AutoRek
Edinburgh, UK
AutoRek is a leading provider of financial controls, regulatory reporting and data management software. Established in 1994, we are a fast paced and innovative FinTech with a customer base made up of some of the world’s leading financial services companies and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We have some ambitious targets for the coming years including significant growth to our customer base and increasing our presence globally. To achieve our objectives and to take our award-winning product to the next level, we know we need to build on our already fantastic and dedicated teams across the business. We are now looking to expand our highly skilled and dedicated product development team and are looking for a number of driven and ambitious candidates to join our talented team.
Overview of the role:
AutoRek needs to do more than simply keep pace; we want to lead the way. Our Edinburgh based Product Development team’s primary focus is to do just that. They work to improve, innovate and develop AutoRek - our core financial management solution.
Working as part of a close-knit team, our Developers deliver software solutions either through creation of programs, configuration/customisation of platforms, or a combination of both. This along with the capture & analysis of requirements is all part of the role. Our Developers focus on technical solutions to the challenges facing our customers now and in the future.
Overview of responsibilities
Undertake specific assigned tasks e.g. bug fixes, small features and customisations.
Running of automated and manual tests
Developing knowledge of the AutoRek code base (or its related modules.)
Developing knowledge of the primary Product Development tools, in particular SQLBUILD and the build process. Able to find and modify tools under guidance.
Developing knowledge of key product processes, in particular code review, build, and use of version control.
Technical Skills Required:
Basic understanding of components of Microsoft / Web development environment including:
C# + .NET Framework / .NET Core (or translatable skills from other environments)
NET Razor, MVC, web forms
SQL (SQL Server especially)
TypeScript & JavaScript
One or more JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Angular, React or Vue
HTML5, CSS
Additional Skills/Experience
At least 2 years in a Microsoft-based development environment.
Relevant Microsoft certifications.
Educated to degree level in a computing subject is preferred
Team player with a methodical and reliable approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Why AutoRek?
We offer a competitive salary, private healthcare, income protection and life cover. In addition, we know that there is more to life and offer a supportive and flexible environment where team and community is key. We want to support everyone in achieving their career aspirations and goals and understand our success is only determined by the success of our team. Everyone across the business has the opportunity to drive innovation and we encourage the whole team to take an active part in progressing the business.
All this and not to mention a health and wellbeing programme, access to Pluralsight and other training resources, annual away day, and many other social activities throughout the year.
If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, then apply today.
Please note only applicants progressing to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete a coding test via HackerRank.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
AutoRek is a leading provider of financial controls, regulatory reporting and data management software. Established in 1994, we are a fast paced and innovative FinTech with a customer base made up of some of the world’s leading financial services companies and we continue to go from strength to strength.
We have some ambitious targets for the coming years including significant growth to our customer base and increasing our presence globally. To achieve our objectives and to take our award-winning product to the next level, we know we need to build on our already fantastic and dedicated teams across the business. We are now looking to expand our highly skilled and dedicated product development team and are looking for a number of driven and ambitious candidates to join our talented team.
Overview of the role:
AutoRek needs to do more than simply keep pace; we want to lead the way. Our Edinburgh based Product Development team’s primary focus is to do just that. They work to improve, innovate and develop AutoRek - our core financial management solution.
Working as part of a close-knit team, our Developers deliver software solutions either through creation of programs, configuration/customisation of platforms, or a combination of both. This along with the capture & analysis of requirements is all part of the role. Our Developers focus on technical solutions to the challenges facing our customers now and in the future.
Overview of responsibilities
Undertake specific assigned tasks e.g. bug fixes, small features and customisations.
Running of automated and manual tests
Developing knowledge of the AutoRek code base (or its related modules.)
Developing knowledge of the primary Product Development tools, in particular SQLBUILD and the build process. Able to find and modify tools under guidance.
Developing knowledge of key product processes, in particular code review, build, and use of version control.
Technical Skills Required:
Basic understanding of components of Microsoft / Web development environment including:
C# + .NET Framework / .NET Core (or translatable skills from other environments)
NET Razor, MVC, web forms
SQL (SQL Server especially)
TypeScript & JavaScript
One or more JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Angular, React or Vue
HTML5, CSS
Additional Skills/Experience
At least 2 years in a Microsoft-based development environment.
Relevant Microsoft certifications.
Educated to degree level in a computing subject is preferred
Team player with a methodical and reliable approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
Why AutoRek?
