The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
Glasgow, UK
Term Permanent Employer Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Reporting to Chief Executive Working hours Full-time, 35 hours per week Salary £35,708 to £38,518 depending on experience Direct Report ALISS Co-ordinator
ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is a national web-based service to help people find help and support close to them when they need it most by finding and sharing information about groups, services and activities that could help people live well.
It provides a platform for organisations and local groups in Scotland to share information about what they offer, and a service for the public and health and social care professionals to find and access resources near them.
Strategic Outcomes of the ALLIANCE
Innovation and transformational change across health and social care, driven by person-centred and rights based approaches and the principles of co-production and self management
Policy and practice shaped by disabled people, people with long term conditions and unpaid carers, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other status
Person centred approaches and third sector involvement within the planning and delivery of health, social care, and integrated services
Purpose of the Role
To provide effective leadership to ensure that ALISS meets the technical requirements of those with health and social care needs, Scottish Government and NHS 24
Ensure all programme business systems, information systems, partnership platforms and networks are in place to support the programme and that the technology accurately represents requirements
Manage key programme relationships to enhance and sustain connections between organisations at local and national levels and deliver technical improvements
Provide a sense of balance between programme and technical management
To be accountable for the technical delivery of the programme
Work closely with the engagement team to ensure the successful delivery of the programme
Key Aims and Objectives of the role
Responsible for capturing, deriving and translating user requirements into system design and implementation
Manage evaluation and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for improvement customer/user satisfaction
Allocate resources to ensure sustainable and effective technical delivery of the programme
Develop and implement technical project plans so that relevant programme objectives are achieved
Use programme and project management skills to deliver to timescales and agreed quality criteria and manage the budget
Anticipate problems and complications and formulate technical solutions so as not to impede the effectiveness of the programme
Write product specifications where required
Identify opportunities for growth with funding opportunities
Identify and manage risks including data protection and information security on a continual basis
Ensure continuity and programme resilience
Work in partnership with senior staff, within and beyond the ALLIANCE
Contribute to strategic development of ALISS
Maintain a strong understanding of the health and social care agenda in Scotland
Drive recommendations around priorities
Any other duties relevant to the job or as requested by the ALLIANCE Chief Executive.
Key Relationships
Scottish Government Directorates
NHS 24
NHS Boards / Integrated Joint Boards
Third sector and community organisations
External contractors (software developers)
Membership and ALISS users
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Degree or equivalent experience
Experience of effective partnership working
Change management, negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when implementing programme and solving problems
Foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture
An understanding of agile approach, open data and service design methodology
Sufficient understanding of database technology
Tech-savvy and able to deploy appropriate technology
Management experience including project management, strategic development, staff and budgets
Effective relationship management
Strong communication skills – including the ability to communicate in technical and non-technical terms to a range of audiences
Good understanding of data protection
Good understanding of person-centred approaches to health and social care
Ability to work autonomously, as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to manage risks
Ability to demonstrate impact on end users
Desirable
Degree in relevant technical subject e.g. management information systems, database or systems engineering etc.
Proven contribution to software development
Experience of working with committees, boards and steering groups
Experience of helping key stakeholders to articulate and refine programme requirements
Nov 12, 2020
Full time
Term Permanent Employer Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Reporting to Chief Executive Working hours Full-time, 35 hours per week Salary £35,708 to £38,518 depending on experience Direct Report ALISS Co-ordinator
ALISS (A Local Information System for Scotland) is a national web-based service to help people find help and support close to them when they need it most by finding and sharing information about groups, services and activities that could help people live well.
It provides a platform for organisations and local groups in Scotland to share information about what they offer, and a service for the public and health and social care professionals to find and access resources near them.
Strategic Outcomes of the ALLIANCE
Innovation and transformational change across health and social care, driven by person-centred and rights based approaches and the principles of co-production and self management
Policy and practice shaped by disabled people, people with long term conditions and unpaid carers, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other status
Person centred approaches and third sector involvement within the planning and delivery of health, social care, and integrated services
Purpose of the Role
To provide effective leadership to ensure that ALISS meets the technical requirements of those with health and social care needs, Scottish Government and NHS 24
Ensure all programme business systems, information systems, partnership platforms and networks are in place to support the programme and that the technology accurately represents requirements
Manage key programme relationships to enhance and sustain connections between organisations at local and national levels and deliver technical improvements
Provide a sense of balance between programme and technical management
To be accountable for the technical delivery of the programme
Work closely with the engagement team to ensure the successful delivery of the programme
Key Aims and Objectives of the role
Responsible for capturing, deriving and translating user requirements into system design and implementation
Manage evaluation and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for improvement customer/user satisfaction
Allocate resources to ensure sustainable and effective technical delivery of the programme
Develop and implement technical project plans so that relevant programme objectives are achieved
Use programme and project management skills to deliver to timescales and agreed quality criteria and manage the budget
Anticipate problems and complications and formulate technical solutions so as not to impede the effectiveness of the programme
Write product specifications where required
Identify opportunities for growth with funding opportunities
Identify and manage risks including data protection and information security on a continual basis
Ensure continuity and programme resilience
Work in partnership with senior staff, within and beyond the ALLIANCE
Contribute to strategic development of ALISS
Maintain a strong understanding of the health and social care agenda in Scotland
Drive recommendations around priorities
Any other duties relevant to the job or as requested by the ALLIANCE Chief Executive.
Key Relationships
Scottish Government Directorates
NHS 24
NHS Boards / Integrated Joint Boards
Third sector and community organisations
External contractors (software developers)
Membership and ALISS users
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Degree or equivalent experience
Experience of effective partnership working
Change management, negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically when implementing programme and solving problems
Foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture
An understanding of agile approach, open data and service design methodology
Sufficient understanding of database technology
Tech-savvy and able to deploy appropriate technology
Management experience including project management, strategic development, staff and budgets
Effective relationship management
Strong communication skills – including the ability to communicate in technical and non-technical terms to a range of audiences
Good understanding of data protection
Good understanding of person-centred approaches to health and social care
Ability to work autonomously, as part of a team and on own initiative
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Ability to manage risks
Ability to demonstrate impact on end users
Desirable
Degree in relevant technical subject e.g. management information systems, database or systems engineering etc.
Proven contribution to software development
Experience of working with committees, boards and steering groups
Experience of helping key stakeholders to articulate and refine programme requirements
Drax is a growing group, we have big ambitions and given an exciting acquisition we are looking for an IT Operations Analyst to join us in Glasgow. You’ll be providing 3rd line support to manage the Drax Group server, storage network (telephony and communications) and End User Computer infrastructures to provide a stable, secure and resilient environment.
IT is a key part of an organisation’s success and this is no different at Drax, by joining us you will be given a variety of exciting and challenging work across the group. On top of this you will be our first IT hire in Scotland, joining our growing Glasgow office!
Working closely with the wider IT Operations team, you’ll be working to identify and remedy any vulnerabilities that may occur. We are also open to change, so you’ll be striving to make systems, service and processes across the business more efficient.
All in all, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge and make a difference. You’ll be supporting the many sites we have across the UK, each with their own unique working environments.
Given the nature of the role, you’ll be working with a range of stakeholders across the business, so you’ll need strong communication skills as well as a customer focussed and proactive approach. You’ll be highly motivated and comfortable working alone as well as in a team in a medium to large enterprise.
In terms of technical stuff, you’ll need knowledge of Storage Array management, MS Exchange, AD and Group Policy, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks in an enterprise environment, IT Security and ITIL best practices and VMware hypervisor. Alongside this, experience or understand of Powershell, Veeam and TSM backup management, ISCSI and Fiber Channel storage networks as well as patching, configuring and installing firewalls and switches.
You’ll get to travel to our main site in Selby, North Yorkshire, and potentially to our other sites across the UK.
Does this sound like something you could get involved with? If so, apply today!
Apr 15, 2019
Full time
Drax is a growing group, we have big ambitions and given an exciting acquisition we are looking for an IT Operations Analyst to join us in Glasgow. You’ll be providing 3rd line support to manage the Drax Group server, storage network (telephony and communications) and End User Computer infrastructures to provide a stable, secure and resilient environment.
IT is a key part of an organisation’s success and this is no different at Drax, by joining us you will be given a variety of exciting and challenging work across the group. On top of this you will be our first IT hire in Scotland, joining our growing Glasgow office!
Working closely with the wider IT Operations team, you’ll be working to identify and remedy any vulnerabilities that may occur. We are also open to change, so you’ll be striving to make systems, service and processes across the business more efficient.
All in all, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge and make a difference. You’ll be supporting the many sites we have across the UK, each with their own unique working environments.
Given the nature of the role, you’ll be working with a range of stakeholders across the business, so you’ll need strong communication skills as well as a customer focussed and proactive approach. You’ll be highly motivated and comfortable working alone as well as in a team in a medium to large enterprise.
In terms of technical stuff, you’ll need knowledge of Storage Array management, MS Exchange, AD and Group Policy, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks in an enterprise environment, IT Security and ITIL best practices and VMware hypervisor. Alongside this, experience or understand of Powershell, Veeam and TSM backup management, ISCSI and Fiber Channel storage networks as well as patching, configuring and installing firewalls and switches.
You’ll get to travel to our main site in Selby, North Yorkshire, and potentially to our other sites across the UK.
Does this sound like something you could get involved with? If so, apply today!
