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Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood   Closing date: 29 January 2023 Location: Flexible Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8) Contract type : Permanent Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm.  There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level. Post numbers: 203403   Job Description Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.   Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.   The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy   You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:  Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team. Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects. Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment. Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions. Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps. Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL. Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.   This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Agile and flexible working Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs Health and wellbeing benefits and support Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose   For more information, please visit our website.  

Lead Specialist Advisor, Application Development, Flood   Closing date: 29 January 2023 Location: Flexible Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7) Contract type : Permanent Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm.  There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level. Post numbers: 203404   Job Description Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.   Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.   The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy   You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:  Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team. Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects. Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment. Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions. Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps. Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL. Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.   This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Agile and flexible working Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs Health and wellbeing benefits and support Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose   For more information, please visit our website.  

Test Analyst Web Applications Closing date: 29 January 2023 Location: Flexible Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5) Contract type : Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday Post number: 203436   Job Description We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.   Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!   Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.   You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.   You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:  Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams. Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved. Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology). Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements. Excellent technical skills and knowledge including: Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others. Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365. Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.   This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Agile and flexible working Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3% 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs Health and wellbeing benefits and support Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose   For more information, please visit our website.  

Job Description for Business Analyst: There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed. The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages. Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst: Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement. Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment. Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle. Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions. Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects. Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices. Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment. Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications. Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing. Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures. Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality. Essential Criteria for Business Analyst: Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement. Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment. Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle. Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions. Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects. Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices. Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment. Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications. Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing. Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures. Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst: Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment. Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license. Comfortable in managing small projects, if required. About The Company Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector. Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world. Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress. We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging. Recruitment Agency Notice We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

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.

About Us STV is Scotland’s leading digital media brand. Each month, our commercial broadcast channel reaches 3.5 million viewers and the STV Player is the fastest growing Video on Demand service in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a multi-platform product that reaches a huge national audience across Scotland and more recently across the whole of the UK. STV are on a mission to become Scotland’s digital entertainment hub. The world of media streaming is fast-paced and constantly changing and STV is determined to lead the way with our new digital strategy. Our development teams are working to transform our video streaming service, STV Player, into a world-class platform. Our challenge is to blend leading-edge technology with intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences. About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Tester to support the development of our digital products and platforms. Working in a fast paced, collaborative environment you will primarily be responsible for ensuring all ‘hands-on’ testing activity is undertaken within our scrum team. You will be able to work well on your own and also be happy to assist the Lead Tester when required and contribute to overall continuous improvement within the team. You will be involved in development testing across STV’s multiple digital platforms including mobile, web, connected TVs and set-top boxes. Key responsibilities: Undertake ‘hands-on’ functional and regression testing across the broad range of STV digital products and platforms ranging from Smart TV’s, set-top boxes, tablet devices and smart phones. Creation and execution of detailed test plans and test cases to support new product development and enhancements. Tackle software requirements thoroughly with in depth thinking of all possible scenarios to obtain the best test coverage possible. Demonstrate ability to think outside the box when creating test plans and test cases to push the boundaries of requirements in advance of work being ready to test. Adhere to the test/defect management processes Effectively communicate defects to the development team and work with the development team to ensure efficient resolution of these defects. Reviewing requirements – wireframes/UI designs, focussing on testability and identification of test cases (both manual and automation candidates) and expected results. Participate in Scrum meetings (e.g. planning, daily stand up, review and retrospectives). Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of testing mobile apps and web applications is essential. ISTQB certification or equivalent agile based testing certification is desirable. Educated to degree level. Practical knowledge of Agile development test design methodologies and techniques desired. Familiarity with defect tracking systems. Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently whilst ensuring quality of testing at all times. Capable of communicating with a range of stakeholders. Ability to analyse data and solve complex problems. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Test automation experience/skills is desirable. Eagerness to learn and develop skills i.e. in test automation. Demonstrable passion for technology and ensuring consistency of quality in every development project. Benefits There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you; 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our  Holiday Extras An extra day’s holiday on your birthday. Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs. Company pension contribution. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket travel loan. On-site occupational health service. Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts. APPLY To apply please send your expression of interest to hr@stv.tv Closing date: 30 May 2022 STV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and to equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from candidates currently under-represented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, disabled people and those from a lower socio-economic background. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the role.