We offer a competitive salary, private healthcare, income protection and life cover. In addition, we know that there is more to life and offer a supportive and flexible environment where team and community is key. We want to support everyone in achieving their career aspirations and goals and understand our success is only determined by the success of our team. Everyone across the business has the opportunity to drive innovation and we encourage the whole team to take an active part in progressing the business.
All this and not to mention a health and wellbeing programme, access to Pluralsight and other training resources, annual away day, and many other social activities throughout the year.
If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, then apply today.
Please note only applicants progressing to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete a coding test via HackerRank.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
The International Institute for Strategic Studies
Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, UK
Senior Developer and CRM Support
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is one of the world’s leading think tanks and the foremost authority on strategic and military capability globally. We are looking to recruit a developer into a new role in our IT Department. Reporting to the Technical Project Manager and working closely with the Head of IT this new role will work with an existing member of the team supporting and enhancing our CRM (Dynamics 365) in addition to small development projects working with senior staff, digital and graphics teams to deliver a range of time critical tactical projects to enhance the work of our research community.
In the coming months the IISS will be moving a number of business processes onto the CRM platform and starting to plan the migration to Dynamics 365 Online. In addition, you will be expected to work on smaller projects including the creation of web based data driven dynamic visualisations to support IISS digital publications or events, data capture from 3rd party websites using existing APIs or screen scraping techniques and the manipulation of data and statistical analysis. Advanced or Intermediate knowledge of the following products is mandatory:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 365 (Administration, Configuration and Customization)
Web Development – HTML, CSS and Javascript
At least one scripting language such Python / Powershell
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of tools and techniques and the ability to quickly identify the most appropriate approach to quickly deliver solutions for business problems. Specific technologies that would be advantageous include:
Javascript Visualization frameworks such as Plotify.js / Highcharts
Javascript Mapping frameworks such as Leaflet / Mapbox
Microsoft Office 365 – Power BI, Flow, Powerapps
We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do approach, a problem solver with excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. Additionally, we would like this person to be experienced and a self-starter. International travel may occasionally be required as part of the role.
Salary will commensurate with skills and experience, plus full benefits package. Technical training on specific skills may be available for exceptional candidates.
Please apply by email to hr@iiss.org by 31st August 2018, attaching your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include technical tests. We apologise that due to expected volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.
Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the United Kingdom should apply.
Senior Developer and CRM Support
The International Institute for Strategic Studies is one of the world’s leading think tanks and the foremost authority on strategic and military capability globally. We are looking to recruit a developer into a new role in our IT Department. Reporting to the Technical Project Manager and working closely with the Head of IT this new role will work with an existing member of the team supporting and enhancing our CRM (Dynamics 365) in addition to small development projects working with senior staff, digital and graphics teams to deliver a range of time critical tactical projects to enhance the work of our research community.
In the coming months the IISS will be moving a number of business processes onto the CRM platform and starting to plan the migration to Dynamics 365 Online. In addition, you will be expected to work on smaller projects including the creation of web based data driven dynamic visualisations to support IISS digital publications or events, data capture from 3rd party websites using existing APIs or screen scraping techniques and the manipulation of data and statistical analysis. Advanced or Intermediate knowledge of the following products is mandatory:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 365 (Administration, Configuration and Customization)
Web Development – HTML, CSS and Javascript
At least one scripting language such Python / Powershell
Preference will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of tools and techniques and the ability to quickly identify the most appropriate approach to quickly deliver solutions for business problems. Specific technologies that would be advantageous include:
Javascript Visualization frameworks such as Plotify.js / Highcharts
Javascript Mapping frameworks such as Leaflet / Mapbox
Microsoft Office 365 – Power BI, Flow, Powerapps
We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do approach, a problem solver with excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. Additionally, we would like this person to be experienced and a self-starter. International travel may occasionally be required as part of the role.
Salary will commensurate with skills and experience, plus full benefits package. Technical training on specific skills may be available for exceptional candidates.
Please apply by email to hr@iiss.org by 31st August 2018, attaching your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which will include technical tests. We apologise that due to expected volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.
Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the United Kingdom should apply.
The Quad Group
Chipping Norton, United Kingdom
The Quad Group is looking for a PHP developer to support with our growing requirement of development work across a number of different projects. From Motorsport clients right through to event management and life-style companies.
Duties:
Your key responsibilities will include:
Deliver website build or development projects for the companies that work with us.
Effectively manage projects from requirements gathering through to deployment.