Application / Software Product Specialist Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Basic Salary: £27,500-£30,000 Per Annum, DOE Benefits: 20 days’ holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays; AE Pension; Opt-in Health Cash Plans Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 5.30pm Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent Servest Group is an expert in facilities management, creating environments which enable people to deliver exceptional experiences to help organisations be more efficient, effective and sustainable. With more than 20,000 people working across 7,000 client sites in the UK into a diverse range of sectors, so it’s not surprising that we’re looking for exceptional people to help us to continue our growth. We are recruiting for a dynamic, customer-focused Application / Software Product Specialist to join our rapidly expanding Technology Team. Reporting to the Group Head of Applications, you will act as the expert in respect of key enterprise systems, with primary focus on our CAFM system (Concept) and our integration platform (Boomi). The Applications Support Analyst will be tasked with developing, testing and implementing change to our enterprise systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and enables our colleagues in their roles across the business to perform their duties and deliver to our customers in an environment which is enhanced by our IT offering. This is a comprehensive role which will see you interacting with stakeholders from across the business and is key to supporting our continued growth strategy. We are seeking candidates with a sound understanding of ITIL processes, particularly around project management. You will be experienced in the manipulation of SQL databases with familiarity of both back and front-end applications and will demonstrate a good understanding of the practical application of IT and its’ application in the business environment. Candidates with knowledge of the Concept CAFM system would be of particular interest to us. Our Technology Team is rapidly growing and as such, we foresee opportunities for suitably experienced candidates to grow with us. The most suitable candidates will demonstrate drive and ambition, enthusiasm and a passion for delivering results - above all, you will always look to exceed customer expectations and deliver a first-rate service to your internal customers. Primary Result Areas: • Changes / Development – Contributing to the design, specification and implementation of changes, upgrades and new applications required to support new or modified business processes; Assisting with the production and approval of functional specifications, liaising with software suppliers during development • Testing – specifying testing and data requirements for applications, validating and loading test data as appropriate; Co-ordinating and assisting users with user acceptance testing, working closely with the QA and Project Management teams • Continuous Improvement – Identifying areas for improvement or requiring remedial action across the product environment; Producing feasibility studies, carrying out impact analysis of potential solutions, running beta and pilot programs with early-stage products, software or services leading to an RFC or project proposal • Strategy – Assisting with the creation of short, mid and longer-term product roadmaps, working with other areas of the IT department to include all aspects of the technical environment; Regularly review existing products to ensure that Servest remains at the forefront of new and emerging technologies • Reviews / Audits - Conducting periodic reviews / audits of products and processes to ensure compliance with standards and correct usage in line with industry best practice, identifying and implementing corrective action where necessary • Programme Delivery Area – Contributing to the effective management and ongoing development of the Programme Delivery area by actively supporting the Development Services Manager in operational and strategic initiatives. Suitable candidates will possess the following skills, experience and personal qualities: • Experience of the application development lifecycle, including specification, development, testing and deployment • Highly competent in the manipulation of SQL databases • Good understanding of IT and its’ application in the business environment • Experience of ITIL working practices • Experience of working within a Prince2 Project Management environment • Experienced in creating technical strategies and roadmaps for an organisation or business unit • Ability to engage and obtain the confidence of project stakeholders • A strategic vision with the foresight to future-proof • The ability to plan and manage own workload within tight deadlines • Outstanding attention to detail and a process-driven working style • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills • Customer-focused, results driven with a desire to exceed expectations • Ambitious, enthusiastic, team player with the ability to be adaptable, agile and innovative • Higher education level qualification preferred but not essential • Experience of using the Concept CAFM system would be highly desirable This role is to be based at our offices on the western outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. Occasionally, some ad hoc travel to other Servest sites across the UK may be required. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 though we require flexibility to meet the needs of the business. Candidates with experience of working in facilities management would be desirable but this is not essential. The role includes a competitive salary with additional company benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake an influential role in a business which recognises the benefits and opportunities that appropriate IT infrastructures can bring and as such, invests heavily in new technologies and fully backs the teams’ growth and strategic ambitions. We offer excellent career and development opportunities, as an organisation that's proud of its great people, we believe in the opportunity to recognise and share success. Servest is an equal opportunities employer and relies on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age. *** NO AGENCIES PLEASE ***
Jan 15, 2018
Full time
Application / Software Product Specialist Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Basic Salary: £27,500-£30,000 Per Annum, DOE Benefits: 20 days’ holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays; AE Pension; Opt-in Health Cash Plans Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 5.30pm Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent Servest Group is an expert in facilities management, creating environments which enable people to deliver exceptional experiences to help organisations be more efficient, effective and sustainable. With more than 20,000 people working across 7,000 client sites in the UK into a diverse range of sectors, so it’s not surprising that we’re looking for exceptional people to help us to continue our growth. We are recruiting for a dynamic, customer-focused Application / Software Product Specialist to join our rapidly expanding Technology Team. Reporting to the Group Head of Applications, you will act as the expert in respect of key enterprise systems, with primary focus on our CAFM system (Concept) and our integration platform (Boomi). The Applications Support Analyst will be tasked with developing, testing and implementing change to our enterprise systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and enables our colleagues in their roles across the business to perform their duties and deliver to our customers in an environment which is enhanced by our IT offering. This is a comprehensive role which will see you interacting with stakeholders from across the business and is key to supporting our continued growth strategy. We are seeking candidates with a sound understanding of ITIL processes, particularly around project management. You will be experienced in the manipulation of SQL databases with familiarity of both back and front-end applications and will demonstrate a good understanding of the practical application of IT and its’ application in the business environment. Candidates with knowledge of the Concept CAFM system would be of particular interest to us. Our Technology Team is rapidly growing and as such, we foresee opportunities for suitably experienced candidates to grow with us. The most suitable candidates will demonstrate drive and ambition, enthusiasm and a passion for delivering results - above all, you will always look to exceed customer expectations and deliver a first-rate service to your internal customers. Primary Result Areas: • Changes / Development – Contributing to the design, specification and implementation of changes, upgrades and new applications required to support new or modified business processes; Assisting with the production and approval of functional specifications, liaising with software suppliers during development • Testing – specifying testing and data requirements for applications, validating and loading test data as appropriate; Co-ordinating and assisting users with user acceptance testing, working closely with the QA and Project Management teams • Continuous Improvement – Identifying areas for improvement or requiring remedial action across the product environment; Producing feasibility studies, carrying out impact analysis of potential solutions, running beta and pilot programs with early-stage products, software or services leading to an RFC or project proposal • Strategy – Assisting with the creation of short, mid and longer-term product roadmaps, working with other areas of the IT department to include all aspects of the technical environment; Regularly review existing products to ensure that Servest remains at the forefront of new and emerging technologies • Reviews / Audits - Conducting periodic reviews / audits of products and processes to ensure compliance with standards and correct usage in line with industry best practice, identifying and implementing corrective action where necessary • Programme Delivery Area – Contributing to the effective management and ongoing development of the Programme Delivery area by actively supporting the Development Services Manager in operational and strategic initiatives. Suitable candidates will possess the following skills, experience and personal qualities: • Experience of the application development lifecycle, including specification, development, testing and deployment • Highly competent in the manipulation of SQL databases • Good understanding of IT and its’ application in the business environment • Experience of ITIL working practices • Experience of working within a Prince2 Project Management environment • Experienced in creating technical strategies and roadmaps for an organisation or business unit • Ability to engage and obtain the confidence of project stakeholders • A strategic vision with the foresight to future-proof • The ability to plan and manage own workload within tight deadlines • Outstanding attention to detail and a process-driven working style • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills • Customer-focused, results driven with a desire to exceed expectations • Ambitious, enthusiastic, team player with the ability to be adaptable, agile and innovative • Higher education level qualification preferred but not essential • Experience of using the Concept CAFM system would be highly desirable This role is to be based at our offices on the western outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. Occasionally, some ad hoc travel to other Servest sites across the UK may be required. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30 though we require flexibility to meet the needs of the business. Candidates with experience of working in facilities management would be desirable but this is not essential. The role includes a competitive salary with additional company benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake an influential role in a business which recognises the benefits and opportunities that appropriate IT infrastructures can bring and as such, invests heavily in new technologies and fully backs the teams’ growth and strategic ambitions. We offer excellent career and development opportunities, as an organisation that's proud of its great people, we believe in the opportunity to recognise and share success. Servest is an equal opportunities employer and relies on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age. *** NO AGENCIES PLEASE ***
Base salary upto £50k uncapped OTE, highly competitive commission scheme. My Client, a Top 4 Value Added Reseller (VAR), seeks experienced IT Sales Account Directors. The Account Director is responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining a long term relationship with accounts and maximising sales opportunities within them along with displaying a hunter-gatherer mentality and actively winning new work. My Client offers a highly competitive package, including an uncapped OTE and attractive benefits to sales professionals who can: • Identify and generate new prospects and convert them into key accounts • Develop and manage key accounts to their full potential • Continually update and develop product and market knowledge Responsibilities will include: • Ownership of GP Target • Close alignment with Sales Support to deliver effective level of service to clients • Close alignment with other departments • Responsible for managing several accounts and often being the face of the company to many clients • Championing the customer/client at all levels internally • Building new business relationships using existing industry contacts • Feeding back all suggestions for improvement and market research to senior staff • Ensuring you are aware with all competitive activities within accounts and preventing attrition • Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients • Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business • Write business plans for all key clients • Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions • Work in alignment with relevant Vendors & Partners Knowledge and Experience • Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales within IT / Solution Sales and display an attitude that is key to success • Strong account management and relationship building skills • Experience of managing major national accounts at head office level • Highly self-motivated
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Base salary upto £50k uncapped OTE, highly competitive commission scheme. My Client, a Top 4 Value Added Reseller (VAR), seeks experienced IT Sales Account Directors. The Account Director is responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining a long term relationship with accounts and maximising sales opportunities within them along with displaying a hunter-gatherer mentality and actively winning new work. My Client offers a highly competitive package, including an uncapped OTE and attractive benefits to sales professionals who can: • Identify and generate new prospects and convert them into key accounts • Develop and manage key accounts to their full potential • Continually update and develop product and market knowledge Responsibilities will include: • Ownership of GP Target • Close alignment with Sales Support to deliver effective level of service to clients • Close alignment with other departments • Responsible for managing several accounts and often being the face of the company to many clients • Championing the customer/client at all levels internally • Building new business relationships using existing industry contacts • Feeding back all suggestions for improvement and market research to senior staff • Ensuring you are aware with all competitive activities within accounts and preventing attrition • Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients • Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business • Write business plans for all key clients • Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions • Work in alignment with relevant Vendors & Partners Knowledge and Experience • Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales within IT / Solution Sales and display an attitude that is key to success • Strong account management and relationship building skills • Experience of managing major national accounts at head office level • Highly self-motivated
Resource Solutions - Tilney Smith and Williamson
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
If you're looking to join an organisation that will give you the right opportunities and experience to develop your career, join Tilney Smith and Williamson. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Glasgow office, where we provide the full range of our services: business advisory services, banking, corporate finance, corporate recovery, corporate tax, forensic services and litigation support, investment management, pensions and financial planning and advice on personal tax and trusts. A number of the above services are also provided from regional sites. This IT Service Desk Analyst provides first line technical support to all Smith & Williamson staff. Service Desk Analysts are responsible for answering the Service Desk phone, logging Incidents and Requests and responding to queries raised by email or self-service. As Service Desk Analyst your responsibilities will include: Provide excellent Customer Service via the telephone, email and customer portal Log all Incidents and Requests in LANDesk Using the impact and urgency Matrix, ensure that all Incidents are assigned the appropriate SLA Manage all Service Desk tickets, escalating Incidents and Requests to support teams or DevOps teams as appropriate Understand and proactively operate the escalations procedure defined in the Incident Management process Carry out basic operational procedures and instructions so that tasks are completed accurately and on time Provide user support, coaching/mentoring to end-users Maintain rapport with Customers by displaying a detailed understanding of their support requirements Contribute to continuous improvement and ongoing development of your own knowledge and skills Ensure that your own work is completed accurately, checking for mistakes and correcting them promptly Maintain high-levels of incident ownership through the incident life cycle to a satisfactory Customer resolution Consistently meet Service Desk (KPI) Key Performance Indicators as set by the Service Desk Team leader Provide shift cover with current Service Desk operations between 07:30 - 18:00 Mon - Fri To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products including Office 2010 - 2016 Excellent Customer Service skills High degree of multi-tasking Assertive, confident, positive and professional manner Ability to deal with potentially stressful situations Flexible and adaptable as the business demands Ability to work in a team as well as on own Excellent problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail in logging support calls, updating call details and managing call closure Ability to work under pressure Strong eye for detail As our colleague here at Tilney, Smith & Williamson you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary life assurance Pension contribution Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme. About Tilney Smith and Williamson Tilney Smith & Williamson is the UK's leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, created by the merger of Tilney and Smith & Williamson on 1 September 2020. With £54.8 billion of assets under management (as of 30 June 2021), it ranks as the third largest UK wealth manager measured by revenues and the eighth largest professional services firm ranked by fee income. The Group currently operates through three principal brands: Tilney, Smith & Williamson, and online investment service Bestinvest. It has a network of 28 offices across the UK, as well as the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands. Through its operating companies, the Group offers an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and businesses. Tilney Smith & Williamson's chosen purpose to "place the power of good advice into more hands" succinctly encapsulates the group's central mission of supporting both individuals and businesses to achieve their goals. In delivering its purpose, Tilney Smith & Williamson have set out three core values that it is committed to embedding in the culture of the business: Personal - we treat you as an individual: We are a people business at heart and strive to deliver a friendly, inclusive, and personalised service to all of our clients, large and small. Partnership - we go further together: We develop relationships that stand the test of time, spanning multiple generations. We partner across the full breadth of our expertise to create value for our clients, our company and society at large. Performance - we strive for more: We are ambitious for our clients and for ourselves, so we aim to be a forward-thinking and innovative business that leads the way in the industry. The Tilney Smith & Williamson Group recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all colleagues with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. At Tilney Smith & Williamson we are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work.
