to our London office)(International maximum + or - 2 hours from GMT/BST) About us The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world's most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.IIED is going through an exciting change process to be fit for the future, and we are seeking exceptional, collaborative people to be part of that change.We are now looking for a Content Manager to join the team on a full-time, maternity cover contract until 31st May 2025. The benefits - Salary of £52,244 - £58,963 per annum (pro rata)- 25 days' annual leave per year (pro rata)- Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday- 7.5% employer's pension contributions- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits- An interest-free season-ticket loan- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work- An employee assistance programme- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies- Enhanced sick pay entitlements- Flexible working options- Support for learning and development- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum- Dependants leave- Eye tests and glasses- Therapy treatmentThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced content editor and creator with an understanding of, and experience working with, policy-oriented research content to join our Communications team.You'll have the chance to use your skills to produce the best content possible for the audiences identified, published at the moment to achieve the most impact.What's more, you'll be making our research widely accessible, helping to spread the word about our crucial work.So, if you think that you've got the skills and experience we are looking for, we can't wait to hear from you. The role As Content Manager, you will initiate, manage, develop, write, edit and evaluate a wide range of strategic content across our print and digital channels.You will collaborate with experienced researchers and partners, translating complex research topics and results into clear and accessible messages for the appropriate audience.You will develop an understanding of our research material and its relevance for influencing change, presenting this to a variety of audiences in a way that maximises understanding while retaining research integrity.Alongside digital content, you will ensure that our key audiences in the global South have access to our print materials, overseeing the creation of well-written and engaging content across the print-digital spectrum, from short briefings to opinion pieces, animations, podcasts and photo stories.Additionally, you will:- Commission and manage creative agencies and freelance suppliers- Train and mentor colleagues- Suggest communications and engagement tactics About you To be considered as Content Manager, you will need:- Experience of writing and editing content to short deadlines- Experience of communications, project and budget management, including M&E- Experience of editorial work with researchers or academics- Experience of managing creative suppliers and a pool of freelancers- Experience of working with research material and how to present this in different formats to a variety of audiences- Excellent knowledge of business relevant software (word processing, schedulingsoftware, spreadsheets, presentation software)- A good understanding of the environment and sustainable development issues, and ofpolicy-oriented research contentClosing date: 21st April 2024.Interviews are likely to take place on w/c 29th April 2024 or 6th May 2024.Please note, as part of the interview process, there will be a written task.IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.Other organisations may call this role Senior Communications Manager, Managing Editor, Communications Lead, or Content Creation Lead.Webrecruit and International Institute for Environment and Development are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you'd like to join us as a Content Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Our web analytics team is a rapidly expanding part of our business We partner closely with both Google, Adobe, Optimizely and VWO within the website testing and personalisation field. You will play a key role in driving the strategy that underpins our clients' optimisation programmes and will combine web analytics, data science, user research, UX, competitor analysis and consumer psychology to develop data-led approaches that help our clients make their websites more successful. We use A/B and multi-variant testing to understand the impact of our recommendations, and you will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure the learnings identified more widely benefit the client. As this is a senior role, you will drive thought-leadership within the team and help to develop internal processes and more junior colleagues. The latter of these may be in a direct line management capacity and/or through coaching members of the client teams you lead. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working within the development and project team to provide technical development skills for Adobe Campaign, Salesforce and other CRM platforms Support CRM implementations, provide post implementation guidance and ongoing support to clients Implement designs and configurations within CRM platforms Contribute to best practice to manage performance and scalability Diagnose and solve technical problems related to CRM platform use Ensures the quality of work being produced is off the highest standard Estimating and the accuracy of development estimates Work with client stakeholders to understand campaign marketing requirements and translation into Adobe Campaign technical solutions Architect, configure, administer, and operate CRM systems Work with client stakeholders to understand requirements and translation into technical solutions Qualifications/Requirements:- Previous experience with A/B testing programs (and any associated software Target, Optimize, Optimizely, VWO etc.) Previous experience with Web Analytics (Google / Adobe Analytics) Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple client stakeholders of varying seniority and technical knowledge are crucial An understanding of various methods for visualising analysis and presenting data in a way that can be easily consumed by less technical staff. Ability to turn insight into actionable recommendations for your client Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities and organise resourcing Ability to work efficiently in a fast-pace environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Web development skills are a plus (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery), particularly in the context of A/B testing Previous team member mentoring/management experience Strategic thinking
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Our web analytics team is a rapidly expanding part of our business We partner closely with both Google, Adobe, Optimizely and VWO within the website testing and personalisation field. You will play a key role in driving the strategy that underpins our clients' optimisation programmes and will combine web analytics, data science, user research, UX, competitor analysis and consumer psychology to develop data-led approaches that help our clients make their websites more successful. We use A/B and multi-variant testing to understand the impact of our recommendations, and you will work collaboratively with internal and external teams to ensure the learnings identified more widely benefit the client. As this is a senior role, you will drive thought-leadership within the team and help to develop internal processes and more junior colleagues. The latter of these may be in a direct line management capacity and/or through coaching members of the client teams you lead. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Working within the development and project team to provide technical development skills for Adobe Campaign, Salesforce and other CRM platforms Support CRM implementations, provide post implementation guidance and ongoing support to clients Implement designs and configurations within CRM platforms Contribute to best practice to manage performance and scalability Diagnose and solve technical problems related to CRM platform use Ensures the quality of work being produced is off the highest standard Estimating and the accuracy of development estimates Work with client stakeholders to understand campaign marketing requirements and translation into Adobe Campaign technical solutions Architect, configure, administer, and operate CRM systems Work with client stakeholders to understand requirements and translation into technical solutions Qualifications/Requirements:- Previous experience with A/B testing programs (and any associated software Target, Optimize, Optimizely, VWO etc.) Previous experience with Web Analytics (Google / Adobe Analytics) Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple client stakeholders of varying seniority and technical knowledge are crucial An understanding of various methods for visualising analysis and presenting data in a way that can be easily consumed by less technical staff. Ability to turn insight into actionable recommendations for your client Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities and organise resourcing Ability to work efficiently in a fast-pace environment High level of accuracy and attention to detail Web development skills are a plus (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery), particularly in the context of A/B testing Previous team member mentoring/management experience Strategic thinking
Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) page is loaded Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR_005080 At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Job Title: Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) Reporting to: Platform Operations Manager Location: London Primary Responsibilities We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Platform Operations Engineer with experience in managing API Platforms to join a talented team in delivering innovative and secure solutions within the Cloud platform. Responsibilities include: Deliver CI/CD capabilities within the Cloud Platform that meet the required security, resiliency, observability & sustainability requirements Partner with key stakeholders to ensure capabilities are understood and adopted successfully Partner with IT Security teams to ensure the Cloud Platform & pipelines meets required security standards Continuously look for opportunities to eliminate toil and increase security and reliability Evangelize & drive a DevSecOps mindset throughout the organization Onboarding and supporting API developers with best practices and guidelines Research and development of API Platform cloud infrastructure patterns and automation Research and development of shared services and API's to support enterprise needs Partner with Development teams, Service Desk and Infrastructure teams to monitor API Uptime and availability in MS Azure and configure proper exception handling. Create API Analytics and assist in evolving KPI datasets and Workbooks through reusable code Undertake a range of tasks including software maintenance, enhancement, and integration work; design and development; analysis of requirements, analysis of technical / support issues and testing. Ensure approval is gained if a solution may deviate from standards. Maintain interest in enhancing and expanding the standards. Aim to develop reusable components, secured applications, and high-performance systems. Ensure solutions have logging, auditing, alerting, reconciliation or reporting to allow for issue notification, measurement and reporting of SLA's in line with support, security and audit or regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain appropriate re-usable test plans. Ensure that solutions are documented sufficiently to enable other team members to provide basic support for the team application suite. Ensure that all developed solutions are versioned and stored properly in Source Control using Git. Multi-task between various IT Operations platforms including workload scheduling, managed file transfers and enterprise escalations. Weekend rotation of On-Call responsibilities. Working closely with a team of highly skilled data and API engineers to help connect and integrate webservices across the enterprise. Be self-supportive in collaborating with your peers to effectively deliver robust solutions for the business Write tested, robust code that can be quickly moved into production Work seamlessly in an agile environment with engineers, product managers, business analysts, and designers to understand end-user requirements Support-what-you-build, including monitoring, performance tuning, and responding to incidents Researching next generation API technologies and patterns to support future enterprise needs Qualifications/Requirements: Demonstrable expertise in Platform Operations, Engineering or DevOps Engineering teams Extensive hands-on experience in design, build and operations of Microsoft Azure stack, particularly PaaS and AKS implementations using CI/CD Experience with Full Stack Observability technologies Extensive experience in Azure DevOps (including repos, advanced pipelines, and package management), Terraform, Jenkins and other CI/CD tools Experience with SonarQube and Prisma preferred Excellent communicator and proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders Excellent presentation skills and experience in delivering messages successfully to a range of levels within a large organization You must be passionate about innovation and love leading technological change. You must be passionate in creating a collaborative, caring and safe environment for all teammates to succeed 1+ years of experience with full stack development, including application, API, testing, and automation experience using at least one of the following languages - Terraform, Python, Java 2+ years in leveraging and building CI/CD Pipelines (Azure, Jenkins, TeamCity, Github Actions etc) 2+ years of experience leveraging an API Gateway (Kong, DataPower, Apigee etc) 2+ years of Cloud experience (AWS / Azure etc.) Experience with the following: SQL for database schema design (Vertica, Postgres, etc.) Application security best practices Software and system architecture Open-source web application frameworks (Node.js / Play etc.) Unit test frameworks (scala test / mocha / junit / jasmine etc. Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. About Us Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients' interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors' capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) page is loaded Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR_005080 At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Job Title: Platform Operations Engineer (API Strategy) Reporting to: Platform Operations Manager Location: London Primary Responsibilities We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Platform Operations Engineer with experience in managing API Platforms to join a talented team in delivering innovative and secure solutions within the Cloud platform. Responsibilities include: Deliver CI/CD capabilities within the Cloud Platform that meet the required security, resiliency, observability & sustainability requirements Partner with key stakeholders to ensure capabilities are understood and adopted successfully Partner with IT Security teams to ensure the Cloud Platform & pipelines meets required security standards Continuously look for opportunities to eliminate toil and increase security and reliability Evangelize & drive a DevSecOps mindset throughout the organization Onboarding and supporting API developers with best practices and guidelines Research and development of API Platform cloud infrastructure patterns and automation Research and development of shared services and API's to support enterprise needs Partner with Development teams, Service Desk and Infrastructure teams to monitor API Uptime and availability in MS Azure and configure proper exception handling. Create API Analytics and assist in evolving KPI datasets and Workbooks through reusable code Undertake a range of tasks including software maintenance, enhancement, and integration work; design and development; analysis of requirements, analysis of technical / support issues and testing. Ensure approval is gained if a solution may deviate from standards. Maintain interest in enhancing and expanding the standards. Aim to develop reusable components, secured applications, and high-performance systems. Ensure solutions have logging, auditing, alerting, reconciliation or reporting to allow for issue notification, measurement and reporting of SLA's in line with support, security and audit or regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain appropriate re-usable test plans. Ensure that solutions are documented sufficiently to enable other team members to provide basic support for the team application suite. Ensure that all developed solutions are versioned and stored properly in Source Control using Git. Multi-task between various IT Operations platforms including workload scheduling, managed file transfers and enterprise escalations. Weekend rotation of On-Call responsibilities. Working closely with a team of highly skilled data and API engineers to help connect and integrate webservices across the enterprise. Be self-supportive in collaborating with your peers to effectively deliver robust solutions for the business Write tested, robust code that can be quickly moved into production Work seamlessly in an agile environment with engineers, product managers, business analysts, and designers to understand end-user requirements Support-what-you-build, including monitoring, performance tuning, and responding to incidents Researching next generation API technologies and patterns to support future enterprise needs Qualifications/Requirements: Demonstrable expertise in Platform Operations, Engineering or DevOps Engineering teams Extensive hands-on experience in design, build and operations of Microsoft Azure stack, particularly PaaS and AKS implementations using CI/CD Experience with Full Stack Observability technologies Extensive experience in Azure DevOps (including repos, advanced pipelines, and package management), Terraform, Jenkins and other CI/CD tools Experience with SonarQube and Prisma preferred Excellent communicator and proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders Excellent presentation skills and experience in delivering messages successfully to a range of levels within a large organization You must be passionate about innovation and love leading technological change. You must be passionate in creating a collaborative, caring and safe environment for all teammates to succeed 1+ years of experience with full stack development, including application, API, testing, and automation experience using at least one of the following languages - Terraform, Python, Java 2+ years in leveraging and building CI/CD Pipelines (Azure, Jenkins, TeamCity, Github Actions etc) 2+ years of experience leveraging an API Gateway (Kong, DataPower, Apigee etc) 2+ years of Cloud experience (AWS / Azure etc.) Experience with the following: SQL for database schema design (Vertica, Postgres, etc.) Application security best practices Software and system architecture Open-source web application frameworks (Node.js / Play etc.) Unit test frameworks (scala test / mocha / junit / jasmine etc. Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. About Us Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients' interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors' capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