Carrying out website updates, ensuring that the website portfolio is accurate, up-to-date and conforms to style guidelines.
Report and working collaboratively with the team director whom will be acting as product manager.
Skills Required:
Experience and knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 - Responsive web development
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with JavaScript, PHP 5/7, MySQL
JavaScript libraries such as jQuery / Node.js
Phalcon frame-work (desirable) REST, AJAX, API, and MVC knowledge.
WordPress and other platform technologies.
Own entire project, and bring project to a close fulfilling client request.
Able to test his/her own work
Demonstrable experience with 3rd party integrations and API’s and payment systems
The Person:
Positive and friendly demeanour.
Enjoys working in a team
Dependable and trust-worthy
Attention to detail and believes in quality of output.
This role would suit a medium-level developer, looking to build on their skills and be part of a small quality driven team, delivering all aspects of web projects. You will need to be an effective communicator and be able to work both as part of a team and independently. You should not feel you need to be micro managed however can work collaboratively with other members of staff.
Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 (20 minutes from Banbury, 30 minutes from Oxford)
*No recruitment agencies please
The Quad Group is looking for a PHP developer to support with our growing requirement of development work across a number of different projects. From Motorsport clients right through to event management and life-style companies.
Duties:
Your key responsibilities will include:
Deliver website build or development projects for the companies that work with us.
Effectively manage projects from requirements gathering through to deployment.
Carrying out website updates, ensuring that the website portfolio is accurate, up-to-date and conforms to style guidelines.
Report and working collaboratively with the team director whom will be acting as product manager.
Skills Required:
Experience and knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 - Responsive web development
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with JavaScript, PHP 5/7, MySQL
JavaScript libraries such as jQuery / Node.js
Phalcon frame-work (desirable) REST, AJAX, API, and MVC knowledge.
WordPress and other platform technologies.
Own entire project, and bring project to a close fulfilling client request.
Able to test his/her own work
Demonstrable experience with 3rd party integrations and API’s and payment systems
The Person:
Positive and friendly demeanour.
Enjoys working in a team
Dependable and trust-worthy
Attention to detail and believes in quality of output.
This role would suit a medium-level developer, looking to build on their skills and be part of a small quality driven team, delivering all aspects of web projects. You will need to be an effective communicator and be able to work both as part of a team and independently. You should not feel you need to be micro managed however can work collaboratively with other members of staff.
Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 (20 minutes from Banbury, 30 minutes from Oxford)
*No recruitment agencies please
European Patent Office
Basel, Switzerland
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organisation promoting global monetary and financial stability and is a bank for central banks. The BIS´s head office is located in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. We are able to recruit globally, regardless of nationality, and offer competitive employment packages.
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect (with a corporate title of Senior IT Applications Architect) to join the Application and Architecture group within the Bank´s IT department. As an enterprise architect, the successful candidate will coordinate the group´s architecture-related activity to establish a vision and technology roadmap for each of the groups key software applications and platforms. He/she will also provide enterprise architecture guidance to business and technology teams across the Bank, and organise bank-wide architecture governance. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented team player, comfortable in both a highly technical environment and a relationship management role. He/she is a skilled communicator who is able to present complex IT topics to non-technical audiences of all levels, taking a proactive business-focused approach when dealing with both internal and external clients and providers.
Key responsibilities:
Work with development and operations teams across Architecture and Applications to create a vision and roadmap for the key applications and platforms supported by the group.
Maintain high-level enterprise architecture maps for the Bank, including key systems and information flows.
Advise and assist with changes to business architecture and business process optimisation.
Act as an expert adviser to the Bank on application architecture and strategic technology issues, and write reports for executive audiences.
Working with IMS and cross-business technical experts, define and promote common architecture principles, standards, tools and implementation methodologies.
Organise bank-wide architecture governance and assist the Head of Architecture and Applications in chairing the meetings and issuing recommendations.
Establish a virtual team of architects and technical experts across the IT department and promote architecture collaboration.
Provide architectural oversight on key IT projects.
Play a leading role in the identification and evaluation of new technologies.
Perform pre- and post-project architecture reviews.
Own the portfolio of application development tools provided to developers across the Bank and ensure that they evolve over time to meet developers´ needs.