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
If you're looking to join an organisation that will give you the right opportunities and experience to develop your career, join Tilney Smith and Williamson. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Glasgow office, where we provide the full range of our services: business advisory services, banking, corporate finance, corporate recovery, corporate tax, forensic services and litigation support, investment management, pensions and financial planning and advice on personal tax and trusts. A number of the above services are also provided from regional sites. This IT Service Desk Analyst provides first line technical support to all Smith & Williamson staff. Service Desk Analysts are responsible for answering the Service Desk phone, logging Incidents and Requests and responding to queries raised by email or self-service. As Service Desk Analyst your responsibilities will include: Provide excellent Customer Service via the telephone, email and customer portal Log all Incidents and Requests in LANDesk Using the impact and urgency Matrix, ensure that all Incidents are assigned the appropriate SLA Manage all Service Desk tickets, escalating Incidents and Requests to support teams or DevOps teams as appropriate Understand and proactively operate the escalations procedure defined in the Incident Management process Carry out basic operational procedures and instructions so that tasks are completed accurately and on time Provide user support, coaching/mentoring to end-users Maintain rapport with Customers by displaying a detailed understanding of their support requirements Contribute to continuous improvement and ongoing development of your own knowledge and skills Ensure that your own work is completed accurately, checking for mistakes and correcting them promptly Maintain high-levels of incident ownership through the incident life cycle to a satisfactory Customer resolution Consistently meet Service Desk (KPI) Key Performance Indicators as set by the Service Desk Team leader Provide shift cover with current Service Desk operations between 07:30 - 18:00 Mon - Fri To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products including Office 2010 - 2016 Excellent Customer Service skills High degree of multi-tasking Assertive, confident, positive and professional manner Ability to deal with potentially stressful situations Flexible and adaptable as the business demands Ability to work in a team as well as on own Excellent problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail in logging support calls, updating call details and managing call closure Ability to work under pressure Strong eye for detail As our colleague here at Tilney, Smith & Williamson you will have access to benefits that include: Competitive salary life assurance Pension contribution Interest free season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme. About Tilney Smith and Williamson Tilney Smith & Williamson is the UK's leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, created by the merger of Tilney and Smith & Williamson on 1 September 2020. With £54.8 billion of assets under management (as of 30 June 2021), it ranks as the third largest UK wealth manager measured by revenues and the eighth largest professional services firm ranked by fee income. The Group currently operates through three principal brands: Tilney, Smith & Williamson, and online investment service Bestinvest. It has a network of 28 offices across the UK, as well as the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands. Through its operating companies, the Group offers an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and businesses. Tilney Smith & Williamson's chosen purpose to "place the power of good advice into more hands" succinctly encapsulates the group's central mission of supporting both individuals and businesses to achieve their goals. In delivering its purpose, Tilney Smith & Williamson have set out three core values that it is committed to embedding in the culture of the business: Personal - we treat you as an individual: We are a people business at heart and strive to deliver a friendly, inclusive, and personalised service to all of our clients, large and small. Partnership - we go further together: We develop relationships that stand the test of time, spanning multiple generations. We partner across the full breadth of our expertise to create value for our clients, our company and society at large. Performance - we strive for more: We are ambitious for our clients and for ourselves, so we aim to be a forward-thinking and innovative business that leads the way in the industry. The Tilney Smith & Williamson Group recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all colleagues with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. At Tilney Smith & Williamson we are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of our work.
My multinational technology consultancy client are recruiting for a number of experienced Data Analysts to join a project on an initial 6 month contract starting ASAP. Details of the role are as follows: 6months + contract, £344 per day, Location: Glasgow Inside IR35 As a Data Analyst, your main responsibilities will involve: Responsibility of generating insights that shape and inform key business decisions and inspire stakeholders with algorithmic solutions for complex business problems Manage and assimilating a variety of data sources into a cohesive and accurate portrayal of operational performance Responsibility of looking after a business problem and then planning and executing the appropriate analysis in order to solve it Sourcing and manipulating the appropriate data and then analysing the outputs Demonstrating commercial insight to explore business growth opportunity, presenting your strategies to key stakeholders Contributing to Strategic Business initiatives and projects across operations by providing performance analysis to support strategies As a Data Analyst, your skills and qualifications will include: Expertise/strong proficiency in SQL and Python - this role requires you to have proven experience of data analytics using both these programming languages Expertise of using classical statistical methods (such as logistic regression, decision trees) in a commercial environment Proven experience of delivering data products with relevant BI/data analytics tool set with an expertise in using SQL Solid hands on experience with some of the following data manipulation tools: Hadoop, Python, R, Impala The ability to influence Senior Executive stakeholders Being a self-motivated team player who is able to define, structure and prioritise work for yourself as well as others A commercial, financial and business acumen " Please send me a copy of your CV in application for this role.
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
My multinational technology consultancy client are recruiting for a number of experienced Data Analysts to join a project on an initial 6 month contract starting ASAP. Details of the role are as follows: 6months + contract, £344 per day, Location: Glasgow Inside IR35 As a Data Analyst, your main responsibilities will involve: Responsibility of generating insights that shape and inform key business decisions and inspire stakeholders with algorithmic solutions for complex business problems Manage and assimilating a variety of data sources into a cohesive and accurate portrayal of operational performance Responsibility of looking after a business problem and then planning and executing the appropriate analysis in order to solve it Sourcing and manipulating the appropriate data and then analysing the outputs Demonstrating commercial insight to explore business growth opportunity, presenting your strategies to key stakeholders Contributing to Strategic Business initiatives and projects across operations by providing performance analysis to support strategies As a Data Analyst, your skills and qualifications will include: Expertise/strong proficiency in SQL and Python - this role requires you to have proven experience of data analytics using both these programming languages Expertise of using classical statistical methods (such as logistic regression, decision trees) in a commercial environment Proven experience of delivering data products with relevant BI/data analytics tool set with an expertise in using SQL Solid hands on experience with some of the following data manipulation tools: Hadoop, Python, R, Impala The ability to influence Senior Executive stakeholders Being a self-motivated team player who is able to define, structure and prioritise work for yourself as well as others A commercial, financial and business acumen " Please send me a copy of your CV in application for this role.
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ENGINEER (AZURE) BIRMINGHAM OR GLASGOW Role Overview At Pinsent Masons, exemplary client delivery and service is at the forefront of everything we do. To help us build functional systems that improve the digital experience of our lawyers and clients, we are looking for an experienced Azure Development Operations Engineer to join the team. This senior role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of our DevOps infrastructure on Azure. It will also support the release of new features and products across our main development platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to be a technical leader in an expanding product division, and to collaborate with software engineers, product owners and other technical specialists on new capabilities, practices, and opportunities. This role is based within the Software Engineering team reporting to the Software Engineering Manager. Preferred locations for the role are Birmingham or Glasgow but we are happy to consider candidates looking for full time remote working. Candidate Overview The successful candidate must have a background in software engineering, be experienced in building Azure DevOps environments, and have many of the following preferred skills: Azure infrastructure fundamentals. Azure DevOps CI\CD pipelines. Azure Web App deployments. Docker and container technology. WAF technologies: Azure Front Door, Cloudflare. Azure scripting, leveraging PowerShell, C#, or Python. MS PowerApps suite. Indexing technologies such as Solr. RDBMS Platforms: SQL Server, Postgres. What can we offer you? Agile working i.e. the opportunity to work from home, subject to diary commitments; 25 days' annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days; The ability to claim up to 5 days towards parental or caring responsibilities; Contributory pension of up to 5%; Private healthcare; Death in service cover (4 x base salary); Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan; Cycle to work scheme; We envisage this role being full time, however, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description, please contact our in-house recruiter, Sim Dhonsi. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal. At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. #LI-BOSD
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ENGINEER (AZURE) BIRMINGHAM OR GLASGOW Role Overview At Pinsent Masons, exemplary client delivery and service is at the forefront of everything we do. To help us build functional systems that improve the digital experience of our lawyers and clients, we are looking for an experienced Azure Development Operations Engineer to join the team. This senior role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of our DevOps infrastructure on Azure. It will also support the release of new features and products across our main development platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to be a technical leader in an expanding product division, and to collaborate with software engineers, product owners and other technical specialists on new capabilities, practices, and opportunities. This role is based within the Software Engineering team reporting to the Software Engineering Manager. Preferred locations for the role are Birmingham or Glasgow but we are happy to consider candidates looking for full time remote working. Candidate Overview The successful candidate must have a background in software engineering, be experienced in building Azure DevOps environments, and have many of the following preferred skills: Azure infrastructure fundamentals. Azure DevOps CI\CD pipelines. Azure Web App deployments. Docker and container technology. WAF technologies: Azure Front Door, Cloudflare. Azure scripting, leveraging PowerShell, C#, or Python. MS PowerApps suite. Indexing technologies such as Solr. RDBMS Platforms: SQL Server, Postgres. What can we offer you? Agile working i.e. the opportunity to work from home, subject to diary commitments; 25 days' annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days; The ability to claim up to 5 days towards parental or caring responsibilities; Contributory pension of up to 5%; Private healthcare; Death in service cover (4 x base salary); Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan; Cycle to work scheme; We envisage this role being full time, however, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. For any queries or for a copy of the full job description, please contact our in-house recruiter, Sim Dhonsi. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal. At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. #LI-BOSD
Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Development Leader to lead a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. Client Details Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Development Leader to lead a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. The team leader will be a senior software developer: designing and developing new software solutions in Java deployed to AWS and supporting existing SpringBoot applications and Java-based enterprise integrations. Additionally, the team leader will set individual and team objectives and review the SDLC followed within the UK business so that it complies with Global standards, industry practices and business need. The team leader will be a primary point of contact and guidance for service owners of bespoke business applications with internally maintained source code to coordinate their software development activities with the team standards. The team leader will be involved in the selection and engagement with third-party software development suppliers and in the selection and supervision of contractors providing those services. The team leader will help formulate the team strategy for software development in all aspects, including languages, frameworks, architectural patterns, tools, training, and technology platforms Description Team Leadership Manage team resources including attendance and skills cover Set objectives for team members and evaluate ongoing achievement and performance Set team objectives and delegate activities to team members to achieve these Organise regular team contact, discussion, and collaboration Guide and support team members Identify areas for personal development and growth in the team through, training, learning and practice Liaise and supervise third party providers in the software development space Promote diversity, inclusion and belonging at a team leader level Software development Design, develop and maintain software applications in Java Lead the investigation and resolution of software issues Lead the optimisation of applications for improved performance Software Development Lifecycle Define key aspects of the SDLC including languages, frameworks, principles etc. Understand and communicate company policies around software development, data protection and cybersecurity and ensure these are applied appropriately and consistently in all SDLC contexts Promote security by design in all software development initiatives Ensure we have appropriate processes for continuous integration/deployment, quality assurance and change management for key products and promote the extension of these to new systems Contribute to Agile product development process as the primary software development stakeholder Strategy and delivery Work collaboratively with functional team leads, ops management and the Solutions Architect in the planning and execution of the technology strategy Ensure projects are properly resourced for development, testing, security, and ops/configuration activities Participate in Technology Governance Board meetings/ decision-making. Attend global ARB meetings as required Participate in the creation of product and portfolio roadmaps Represent the software development team and advocate its function as required within the business Profile Knowledge & Experience Extensive experience in Java software and application development and delivering mission-critical enterprise applications and data Skilled in designing secure solutions and a strong understanding of web and application security An understanding of multi-tier application architecture and API service architectures Proven experience as a lead software developer role across multiple projects Knowledge of user-centric design, use case specification and application usability principles Conversant in prototyping, rapid application development techniques and iterative development Comfortable working in an agile project management environment and knowledge of key Agile concepts Practised and knowledgeable of CI/CD processes, deployment pipelines, source code management and other devops practices Skills Java Spring framework/ SpringBoot deployment SQL and working with relational databases REST/ API development Messaging platforms (e.g., Active MQ) Communication and collaboration skills Agile software development Software development in Azure or AWS Job Offer An opportunity to join a global brand and lead the software development function for a household name while being heavily involved in the selection and adoption of new technologies. A competitive salary and package is also on offer.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Development Leader to lead a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. Client Details Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Development Leader to lead a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. The team leader will be a senior software developer: designing and developing new software solutions in Java deployed to AWS and supporting existing SpringBoot applications and Java-based enterprise integrations. Additionally, the team leader will set individual and team objectives and review the SDLC followed within the UK business so that it complies with Global standards, industry practices and business need. The team leader will be a primary point of contact and guidance for service owners of bespoke business applications with internally maintained source code to coordinate their software development activities with the team standards. The team leader will be involved in the selection and engagement with third-party software development suppliers and in the selection and supervision of contractors providing those services. The team leader will help formulate the team strategy for software development in all aspects, including languages, frameworks, architectural patterns, tools, training, and technology platforms Description Team Leadership Manage team resources including attendance and skills cover Set objectives for team members and evaluate ongoing achievement and performance Set team objectives and delegate activities to team members to achieve these Organise regular team contact, discussion, and collaboration Guide and support team members Identify areas for personal development and growth in the team through, training, learning and practice Liaise and supervise third party providers in the software development space Promote diversity, inclusion and belonging at a team leader level Software development Design, develop and maintain software applications in Java Lead the investigation and resolution of software issues Lead the optimisation of applications for improved performance Software Development Lifecycle Define key aspects of the SDLC including languages, frameworks, principles etc. Understand and communicate company policies around software development, data protection and cybersecurity and ensure these are applied appropriately and consistently in all SDLC contexts Promote security by design in all software development initiatives Ensure we have appropriate processes for continuous integration/deployment, quality assurance and change management for key products and promote the extension of these to new systems Contribute to Agile product development process as the primary software development stakeholder Strategy and delivery Work collaboratively with functional team leads, ops management and the Solutions Architect in the planning and execution of the technology strategy Ensure projects are properly resourced for development, testing, security, and ops/configuration activities Participate in Technology Governance Board meetings/ decision-making. Attend global ARB meetings as required Participate in the creation of product and portfolio roadmaps Represent the software development team and advocate its function as required within the business Profile Knowledge & Experience Extensive experience in Java software and application development and delivering mission-critical enterprise applications and data Skilled in designing secure solutions and a strong understanding of web and application security An understanding of multi-tier application architecture and API service architectures Proven experience as a lead software developer role across multiple projects Knowledge of user-centric design, use case specification and application usability principles Conversant in prototyping, rapid application development techniques and iterative development Comfortable working in an agile project management environment and knowledge of key Agile concepts Practised and knowledgeable of CI/CD processes, deployment pipelines, source code management and other devops practices Skills Java Spring framework/ SpringBoot deployment SQL and working with relational databases REST/ API development Messaging platforms (e.g., Active MQ) Communication and collaboration skills Agile software development Software development in Azure or AWS Job Offer An opportunity to join a global brand and lead the software development function for a household name while being heavily involved in the selection and adoption of new technologies. A competitive salary and package is also on offer.
Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Developer to join a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. Client Details Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Developer to join a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. As a senior software developer you will be part of a team designing and developing new software solutions in Java deployed to AWS and supporting existing SpringBoot applications and Java-based enterprise integrations. Description Design, develop and maintain software applications in Java Partake in the investigation and resolution of software issues Deliver optimisation of applications for improved performance Define key aspects of the SDLC including languages, frameworks, principles etc. Understand and communicate policies around software development, data protection and cybersecurity and ensure these are applied appropriately and consistently in all SDLC contexts Promote security by design in all software development initiatives Ensure appropriate processes for continuous integration/deployment, quality assurance and change management for key products and promote the extension of these to new systems Contribute to Agile product development process as the primary software development stakeholder Profile Knowledge & Experience Extensive experience in Java software and application development delivering mission-critical enterprise applications and data. Prior involvement in designing secure solutions and a strong understanding of web and application security An understanding of multi-tier application architecture and API service architectures Awareness of user-centric design, use case specification and application usability principles Experience of prototyping, rapid application development techniques and iterative development Previously worked in an agile project management environment and knowledge of key Agile concepts Knowledge of CI/CD processes, deployment pipelines, source code management and other devops practices Skills Java Spring framework/ Springboot deployment SQL and working with relational databases REST/ API development Messaging platforms (e.g., Active MQ) Communication and collaboration skills Agile software development Software development in Azure or AWS Job Offer An opportunity to join a global brand and drive the software development function for a household name while being heavily involved in their adoption of new technologies. A competitive salary and package is also on offer.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Developer to join a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. Client Details Global publishing business with sites throughout the UK with Development, BI and Data operations managed from Glasgow are looking to recruit a Java Developer to join a team of software developers, QA and DevOps resources and in doing so organise the practice of developing software applications for the UK business. As a senior software developer you will be part of a team designing and developing new software solutions in Java deployed to AWS and supporting existing SpringBoot applications and Java-based enterprise integrations. Description Design, develop and maintain software applications in Java Partake in the investigation and resolution of software issues Deliver optimisation of applications for improved performance Define key aspects of the SDLC including languages, frameworks, principles etc. Understand and communicate policies around software development, data protection and cybersecurity and ensure these are applied appropriately and consistently in all SDLC contexts Promote security by design in all software development initiatives Ensure appropriate processes for continuous integration/deployment, quality assurance and change management for key products and promote the extension of these to new systems Contribute to Agile product development process as the primary software development stakeholder Profile Knowledge & Experience Extensive experience in Java software and application development delivering mission-critical enterprise applications and data. Prior involvement in designing secure solutions and a strong understanding of web and application security An understanding of multi-tier application architecture and API service architectures Awareness of user-centric design, use case specification and application usability principles Experience of prototyping, rapid application development techniques and iterative development Previously worked in an agile project management environment and knowledge of key Agile concepts Knowledge of CI/CD processes, deployment pipelines, source code management and other devops practices Skills Java Spring framework/ Springboot deployment SQL and working with relational databases REST/ API development Messaging platforms (e.g., Active MQ) Communication and collaboration skills Agile software development Software development in Azure or AWS Job Offer An opportunity to join a global brand and drive the software development function for a household name while being heavily involved in their adoption of new technologies. A competitive salary and package is also on offer.
Graduate IT Support Analyst / Technical Support to join this rapid growth Software Provider in Central Glasgow. You will work in a small team assisting internal users remotely with technical issues as well as maintaining and developing existing infrastructure. They require the following: A minimum 2:1 in your first degree (ideally IT Related) Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Windows 10/11 Excellent communication skills with great attention to detail The ability to recognise and resolve problems quickly & efficiently Fast learner that can show ability to grasp concepts quickly Location: Glasgow & WFH - Remote working from home, then Central Glasgow once/twice a week however this is negotiable as they are fully flexible. Can be based anywhere in Scotland. A relaxed, friendly, supportive and enjoyable working environment with a casual dress code. They will give you with the training and mentoring that you need to be a success. Salary: To £24,000 plus 25 days holiday, Pension & Flexible working hours. Email your CV for further information on this excellent opportunity.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Graduate IT Support Analyst / Technical Support to join this rapid growth Software Provider in Central Glasgow. You will work in a small team assisting internal users remotely with technical issues as well as maintaining and developing existing infrastructure. They require the following: A minimum 2:1 in your first degree (ideally IT Related) Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, Windows 10/11 Excellent communication skills with great attention to detail The ability to recognise and resolve problems quickly & efficiently Fast learner that can show ability to grasp concepts quickly Location: Glasgow & WFH - Remote working from home, then Central Glasgow once/twice a week however this is negotiable as they are fully flexible. Can be based anywhere in Scotland. A relaxed, friendly, supportive and enjoyable working environment with a casual dress code. They will give you with the training and mentoring that you need to be a success. Salary: To £24,000 plus 25 days holiday, Pension & Flexible working hours. Email your CV for further information on this excellent opportunity.
Alumni Relations Officer The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint an Alumni Relations Officer with a particular focus on marketing and communications. This is an exciting time to join the Alumni Relations team, as new digital initiatives are launched and innovative ways of communicating with our 183,000 strong global alumni community are explored. You will be a confident and professional individual with an ability to work towards and achieve targets. You will help to deliver Strathclyde's alumni engagement strategy through managing, developing and evaluating a suite of digital/printed engagement tools. With the aim of developing a warm and engaged community of alumni ambassadors, you will create and produce engaging content to be used on the web, by email, on social media and within Strathclyde Connect (the University's alumni engagement platform). This will include written case studies, video interviews with senior alumni, news articles and blogs. You will also manage printed materials including marketing leaflets and events collateral. Working with an external provider, you will develop our use of Strathclyde Connect and be tasked with increasing engagement and membership - to grow Strathclyde's virtual global alumni community. A pro-active, positive and dynamic individual, the Alumni Relations Officer will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on their own initiative to drive ideas forward. With an eye for detail and relevant marketing and communications experience, you will enjoy working as part of a small team to deliver impressive results. Experience or knowledge of alumni relations in the HE sector is desirable. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022. Job Description Manage the delivery of the University's alumni communications programme, using a suite of digital/printed engagement tools to engage with the 183,000 strong global alumni community and strengthen Strathclyde's international reputation: Social media management - delivering up to 4 pre-planned campaigns a year with a view to effectively engaging followers Strathclyde Connect - building virtual alumni communities, consistently increasing member numbers and stimulating engagement; delivering monthly highlights email E-communications - managing and prioritising a high volume of email traffic. Use quarterly A&D and faculty e-newsletters to effectively showcase stories from within the University community Case studies - elevate A&D's case studies programme, liaising with high profile alumni to share their success stories and communicate these creatively to the alumni community Alumni awards - delivering Alumnus/a of the Year and supporting other high profile awards within A&D Student communications - working with internal colleagues to ensure A&D's messages are conveyed to the student body and devising innovative strategies to engage new graduates Lost alumni - develop a lost alumni strategy, reconnecting with alumni across the globe Provide line management for two members of staff (Alumni Relations Assistant and US Alumni Relations Intern). Occasional evening hours required for events delivery purposes. Main Activities/Responsibilities: Deliver the University's alumni communications strategy, using both printed and digital communications to further alumni engagement, celebrate success and promote alumni engagement activities, giving and volunteering opportunities to the Strathclyde community. Analyse the effectiveness of each channel. Deliver A&D's social media strategy, overseeing content created by the Alumni Relations Assistant for the Strathclyde Alumni Community social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Ensure content is accurate, engaging and consistent. Analyse channel performance, ensuring the current strategy remains effective. Manage Strathclyde's online engagement platform, Strathclyde Connect, including working with providers to improve features and functionality. Develop and deliver A&D's strategy for growth and development of the platform, creating innovative content and growing membership. Deliver up to 4 alumni relations newsletters per year (and up to c20 mass emails per month). Source stories and write compelling copy, ensuring text is engaging to an international audience and without error. Support the alumni engagement and fundraising pipelines by approaching and engaging senior alumni to produce case studies showcasing their career success, producing promotional materials in both written and video format. Develop good working relationships with internal colleagues, supporting them to engage with their respective alumni cohorts. Co-ordinate and edit faculty e-newsletters; work with academics to produce blogs; conduct meetings with colleagues and advise them on best practice communications / events. Showcase A&D fundraising activities: devise social media campaigns; write and promote fundraising success stories; select and promote the Alumni Community Scholarship; support comms for fundraising initiatives (e.g. Giving Day). Liaise with senior alumni to deliver the Alumnus/a of the Year award and support the delivery of the Strathclyde Executive Leadership Awards (STELAR). Celebrate and recognise achievements within the alumni community. Collaborate with external organisations such as the British Council, Visit Scotland and Scottish Government to promote and support activity within the alumni community. Manage student communications to maintain high communication opt-in levels. Coordinate A&D's presence at graduation ceremonies, partnering with external agencies and fundraising for the Alumni Community Scholarship. Promote and support the delivery of flagship alumni events in the UK and overseas. Line manage the Alumni Relations Assistant, ensuring effective delivery of tasks, monitoring their performance and supporting their professional development. Line manage the US Alumni Relations Intern (0.34FTE) to deliver A&D's lost alumni strategy. Contribute to the team's reporting mechanisms by accurately monitoring and tracking alumni engagement activity on the department's database (Raiser's Edge); excel spreadsheets and via monthly reports. Keep abreast of professional and regulatory frameworks (including GDPR / PECR) and sector developments; represent A&D in a professional manner as required. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the AR Manager. Full job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Alumni Relations Officer The University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint an Alumni Relations Officer with a particular focus on marketing and communications. This is an exciting time to join the Alumni Relations team, as new digital initiatives are launched and innovative ways of communicating with our 183,000 strong global alumni community are explored. You will be a confident and professional individual with an ability to work towards and achieve targets. You will help to deliver Strathclyde's alumni engagement strategy through managing, developing and evaluating a suite of digital/printed engagement tools. With the aim of developing a warm and engaged community of alumni ambassadors, you will create and produce engaging content to be used on the web, by email, on social media and within Strathclyde Connect (the University's alumni engagement platform). This will include written case studies, video interviews with senior alumni, news articles and blogs. You will also manage printed materials including marketing leaflets and events collateral. Working with an external provider, you will develop our use of Strathclyde Connect and be tasked with increasing engagement and membership - to grow Strathclyde's virtual global alumni community. A pro-active, positive and dynamic individual, the Alumni Relations Officer will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on their own initiative to drive ideas forward. With an eye for detail and relevant marketing and communications experience, you will enjoy working as part of a small team to deliver impressive results. Experience or knowledge of alumni relations in the HE sector is desirable. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022. Job Description Manage the delivery of the University's alumni communications programme, using a suite of digital/printed engagement tools to engage with the 183,000 strong global alumni community and strengthen Strathclyde's international reputation: Social media management - delivering up to 4 pre-planned campaigns a year with a view to effectively engaging followers Strathclyde Connect - building virtual alumni communities, consistently increasing member numbers and stimulating engagement; delivering monthly highlights email E-communications - managing and prioritising a high volume of email traffic. Use quarterly A&D and faculty e-newsletters to effectively showcase stories from within the University community Case studies - elevate A&D's case studies programme, liaising with high profile alumni to share their success stories and communicate these creatively to the alumni community Alumni awards - delivering Alumnus/a of the Year and supporting other high profile awards within A&D Student communications - working with internal colleagues to ensure A&D's messages are conveyed to the student body and devising innovative strategies to engage new graduates Lost alumni - develop a lost alumni strategy, reconnecting with alumni across the globe Provide line management for two members of staff (Alumni Relations Assistant and US Alumni Relations Intern). Occasional evening hours required for events delivery purposes. Main Activities/Responsibilities: Deliver the University's alumni communications strategy, using both printed and digital communications to further alumni engagement, celebrate success and promote alumni engagement activities, giving and volunteering opportunities to the Strathclyde community. Analyse the effectiveness of each channel. Deliver A&D's social media strategy, overseeing content created by the Alumni Relations Assistant for the Strathclyde Alumni Community social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Ensure content is accurate, engaging and consistent. Analyse channel performance, ensuring the current strategy remains effective. Manage Strathclyde's online engagement platform, Strathclyde Connect, including working with providers to improve features and functionality. Develop and deliver A&D's strategy for growth and development of the platform, creating innovative content and growing membership. Deliver up to 4 alumni relations newsletters per year (and up to c20 mass emails per month). Source stories and write compelling copy, ensuring text is engaging to an international audience and without error. Support the alumni engagement and fundraising pipelines by approaching and engaging senior alumni to produce case studies showcasing their career success, producing promotional materials in both written and video format. Develop good working relationships with internal colleagues, supporting them to engage with their respective alumni cohorts. Co-ordinate and edit faculty e-newsletters; work with academics to produce blogs; conduct meetings with colleagues and advise them on best practice communications / events. Showcase A&D fundraising activities: devise social media campaigns; write and promote fundraising success stories; select and promote the Alumni Community Scholarship; support comms for fundraising initiatives (e.g. Giving Day). Liaise with senior alumni to deliver the Alumnus/a of the Year award and support the delivery of the Strathclyde Executive Leadership Awards (STELAR). Celebrate and recognise achievements within the alumni community. Collaborate with external organisations such as the British Council, Visit Scotland and Scottish Government to promote and support activity within the alumni community. Manage student communications to maintain high communication opt-in levels. Coordinate A&D's presence at graduation ceremonies, partnering with external agencies and fundraising for the Alumni Community Scholarship. Promote and support the delivery of flagship alumni events in the UK and overseas. Line manage the Alumni Relations Assistant, ensuring effective delivery of tasks, monitoring their performance and supporting their professional development. Line manage the US Alumni Relations Intern (0.34FTE) to deliver A&D's lost alumni strategy. Contribute to the team's reporting mechanisms by accurately monitoring and tracking alumni engagement activity on the department's database (Raiser's Edge); excel spreadsheets and via monthly reports. Keep abreast of professional and regulatory frameworks (including GDPR / PECR) and sector developments; represent A&D in a professional manner as required. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the AR Manager. Full job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.
Python Test Automation Developer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Python Test Automation developers to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. This is a 12-month temporary contract to start ASAP Job Purpose Understanding of message-based architecture Strong Python Development experience. RDBMS Sybase & DB2 with very high proficiency in writing complex SQL queries Strong Unix/Linux Scripting or Perl Scripting Good Problem solving & analytical skills Full software development life cycle understanding Good software development practices. Excellent oral & written communication skills An interest to learn the business supported by application. Key Responsibilities/Requirements Essential Skills Understanding of message-based architecture Strong Python Development experience. RDBMS Sybase & DB2 with very high proficiency in writing complex SQL queries Strong Unix/Linux Scripting or Perl Scripting Good Problem solving & analytical skills Full software development life cycle understanding Good software development practices. Excellent oral & written communication skills An interest to learn the business spported by application Desirable Skills Foundation of Java is preferable Database performance tuning Excel VBA Knowledge of Equity Derivative Business.
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
Python Test Automation Developer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires Python Test Automation developers to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. This is a 12-month temporary contract to start ASAP Job Purpose Understanding of message-based architecture Strong Python Development experience. RDBMS Sybase & DB2 with very high proficiency in writing complex SQL queries Strong Unix/Linux Scripting or Perl Scripting Good Problem solving & analytical skills Full software development life cycle understanding Good software development practices. Excellent oral & written communication skills An interest to learn the business supported by application. Key Responsibilities/Requirements Essential Skills Understanding of message-based architecture Strong Python Development experience. RDBMS Sybase & DB2 with very high proficiency in writing complex SQL queries Strong Unix/Linux Scripting or Perl Scripting Good Problem solving & analytical skills Full software development life cycle understanding Good software development practices. Excellent oral & written communication skills An interest to learn the business spported by application Desirable Skills Foundation of Java is preferable Database performance tuning Excel VBA Knowledge of Equity Derivative Business.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer to join a new Glasgow Tech Centre, and help a Data Engineering team with the Data Lead. The opportunity will work on the best technology, and large scale streaming systems. You will also be put through AWS Certification. We are keen to speak to Glasgow/Central Belt based Data Engineers/Software Engineers who can work in Glasgow 2 days a week, in the new tech hub, collaborating with Digital and working on a well known steaming application. Experience/knowledge in the following is essential: Skilled with programming languages (Python, etc.) Big Data systems (Spark, Hadoop, Pig, etc.) We cannot provide relocation fees for this role, therefore a Central Scotland based candidate would be suited. However, for a really talented and experienced Python/Data Engineer candidate, we could potentially look at transfer of sponsorship. For more information on the opportunity, please send your Software/Data Engineering CV for a confidential chat.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer to join a new Glasgow Tech Centre, and help a Data Engineering team with the Data Lead. The opportunity will work on the best technology, and large scale streaming systems. You will also be put through AWS Certification. We are keen to speak to Glasgow/Central Belt based Data Engineers/Software Engineers who can work in Glasgow 2 days a week, in the new tech hub, collaborating with Digital and working on a well known steaming application. Experience/knowledge in the following is essential: Skilled with programming languages (Python, etc.) Big Data systems (Spark, Hadoop, Pig, etc.) We cannot provide relocation fees for this role, therefore a Central Scotland based candidate would be suited. However, for a really talented and experienced Python/Data Engineer candidate, we could potentially look at transfer of sponsorship. For more information on the opportunity, please send your Software/Data Engineering CV for a confidential chat.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer to join a new Glasgow Tech Centre, and help a Data Engineering team with the Data Lead. The opportunity will work on the best technology, and large scale streaming systems. You will also be put through AWS Certification. We are keen to speak to Glasgow/Central Belt based Data Engineers/Software Engineers who can work in Glasgow 2 days a week, in the new tech hub, collaborating with Digital and working on a well known steaming application. Experience/knowledge in the following is essential: Skilled with programming languages (Python, etc.) Big Data systems (Spark, Hadoop, Pig, etc.) We cannot provide relocation fees for this role, therefore a Central Scotland based candidate would be suited. However, for a really talented and experienced Python/Data Engineer candidate, we could potentially look at transfer of sponsorship. For more information on the opportunity, please send your Software/Data Engineering CV for a confidential chat.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Engineer to join a new Glasgow Tech Centre, and help a Data Engineering team with the Data Lead. The opportunity will work on the best technology, and large scale streaming systems. You will also be put through AWS Certification. We are keen to speak to Glasgow/Central Belt based Data Engineers/Software Engineers who can work in Glasgow 2 days a week, in the new tech hub, collaborating with Digital and working on a well known steaming application. Experience/knowledge in the following is essential: Skilled with programming languages (Python, etc.) Big Data systems (Spark, Hadoop, Pig, etc.) We cannot provide relocation fees for this role, therefore a Central Scotland based candidate would be suited. However, for a really talented and experienced Python/Data Engineer candidate, we could potentially look at transfer of sponsorship. For more information on the opportunity, please send your Software/Data Engineering CV for a confidential chat.