Senior Software Engineer, FTA UK page is loaded Senior Software Engineer, FTA UK Apply locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 69670 There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premierassetmanagerfocused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. The T Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer/Developer in building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Quants, using modern web/cloud technologies. More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income and Data & Analytics Engineering team who sit at a strategic point within Front Office Technology, providing core data services to the Portfolio Management tools that are pivotal to the success of T Rowe Price. The team hire and develop talented Software Engineers, working in Python and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable software hosted in AWS. They are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the global team, with either Python experience or strong experience in one or more OO languages, to work on transformational projects that will help grow the Fixed Income business. Knowledge of the financial domain is nice to have however for candidates with a strong desire to learn the team will provide support via their experienced Engineers and Business Analysts. This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle - from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that's how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach; working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply! Role Responsibilities Innovate, design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibility Build large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics Solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business value Deliver within a team and as an individual developer Demonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to delivery Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact Business and Analytical Skills Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain - Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc. Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quants Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm's broader business strategy Technical Skills Conversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quickly Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on such practices Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration) Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audience Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately Minimum qualifications: Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university. 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience Expert knowledge of Python and related popular libraries Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers. Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code Preferred qualifications: Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) - e.g., JavaScript, Typescript, Kotlin Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc. A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law. Similar Jobs (5) Senior Software Engineer, Python - ESG locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Senior Software/DevOps Engineer (fixed term for 12 months) locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Senior Software Engineer locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago T. 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Senior Software Engineer, FTA UK page is loaded Senior Software Engineer, FTA UK Apply locations London, Warwick Court time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id 69670 There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premierassetmanagerfocused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. The T Rowe Price Fixed Income Front Office technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer/Developer in building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Quants, using modern web/cloud technologies. More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income and Data & Analytics Engineering team who sit at a strategic point within Front Office Technology, providing core data services to the Portfolio Management tools that are pivotal to the success of T Rowe Price. The team hire and develop talented Software Engineers, working in Python and JavaScript, to build robust and scalable software hosted in AWS. They are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join the global team, with either Python experience or strong experience in one or more OO languages, to work on transformational projects that will help grow the Fixed Income business. Knowledge of the financial domain is nice to have however for candidates with a strong desire to learn the team will provide support via their experienced Engineers and Business Analysts. This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle - from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people. We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that's how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. Our firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. We have a big vision of what we can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. We hold collaboration as a core tenet of how we accomplish our goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach; working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? We are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply! 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Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code Preferred qualifications: Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degree Strong knowledge in other programming language(s) - e.g., JavaScript, Typescript, Kotlin Strong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc. A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. 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Lead Drupal Developer London - Hybrid (2 days in office) 90k I am working with a leading research provider. They have four offices across the globe and have undergone a digital transformation. They are looking for a skilled individual to be at the forefront and lead the development team. The company has over 1,000 clients, and that number is growing rapidly, working with some of the biggest clients in various industries. With the latest tech, they are looking for a passionate, experienced and ambitious Lead Drupal Developer to come and take the team to the next level. Responsibilities Develop using Drupal Managing developer team Lead recruitment, mentoring and performance management Schedule and manage the work within the team Skills & experience Essential Experience in leading a software development team In-depth knowledge of operational and application security In-depth understanding of the HTTP protocol Experience working with Drupal Strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Desirable Experience working with AWS / Azure, Power BI, and Salesforce / Marketing Cloud If you are interested, please apply below or email me at Lead Drupal Developer Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Lead Drupal Developer London - Hybrid (2 days in office) 90k I am working with a leading research provider. They have four offices across the globe and have undergone a digital transformation. They are looking for a skilled individual to be at the forefront and lead the development team. The company has over 1,000 clients, and that number is growing rapidly, working with some of the biggest clients in various industries. With the latest tech, they are looking for a passionate, experienced and ambitious Lead Drupal Developer to come and take the team to the next level. Responsibilities Develop using Drupal Managing developer team Lead recruitment, mentoring and performance management Schedule and manage the work within the team Skills & experience Essential Experience in leading a software development team In-depth knowledge of operational and application security In-depth understanding of the HTTP protocol Experience working with Drupal Strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements. Desirable Experience working with AWS / Azure, Power BI, and Salesforce / Marketing Cloud If you are interested, please apply below or email me at Lead Drupal Developer Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial) - Ref: RT15123
£31,364 - £35,745 pa
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £31,364 - £35,745 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
View Job Description & Employee Specification
Closing date for applications: 15 February 2024
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
Jan 24, 2024
Full time
Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial) - Ref: RT15123
£31,364 - £35,745 pa
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £31,364 - £35,745 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
View Job Description & Employee Specification
Closing date for applications: 15 February 2024
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
Key information
Location : Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London Hours : 37.5 hours Start date : November 2022 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period) Duration : Permanent Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum if located in Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle. £44,000 - £50,000 if based in London. In addition, all staff receive a £312 yearly tax-free WFH allowance. Application deadline : 5pm Friday 21st October
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a less advantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help young people from less advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report , and Impact Report .
Role overview
upReach is seeking to hire a Head of Product . This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Products & Technology Team with a strategic view of the organisation's products to develop our impact as a charity. This role would suit individuals with substantial experience in product management, developing a team, a passion for social mobility and experience operating in a fast paced environment.
You will work closely with the Senior Technology and Data Manager to manage the workload and priorities of the team; delivering products and innovating income generation. The current suite of products include REALrating , Social Mobility Network , getEmployable and our Associate (what we call the undergraduates we support) CRM. You will manage the relationship with our technology development partner and their team of developers, ensuring that our project sprints and timelines are executed on and delivered to a high standard.
Our values
upReach upholds the following values:
Perseverance
Integrity
Advocacy
Aspiration
Proactivity
Skills
The ideal candidate for Head of Product will bring with them the following skills:
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Collaboration
Passion and motivation
Communication skills
Leadership
Experience
To be successful, you will have substantial experience within product management and building a product culture while growing a team. You will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload, with a willingness to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Experience in managing a product portfolio and delivering a coherent product strategy through collaboration with multiple teams, including awareness of software development and systems needs;
Experience in coaching and developing Product Managers (direct reports) to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers ;
Experience managing external supplier relationships as well as working with and influencing other varied stakeholders (internal and external);
Experience in overseeing a varied product portfolio, and driving growth across several product areas at once, either as an individual contributor or through direct reports;
Experience in setting KPIs for product portfolios and measuring progress against targets over time, course correcting where necessary;
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems;
Experience in managing competing priorities whilst maintaining an exceptional eye for detail;
University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable experience:
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams using Agile methodology
Project management qualifications or comparable experience;
Knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations;
Familiarity with Trello, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.
Responsibilities
Over the first six months, you will contribute to upReach's mission, by leading the Product Team and collaborating with the partnership and strategy teams to maximise income by identifying, ideating, validating, and delivering products & their enhancements and business development opportunities of the role. Working in a team environment; you will be an inquisitive challenger that takes the initiative, and has a fixing mindset.
Core responsibilities include:
Drive product development leading a high performing team of Product Managers, through the ideation, technical development, scaling and launching of innovative products and features.
Build, manage, coach and develop a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of Product Managers to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers by establishing clear and measurable goals.
Creating and building a product culture in the organisation, designing the product development process and seeding this within the team
Work with the relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team to establish a shared vision for the organisation by building consensus on commercial product strategies, priorities and related KPIs, and establishing executable operating plans, identifying interdependencies & risks.
Guide Product Managers to understand upReach’s strategic and competitive position to deliver products that are recognized as best in the industry; including the integration of usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.
Define and analyse KPIs to measure impact and success of the products; and establish reporting processes to demonstrate progress against targets over time to facilitate decision making and course correct where required.
Manage multiple products and priorities, while maximising team and organisation efficiency and effectiveness in a constantly evolving environment by adapting to change and offering creative solutions.
Accountable for the day-to-day management and coordination of key technology supplier relationships (including our main technology development partner); includes coordination of multiple work streams, supplier governance, SLA and contract management and input into sourcing decisions.
Supporting Head of Finance and Operations / Senior Technology and Data Manager with Data Protection and cyber security measures, ensuring compliance and implementing measures to reduce risk associated with data protection, including managing the process for an annual tech audit to assess the effectiveness of data protection policies and measures in place.
Team Culture & Benefits
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working.
Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
Birthday leave.
3% Pension Contribution.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Monthly socials.
Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
Disability and Inclusion Network
Ethnic Minorities Network
Green Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Mindfulness Network
Ready to apply?
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch using recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Applications close at 5pm 21st October. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions regarding the role please email us at recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Sep 28, 2022
Full time
Key information
Location : Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London Hours : 37.5 hours Start date : November 2022 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period) Duration : Permanent Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum if located in Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle. £44,000 - £50,000 if based in London. In addition, all staff receive a £312 yearly tax-free WFH allowance. Application deadline : 5pm Friday 21st October
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a less advantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help young people from less advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report , and Impact Report .
Role overview
upReach is seeking to hire a Head of Product . This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Products & Technology Team with a strategic view of the organisation's products to develop our impact as a charity. This role would suit individuals with substantial experience in product management, developing a team, a passion for social mobility and experience operating in a fast paced environment.
You will work closely with the Senior Technology and Data Manager to manage the workload and priorities of the team; delivering products and innovating income generation. The current suite of products include REALrating , Social Mobility Network , getEmployable and our Associate (what we call the undergraduates we support) CRM. You will manage the relationship with our technology development partner and their team of developers, ensuring that our project sprints and timelines are executed on and delivered to a high standard.