Review, with the aim of constantly improving, the application architecture landscape of the Bank.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
At least five years´ experience in software development and/or architecture related IT roles
Experience of creating and communicating architecture concepts and technology roadmaps
Experience working on projects spanning multiple technology teams and business areas
Experience presenting architecture and technology topics to senior executives
Experience working with complex enterprise data architectures with strong knowledge of relational database technologies
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft development technologies (C# .NET, WCF, WPF, Visual Studio etc), NoSQL/Big Data technologies, and Python and/or R will be advantages.
An industry background in financial markets or central banking will be an advantage.
Strong architecture modelling and visualisation skills
Excellent communication skills - written, visual and oral
An ability to formulate technical strategy
An ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationships across different technical teams and business users
An ability to understand and adapt to a broad range of existing and new technologies
An ability to work independently
Fluent in English (oral and written)
University degree (ideally at masters level, in a computer science related discipline)
Do you have the skills we are looking for and a strong academic track record? Are you interested in working in an international financial institution at the heart of the central banking community and contributing to an important global mission? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and letter of motivation, indicating your preferred area of interest.
To find out more about this opportunity and to submit your CV (in English), please visit www.bis.org/careers .
Deadline for applications is 30/12/2016
Employment - Duration: 1 years Contract type: Fixed-term FTE%: 100%
The BIS employs staff on both open-ended and fixed-term contracts. However, all new entrants are initially recruited on a fixed-term basis. The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from female candidates.
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organisation promoting global monetary and financial stability and is a bank for central banks. The BIS´s head office is located in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. We are able to recruit globally, regardless of nationality, and offer competitive employment packages.
We are looking for an Enterprise Architect (with a corporate title of Senior IT Applications Architect) to join the Application and Architecture group within the Bank´s IT department. As an enterprise architect, the successful candidate will coordinate the group´s architecture-related activity to establish a vision and technology roadmap for each of the groups key software applications and platforms. He/she will also provide enterprise architecture guidance to business and technology teams across the Bank, and organise bank-wide architecture governance. The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented team player, comfortable in both a highly technical environment and a relationship management role. He/she is a skilled communicator who is able to present complex IT topics to non-technical audiences of all levels, taking a proactive business-focused approach when dealing with both internal and external clients and providers.
Key responsibilities:
Work with development and operations teams across Architecture and Applications to create a vision and roadmap for the key applications and platforms supported by the group.
Maintain high-level enterprise architecture maps for the Bank, including key systems and information flows.
Advise and assist with changes to business architecture and business process optimisation.
Act as an expert adviser to the Bank on application architecture and strategic technology issues, and write reports for executive audiences.
Working with IMS and cross-business technical experts, define and promote common architecture principles, standards, tools and implementation methodologies.
Organise bank-wide architecture governance and assist the Head of Architecture and Applications in chairing the meetings and issuing recommendations.
Establish a virtual team of architects and technical experts across the IT department and promote architecture collaboration.
Provide architectural oversight on key IT projects.
Play a leading role in the identification and evaluation of new technologies.
Perform pre- and post-project architecture reviews.
Own the portfolio of application development tools provided to developers across the Bank and ensure that they evolve over time to meet developers´ needs.
Review, with the aim of constantly improving, the application architecture landscape of the Bank.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
At least five years´ experience in software development and/or architecture related IT roles
Experience of creating and communicating architecture concepts and technology roadmaps
Experience working on projects spanning multiple technology teams and business areas
Experience presenting architecture and technology topics to senior executives
Experience working with complex enterprise data architectures with strong knowledge of relational database technologies
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft development technologies (C# .NET, WCF, WPF, Visual Studio etc), NoSQL/Big Data technologies, and Python and/or R will be advantages.
An industry background in financial markets or central banking will be an advantage.
Strong architecture modelling and visualisation skills
Excellent communication skills - written, visual and oral
An ability to formulate technical strategy
An ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationships across different technical teams and business users
An ability to understand and adapt to a broad range of existing and new technologies
An ability to work independently
Fluent in English (oral and written)
University degree (ideally at masters level, in a computer science related discipline)
Do you have the skills we are looking for and a strong academic track record? Are you interested in working in an international financial institution at the heart of the central banking community and contributing to an important global mission? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and letter of motivation, indicating your preferred area of interest.
To find out more about this opportunity and to submit your CV (in English), please visit www.bis.org/careers .
Deadline for applications is 30/12/2016
Employment - Duration: 1 years Contract type: Fixed-term FTE%: 100%
The BIS employs staff on both open-ended and fixed-term contracts. However, all new entrants are initially recruited on a fixed-term basis. The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from female candidates.