We are Global We're proud to be one of the world's leading media and entertainment groups. Whether it be on-air, via global player or through our outdoor advertising, we entertain and reach over 50 million individuals across the UK every week. Across our entire business, we're committed to making more moments that matter for our audiences, customers and for each other. And every moment matters…the small, the big and everything in between. We couldn't do any of it without our talented, passionate Globallers. Everything we do is driven by our culture and the talented people who make it happen. Here at Global, we have a saying…it's all about how you make people feel. It's our company ethos, our guiding belief and it's so much more than words. It's the vibe you get when you walk into one of our offices, it's what keeps us honest and true to who we are, and above all, it's the reason we all love to work here. Job Description Senior Java Developer Reporting of the R ole This role reports to Head of Engineering Overview of job The Commercial Technology team develop and maintain the products that drive the commercial revenues at Global for both the Radio and Outdoor parts of the business. We are focused on 3 key areas of the business: Sales Operations (opportunity management and campaign details); Trading and Fulfilment (campaign planning, booking and delivery); and Programmatic (audio and outdoor digital ad platform) We are facing many exciting and interesting scaling questions, technical challenges and looking at new ways to grow the business. This role will be crucial to that success! We are a friendly and close-knit team and work in a highly collaborative, agile environment! 3 best things about the job Work with our streaming and dynamic ad insertion platform that provides a great listening experience for millions of people every day. Work in a highly collaborative, agile environment to develop innovative solutions. Work closely with stakeholders and the product team to set the priorities for the fastest growing part of the business. Measures of success - In the first few months, you would have: A role model for good development practice within the team including leading code reviews and making sure other members of the team are building their understanding. Delivered several complex features for the business across multiple components of the system. Taken a leading role in ensuring a reliable production environment and made sure relevant tooling is in place and delivered features could be monitored in case of issues. Gained a proven understanding of the business context and how it relates to the deliverables of the team. Partnered with product team members to help set the roadmap for the team. Started mentoring relationships with other members of the team. Responsibilities of the role Developing features for the business and building on the platform architecture to support future features on the roadmap. Leading code reviews and other best practice, including security and performance considerations, to set standards within the team. Drive the agile development process and constantly question where improvements can be made. Mentoring other team members. Encourage a culture of learning within the team. Have an operational mindset and be responsible for maintaining a reliable production environment. What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following: Demonstrable experience of solving complex problems across a whole system. Expertise in good coding disciplines including concurrency. Expertise in Java 8+, networking/distributed systems, databases and other relevant tooling and libraries. Although this role focuses on Java, we use other languages too so a willingness to learn them would be encouraged. Expertise in writing well tested code, accounting for performance, security, maintainability, supportability and other ilities. Demonstrable experience in system architecture and end to end thinking. Demonstrable experience in coaching / mentoring. Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
We are Global We're proud to be one of the world's leading media and entertainment groups. Whether it be on-air, via global player or through our outdoor advertising, we entertain and reach over 50 million individuals across the UK every week. Across our entire business, we're committed to making more moments that matter for our audiences, customers and for each other. And every moment matters…the small, the big and everything in between. We couldn't do any of it without our talented, passionate Globallers. Everything we do is driven by our culture and the talented people who make it happen. Here at Global, we have a saying…it's all about how you make people feel. It's our company ethos, our guiding belief and it's so much more than words. It's the vibe you get when you walk into one of our offices, it's what keeps us honest and true to who we are, and above all, it's the reason we all love to work here. Job Description Senior Java Developer Reporting of the R ole This role reports to Head of Engineering Overview of job The Commercial Technology team develop and maintain the products that drive the commercial revenues at Global for both the Radio and Outdoor parts of the business. We are focused on 3 key areas of the business: Sales Operations (opportunity management and campaign details); Trading and Fulfilment (campaign planning, booking and delivery); and Programmatic (audio and outdoor digital ad platform) We are facing many exciting and interesting scaling questions, technical challenges and looking at new ways to grow the business. This role will be crucial to that success! We are a friendly and close-knit team and work in a highly collaborative, agile environment! 3 best things about the job Work with our streaming and dynamic ad insertion platform that provides a great listening experience for millions of people every day. Work in a highly collaborative, agile environment to develop innovative solutions. Work closely with stakeholders and the product team to set the priorities for the fastest growing part of the business. Measures of success - In the first few months, you would have: A role model for good development practice within the team including leading code reviews and making sure other members of the team are building their understanding. Delivered several complex features for the business across multiple components of the system. Taken a leading role in ensuring a reliable production environment and made sure relevant tooling is in place and delivered features could be monitored in case of issues. Gained a proven understanding of the business context and how it relates to the deliverables of the team. Partnered with product team members to help set the roadmap for the team. Started mentoring relationships with other members of the team. Responsibilities of the role Developing features for the business and building on the platform architecture to support future features on the roadmap. Leading code reviews and other best practice, including security and performance considerations, to set standards within the team. Drive the agile development process and constantly question where improvements can be made. Mentoring other team members. Encourage a culture of learning within the team. Have an operational mindset and be responsible for maintaining a reliable production environment. What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following: Demonstrable experience of solving complex problems across a whole system. Expertise in good coding disciplines including concurrency. Expertise in Java 8+, networking/distributed systems, databases and other relevant tooling and libraries. Although this role focuses on Java, we use other languages too so a willingness to learn them would be encouraged. Expertise in writing well tested code, accounting for performance, security, maintainability, supportability and other ilities. Demonstrable experience in system architecture and end to end thinking. Demonstrable experience in coaching / mentoring. Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global
We are Global We're proud to be one of the world's leading media and entertainment groups. Whether it be on-air, via global player or through our outdoor advertising, we entertain and reach over 50 million individuals across the UK every week. Across our entire business, we're committed to making more moments that matter for our audiences, customers and for each other. And every moment matters…the small, the big and everything in between. We couldn't do any of it without our talented, passionate Globallers. Everything we do is driven by our culture and the talented people who make it happen. Here at Global, we have a saying…it's all about how you make people feel. It's our company ethos, our guiding belief and it's so much more than words. It's the vibe you get when you walk into one of our offices, it's what keeps us honest and true to who we are, and above all, it's the reason we all love to work here. Job Description Data Engineer (Data Ops) Reporting of the R ole This role reports to Lead Data Engineer Overview of job Working in a small team looking after our build engineering and application platforms you would be working across our various product development teams implementing improvements, maintaining, supporting, and exploring ways to continuously improve our systems. Using modern tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes and AWS we develop, test, and deploy in an Agile environment, trying to spread good DevOps, security and development practices across the organisation. 3 best things about the job Working in a dynamic small team using modern technologies and techniques! Involvement with the full breadth of products & projects that the Global technology department works on! Ability to help shape both the team and how we apply DevOps across Global Measures of success - In the first few months, you would have: Understood our existing build and deployment architecture Used your existing experience and knowledge suggest improvements to the team Participated in our peer code review process Understood our incident and change management processes Started periodic team support, assistance and maintenance tasks, rotated around the team Responsibilities of the role Working with our product development teams to ensure our products are efficiently built and deployed Supporting, maintaining, and improving our application hosting and build platforms Keeping up to date with DevOps, security, and AWS developments and how they might be applicable to Global Assisting other members of the team to help them increase their knowledge and grow Ensuring good practice is applied to all we do, including reviews, testing and documentation What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following: Good knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes and AWS services Understanding of DevOps concepts and how they can be applied Working knowledge of CI systems (such as Jenkins) Experience with other HashiCorp and configuration management tools (such as Ansible) is an advantage Familiarity with working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban) Having worked with support and development tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, JIRA and Service Now would be a plus Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
We are Global We're proud to be one of the world's leading media and entertainment groups. Whether it be on-air, via global player or through our outdoor advertising, we entertain and reach over 50 million individuals across the UK every week. Across our entire business, we're committed to making more moments that matter for our audiences, customers and for each other. And every moment matters…the small, the big and everything in between. We couldn't do any of it without our talented, passionate Globallers. Everything we do is driven by our culture and the talented people who make it happen. Here at Global, we have a saying…it's all about how you make people feel. It's our company ethos, our guiding belief and it's so much more than words. It's the vibe you get when you walk into one of our offices, it's what keeps us honest and true to who we are, and above all, it's the reason we all love to work here. Job Description Data Engineer (Data Ops) Reporting of the R ole This role reports to Lead Data Engineer Overview of job Working in a small team looking after our build engineering and application platforms you would be working across our various product development teams implementing improvements, maintaining, supporting, and exploring ways to continuously improve our systems. Using modern tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes and AWS we develop, test, and deploy in an Agile environment, trying to spread good DevOps, security and development practices across the organisation. 3 best things about the job Working in a dynamic small team using modern technologies and techniques! Involvement with the full breadth of products & projects that the Global technology department works on! Ability to help shape both the team and how we apply DevOps across Global Measures of success - In the first few months, you would have: Understood our existing build and deployment architecture Used your existing experience and knowledge suggest improvements to the team Participated in our peer code review process Understood our incident and change management processes Started periodic team support, assistance and maintenance tasks, rotated around the team Responsibilities of the role Working with our product development teams to ensure our products are efficiently built and deployed Supporting, maintaining, and improving our application hosting and build platforms Keeping up to date with DevOps, security, and AWS developments and how they might be applicable to Global Assisting other members of the team to help them increase their knowledge and grow Ensuring good practice is applied to all we do, including reviews, testing and documentation What you will need The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following: Good knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes and AWS services Understanding of DevOps concepts and how they can be applied Working knowledge of CI systems (such as Jenkins) Experience with other HashiCorp and configuration management tools (such as Ansible) is an advantage Familiarity with working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban) Having worked with support and development tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, JIRA and Service Now would be a plus Everyone is welcome at Global Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you. Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global
E-SOLUTIONS IT SERVICES UK LTD
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for development & maintenance of applications written in Core Java (1.7 above) and Spring framework. You will function as a team member for Equity Swaps team and Liaise with senior team members and clients to precisely specify the functionality that will be developed. You will work with Equity Swaps team to develop a scalable, performant, reliable and event based system. Your role will be as a team member who can work with minimum supervision in Agile environment. You will be expected to communicate with senior stakeholders and be able to coordinate effectively with global teams. You will be expected to conceptualize the solution capable of handling large volumes of data from trading and other systems using collections and multi-threading concepts and with strong experience in PL/SQL, RDBMS along with hands-on Unix or any other Scripting language (like Bash, Perl, Python). Liaise with senior team members and clients to precisely specify the functionality that will be developed Develop functionality in an iterative fashion, writing full unit and integration tests for each function that is developed. Work with team members and our partners to ensure that all functionality is fully UAT tested before being released to Production. Improve the quality of our system and codebase via best practices including code reviews and refactoring where necessary. Work as per the defined change management process to deploy the functionality/fix in production Experience in cost Model creation and management SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Core Java(1.7 above) & Spring Spring framework Python or Perl or Bash PL/SQL, RDBMS B-Tech/B.E./Masters/or equal from a reputed university Robust analytics experience
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for development & maintenance of applications written in Core Java (1.7 above) and Spring framework. You will function as a team member for Equity Swaps team and Liaise with senior team members and clients to precisely specify the functionality that will be developed. You will work with Equity Swaps team to develop a scalable, performant, reliable and event based system. Your role will be as a team member who can work with minimum supervision in Agile environment. You will be expected to communicate with senior stakeholders and be able to coordinate effectively with global teams. You will be expected to conceptualize the solution capable of handling large volumes of data from trading and other systems using collections and multi-threading concepts and with strong experience in PL/SQL, RDBMS along with hands-on Unix or any other Scripting language (like Bash, Perl, Python). Liaise with senior team members and clients to precisely specify the functionality that will be developed Develop functionality in an iterative fashion, writing full unit and integration tests for each function that is developed. Work with team members and our partners to ensure that all functionality is fully UAT tested before being released to Production. Improve the quality of our system and codebase via best practices including code reviews and refactoring where necessary. Work as per the defined change management process to deploy the functionality/fix in production Experience in cost Model creation and management SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Core Java(1.7 above) & Spring Spring framework Python or Perl or Bash PL/SQL, RDBMS B-Tech/B.E./Masters/or equal from a reputed university Robust analytics experience
Java Backend Developer - Banking Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires Java Backend Developers to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. The right candidate must have 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer and with minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+). This is a 12- month temporary contract to start on 01st Feb 2022. Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements You will primarily work as a Java 8+ Developer as part of a collaborative agile development team. You will work on a modern micro service-based Java 8+ platform which runs on own internal cloud you will be responsible for continuously improving the quality of our system & codebase including code reviews & refactoring where necessary. Experience of Agile & scrum methodologies Minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+) Unix Shell Scripting SQL & Relational Databases such as DB2 Integration Technologies - MQ/XML/SOAP/JSON/Protocol Buffer/Spring Enterprise Architecture Pattern, GoF design Build & Agile - ANT, Gradle/Maven, Sonar,Jenkins/Hudson, GIT/perforce Sound understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis,Design & Programming Strong communication skills Experience in banking & regulatory reporting Knowledge of OTC,listed & cash products Domain driven design & microservices experience Knowledge of English is required.
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
Java Backend Developer - Banking Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires Java Backend Developers to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. The right candidate must have 8+ years of experience as a Java Developer and with minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+). This is a 12- month temporary contract to start on 01st Feb 2022. Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements You will primarily work as a Java 8+ Developer as part of a collaborative agile development team. You will work on a modern micro service-based Java 8+ platform which runs on own internal cloud you will be responsible for continuously improving the quality of our system & codebase including code reviews & refactoring where necessary. Experience of Agile & scrum methodologies Minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+) Unix Shell Scripting SQL & Relational Databases such as DB2 Integration Technologies - MQ/XML/SOAP/JSON/Protocol Buffer/Spring Enterprise Architecture Pattern, GoF design Build & Agile - ANT, Gradle/Maven, Sonar,Jenkins/Hudson, GIT/perforce Sound understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis,Design & Programming Strong communication skills Experience in banking & regulatory reporting Knowledge of OTC,listed & cash products Domain driven design & microservices experience Knowledge of English is required.