Our values
upReach upholds the following values:
Perseverance
Integrity
Advocacy
Aspiration
Proactivity
Skills
The ideal candidate for Head of Product will bring with them the following skills:
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Collaboration
Passion and motivation
Communication skills
Leadership
Experience
To be successful, you will have substantial experience within product management and building a product culture while growing a team. You will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload, with a willingness to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Experience in managing a product portfolio and delivering a coherent product strategy through collaboration with multiple teams, including awareness of software development and systems needs;
Experience in coaching and developing Product Managers (direct reports) to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers ;
Experience managing external supplier relationships as well as working with and influencing other varied stakeholders (internal and external);
Experience in overseeing a varied product portfolio, and driving growth across several product areas at once, either as an individual contributor or through direct reports;
Experience in setting KPIs for product portfolios and measuring progress against targets over time, course correcting where necessary;
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems;
Experience in managing competing priorities whilst maintaining an exceptional eye for detail;
University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable experience:
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams using Agile methodology
Project management qualifications or comparable experience;
Knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations;
Familiarity with Trello, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.
Responsibilities
Over the first six months, you will contribute to upReach's mission, by leading the Product Team and collaborating with the partnership and strategy teams to maximise income by identifying, ideating, validating, and delivering products & their enhancements and business development opportunities of the role. Working in a team environment; you will be an inquisitive challenger that takes the initiative, and has a fixing mindset.
Core responsibilities include:
Drive product development leading a high performing team of Product Managers, through the ideation, technical development, scaling and launching of innovative products and features.
Build, manage, coach and develop a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of Product Managers to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers by establishing clear and measurable goals.
Creating and building a product culture in the organisation, designing the product development process and seeding this within the team
Work with the relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team to establish a shared vision for the organisation by building consensus on commercial product strategies, priorities and related KPIs, and establishing executable operating plans, identifying interdependencies & risks.
Guide Product Managers to understand upReach’s strategic and competitive position to deliver products that are recognized as best in the industry; including the integration of usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.
Define and analyse KPIs to measure impact and success of the products; and establish reporting processes to demonstrate progress against targets over time to facilitate decision making and course correct where required.
Manage multiple products and priorities, while maximising team and organisation efficiency and effectiveness in a constantly evolving environment by adapting to change and offering creative solutions.
Accountable for the day-to-day management and coordination of key technology supplier relationships (including our main technology development partner); includes coordination of multiple work streams, supplier governance, SLA and contract management and input into sourcing decisions.
Supporting Head of Finance and Operations / Senior Technology and Data Manager with Data Protection and cyber security measures, ensuring compliance and implementing measures to reduce risk associated with data protection, including managing the process for an annual tech audit to assess the effectiveness of data protection policies and measures in place.
Team Culture & Benefits
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working.
Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
Birthday leave.
3% Pension Contribution.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Monthly socials.
Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
Disability and Inclusion Network
Ethnic Minorities Network
Green Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Mindfulness Network
Ready to apply?
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch using recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Applications close at 5pm 21st October. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions regarding the role please email us at recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Malware Reverse Engineer Location: Remote working - Office based in Reading Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Career Level : Specialist, Associate Manager or Manager About Accenture Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) ACTI is a global team that spans 13 countries and 4 continents and speaks more than 30 languages. We are passionate about delivering intelligence analysis, and providing industry-leading analytic insights, cyber context, and critical services our clients need to achieve their business-line and strategic-growth initiatives. We know success is only possible by developing and supporting our most-critical resources: our talented analysts, developers, and supporting team members. We value creativity and entrepreneurship in our team; where possible, we back staff initiatives with opportunities and investments. We enjoy the hunt. We strive to automate and innovate while working with powerful resources and differentiated data. Above all else, we value an egoless approach to guiding our clients as they navigate their businesses through all aspects of the cyber domain. Who You Are You are passionate about cybersecurity and intelligence analysis. You stay abreast of the latest threats, recognize the value of intelligence, and believe it should drive operations. You are a devoted team member who is always willing to lend a hand, mentor a colleague, or increase our global team's awareness by sharing your knowledge and approaches with others. You are productive, easy to work with, and understand that adherence to a good process is key to excellence. Role Description As a Malware Reverse Engineer at ACTI, you will reverse engineer and analyze malware to evaluate sophisticated malicious code to settle malware capabilities and purposes. Analysis includes the use of specialized systems and tools, including dissemblers, debuggers, hex editors, unpackers, virtual machines, and those for network traffic analysis. Key Responsibilities Analyze malicious events and campaigns to determine attack vectors and retrieve malware payloads. Reverse engineer files suspected or known to belong to identified malware families to determine their command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and targeting. Incorporate analysis results into detailed reporting to include purpose, behavior, C2 server infrastructure, and mitigation techniques related to analyzed malware families, malicious campaigns, and events. Track prevailing malware families, including downloaders, banking Trojans, information stealers, ransomware, and remote access Trojans. Reverse engineer recently discovered malware variants to check potential feature augmentation or configuration structure changes. Improve existing tools that extract known malware family configurations based on reverse engineering results. Research the latest malware detection evasion techniques, such as use of customized packers, customized crypters, fully undetectable (FUD) techniques, host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) bypassing, and anti-virus (AV) software bypassing. Based on research, design and develop generic unpacking methods and tools for use as standalone tools or within automated analysis systems and sandboxes. Provide customer support by responding to requests related to suspicious file analysis that sometimes require malware reverse engineering and determination of contextual information surrounding indicators of compromise; do so by providing detailed analysis reports and mitigation recommendations. Provide customer support by responding to cybersecurity requests, including those for: open-source intelligence (OSINT) research; domain, IP address, or URL analysis; malicious campaign information; and/or event attribution. Provide answers to specific questions, the answers of which clients use for operational mentorship to aid their strategies. Design, develop, and implement Windows kernel modules to support automated malware analysis; such modules include kernel system service filtering modules able to intercept operating system services on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems without triggering those systems' self-protection mechanisms, and kernel-mode modules able to force designated processes to load specific modules that load decoders designed for extracting malware configurations. Design, develop, and implement generic unpackers that combat widely used malware packing methods to retrieve malicious payloads from packed malware samples automatically. Create detection rules and signatures for detecting malware families, and provide detection or blocking recommendations. Develop decoders to extract malware configurations-including basic C2 settings or secondary dynamic configurations, such as those outlining targeted institutions and web injects-based on reverse engineering results. Provide junior engineers with technical training, including: training on malware analysis; reverse engineering; Windows internals; and development, identification, unpacking, and de-obfuscation of malicious code. Travel occasionally as this position may require doing so to address client needs, improve results, or otherwise support projects. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Forensics, Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or another related security field, or comparable experience. Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and development. Ability to write, understand, and/or analyze code in programming and scripting languages, including Assembly x86/x64, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, and HTML. Basic knowledge of and experience with malware packers, crypters, and obfuscation techniques. Understanding of operating system internals and the Windows API. Experience with debuggers, decompilers, and network traffic analysis tools. Development experience in Assembly, Python, C, or C++. Strong understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and associated analytic methodologies (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, ATT&CK, etc.). Practical understanding of malware analysis and/or reverse engineering, and the ability to develop malware detection signatures (e.g. YARA). Required Skills Ability to analyze and unpack obfuscated code. Strong written and verbal skills; can communicate complex concepts at a high level while retaining accuracy and highlighting features in a way that improves audience engagement. Strong problem solving and critical thinking capabilities. Desired Skills Two or more years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and development fields. Deep understanding of operating system internals and the Windows API. Ability to work with a high degree of independence. Ability to collaborate in a team environment to focus on a common goal. Show more Show less Qualifications What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes 25days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications: 30/10/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Malware Reverse Engineer Location: Remote working - Office based in Reading Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Career Level : Specialist, Associate Manager or Manager About Accenture Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI) ACTI is a global team that spans 13 countries and 4 continents and speaks more than 30 languages. We are passionate about delivering intelligence analysis, and providing industry-leading analytic insights, cyber context, and critical services our clients need to achieve their business-line and strategic-growth initiatives. We know success is only possible by developing and supporting our most-critical resources: our talented analysts, developers, and supporting team members. We value creativity and entrepreneurship in our team; where possible, we back staff initiatives with opportunities and investments. We enjoy the hunt. We strive to automate and innovate while working with powerful resources and differentiated data. Above all else, we value an egoless approach to guiding our clients as they navigate their businesses through all aspects of the cyber domain. Who You Are You are passionate about cybersecurity and intelligence analysis. You stay abreast of the latest threats, recognize the value of intelligence, and believe it should drive operations. You are a devoted team member who is always willing to lend a hand, mentor a colleague, or increase our global team's awareness by sharing your knowledge and approaches with others. You are productive, easy to work with, and understand that adherence to a good process is key to excellence. Role Description As a Malware Reverse Engineer at ACTI, you will reverse engineer and analyze malware to evaluate sophisticated malicious code to settle malware capabilities and purposes. Analysis includes the use of specialized systems and tools, including dissemblers, debuggers, hex editors, unpackers, virtual machines, and those for network traffic analysis. Key Responsibilities Analyze malicious events and campaigns to determine attack vectors and retrieve malware payloads. Reverse engineer files suspected or known to belong to identified malware families to determine their command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and targeting. Incorporate analysis results into detailed reporting to include purpose, behavior, C2 server infrastructure, and mitigation techniques related to analyzed malware families, malicious campaigns, and events. Track prevailing malware families, including downloaders, banking Trojans, information stealers, ransomware, and remote access Trojans. Reverse engineer recently discovered malware variants to check potential feature augmentation or configuration structure changes. Improve existing tools that extract known malware family configurations based on reverse engineering results. Research the latest malware detection evasion techniques, such as use of customized packers, customized crypters, fully undetectable (FUD) techniques, host intrusion prevention system (HIPS) bypassing, and anti-virus (AV) software bypassing. Based on research, design and develop generic unpacking methods and tools for use as standalone tools or within automated analysis systems and sandboxes. Provide customer support by responding to requests related to suspicious file analysis that sometimes require malware reverse engineering and determination of contextual information surrounding indicators of compromise; do so by providing detailed analysis reports and mitigation recommendations. Provide customer support by responding to cybersecurity requests, including those for: open-source intelligence (OSINT) research; domain, IP address, or URL analysis; malicious campaign information; and/or event attribution. Provide answers to specific questions, the answers of which clients use for operational mentorship to aid their strategies. Design, develop, and implement Windows kernel modules to support automated malware analysis; such modules include kernel system service filtering modules able to intercept operating system services on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems without triggering those systems' self-protection mechanisms, and kernel-mode modules able to force designated processes to load specific modules that load decoders designed for extracting malware configurations. Design, develop, and implement generic unpackers that combat widely used malware packing methods to retrieve malicious payloads from packed malware samples automatically. Create detection rules and signatures for detecting malware families, and provide detection or blocking recommendations. Develop decoders to extract malware configurations-including basic C2 settings or secondary dynamic configurations, such as those outlining targeted institutions and web injects-based on reverse engineering results. Provide junior engineers with technical training, including: training on malware analysis; reverse engineering; Windows internals; and development, identification, unpacking, and de-obfuscation of malicious code. Travel occasionally as this position may require doing so to address client needs, improve results, or otherwise support projects. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Forensics, Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or another related security field, or comparable experience. Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and development. Ability to write, understand, and/or analyze code in programming and scripting languages, including Assembly x86/x64, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, and HTML. Basic knowledge of and experience with malware packers, crypters, and obfuscation techniques. Understanding of operating system internals and the Windows API. Experience with debuggers, decompilers, and network traffic analysis tools. Development experience in Assembly, Python, C, or C++. Strong understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and associated analytic methodologies (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, ATT&CK, etc.). Practical understanding of malware analysis and/or reverse engineering, and the ability to develop malware detection signatures (e.g. YARA). Required Skills Ability to analyze and unpack obfuscated code. Strong written and verbal skills; can communicate complex concepts at a high level while retaining accuracy and highlighting features in a way that improves audience engagement. Strong problem solving and critical thinking capabilities. Desired Skills Two or more years of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and development fields. Deep understanding of operating system internals and the Windows API. Ability to work with a high degree of independence. Ability to collaborate in a team environment to focus on a common goal. Show more Show less Qualifications What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes 25days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications: 30/10/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. You will get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to lead the development of integrated digital services, which are crucial to realising our overall departmental aim of supporting and developing UK trade. As a Senior Software Developer in the Department for International Trade, you will be working with modern technologies in a cloud-based environment and developing software and services to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and agile product team. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React - see our code here: . Responsibilities Your day-to-day role will involve: Being involved with every part of the life cycle of a service, from user research to deploying code, to production. Writing secure and reusable code, following a test-driven approach (TDD). Providing technical expertise and leadership in the development of strategic IT services and systems, typically through being the senior technical lead in a delivery team. Identifying and fixing issues with production services, finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability. Coaching and mentoring developers in the department. Being an active member of the departmental developers' community, sharing good practice. Creating a culture of continuous improvement in the design and delivery of applications and integrations, taking responsibility for a programme of peer led support and professional development. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new tools and techniques that will contribute to increased quality and productivity for our development teams. Defining, agreeing, and implementing appropriate tools and processes for the effective development and maintenance of services. Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Modern web application and software development practices and architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.). Software development with Python, JavaScript (Node.js, REACT) or similar (all backgrounds considered). An awareness of working practices such as test-driven development (focusing on automation), continuous integration and continuous delivery. Involvement in complex digital projects from initiation to live, demonstrating technical leadership, innovation, and problem resolution. Understanding of common web security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Knowledge of agile frameworks and how to support teams in their adoption. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable experience of: Cloud-based development and writing infrastructure as code to integrate them, such as AWS serverless. SQL and the design of relational and NoSQL databases. Introducing new development practices into teams (e.g., continuous integration, serverless). Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Modern standards approach Systems integration Systems design Information security Development process optimisation Programming and build (software engineering) You will also be assessed against the Behaviour of: Leadership Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. You will get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to lead the development of integrated digital services, which are crucial to realising our overall departmental aim of supporting and developing UK trade. As a Senior Software Developer in the Department for International Trade, you will be working with modern technologies in a cloud-based environment and developing software and services to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and agile product team. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React - see our code here: . Responsibilities Your day-to-day role will involve: Being involved with every part of the life cycle of a service, from user research to deploying code, to production. Writing secure and reusable code, following a test-driven approach (TDD). Providing technical expertise and leadership in the development of strategic IT services and systems, typically through being the senior technical lead in a delivery team. Identifying and fixing issues with production services, finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability. Coaching and mentoring developers in the department. Being an active member of the departmental developers' community, sharing good practice. Creating a culture of continuous improvement in the design and delivery of applications and integrations, taking responsibility for a programme of peer led support and professional development. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new tools and techniques that will contribute to increased quality and productivity for our development teams. Defining, agreeing, and implementing appropriate tools and processes for the effective development and maintenance of services. Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Modern web application and software development practices and architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.). Software development with Python, JavaScript (Node.js, REACT) or similar (all backgrounds considered). An awareness of working practices such as test-driven development (focusing on automation), continuous integration and continuous delivery. Involvement in complex digital projects from initiation to live, demonstrating technical leadership, innovation, and problem resolution. Understanding of common web security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Knowledge of agile frameworks and how to support teams in their adoption. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable experience of: Cloud-based development and writing infrastructure as code to integrate them, such as AWS serverless. SQL and the design of relational and NoSQL databases. Introducing new development practices into teams (e.g., continuous integration, serverless). Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Modern standards approach Systems integration Systems design Information security Development process optimisation Programming and build (software engineering) You will also be assessed against the Behaviour of: Leadership Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. ..... click apply for full job details
Solutions Architect Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. Location: UK based, remote Travel Required : Yes Salary: Up to £80,000 Department: Public Sector Services Reports to : SVP Business Development Contract Type: Permanent Job Summary / Overview Working as part of a Bid Team, you will act as the overall Solutions Architect on all Public Sector new bids and existing client retenders and farming growth opportunities. Working closely with the subject matter experts in each business area you will be required to identify all of the components and associated costs needed to deliver the overall solution. You will be responsible for the development and documentation of compelling, differentiated and commercially attractive solutions in response to identified client needs, requirements in response to Invitations to Tenders (ITT's). You will Identify and quantify the transformational outcomes that our solutions can deliver to clients through the integration of technology, analytics, processes, people and customer experiences. In addition, you will work with the Public Sector bid team to both create and maintain a comprehensive bid library of up to date content and client case studies and continually engage with the wider Teleperformance Transformation and Innovation (T&I) team and third party supplier base to maintain up to date insight and knowledge into the potential tools and solutions that Teleperformance have access to. You will be required play a leading role in working with the Public Sector SVP of Business Development and the Client Services team to actively lead and support market engagement activities and engage directly with clients on service innovation and solutions support for new and existing services. The nature of the work will require the successful applicant to be UK based and this is a remote working role. Applications will be welcomed regardless of UK location; South West England, South East England and South Wales location would be beneficial due to proximity of clients and the senior team. Benefits of the role include 5% matched pension contributions and 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Designing solutions comprising one or more of the following elements, voice and non-voice contact centre outsourcing, insight and customer analytics services, customer experience strategy Writing detailed and compliant solution content in response to ITT's and RFP's Participation on pre-tender market engagement activity Presenting solutions to clients both formally as part of a bid process and informally in discovery/consultative conversations and as part of market engagement activities Working with and advising our finance team to ensure solutions are properly costed/priced and costs are correctly captured in client financial models and templates. Working closely with our Work Force Management teams to ensure they accurately size and forecast /model the levels of resource required. Focus to include optimal productivity of service solution and ensuring maximum efficiency of solution. Working with the SVP of Business Development to secure executive sign off for proposed solutions/prices as part of the formal bid process Working with the SVP of Business Development to pro-actively manage the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework, and build and maintain relationships with the CCS stakeholder teams Communication Ability to put complex ideas across simply in written, visual (slides) and verbal forms Confident presenter and public speaker Ensuring that current Government policy and compliance requirements are understood and are reflected in all solutions created Responsibility for ongoing market research and engagement with Government to understand future compliance requirements, e.g. Social Value strategy to undertake gap analysis and work with internal Teleperformance stakeholders and SMEs to ensure Teleperformance compliance with required Government policy, strategy and objectives Responsibility for undertaking research and understanding of Government procurement directives e.g. Outsourcing Playbook and how these directives will impact solution design and compliance Responsibility for actively supporting Public Sector growth strategy in the development and identification of potential new market opportunities and solutions / product design as a 'go to market' approach Support and develop PS market engagement and marketing strategy to develop Teleperformance Public Sector media profile and positioning as expert in the provision of PS contact centres and citizen experience Influencing and networking Ability to operate effectively within a B2B client/service provider environment Ability to deliver through others within a project/virtual team environment Ability to build and maintain effective networks - internally and externally Solutions design Ability to identify client needs and requirements and design customer management solutions that address them Ability to identify opportunities for transformation through innovation, analytics and technology and to incorporate these into client proposals Ability to capture and document solution requirements and specifications for the purposes of pricing and delivery planning aligned to client requirements and evaluation criterion Demonstrable knowledge and success of how to structure a solution for customer management services and operations Demonstrable knowledge of formal bid procurement processes and vendor responses e.g. RFI/ITT/RFP/BAFO) Knowledge of project management principles and how these apply to delivery of solution design Ensuring that all aspects of the solution influencing cost, price and margin are fully understood and incorporated into tender responses Technology Knowledge of customer management platforms & applications across voice and non-voice (digital) channels Knowledge of Contact Centre technology infrastructure Aware of and have used transformational tools applied to modern customer contact strategies Customer Management Knowledge of multi-channel customer management solutions - agent & non-agent based Knowledge of how to build customer contact operating models and design of Target Operating Models (in-house or out-sourced) Experience Experience of working on solution design and bids in a BPO contact centre outsourcing environment, specifically with experience of working on Public Sector bid responses Experience of non-voice (webchat, social media engagement etc.) as well as voice customer management operations Strong knowledge of multi-channel customer engagement technologies such as telephony, Social Media and webchat platforms Experience of working with data and customer insight to drive transformational improvements in customer experience Experience of undertaking due diligence analysis of customer provided data and insights to deliver a compliant solution to meet customer needs and to assess level of risk in solution design Excellent written and verbal communications skills with evidence of having authored and presented detailed proposals to clients A strong influencer, able to inspire and motivate clients and stakeholders to buy into innovative and ambitious customer experience management solutions A creative problem solver, able to look at a situation and generate imaginative but realistic and compliant solutions. Experience of working in a highly commercial environment, where you have been directly involved in pricing and P&L decisions in relation to client management and business case development Knowledge, skills and experience - we are looking for: Work Experience At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in an outsourcing environment, ideally working on Public Sector new business opportunities Competencies and Specific Skills Comprehensive computer skills Takes ownership and accountability Commercially minded People focused Achievement driven Superior analytical ability Superior communication skills Robust and commercially balanced decision-making Flexibility Team player and able to work within close knit team environment Excellent reasoning & judgement Superior leadership skills Self-motivated and can motivate others Strategic and commercial thinker Superior facilitation & presentation skills Continuous improvement mindset About Us Teleperformance is a worldwide leader in multichannel customer experience management. We are experts in the call centre services industry and connect the biggest and most respected brands on the planet with their customers by providing customer care, technical support, customer acquisition, digital solutions, analytics, back-office and other specialized services to ensure consistently positive customer interactions. We've been providing superior customer care for leading brands throughout the world since 1978 and every year we interact with more than 35% of the world's population. We believe in the value of providing the best working environment for the best people, and our reputation as a company that works hard to inspire its employees has been recognized globally. Teleperformance was named a Great Place to Work in various countries, including the UK, and was included in Forbes' 50 Most Trustworthy Companies based in Western Europe, as well as in AON Hewitt Global's Global Best Employers Program. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons You can follow us on: Twitter Facebook ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Solutions Architect Want to apply Read all the information about this position below, then hit the apply button. Location: UK based, remote Travel Required : Yes Salary: Up to £80,000 Department: Public Sector Services Reports to : SVP Business Development Contract Type: Permanent Job Summary / Overview Working as part of a Bid Team, you will act as the overall Solutions Architect on all Public Sector new bids and existing client retenders and farming growth opportunities. Working closely with the subject matter experts in each business area you will be required to identify all of the components and associated costs needed to deliver the overall solution. You will be responsible for the development and documentation of compelling, differentiated and commercially attractive solutions in response to identified client needs, requirements in response to Invitations to Tenders (ITT's). You will Identify and quantify the transformational outcomes that our solutions can deliver to clients through the integration of technology, analytics, processes, people and customer experiences. In addition, you will work with the Public Sector bid team to both create and maintain a comprehensive bid library of up to date content and client case studies and continually engage with the wider Teleperformance Transformation and Innovation (T&I) team and third party supplier base to maintain up to date insight and knowledge into the potential tools and solutions that Teleperformance have access to. You will be required play a leading role in working with the Public Sector SVP of Business Development and the Client Services team to actively lead and support market engagement activities and engage directly with clients on service innovation and solutions support for new and existing services. The nature of the work will require the successful applicant to be UK based and this is a remote working role. Applications will be welcomed regardless of UK location; South West England, South East England and South Wales location would be beneficial due to proximity of clients and the senior team. Benefits of the role include 5% matched pension contributions and 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Designing solutions comprising one or more of the following elements, voice and non-voice contact centre outsourcing, insight and customer analytics services, customer experience strategy Writing detailed and compliant solution content in response to ITT's and RFP's Participation on pre-tender market engagement activity Presenting solutions to clients both formally as part of a bid process and informally in discovery/consultative conversations and as part of market engagement activities Working with and advising our finance team to ensure solutions are properly costed/priced and costs are correctly captured in client financial models and templates. Working closely with our Work Force Management teams to ensure they accurately size and forecast /model the levels of resource required. Focus to include optimal productivity of service solution and ensuring maximum efficiency of solution. Working with the SVP of Business Development to secure executive sign off for proposed solutions/prices as part of the formal bid process Working with the SVP of Business Development to pro-actively manage the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework, and build and maintain relationships with the CCS stakeholder teams Communication Ability to put complex ideas across simply in written, visual (slides) and verbal forms Confident presenter and public speaker Ensuring that current Government policy and compliance requirements are understood and are reflected in all solutions created Responsibility for ongoing market research and engagement with Government to understand future compliance requirements, e.g. Social Value strategy to undertake gap analysis and work with internal Teleperformance stakeholders and SMEs to ensure Teleperformance compliance with required Government policy, strategy and objectives Responsibility for undertaking research and understanding of Government procurement directives e.g. Outsourcing Playbook and how these directives will impact solution design and compliance Responsibility for actively supporting Public Sector growth strategy in the development and identification of potential new market opportunities and solutions / product design as a 'go to market' approach Support and develop PS market engagement and marketing strategy to develop Teleperformance Public Sector media profile and positioning as expert in the provision of PS contact centres and citizen experience Influencing and networking Ability to operate effectively within a B2B client/service provider environment Ability to deliver through others within a project/virtual team environment Ability to build and maintain effective networks - internally and externally Solutions design Ability to identify client needs and requirements and design customer management solutions that address them Ability to identify opportunities for transformation through innovation, analytics and technology and to incorporate these into client proposals Ability to capture and document solution requirements and specifications for the purposes of pricing and delivery planning aligned to client requirements and evaluation criterion Demonstrable knowledge and success of how to structure a solution for customer management services and operations Demonstrable knowledge of formal bid procurement processes and vendor responses e.g. RFI/ITT/RFP/BAFO) Knowledge of project management principles and how these apply to delivery of solution design Ensuring that all aspects of the solution influencing cost, price and margin are fully understood and incorporated into tender responses Technology Knowledge of customer management platforms & applications across voice and non-voice (digital) channels Knowledge of Contact Centre technology infrastructure Aware of and have used transformational tools applied to modern customer contact strategies Customer Management Knowledge of multi-channel customer management solutions - agent & non-agent based Knowledge of how to build customer contact operating models and design of Target Operating Models (in-house or out-sourced) Experience Experience of working on solution design and bids in a BPO contact centre outsourcing environment, specifically with experience of working on Public Sector bid responses Experience of non-voice (webchat, social media engagement etc.) as well as voice customer management operations Strong knowledge of multi-channel customer engagement technologies such as telephony, Social Media and webchat platforms Experience of working with data and customer insight to drive transformational improvements in customer experience Experience of undertaking due diligence analysis of customer provided data and insights to deliver a compliant solution to meet customer needs and to assess level of risk in solution design Excellent written and verbal communications skills with evidence of having authored and presented detailed proposals to clients A strong influencer, able to inspire and motivate clients and stakeholders to buy into innovative and ambitious customer experience management solutions A creative problem solver, able to look at a situation and generate imaginative but realistic and compliant solutions. Experience of working in a highly commercial environment, where you have been directly involved in pricing and P&L decisions in relation to client management and business case development Knowledge, skills and experience - we are looking for: Work Experience At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in an outsourcing environment, ideally working on Public Sector new business opportunities Competencies and Specific Skills Comprehensive computer skills Takes ownership and accountability Commercially minded People focused Achievement driven Superior analytical ability Superior communication skills Robust and commercially balanced decision-making Flexibility Team player and able to work within close knit team environment Excellent reasoning & judgement Superior leadership skills Self-motivated and can motivate others Strategic and commercial thinker Superior facilitation & presentation skills Continuous improvement mindset About Us Teleperformance is a worldwide leader in multichannel customer experience management. We are experts in the call centre services industry and connect the biggest and most respected brands on the planet with their customers by providing customer care, technical support, customer acquisition, digital solutions, analytics, back-office and other specialized services to ensure consistently positive customer interactions. We've been providing superior customer care for leading brands throughout the world since 1978 and every year we interact with more than 35% of the world's population. We believe in the value of providing the best working environment for the best people, and our reputation as a company that works hard to inspire its employees has been recognized globally. Teleperformance was named a Great Place to Work in various countries, including the UK, and was included in Forbes' 50 Most Trustworthy Companies based in Western Europe, as well as in AON Hewitt Global's Global Best Employers Program. 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Signant Health is a company focused on creating technology and innovations that support clinical research. Our team members are a part of the most exciting business sector in the world. Signant's technology powers virtual clinical research around the globe. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. The Software Test Engineer I is responsible for working with the Technical Delivery staff to manage the testing process of all assigned projects. The Software Test Engineer I will be responsible for coordinating and managing the testing process including the creation of test scripts, supporting user acceptance testing and executing IQ and OQ test scripts. This new role can be home-based/remote anywhere in the UK or based in our office in Hammersmith. • Execute tests for all technology platforms. • Lead testing effort on assigned projects. • Create and execute test cases, manage bugs and report testing status to project teams. • Develop test tools and test solutions. • Follows defined validation process and produces validated documents for all initiatives. • Responsible for supporting User Acceptance Testing when appropriate. • Responsible for tracking issues and resolutions throughout the testing process. • Self-manage testing workload for testing multiple systems in various phases of development in order to meet deadlines. • Document traceability between testing and system requirements documentation. • Participate in testing process improvement activities as needed. • Some technical support after-hours on-call time may be required. • Demonstrate total ownership, accountability, and commitment to the testing deliverables. • Provide support to TD staff on other internal initiatives as assigned • Experience working with multiple software validation lifecycles and with accepted software testing methodologies. • Must have excellent written communication skills, including the ability to effectively document procedures, processes and results. • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines & multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. • Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and organization in all aspects of work. • Must have very strong skills with Microsoft Office applications. • Must be comfortable working with business users and technical teams. • Familiarity with SQL Queries • Working knowledge of Visual Basic is a plus. • Familiarity with GCP and 21 CFR Part 11 is a plus. • Familiarity with test automation, load/performance testing, and test case management software a plus. Education • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience. Experience • Mix of manual and automated end-to-end testing of software products, including web applications testing. • Dedication and commitment to promote diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in all work activities • Ability to collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Signant Health is a company focused on creating technology and innovations that support clinical research. Our team members are a part of the most exciting business sector in the world. Signant's technology powers virtual clinical research around the globe. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. The Software Test Engineer I is responsible for working with the Technical Delivery staff to manage the testing process of all assigned projects. The Software Test Engineer I will be responsible for coordinating and managing the testing process including the creation of test scripts, supporting user acceptance testing and executing IQ and OQ test scripts. This new role can be home-based/remote anywhere in the UK or based in our office in Hammersmith. • Execute tests for all technology platforms. • Lead testing effort on assigned projects. • Create and execute test cases, manage bugs and report testing status to project teams. • Develop test tools and test solutions. • Follows defined validation process and produces validated documents for all initiatives. • Responsible for supporting User Acceptance Testing when appropriate. • Responsible for tracking issues and resolutions throughout the testing process. • Self-manage testing workload for testing multiple systems in various phases of development in order to meet deadlines. • Document traceability between testing and system requirements documentation. • Participate in testing process improvement activities as needed. • Some technical support after-hours on-call time may be required. • Demonstrate total ownership, accountability, and commitment to the testing deliverables. • Provide support to TD staff on other internal initiatives as assigned • Experience working with multiple software validation lifecycles and with accepted software testing methodologies. • Must have excellent written communication skills, including the ability to effectively document procedures, processes and results. • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines & multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. • Demonstrate extreme attention to detail and organization in all aspects of work. • Must have very strong skills with Microsoft Office applications. • Must be comfortable working with business users and technical teams. • Familiarity with SQL Queries • Working knowledge of Visual Basic is a plus. • Familiarity with GCP and 21 CFR Part 11 is a plus. • Familiarity with test automation, load/performance testing, and test case management software a plus. Education • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience. Experience • Mix of manual and automated end-to-end testing of software products, including web applications testing. • Dedication and commitment to promote diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in all work activities • Ability to collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes.