POS established in 1986 are providers of reliable and cost effective Multi-Channel EPoS systems. We have a proven track record of installing systems throughout the UK which have given retailers and hospitality clients the necessary tools to trade successfully both in store and online. We are POS software and hardware solution specialists providing EPoS Systems, Integrated Ecommerce, Order Processing and Stock Control Solutions to businesses of all sizes including independent, corporate and multi branch. POS LTD is a company with a strong customer base and an ever expanding EPoS product. We seek a candidate who is invested in continuing our reputation for reliable and intuitive EPoS products. Job Purpose The role is to assist in generating fees through the management and development of existing and new clients, to contribute towards the achievement of the financial and other objectives of the Building Consultancy Team. Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:45. (1 hour Lunch) On Call for emergency calls 1 weekend in 3. (Paid extra for weekend work)   Position summary The key responsibilities for this role are the following: The candidate will be tasked with supporting our existing customers on a daily basis Recording customer issues and working through them in an organised fashion. Testing existing software to ensure it runs smoothly Finding any possible software issues Testing new software and upgrading the customer systems. The role includes the upkeep of all testing/customer documents.   Candidate Requirements: The ideal candidate would be Microsoft certified and have good knowledge of Microsoft products/operating systems/networking and server setups. The candidate should demonstrate a methodical and organised approach. Some of the role is customer facing so a confident and polite telephone manner is required. Customer training is usually performed remotely but there may be the occasional requirement for a site visit, so a full driver’s license is required.

REPORTS TO : The Database Manager reports to the Head of IT. SUMMARY : The Database Manager is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT Systems including the interfaces with other systems. The Database Manager contributes to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems. MAIN DUTIES : The Database Manager’s main duties are to: be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT systems including the interfaces with other systems (PowerCampus, Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, Sage Snowdrop, AKERO, Argos, etc.; perform systems analysis, documentation and programming activities as required in conjunction with other IT staff and users; provide 1st / 2nd line support to users of the University’s management information systems; liaise with departments to determine their needs and develop and deliver appropriate solutions; collaborate with colleagues within the University in the maintenance of settings and processes in the University's student information and enterprise systems with an emphasis on data standards and consistency; facilitate and participate in the testing/debugging of system upgrades and new functionality, and diagnose and resolve problems occurring in multiple software and database platforms; develop the capability of integration between all systems including PowerCampus, Blackboard, the University’s Portal and any other platforms which require to interact with the University’s Databases and implement in line with business requirements; contribute to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems; produce and analyse responses to complex queries relating to PowerCampus and assist in the writing of reports as required; coach faculty and staff on use of systems and business processing tools; undertake special projects and development work as required; adhere to and promote the university’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. LOCATION : The Database Manager is located at the Richmond Campus. The university is anticipating a change of location to a new site in South West London in 2022. SPECIAL NOTE : By the nature of the duties of this position, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level is required for this position. GENERAL : The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the Head of IT and shall include other responsibilities as the Head of IT may from time-to-time assign. The Head of IT may also, at their discretion, reassign some of the above responsibilities. The Head of IT will work with the Database manager to co-ordinate work and resolve problems and will evaluate the Database Manager’s performance. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL : proven skills and experience in the use of query languages, commercial reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services to develop and produce complex reports and data analysis; knowledge of legacy products such as Informix, Solaris and the ability to extract and transfer the information into current PowerCampus interface; experience of 4GL or 3GL programming languages to extract and manipulate database information; experience of working with from MS SQL Server 2008 to latest, MS Reporting and Integration Services and an understanding of MS SQL stored procedures, triggers and functions and all components of SSRS, SSAS and SSIS; be able to liaise and communicate with current suppliers i.e. Ellucian PowerCampus, Sage, Blackboard, etc., and be the technical contact for any projects involving the optimization of current business critical systems an understanding of business systems and processes in a higher education environment; excellent written and oral analysis and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a concise, actionable form; strong organisation and time management skills; the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of University users and external stakeholders; experience in coaching others; ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to work quickly and accurately; able to work as part of a team, while taking sole responsibility for areas of a project; able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data and information; a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or work experience. DESIRABLE : Experience in: using Ellucian’s PowerCampus or a similar student information system; NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, LINQ, T-SQL; PHP, C#, Java database design and object relational mapping and performance tuning; designing and providing training on reporting and business processing tools; project management using PRINCE2 or similar. Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, O365, version control systems   LIST OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS: Transfer old Student Record System into current PowerCampus (PC) interface Upgrade current MS OS 2008 R2 database servers to latest possible and transfer Power Campus Liaise with Ellucian the software update of PowerCampus to ver. 8.6 and plan for staged upgrade to current ver. 9.2 Liaise with Marketing to help integration of PC and AKERO Liaise with Finance to move away from PC financial customizations and transfer any student billing functionalities to PS Financials Liaise with Infosilem to upgrade Argos and Timetabler to latest versions Liaise with HR to scope and support upgrade of current platform