Release Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires a Release Engineer to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. This is a 12-months temporary contract to start ASAP The main purpose of this job is a SEM Release Team Member who would report to SEM Release Manager. This candidate would help execute the regression pack (a very big complex problem) as well as ultimately execute the release to production plus all steps in between. Key Responsibilities Help maintain the build system,produce a system release candidate & help produce associated release paperwork such as release notes & signoffs. Execute,Monitor,debug & maintain a highly complex regression process within a small team. Produce, test,refine & execute runbooks for complex production releases to a critical trading system. Execute & monitor production deployment steps & coordinate any required signoff & escalations. Identify backout strategies for releases & produce,test & refine suitable runbooks for these scenarios. Collaborate & coordinate with external teams where required Work on backlog items to improved the regression & release process Other items as required Key Requirements 5-10 Years Experience Demonstrate ability to navigate and use linux (ability to use normal command set,pipelines,basic Shell Scripting) Demonstrate ability to navigate,query & use an SQL database (Sybase &/or DB2 preferred) Ability to navigate GIT source control Flexibility to work on weekends/off hours where a release requires it (time off in lieu granted) Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in written form. Previous experience of working in a test & release team. Ability to investigate issues though review of logs diagnose root cause of issues and make appropriate escalations. Excellent organisation/documentation pertaining to release & release processes. Time Management & time tracking to ensure releases are running to schedule. Desirable Skills Knowledge of a linux Scripting language such as Python Knowledge of Java processes
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
Release Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires a Release Engineer to be based in their client's office in Glasgow, UK. You may work remotely until covid abates and then you will be required to work from the Glasgow office at least 2-3 days per week initially. This is a 12-months temporary contract to start ASAP The main purpose of this job is a SEM Release Team Member who would report to SEM Release Manager. This candidate would help execute the regression pack (a very big complex problem) as well as ultimately execute the release to production plus all steps in between. Key Responsibilities Help maintain the build system,produce a system release candidate & help produce associated release paperwork such as release notes & signoffs. Execute,Monitor,debug & maintain a highly complex regression process within a small team. Produce, test,refine & execute runbooks for complex production releases to a critical trading system. Execute & monitor production deployment steps & coordinate any required signoff & escalations. Identify backout strategies for releases & produce,test & refine suitable runbooks for these scenarios. Collaborate & coordinate with external teams where required Work on backlog items to improved the regression & release process Other items as required Key Requirements 5-10 Years Experience Demonstrate ability to navigate and use linux (ability to use normal command set,pipelines,basic Shell Scripting) Demonstrate ability to navigate,query & use an SQL database (Sybase &/or DB2 preferred) Ability to navigate GIT source control Flexibility to work on weekends/off hours where a release requires it (time off in lieu granted) Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in written form. Previous experience of working in a test & release team. Ability to investigate issues though review of logs diagnose root cause of issues and make appropriate escalations. Excellent organisation/documentation pertaining to release & release processes. Time Management & time tracking to ensure releases are running to schedule. Desirable Skills Knowledge of a linux Scripting language such as Python Knowledge of Java processes
Due to our growing business, we have a demand for career minded people to join our teams. Our opportunities offer unrivalled scope for progression and training within a fast paced, meritocratic and constantly changing environment. The client prides themselves on maintaining a culture which champions diversity, an inclusive environment for all, recognition and an opportunity to give back to our communities through various local charity partnerships. The office is located centrally and enjoys the additional benefits of an onsite gym and restaurant. Team Profile: Python Developer for Infrastructure Automation. We are looking for Python developer with experience developing a multi-tier web application including Back End enterprise software and infrastructure management tools. Primary Responsibilities: Be the sole owner responsible for developing and reviewing code and contributing ideas to a team of talented technologists Facilitate technical discussions and the development of web applications, web services, and public APIs that support hundreds of users Participate in the design of the web application Understand software requirements Implement various parts of the application using Python Formulate and implement recommendations/solutions Due to the global nature of the team and function, you will be required from time to time to work and collaborate with colleagues located in US, Europe and Asia Skills required: Strong experience developing with Python Working knowledge HTML/JavaScript/CSS and REST TDD, CI and iterative software development Experience with application code and configuration scanning for best practices Designing and building RESTful service applications and clients The ability to effectively communicate with a global team and customers A solid understanding of change management processes Are able to write and present comprehensive technical content/documentation Skills desired: Thorough knowledge of web database applications General understanding of Linux & Apache Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP protocols Excellent problem solving skills, and an eye for solving performance issues Experience with Python web frameworks development (flask, pylons, catalyst, mojolicious). AngularJS/extjs or other client-side JavaScript frameworks A big Plus: Strong Kubernetes experience setting up applications using Helm Knowledge of OpenShift Whilst engaged on a contingent assignment onsite you will be provided with a supportive and inclusive environment. The clients skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Interested in flexible working opportunities? Please speak to our recruitment team to find out if a flexible working agreement can be supported within this contingent/contract assignment Given the continued spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), all interviews will be conducted by phone or virtual connection.
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
Due to our growing business, we have a demand for career minded people to join our teams. Our opportunities offer unrivalled scope for progression and training within a fast paced, meritocratic and constantly changing environment. The client prides themselves on maintaining a culture which champions diversity, an inclusive environment for all, recognition and an opportunity to give back to our communities through various local charity partnerships. The office is located centrally and enjoys the additional benefits of an onsite gym and restaurant. Team Profile: Python Developer for Infrastructure Automation. We are looking for Python developer with experience developing a multi-tier web application including Back End enterprise software and infrastructure management tools. Primary Responsibilities: Be the sole owner responsible for developing and reviewing code and contributing ideas to a team of talented technologists Facilitate technical discussions and the development of web applications, web services, and public APIs that support hundreds of users Participate in the design of the web application Understand software requirements Implement various parts of the application using Python Formulate and implement recommendations/solutions Due to the global nature of the team and function, you will be required from time to time to work and collaborate with colleagues located in US, Europe and Asia Skills required: Strong experience developing with Python Working knowledge HTML/JavaScript/CSS and REST TDD, CI and iterative software development Experience with application code and configuration scanning for best practices Designing and building RESTful service applications and clients The ability to effectively communicate with a global team and customers A solid understanding of change management processes Are able to write and present comprehensive technical content/documentation Skills desired: Thorough knowledge of web database applications General understanding of Linux & Apache Knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP protocols Excellent problem solving skills, and an eye for solving performance issues Experience with Python web frameworks development (flask, pylons, catalyst, mojolicious). AngularJS/extjs or other client-side JavaScript frameworks A big Plus: Strong Kubernetes experience setting up applications using Helm Knowledge of OpenShift Whilst engaged on a contingent assignment onsite you will be provided with a supportive and inclusive environment. The clients skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Interested in flexible working opportunities? Please speak to our recruitment team to find out if a flexible working agreement can be supported within this contingent/contract assignment Given the continued spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), all interviews will be conducted by phone or virtual connection.
Our client, public sector body, seek a Financial Processes Product Lead initially for 6 months with the potential for extension. This attracts a rate of £400 - £425 per day (inside of IR35). This role will be remotely based currently. Responsibilities: Responsible for Project Planning, Improvement activities, governance, internal and external assurance activities and managing change. Responsible for managing day to day project planning across a range of digital financial delivery projects concerning customer payments and corporate needs Managing day to day project delivery on behalf of Financial Processing and Payment Product Owner, across a range of digital financial delivery projects using an array performance management tools Engaging with wider stakeholders, develop project plans, testing and information cascade plans Lead the development of project control documents, in line with the overarching programme management office framework and governance Estimate and track the use of resources to ensure that your project is resourced appropriately in line with the project plan and that the resources have the capabilities and skills to deliver to the standard required to ensure success in the delivery of the project. Ensure the maintenance and update of supporting product risk, dependency and digital development tools that manage information and track milestones Liaise with the relevant business leads and Product Owner, reporting progress according to the required programme reporting cycle. Manage internal and external data assurance and compliance activities for your assigned project or technical/financial processes and payments product Use available evidence to develop project plans that support the production of options appraisals and business cases, so that business decisions have appropriate evidence and justification Support the management of an allocated budget. Essential Skills: Proven and demonstrable track record in project management and delivery, working with Jira, in a financial environment including setting plans and priorities for yourself and others within a project structure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support management of stakeholders across Scottish Government and Partner organisations . Ability to collate, organise, analyse and use information to plan and deliver services, products and technology improvements. Experience of supporting, providing guidance to and maintaining the governance and plans for, large, complex business and technical projects using recognised project management methodologies such as Agile and Prince 2.
Jan 26, 2022
Seasonal
Our client, public sector body, seek a Financial Processes Product Lead initially for 6 months with the potential for extension. This attracts a rate of £400 - £425 per day (inside of IR35). This role will be remotely based currently. Responsibilities: Responsible for Project Planning, Improvement activities, governance, internal and external assurance activities and managing change. Responsible for managing day to day project planning across a range of digital financial delivery projects concerning customer payments and corporate needs Managing day to day project delivery on behalf of Financial Processing and Payment Product Owner, across a range of digital financial delivery projects using an array performance management tools Engaging with wider stakeholders, develop project plans, testing and information cascade plans Lead the development of project control documents, in line with the overarching programme management office framework and governance Estimate and track the use of resources to ensure that your project is resourced appropriately in line with the project plan and that the resources have the capabilities and skills to deliver to the standard required to ensure success in the delivery of the project. Ensure the maintenance and update of supporting product risk, dependency and digital development tools that manage information and track milestones Liaise with the relevant business leads and Product Owner, reporting progress according to the required programme reporting cycle. Manage internal and external data assurance and compliance activities for your assigned project or technical/financial processes and payments product Use available evidence to develop project plans that support the production of options appraisals and business cases, so that business decisions have appropriate evidence and justification Support the management of an allocated budget. Essential Skills: Proven and demonstrable track record in project management and delivery, working with Jira, in a financial environment including setting plans and priorities for yourself and others within a project structure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support management of stakeholders across Scottish Government and Partner organisations . Ability to collate, organise, analyse and use information to plan and deliver services, products and technology improvements. Experience of supporting, providing guidance to and maintaining the governance and plans for, large, complex business and technical projects using recognised project management methodologies such as Agile and Prince 2.
Our client, a pubic sector body, seek a SERVICES PRODUCT COORDINATOR , based in Edinburgh or Glasgow , with a degree of remote working for a period of 6 months with potential extensions. This role attracts a day rate of up to £240 (inside IR35). As a Product Coordinator, you will work with Product Owners or Technical Platform Owners in an Agile project management framework. You will support them to maintain plans, processes, progress and reporting for the delivery of individual benefits and/or supporting technology platforms. Main duties: Analyse, develop and enhance master product plans, Risks - Assumptions - Issues - Dependencies (RAID) logs, resource plans and a variety of progress reports. Maintain, process & control documents that support product deliverables including plans, RAID logs, Agile backlog tracking & development, tests etc., Provide support to and maintain processes for Audit, Assurance or compliance related activities. Assist implementation of best practice by promoting the use of Programme & Project Management methodology. Assist Product or Technical Platform owners to plan, manage and report on all areas of delivery. Support the Programme Office to manage and report on plans, project deliveries, resources and budgets. Carry out Secretariat duties for relevant Divisional & programme / project meetings: coordinate members, record agendas and papers, manage actions, analyse and report on outcomes. Essential Skills: Comprehensive experience of identifying, sourcing and analysing information to produce concise, well-structured and accurate written and numeric work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build good professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in supporting, and maintaining the governance for projects which are using project management methodologies such as Agile and Prince 2. Ability to manage time and ensure that project/process deadlines are met.
Jan 26, 2022
Seasonal
Our client, a pubic sector body, seek a SERVICES PRODUCT COORDINATOR , based in Edinburgh or Glasgow , with a degree of remote working for a period of 6 months with potential extensions. This role attracts a day rate of up to £240 (inside IR35). As a Product Coordinator, you will work with Product Owners or Technical Platform Owners in an Agile project management framework. You will support them to maintain plans, processes, progress and reporting for the delivery of individual benefits and/or supporting technology platforms. Main duties: Analyse, develop and enhance master product plans, Risks - Assumptions - Issues - Dependencies (RAID) logs, resource plans and a variety of progress reports. Maintain, process & control documents that support product deliverables including plans, RAID logs, Agile backlog tracking & development, tests etc., Provide support to and maintain processes for Audit, Assurance or compliance related activities. Assist implementation of best practice by promoting the use of Programme & Project Management methodology. Assist Product or Technical Platform owners to plan, manage and report on all areas of delivery. Support the Programme Office to manage and report on plans, project deliveries, resources and budgets. Carry out Secretariat duties for relevant Divisional & programme / project meetings: coordinate members, record agendas and papers, manage actions, analyse and report on outcomes. Essential Skills: Comprehensive experience of identifying, sourcing and analysing information to produce concise, well-structured and accurate written and numeric work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build good professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience in supporting, and maintaining the governance for projects which are using project management methodologies such as Agile and Prince 2. Ability to manage time and ensure that project/process deadlines are met.