Location: Hybrid Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. About The Role Ecotricity, the UK's first true green energy provider, has a strong internal team supporting and developing solutions across multiple mission critical platforms including Salesforce (Service and Sales). This hands-on role, of Salesforce Developer, is first and foremost about delivering system changes and improvements but additionally looks for your experience to help us leverage value from our Salesforce investment. The Ecotricity Technology department is a small friendly team with a strong focus on getting results, with everyone committed to delivering both individually and as part of the group/project. We have a good work life balance, with the management team typically being in the office two or three days a week and working from home on other days. We're proud to be an ethical company, and this naturally attracts ethical people, making for a good safe working environment and a team that works and wins together. We also have a competitive benefits package and chose to invest in our people whenever we can. What you will do Work as part of a small team of Salesforce admins/developers delivering Salesforce changes Work collaboratively with the Salesforce Tech Lead to develop best practice, streamline throughput, and ensure consistent high quality output. Provide technical input in discussions with management and stakeholders. Work on new functionality, changes and faults, including complicated tasks as appropriate. Seek day to day opportunities to upskill and cross train with your peers. Contribute research into new beneficial technology and process improvements. About You You will have considerable technical experience working with Salesforce at a developer level, including interfacing with other platforms, developing Salesforce assets for use in websites and mobile apps, and all using modern deployment techniques. Knowledge of the Energy industry or Salesforce 'Energy & Utility Cloud' would be a bonus, but not necessary. You will be comfortable working with project managers and product owners, keeping stakeholders and management continually informed, presenting and demoing solutions routinely. You will have good communication skills and can adjust to type of each audience. We will actively support you, but as a potentially remote role you should be self motivated, delivery driven, and not need to be led. You should strive for best practice and technical excellence and be a person that actively looks for continual improvement opportunities. Knowledge and skills Extensive Salesforce development experience (including APEX triggers, classes, asynchronous apex, APIs, Visualforce, LWCs and Sites) Experience of Salesforce Lightning is essential Experience using Git and SFDX is essential Experience of continuous integration is desirable Salesforce Administrator understanding is desirable Understands when to use declarative capabilities vs developed solutions Experience of object-oriented programming languages Experience of web development languages including HTML, CSS & JavaScript would be advantageous Experience of Salesforce Energy & Utilities Cloud (Vlocity) is desired (but not essential). Experience of working waterfall and agile developments, and using tools such as Jira Excellent time management skills & ability to multitask Ability to work individually and as part of a team About Us What's in it for you... Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution Volunteering day Hybrid working Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events) Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025 Flexibility statement The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment. Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity- the green kind. Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain- by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy. We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too- we build windmills and sun parks in Britain. We call this 'bills in to mills'. In 2021, we started work on building two new solar parks, and now, in 2022, we're bringing geothermal energy to our customers' fuel mix, a first in the UK. We're also developing green gas mills which will generate 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of- grass. We don't just focus on energy though- we built Electric Highways, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points, we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world, and, in partnership with RSPB, we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk + RSPB. _Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all._ Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Reference ID: 1443
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Location: Hybrid Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. About The Role Ecotricity, the UK's first true green energy provider, has a strong internal team supporting and developing solutions across multiple mission critical platforms including Salesforce (Service and Sales). This hands-on role, of Salesforce Developer, is first and foremost about delivering system changes and improvements but additionally looks for your experience to help us leverage value from our Salesforce investment. The Ecotricity Technology department is a small friendly team with a strong focus on getting results, with everyone committed to delivering both individually and as part of the group/project. We have a good work life balance, with the management team typically being in the office two or three days a week and working from home on other days. We're proud to be an ethical company, and this naturally attracts ethical people, making for a good safe working environment and a team that works and wins together. We also have a competitive benefits package and chose to invest in our people whenever we can. What you will do Work as part of a small team of Salesforce admins/developers delivering Salesforce changes Work collaboratively with the Salesforce Tech Lead to develop best practice, streamline throughput, and ensure consistent high quality output. Provide technical input in discussions with management and stakeholders. Work on new functionality, changes and faults, including complicated tasks as appropriate. Seek day to day opportunities to upskill and cross train with your peers. Contribute research into new beneficial technology and process improvements. About You You will have considerable technical experience working with Salesforce at a developer level, including interfacing with other platforms, developing Salesforce assets for use in websites and mobile apps, and all using modern deployment techniques. Knowledge of the Energy industry or Salesforce 'Energy & Utility Cloud' would be a bonus, but not necessary. You will be comfortable working with project managers and product owners, keeping stakeholders and management continually informed, presenting and demoing solutions routinely. You will have good communication skills and can adjust to type of each audience. We will actively support you, but as a potentially remote role you should be self motivated, delivery driven, and not need to be led. You should strive for best practice and technical excellence and be a person that actively looks for continual improvement opportunities. Knowledge and skills Extensive Salesforce development experience (including APEX triggers, classes, asynchronous apex, APIs, Visualforce, LWCs and Sites) Experience of Salesforce Lightning is essential Experience using Git and SFDX is essential Experience of continuous integration is desirable Salesforce Administrator understanding is desirable Understands when to use declarative capabilities vs developed solutions Experience of object-oriented programming languages Experience of web development languages including HTML, CSS & JavaScript would be advantageous Experience of Salesforce Energy & Utilities Cloud (Vlocity) is desired (but not essential). Experience of working waterfall and agile developments, and using tools such as Jira Excellent time management skills & ability to multitask Ability to work individually and as part of a team About Us What's in it for you... Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution Volunteering day Hybrid working Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events) Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025 Flexibility statement The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment. Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity- the green kind. Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain- by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy. We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too- we build windmills and sun parks in Britain. We call this 'bills in to mills'. In 2021, we started work on building two new solar parks, and now, in 2022, we're bringing geothermal energy to our customers' fuel mix, a first in the UK. We're also developing green gas mills which will generate 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of- grass. We don't just focus on energy though- we built Electric Highways, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points, we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world, and, in partnership with RSPB, we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk + RSPB. _Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all._ Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Reference ID: 1443
We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who require a Global Head of Secure Development for one of their Public sector Clients based in London . IR35 - This role is inside of IR35 Location-London (100% onsite) Job Description: An inquisitive approach, always asking how to achieve goals in a smarter and more effective way An ability and interest to learn and experiment with new approaches to achieve business and cybersecurity outcomes, in different and often challenge contexts. Proven ability to forge innovative approaches to complex and complicated problems, including the use of research and/or experimentation, in-role or via academia. Key Skills required: Strong Risk and Controls understanding Knowledge and exposure of the application of Risk and Control Management and associated frameworks, preferably from a multi-market institution Fluent ability in articulating technical threats, scenarios, controls and risks to both technical and business stakeholders. Strong Technical background Proven experience in senior/leadership roles in security development, application security and/or security architecture Proven experience in DevOps/DevSecOps including Agile and Waterfall Software Development life cycles Proven experience working in a large scale, multi-national and technologically diverse environment Proven experience on integration of various security technologies (eg SAST, DAST, IAST, container security) and practises (eg Policy-as-Code) within DevOps pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Chef, Ansible, Nexus, etc) Expert understanding of Security concepts and principles. Excellent understanding of platform-specific security risks, common vulnerabilities for web and mobile applications, micro-services (REST, SOAP) architecture and their mitigations Good understanding of security flaws in common programming languages Knowledge and experience with network, host and application security practices Understanding of emerging technologies and its corresponding security threats would be a plus Proven experience with common public cloud environment (eg AWS, GCP, Azure, Alicloud) Strong technical understanding and experience of assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in diverse enterprise IT assets Professional IT Security qualifications and/or certification Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience in continuous improvement and process optimisation. Strong stakeholder management and communications skills Ability to engage with and influence executive leadership Experience in managing, developing and retaining high-performing individuals in different geographies, often remotely Experience in engaging with business, technology, regional and regulator stakeholders Ability to prepare concise presentations, reports and updates for senior management Effective Leadership Possess strong leadership skills to bring out the best in a team. This includes both direct leadership and cross-functional capabilities Experience within fast-moving, complex and demanding corporate environments and able to provide appropriate direction to the team whilst dealing with ambiguity and change Act as a role-model for more junior members of Cybersecurity and Technology Interpersonal Skills Influential, credible and persuasive, active listener, embraces client Values, shows good judgement and demonstrates high level of communication skills in order to achieve effective stakeholder management If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Nov 05, 2021
Contractor
We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who require a Global Head of Secure Development for one of their Public sector Clients based in London . IR35 - This role is inside of IR35 Location-London (100% onsite) Job Description: An inquisitive approach, always asking how to achieve goals in a smarter and more effective way An ability and interest to learn and experiment with new approaches to achieve business and cybersecurity outcomes, in different and often challenge contexts. Proven ability to forge innovative approaches to complex and complicated problems, including the use of research and/or experimentation, in-role or via academia. Key Skills required: Strong Risk and Controls understanding Knowledge and exposure of the application of Risk and Control Management and associated frameworks, preferably from a multi-market institution Fluent ability in articulating technical threats, scenarios, controls and risks to both technical and business stakeholders. Strong Technical background Proven experience in senior/leadership roles in security development, application security and/or security architecture Proven experience in DevOps/DevSecOps including Agile and Waterfall Software Development life cycles Proven experience working in a large scale, multi-national and technologically diverse environment Proven experience on integration of various security technologies (eg SAST, DAST, IAST, container security) and practises (eg Policy-as-Code) within DevOps pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Chef, Ansible, Nexus, etc) Expert understanding of Security concepts and principles. Excellent understanding of platform-specific security risks, common vulnerabilities for web and mobile applications, micro-services (REST, SOAP) architecture and their mitigations Good understanding of security flaws in common programming languages Knowledge and experience with network, host and application security practices Understanding of emerging technologies and its corresponding security threats would be a plus Proven experience with common public cloud environment (eg AWS, GCP, Azure, Alicloud) Strong technical understanding and experience of assessing vulnerabilities and identifying weaknesses in diverse enterprise IT assets Professional IT Security qualifications and/or certification Knowledge of Governance, Risk & Compliance Experience in continuous improvement and process optimisation. Strong stakeholder management and communications skills Ability to engage with and influence executive leadership Experience in managing, developing and retaining high-performing individuals in different geographies, often remotely Experience in engaging with business, technology, regional and regulator stakeholders Ability to prepare concise presentations, reports and updates for senior management Effective Leadership Possess strong leadership skills to bring out the best in a team. This includes both direct leadership and cross-functional capabilities Experience within fast-moving, complex and demanding corporate environments and able to provide appropriate direction to the team whilst dealing with ambiguity and change Act as a role-model for more junior members of Cybersecurity and Technology Interpersonal Skills Influential, credible and persuasive, active listener, embraces client Values, shows good judgement and demonstrates high level of communication skills in order to achieve effective stakeholder management If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Candidate notes: Candidates must submit their portfolio along with their application. About the role: Do you enjoy using design thinking to solve problems? Are you motivated by the opportunity to support the learning of others through creative design solutions? We are expanding our pool of talented Designers within the Global Design Team with a new role at senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future design of our English Language Teaching (ELT) group. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems with design and delivers original and well thought out solutions. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across multiple channels working with teams in Cambridge and across the globe. We encourage curiosity, exploration and self-development and truly believe inspired people create their best work. This is a great time to join our growing team of creatives and make a mark on projects from start to finish. You are a service designer with an understanding of how design can be used to create great customer experiences. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of design thinking with a good understanding and appreciation of print/digital design. You understand design as a high-value service and are committed to delivering nothing but the best. Responsibilities include: Designing engaging, original, functional and consistent solutions that align to the design strategy and enhance our products Creating a series of UI assets and UX artefacts ranging from rough sketches to pixel-perfect clickable prototypes. Test. Iterate. Contributing to information architecture refinement, be involved in interaction design, measure and optimise solutions to improve usability, take over prototyping and testing and create the best user experience for our customers Liaising with stakeholders and comfortably act as the voice of the user, while balancing between user needs and business requirements Designing experiences and assets for various channels including websites, apps, social media, email and more Supporting the team by refining and evolving processes and products for a variety of outputs and contribute to the team's development by bringing new ideas and solutions to the table Provide guidance and mentorship to mid and associate service designers, supporting them in their day-to-day work About You You will have experience designing for in-house or agency including creating cross-platform, responsive user interfaces and end-to-end-UX design experience with strong UI skills. Experience of delivering UX designs in Agile/Scrum methodology is essential and you will need a good working knowledge of key design tools, such as Figma, Sketch, inVision, Axure or similar. We'd like you to be familiar with basic front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). We are a highly collaborative team and you should be happy to ask for help and also help others deliver the best outcomes. Please supply a link to your portfolio with your application. Why Cambridge University Press? We have over 3,000 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams to tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers. Cambridge University Press is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are part of the University of Cambridge, committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality. We are also a global organisation, serving customers and representing colleagues all over the world. Diversity, in all its various forms, is key to our success as an organisation. Our benefits include group personal pension and free life assurance, an inclusive and flexible working environment comprising of 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), on-site fitness facilities, and much more. Furthermore, our Cambridge office is just a ten minute walk from the train station. Closing Date 30 th September 2021 To apply please go to our website by clicking the APPLY button. The University of Cambridge will be bringing together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation from 1 August 2021. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries. The move is in response to a growing desire from learners, teachers and researchers to engage with Cambridge in a joined up digital way, and the demand for innovative products that combine expertise in learning and assessment. The new organisation will have the capabilities to provide world leading assessment, learning and academic research offerings globally, under the Cambridge brand and backed by first class teaching and research departments.
Sep 08, 2021
Full time
Candidate notes: Candidates must submit their portfolio along with their application. About the role: Do you enjoy using design thinking to solve problems? Are you motivated by the opportunity to support the learning of others through creative design solutions? We are expanding our pool of talented Designers within the Global Design Team with a new role at senior level. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future design of our English Language Teaching (ELT) group. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems with design and delivers original and well thought out solutions. You will be involved in a wide range of projects across multiple channels working with teams in Cambridge and across the globe. We encourage curiosity, exploration and self-development and truly believe inspired people create their best work. This is a great time to join our growing team of creatives and make a mark on projects from start to finish. You are a service designer with an understanding of how design can be used to create great customer experiences. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of design thinking with a good understanding and appreciation of print/digital design. You understand design as a high-value service and are committed to delivering nothing but the best. Responsibilities include: Designing engaging, original, functional and consistent solutions that align to the design strategy and enhance our products Creating a series of UI assets and UX artefacts ranging from rough sketches to pixel-perfect clickable prototypes. Test. Iterate. Contributing to information architecture refinement, be involved in interaction design, measure and optimise solutions to improve usability, take over prototyping and testing and create the best user experience for our customers Liaising with stakeholders and comfortably act as the voice of the user, while balancing between user needs and business requirements Designing experiences and assets for various channels including websites, apps, social media, email and more Supporting the team by refining and evolving processes and products for a variety of outputs and contribute to the team's development by bringing new ideas and solutions to the table Provide guidance and mentorship to mid and associate service designers, supporting them in their day-to-day work About You You will have experience designing for in-house or agency including creating cross-platform, responsive user interfaces and end-to-end-UX design experience with strong UI skills. Experience of delivering UX designs in Agile/Scrum methodology is essential and you will need a good working knowledge of key design tools, such as Figma, Sketch, inVision, Axure or similar. We'd like you to be familiar with basic front-end development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). We are a highly collaborative team and you should be happy to ask for help and also help others deliver the best outcomes. Please supply a link to your portfolio with your application. Why Cambridge University Press? We have over 3,000 talented employees across 50 international offices uniting all our publishing groups. We're one of the world's most respected publishers, driven by the purpose of unlocking people's potential with the best learning and research solutions. We work in global teams to tackle the big issues, raise education standards, and deliver innovative solutions to learners and researchers. Cambridge University Press is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We are part of the University of Cambridge, committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality. We are also a global organisation, serving customers and representing colleagues all over the world. Diversity, in all its various forms, is key to our success as an organisation. Our benefits include group personal pension and free life assurance, an inclusive and flexible working environment comprising of 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), on-site fitness facilities, and much more. Furthermore, our Cambridge office is just a ten minute walk from the train station. Closing Date 30 th September 2021 To apply please go to our website by clicking the APPLY button. The University of Cambridge will be bringing together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation from 1 August 2021. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries. The move is in response to a growing desire from learners, teachers and researchers to engage with Cambridge in a joined up digital way, and the demand for innovative products that combine expertise in learning and assessment. The new organisation will have the capabilities to provide world leading assessment, learning and academic research offerings globally, under the Cambridge brand and backed by first class teaching and research departments.
We are looking for either a Technical Director or Technical Lead to join our team.
You could be an experienced Technical Director looking for your next challenge in a fast growing agency or, a Senior Developer or Technical Lead looking for the next step up. The spec below is for the full Technical Director role however we're interested in hearing from those who aspire to a role of this kind but may not quite hit all of the criteria at this stage. The bullets in bold are what we would be looking for in A Technical Director but as a technical Lead we would not expect you to have this level of experience. if you think this is you - we suggest you respond with a covering letter / email along with your CV to explain why you think you could be right for this role or to grow into this role.
Responsibilities
Setting, driving and managing the technical direction of the agency at a senior level – being responsible for research and development into the latest digital, web and marketing technologies e.g. AI, AR, IoT, automation and personalisation
Leading the development team – providing mentorship and leadership to the internal team, conducting 1-2-1/review/appraisal sessions and setting goals
Recommending technical solutions to fit clients needs and requirements across all area of the business – scoping, documenting and overseeing delivery
Having overall responsibility for the technical output of the agency
Understanding the commercial aspects of technical delivery and ensuring projects are delivered profitability – including estimating, quoting and associated technical documentation
Resource scheduling of the internal technical team and ability to scale resource using external sources as and when required
Identifying commercial opportunities and contributing to the growth of the agency through the continued development, use and selection of innovative technologies
Identifying and developing partner relations with other consultants and agencies (both within the UK and overseas) to help strengthen and broaden our technical offering and ensure we manage projects profitably.
Being a technical point of contact throughout the agency – communicating with internal teams, liaising with clients and representing the agency during new business opportunities
Liaising with hosting providers and technical suppliers, being the first port of call if problems arise (occasionally outside of core business hours when the situation demands)
Ensuring effective and consistent workflows and communications between Studio and Account Management and your development team are implemented, maintained and improved as requirements and technologies evolve
Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies within your department (and the wider agency)
Desired skills & experience
A minimum of 3 years in a senior technical/development/leadership role
At least 3 years experience working in a fast paced agency environment
You will need to have exceptional people management and influencing skills and be a truly inspirational leader, building capability across the organisation and taking forward our culture of innovation, brilliance and collaboration.
Proven track record of establishing and delivering a vision. Essentially ensuring visions become reality.
A thorough technical understanding of modern web and digital development processes
A passion for doing things right with a fastidious attention to detail
Excellence in understanding web standards, web accessibility and website performance optimisation
Understanding and a passion for modern evolving tech beyond the web – e.g. Artificial intelligence, IoT, VR/AR etc
Experience of open source web technologies and content management systems at an enterprise level including WordPress, Drupal and Laravel
Experience of working with (and building) APIs to integrate platforms, including CRM, marketing automation platforms and other back-office systems
Excellent knowledge of modern cloud based web infrastructure – including PaaS and IaaS platforms, DNS management, SSL certificates and associated DevOps workflows
An understanding and appreciation of different development methodologies
An appreciation of UI, UX and the importance of digital design, including reviewing design concepts to ensure their technical feasibility
A can do attitude that thrives on solving problems
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
Beneficial skills & experience
An understanding of modern Headless CMS and their suitability across systems including static sites and the Jamstack movement
Experience using .NET and associated CMS including Umbraco, Kentico and Sitecore
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks including the React and Vue ecosystems
Jun 28, 2021
Full time
We are looking for either a Technical Director or Technical Lead to join our team.
You could be an experienced Technical Director looking for your next challenge in a fast growing agency or, a Senior Developer or Technical Lead looking for the next step up. The spec below is for the full Technical Director role however we're interested in hearing from those who aspire to a role of this kind but may not quite hit all of the criteria at this stage. The bullets in bold are what we would be looking for in A Technical Director but as a technical Lead we would not expect you to have this level of experience. if you think this is you - we suggest you respond with a covering letter / email along with your CV to explain why you think you could be right for this role or to grow into this role.
Responsibilities
Setting, driving and managing the technical direction of the agency at a senior level – being responsible for research and development into the latest digital, web and marketing technologies e.g. AI, AR, IoT, automation and personalisation
Leading the development team – providing mentorship and leadership to the internal team, conducting 1-2-1/review/appraisal sessions and setting goals
Recommending technical solutions to fit clients needs and requirements across all area of the business – scoping, documenting and overseeing delivery
Having overall responsibility for the technical output of the agency
Understanding the commercial aspects of technical delivery and ensuring projects are delivered profitability – including estimating, quoting and associated technical documentation
Resource scheduling of the internal technical team and ability to scale resource using external sources as and when required
Identifying commercial opportunities and contributing to the growth of the agency through the continued development, use and selection of innovative technologies
Identifying and developing partner relations with other consultants and agencies (both within the UK and overseas) to help strengthen and broaden our technical offering and ensure we manage projects profitably.
Being a technical point of contact throughout the agency – communicating with internal teams, liaising with clients and representing the agency during new business opportunities
Liaising with hosting providers and technical suppliers, being the first port of call if problems arise (occasionally outside of core business hours when the situation demands)
Ensuring effective and consistent workflows and communications between Studio and Account Management and your development team are implemented, maintained and improved as requirements and technologies evolve
Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies within your department (and the wider agency)
Desired skills & experience
A minimum of 3 years in a senior technical/development/leadership role
At least 3 years experience working in a fast paced agency environment
You will need to have exceptional people management and influencing skills and be a truly inspirational leader, building capability across the organisation and taking forward our culture of innovation, brilliance and collaboration.
Proven track record of establishing and delivering a vision. Essentially ensuring visions become reality.
A thorough technical understanding of modern web and digital development processes
A passion for doing things right with a fastidious attention to detail
Excellence in understanding web standards, web accessibility and website performance optimisation
Understanding and a passion for modern evolving tech beyond the web – e.g. Artificial intelligence, IoT, VR/AR etc
Experience of open source web technologies and content management systems at an enterprise level including WordPress, Drupal and Laravel
Experience of working with (and building) APIs to integrate platforms, including CRM, marketing automation platforms and other back-office systems
Excellent knowledge of modern cloud based web infrastructure – including PaaS and IaaS platforms, DNS management, SSL certificates and associated DevOps workflows
An understanding and appreciation of different development methodologies
An appreciation of UI, UX and the importance of digital design, including reviewing design concepts to ensure their technical feasibility
A can do attitude that thrives on solving problems
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
Beneficial skills & experience
An understanding of modern Headless CMS and their suitability across systems including static sites and the Jamstack movement
Experience using .NET and associated CMS including Umbraco, Kentico and Sitecore
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks including the React and Vue ecosystems
Maze is a Series A funded startup building the future of rapid testing for modern teams. We're backed by some of the world's best funds and have an extensive advisory network. We're on a mission to empower modern teams to build better user experiences by testing and learning rapidly with real users. To do this, we've partnered with the world's biggest design tools, including Adobe XD, Figma, InVision, Sketch, and Marvel. We power over 40,000 brands globally, including IBM, Logitech, Pipedrive, Uber, Greenpeace, and Braze. We're a fully remote team working across 15 countries. You'll be joining a passionate team whose resumes include Canva, Figma, GitLab, InVision, Typeform and Zendesk. Responsibilities: You will work on all aspects of the product, which includes: Our user-research platform, with all the hindrances associated with complex data-visualization & analytics dashboard. Our tester's hiring platform, where you'll work with us on building a complete marketplace from scratch. Prototyping tool integrations, or you'll be able to work directly with the development teams of Figma, Adobe, InVision, Marvel, and more. Our automated reporting platform, where you'll work on a comprehensive document where the whole product team can participate. Also, as a part of the Maze product team, you'll do: Architect and develop highly scalable web applications. Work closely with our designer and engineers to design, build, and ship new features from scratch. Evaluate and improve the performance, durability, and security of applications in production. Take ownership for your tasks and see features through from start to finish. Help teammates improve when reviewing their work and appreciate feedback when they reciprocate. Work on projects in 6-week build cycles using Shape up methodology. Shape up removes a lot of overhead in meetings, increases focused work time, and allows teams to take full autonomy over the scope of the solution. Skills & Experience: You have excellent written and spoken English skills. You're a JavaScript & ReactJS expert. You have GraphQL / NodeJS / Typescript knowledge. You have experience with functional programming. You're able to write maintainable and scalable code. You're a thorough tester & always strive to improve your work environment. You enjoy working remotely. Bonus points: You're interested in UX&UI design. You have experience with AWS&AWS Services. You have experience in data-visualization. You have experience with deployment automation tools. You have a good dose of initiative, as well as a great sense of humor. - Unlimited Time Off and Paid Parental Leave: Unlimited and flexible time off; 16 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoptive parents; o bserve public holidays according to your country and culture Tech Perks: Laptop ( To help our team do their best work, we provide a laptop from day one) & Other computer accessories ( Each teammate has up to $200 per year to spend on computer accessories to help them work smarter) Co-Working: If working from home isn't your thing, or like a bit of both, we've got you covered. We can provide you with WeWork access if there is one nearby, or refund your favorite co-working place up to $250/month Options: As part of the Maze team you'll be granted options, these are unlocked through a 4 years vesting schedule with a one year cliff Accounting Fee: Being fully remote means that a contractor status is the only setup we currently have that allows us to scale across the world - if you need some help, we're covering up to $100/month of your accounting fees Company Retreat: Twice a year, we gather our amazing team from all over the world, every teammate has the opportunity to be face-to-face and spend some quality time together; previous a-Maze-ing retreats were in Natal Brazil, Tel-Aviv and Paris Healthcare: We will cover personal healthcare coverage up to $500/month Referral Bonus: Once you are a part of the A-Maze-ing team you can refer someone you know - someone who you trust to do a great job for one of the open positions at Maze - on their 6 months anniversary, you will receive a maze sticker and a $1000 bonus Bonusly: Amazings use points in order to recognize each others teamwork, dedication and helpfulness - you can use the points you receive from your colleagues for products, cash, donate to nonprofits and many more options depending on what country you're based. Screen via Zoom with a Recruiter Tech Interview with a Lead or Peer via Zoom Tech Assessment via Google Meet Interview with CTO or Lead via Zoom Reference Offer! JavaScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, TypescriptData Visualisation, Figma, Invision, Marvel App, JavaScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, Typescript, UI/UX, AWS
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
Maze is a Series A funded startup building the future of rapid testing for modern teams. We're backed by some of the world's best funds and have an extensive advisory network. We're on a mission to empower modern teams to build better user experiences by testing and learning rapidly with real users. To do this, we've partnered with the world's biggest design tools, including Adobe XD, Figma, InVision, Sketch, and Marvel. We power over 40,000 brands globally, including IBM, Logitech, Pipedrive, Uber, Greenpeace, and Braze. We're a fully remote team working across 15 countries. You'll be joining a passionate team whose resumes include Canva, Figma, GitLab, InVision, Typeform and Zendesk. Responsibilities: You will work on all aspects of the product, which includes: Our user-research platform, with all the hindrances associated with complex data-visualization & analytics dashboard. Our tester's hiring platform, where you'll work with us on building a complete marketplace from scratch. Prototyping tool integrations, or you'll be able to work directly with the development teams of Figma, Adobe, InVision, Marvel, and more. Our automated reporting platform, where you'll work on a comprehensive document where the whole product team can participate. Also, as a part of the Maze product team, you'll do: Architect and develop highly scalable web applications. Work closely with our designer and engineers to design, build, and ship new features from scratch. Evaluate and improve the performance, durability, and security of applications in production. Take ownership for your tasks and see features through from start to finish. Help teammates improve when reviewing their work and appreciate feedback when they reciprocate. Work on projects in 6-week build cycles using Shape up methodology. Shape up removes a lot of overhead in meetings, increases focused work time, and allows teams to take full autonomy over the scope of the solution. Skills & Experience: You have excellent written and spoken English skills. You're a JavaScript & ReactJS expert. You have GraphQL / NodeJS / Typescript knowledge. You have experience with functional programming. You're able to write maintainable and scalable code. You're a thorough tester & always strive to improve your work environment. You enjoy working remotely. Bonus points: You're interested in UX&UI design. You have experience with AWS&AWS Services. You have experience in data-visualization. You have experience with deployment automation tools. You have a good dose of initiative, as well as a great sense of humor. - Unlimited Time Off and Paid Parental Leave: Unlimited and flexible time off; 16 weeks paid parental leave for birth or adoptive parents; o bserve public holidays according to your country and culture Tech Perks: Laptop ( To help our team do their best work, we provide a laptop from day one) & Other computer accessories ( Each teammate has up to $200 per year to spend on computer accessories to help them work smarter) Co-Working: If working from home isn't your thing, or like a bit of both, we've got you covered. We can provide you with WeWork access if there is one nearby, or refund your favorite co-working place up to $250/month Options: As part of the Maze team you'll be granted options, these are unlocked through a 4 years vesting schedule with a one year cliff Accounting Fee: Being fully remote means that a contractor status is the only setup we currently have that allows us to scale across the world - if you need some help, we're covering up to $100/month of your accounting fees Company Retreat: Twice a year, we gather our amazing team from all over the world, every teammate has the opportunity to be face-to-face and spend some quality time together; previous a-Maze-ing retreats were in Natal Brazil, Tel-Aviv and Paris Healthcare: We will cover personal healthcare coverage up to $500/month Referral Bonus: Once you are a part of the A-Maze-ing team you can refer someone you know - someone who you trust to do a great job for one of the open positions at Maze - on their 6 months anniversary, you will receive a maze sticker and a $1000 bonus Bonusly: Amazings use points in order to recognize each others teamwork, dedication and helpfulness - you can use the points you receive from your colleagues for products, cash, donate to nonprofits and many more options depending on what country you're based. Screen via Zoom with a Recruiter Tech Interview with a Lead or Peer via Zoom Tech Assessment via Google Meet Interview with CTO or Lead via Zoom Reference Offer! JavaScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, TypescriptData Visualisation, Figma, Invision, Marvel App, JavaScript, React, GraphQL, Node.js, Typescript, UI/UX, AWS
Software Developer C#, VB. ASP.Net, SQL
Permanent, £35,000 - £40,000 D.O.E
West Yorkshire
Code Red Associates (CRA) is a leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & growing organisations throughout the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Software Developer with knowledge of C#, VB (within a .Net framework), ASP.Net, & SQL Server for an evolving social enterprise that is undertaking some very exciting, cutting edge & ambitious development projects in West Yorkshire.
The purpose of the role is to work as part of a team to design and develop, implement and support internal commercial applications for the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will include the development of quality & robust software to specification using a range of existing and new technologies; providing development support; supporting development related service desk calls; helping to research and implement client, mobile and web based information systems; the provision of management information; and working to tight timescales and deadlines.
Essential Experience
•Previous commercial experience in a Software & Web Application Development capacity
•Visual Studio / .Net Framework
•C#. VB & ASP.Net development expertise
•Sharepoint
•SQL Server
•IIS Server
Desirable Experience
•Team Foundation Server (TFS)
•HTML / xHTML / CSS
•XML
•Java
•Ajax
•LAMP Development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) in a Cake environment
•Content Management Systems (CMS) experience such as Drupal or Wordpress
•Reports Development (Using one of SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, etc.)
As an individual, you will be an excellent communicator that is results focussed, have high standards with a focus on providing an excellent customer service. You will be adept at working effectively alone as well as part of a team, and be able to work under pressure.
If this sounds like you then an excellent career opportunity with a progressive organisation that looks after their employees is on offer to the successful candidate, as well as a highly competitive benefits package. Please apply swiftly if you want take an exciting opportunity to work for a growing organisation in a supportive and friendly environment.
Code Red Associates acts as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer Code Red welcomes applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
May 02, 2017
Software Developer C#, VB. ASP.Net, SQL
Permanent, £35,000 - £40,000 D.O.E
West Yorkshire
Code Red Associates (CRA) is a leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & growing organisations throughout the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Software Developer with knowledge of C#, VB (within a .Net framework), ASP.Net, & SQL Server for an evolving social enterprise that is undertaking some very exciting, cutting edge & ambitious development projects in West Yorkshire.
The purpose of the role is to work as part of a team to design and develop, implement and support internal commercial applications for the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will include the development of quality & robust software to specification using a range of existing and new technologies; providing development support; supporting development related service desk calls; helping to research and implement client, mobile and web based information systems; the provision of management information; and working to tight timescales and deadlines.
Essential Experience
•Previous commercial experience in a Software & Web Application Development capacity
•Visual Studio / .Net Framework
•C#. VB & ASP.Net development expertise
•Sharepoint
•SQL Server
•IIS Server
Desirable Experience
•Team Foundation Server (TFS)
•HTML / xHTML / CSS
•XML
•Java
•Ajax
•LAMP Development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) in a Cake environment
•Content Management Systems (CMS) experience such as Drupal or Wordpress
•Reports Development (Using one of SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, etc.)
As an individual, you will be an excellent communicator that is results focussed, have high standards with a focus on providing an excellent customer service. You will be adept at working effectively alone as well as part of a team, and be able to work under pressure.
If this sounds like you then an excellent career opportunity with a progressive organisation that looks after their employees is on offer to the successful candidate, as well as a highly competitive benefits package. Please apply swiftly if you want take an exciting opportunity to work for a growing organisation in a supportive and friendly environment.
Code Red Associates acts as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer Code Red welcomes applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
Graduate Software Developer
Newcastle upon Tyne
Around £20k depending on work experience
Working within an agile software development team, this Graduate Software Developer role will develop new and existing software products and services to enable the company to produce robust web and desktop software that satisfies both user and business requirements. The job holder will be a key part of the growing software development team and will be expected to contribute to all stages of software development.
Key Graduate Software Developer Responsibilities
- Plan, design and prioritise your work to ensure software functionality, delivery schedules, deadlines and quality standards set by the Senior Software Developer, or Software Development Manager are met for both for software and associated documentation.
- Produce new software products and enhance/repair existing software as agreed by the relevant staff.
- Liaise with colleagues in the other development teams to ensure alignment of work schedules and maximum efficiency.
- Keep up to date with developments of software engineering, including research and the participation in in-house knowledge sharing seminars.
- Ensure that the correct software technology and methodology is chosen for new products and that current products are updated to new technologies.
Graduate Software Developer skills, qualifications and experience:
- 1st class honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Good people skills and a good communicator.
- Experience developing object orientated software (.NET is preferable).
- Experience programming with Microsoft programming languages (C# is preferable).
- Experience of web development platforms (ASP.NET is preferable)
- Experience in working with SQL Server and excellent understanding of database design
- Other programming experience such as XML; XSL, and C++ is a plus.
If you are interested in the advertised Graduate Software Developer position please apply through the requested method and we will be in touch shortly with regards to your suitability for the role.
Sharpe Recruitment Ltd is a North East based consultancy, dedicated to placing professionals in rewarding jobs throughout the North of England across a variety of disciplines including Digital Media, Design, Development, Creative Advertising, Sales & Marketing, Tech & IT
May 02, 2017
Graduate Software Developer
Newcastle upon Tyne
Around £20k depending on work experience
Working within an agile software development team, this Graduate Software Developer role will develop new and existing software products and services to enable the company to produce robust web and desktop software that satisfies both user and business requirements. The job holder will be a key part of the growing software development team and will be expected to contribute to all stages of software development.
Key Graduate Software Developer Responsibilities
- Plan, design and prioritise your work to ensure software functionality, delivery schedules, deadlines and quality standards set by the Senior Software Developer, or Software Development Manager are met for both for software and associated documentation.
- Produce new software products and enhance/repair existing software as agreed by the relevant staff.
- Liaise with colleagues in the other development teams to ensure alignment of work schedules and maximum efficiency.
- Keep up to date with developments of software engineering, including research and the participation in in-house knowledge sharing seminars.
- Ensure that the correct software technology and methodology is chosen for new products and that current products are updated to new technologies.
Graduate Software Developer skills, qualifications and experience:
- 1st class honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Good people skills and a good communicator.
- Experience developing object orientated software (.NET is preferable).
- Experience programming with Microsoft programming languages (C# is preferable).
- Experience of web development platforms (ASP.NET is preferable)
- Experience in working with SQL Server and excellent understanding of database design
- Other programming experience such as XML; XSL, and C++ is a plus.
If you are interested in the advertised Graduate Software Developer position please apply through the requested method and we will be in touch shortly with regards to your suitability for the role.
Sharpe Recruitment Ltd is a North East based consultancy, dedicated to placing professionals in rewarding jobs throughout the North of England across a variety of disciplines including Digital Media, Design, Development, Creative Advertising, Sales & Marketing, Tech & IT