Project Manager - Software Edinburgh or Glasgow £40,000 - £50,000 The company: I am working with a leading Analytics company in Edinburgh and Glasgow (based remotely) who are looking for a Software PM to help further implement and develop their cloud computing and machine learning capabilities. They operate within the healthcare industry and have boomed since Covid, due to the work they do. The company have been running for around 10 years now and have roughly 100 staff members, across the Edinburgh and Glasgow offices (can be fully remote from UK wide). They are hiring people purely based on growth and this has come off the successes of their core product. The role: You will be working with client's from early stages of implementation of the software product, from pilot through to deployment. This will include managing the client and their expectations, as well as the general relationship. You will be working across a modern and agile environment alongside multiple teams (Product, Delivery, Software Engineers, Data Scientists etc) as well as the customers, in order to help to improve both the product and how it is best implemented. You will produce detailed product plans including areas such as revenue and costs, monitoring progress. This is very much a client facing role, so growing that relationship and striving to improve the implementation process is paramount. You will identify and properly manage any risks and issues and, along with the support teams, ensure an excellent service to the customers. What's required: ** An experienced Project Manager, with a background in software/data delivery ** Strong skills in relationship management which focus on project delivery and building strong relationships ** Strong Agile delivery experience ** Experience of implementing a software or data product, as a Project Manager ** Comfortable interpreting requirements, defining and articulating proposed solutions as well as delivering presentations to clients ** Cloud experience (desirable) ** Data Science software methods (desirable) This is an opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager who has the appetite to learn in a testing and agile environment. You will be working on the latest technology and will definitely be impressed by their product. If interested, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Associates.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Project Manager - Software Edinburgh or Glasgow £40,000 - £50,000 The company: I am working with a leading Analytics company in Edinburgh and Glasgow (based remotely) who are looking for a Software PM to help further implement and develop their cloud computing and machine learning capabilities. They operate within the healthcare industry and have boomed since Covid, due to the work they do. The company have been running for around 10 years now and have roughly 100 staff members, across the Edinburgh and Glasgow offices (can be fully remote from UK wide). They are hiring people purely based on growth and this has come off the successes of their core product. The role: You will be working with client's from early stages of implementation of the software product, from pilot through to deployment. This will include managing the client and their expectations, as well as the general relationship. You will be working across a modern and agile environment alongside multiple teams (Product, Delivery, Software Engineers, Data Scientists etc) as well as the customers, in order to help to improve both the product and how it is best implemented. You will produce detailed product plans including areas such as revenue and costs, monitoring progress. This is very much a client facing role, so growing that relationship and striving to improve the implementation process is paramount. You will identify and properly manage any risks and issues and, along with the support teams, ensure an excellent service to the customers. What's required: ** An experienced Project Manager, with a background in software/data delivery ** Strong skills in relationship management which focus on project delivery and building strong relationships ** Strong Agile delivery experience ** Experience of implementing a software or data product, as a Project Manager ** Comfortable interpreting requirements, defining and articulating proposed solutions as well as delivering presentations to clients ** Cloud experience (desirable) ** Data Science software methods (desirable) This is an opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager who has the appetite to learn in a testing and agile environment. You will be working on the latest technology and will definitely be impressed by their product. If interested, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Associates.
PMO Anlayst Contract - PMO Specialist Job - Inside IR35 Your new company The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest and most successful communications company in the UK. Over the years they have branched out into over 180 countries to become a truly global digital pioneer, giving them one of the most powerful networks on the planet. With a main office based in the heart of Glasgow city centre, they are looking to bring in a skilled PMO specialist to join their innovative and enterprising team. Your new role The role is responsible for leading PMO services to complex customer contracts within Enterprise - either on one programme/contract or a portfolio. It helps reduce risk to BT, improve the probability of a successful delivery, improve customer satisfaction and supports senior Programme & Project managers. It ensures that we provide a mature set of services, including governance, reporting, risk and issue, dependency and obligation management. What you'll need to succeed Experience of working within a matrix environment Experience working in a PMO or Project Environment where you have gained experience of delivering PMO services. Experience of working within a project management, service management or design environment Able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders (at C/Director level) to carry out the functions of the role. Maintain close liaison and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the operation of project delivery. Ability to lead a team of PMO professionals and coach for great performance. Great attention to detail and willingness to work within a fast paced and demanding environment. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Microsoft Project skills also desirable but not essential. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management, Service Management and Design. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will receive an initial 6 month contract with a rate of £300 per day. Through Hays you will benefit from a robust aftercare process and weekly payment run, making sure you are paid in a timely and proficient manner. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jan 26, 2022
Contractor
PMO Anlayst Contract - PMO Specialist Job - Inside IR35 Your new company The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest and most successful communications company in the UK. Over the years they have branched out into over 180 countries to become a truly global digital pioneer, giving them one of the most powerful networks on the planet. With a main office based in the heart of Glasgow city centre, they are looking to bring in a skilled PMO specialist to join their innovative and enterprising team. Your new role The role is responsible for leading PMO services to complex customer contracts within Enterprise - either on one programme/contract or a portfolio. It helps reduce risk to BT, improve the probability of a successful delivery, improve customer satisfaction and supports senior Programme & Project managers. It ensures that we provide a mature set of services, including governance, reporting, risk and issue, dependency and obligation management. What you'll need to succeed Experience of working within a matrix environment Experience working in a PMO or Project Environment where you have gained experience of delivering PMO services. Experience of working within a project management, service management or design environment Able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders (at C/Director level) to carry out the functions of the role. Maintain close liaison and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the operation of project delivery. Ability to lead a team of PMO professionals and coach for great performance. Great attention to detail and willingness to work within a fast paced and demanding environment. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Microsoft Project skills also desirable but not essential. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management, Service Management and Design. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will receive an initial 6 month contract with a rate of £300 per day. Through Hays you will benefit from a robust aftercare process and weekly payment run, making sure you are paid in a timely and proficient manner. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who are a Microsoft Security Specialist who offer a fantastic scope for growth, perfect for anyone who is looking to progress their career. They are currently experiencing a huge growth in their business and are looking for an ambitious SOC Analyst to join their team. This role offers remote working and is perfect for anyone with SOC or 2nd Line Support Experience within the Microsoft Stack, across the UK. My client offers continuous training and development, with the opportunity to gain certifications in security and engineering. Role & Responsibilities You will be providing initial receipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customers. Investigation of event alerts and collaborating with customers to confirm closure. Provide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignments as appropriate. Skills & Qualifications General understanding of information security principles. Ability to install security software and applications. Technical understanding of security frameworks within M365, Azure Active Directory, Windows Server and Active Directory. Benefits Competitive market salary 25-35k. 25 days holiday. Company pension scheme. If you are interested in applying for this role or other exciting opportunities within Office 365, Power Platform, Azure or SharePoint, then please contact Cameron Stokoe at or call directly for a confidential conversation on . https://in/cameron-stokoe-6786a5159
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who are a Microsoft Security Specialist who offer a fantastic scope for growth, perfect for anyone who is looking to progress their career. They are currently experiencing a huge growth in their business and are looking for an ambitious SOC Analyst to join their team. This role offers remote working and is perfect for anyone with SOC or 2nd Line Support Experience within the Microsoft Stack, across the UK. My client offers continuous training and development, with the opportunity to gain certifications in security and engineering. Role & Responsibilities You will be providing initial receipt and categorisation of initial event, incident and requests from customers. Investigation of event alerts and collaborating with customers to confirm closure. Provide initial triage and trigger escalation/assignments as appropriate. Skills & Qualifications General understanding of information security principles. Ability to install security software and applications. Technical understanding of security frameworks within M365, Azure Active Directory, Windows Server and Active Directory. Benefits Competitive market salary 25-35k. 25 days holiday. Company pension scheme. If you are interested in applying for this role or other exciting opportunities within Office 365, Power Platform, Azure or SharePoint, then please contact Cameron Stokoe at or call directly for a confidential conversation on . https://in/cameron-stokoe-6786a5159
Junior Financial Software Developer About the role: FDM Group is seeking candidates with an interest in technology to join our Software Developer Programme. We accept applicants from all degree backgrounds as you will be provided with 14 weeks of industry recognised and fully funded training to learn how to create code that is modular, robust, scalable and maintainable to a professional standard. If you're passionate about a career in IT and have some prior experience in programming languages including Java, Python and .Net, you might be just who we are looking for. Upon completion of your training through the FDM Academy, you will become a fully-fledged FDM Consultant and will start working with one the world's leading financial institutions based in Glasgow, developing and transforming the technology and security behind the global bank. What we offer you: Commercially relevant and fully funded training from industry experts, covering both technical and professional skills, to ensure you are business ready Opportunity to work with our market leading clients as part of their integrated teams Ongoing career support throughout your entire FDM journey including continued professional development, mentoring and networking events Opportunity to achieve industry recognised qualifications Chance to launch a career in one of the most in-demand tech fields Relocation support where applicable for training and assignment(s) We ask you have: Degree level qualification (2:2 or higher) Exemplary communication skills Right to work in Scotland Demonstrable interest and desire to work in technology Commitment to at least two years of further employment with FDM upon completion of training period About FDM: Our people are our passion and that's why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider focusing on IT and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. With centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and over 3,500 consultants currently placed on client site around the world, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer. ??????? Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. FDM Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Jan 26, 2022
Full time
Junior Financial Software Developer About the role: FDM Group is seeking candidates with an interest in technology to join our Software Developer Programme. We accept applicants from all degree backgrounds as you will be provided with 14 weeks of industry recognised and fully funded training to learn how to create code that is modular, robust, scalable and maintainable to a professional standard. If you're passionate about a career in IT and have some prior experience in programming languages including Java, Python and .Net, you might be just who we are looking for. Upon completion of your training through the FDM Academy, you will become a fully-fledged FDM Consultant and will start working with one the world's leading financial institutions based in Glasgow, developing and transforming the technology and security behind the global bank. What we offer you: Commercially relevant and fully funded training from industry experts, covering both technical and professional skills, to ensure you are business ready Opportunity to work with our market leading clients as part of their integrated teams Ongoing career support throughout your entire FDM journey including continued professional development, mentoring and networking events Opportunity to achieve industry recognised qualifications Chance to launch a career in one of the most in-demand tech fields Relocation support where applicable for training and assignment(s) We ask you have: Degree level qualification (2:2 or higher) Exemplary communication skills Right to work in Scotland Demonstrable interest and desire to work in technology Commitment to at least two years of further employment with FDM upon completion of training period About FDM: Our people are our passion and that's why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider focusing on IT and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. With centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and over 3,500 consultants currently placed on client site around the world, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer. ??????? Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. FDM Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Are you a Data Migration Architect looking for a role within a consultancy services environment? I am looking for a robust problem solver with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills wishing to work on solution design and leading a team. This consultancy specialises in content migration to Cloud, On-Premises or Hybrid Cloud systems. The team are specialists in migration of digital content and data. With more than 200 customer migrations the team have experience with all the leading Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS). This role is based in Glasgow City Centre with clients based across Europe and North America. Required Skills: Delivery lead that is energetic and can push the team Expertise in Content Management Systems such as Sharepoint or Sitecore Good understanding of agile and data transformation Understanding of Python (won't be hands on with it) Salary: up to £65K + 10% bonus + 19.5% pension Get in touch to find out more at
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Are you a Data Migration Architect looking for a role within a consultancy services environment? I am looking for a robust problem solver with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills wishing to work on solution design and leading a team. This consultancy specialises in content migration to Cloud, On-Premises or Hybrid Cloud systems. The team are specialists in migration of digital content and data. With more than 200 customer migrations the team have experience with all the leading Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS). This role is based in Glasgow City Centre with clients based across Europe and North America. Required Skills: Delivery lead that is energetic and can push the team Expertise in Content Management Systems such as Sharepoint or Sitecore Good understanding of agile and data transformation Understanding of Python (won't be hands on with it) Salary: up to £65K + 10% bonus + 19.5% pension Get in touch to find out more at
We're seeking to recruit a Java developer for a leading IT consultancy in Glasgow. The business works with some of the world's largest organisations, from investment banks, retail, energy companies and government departments. They employ over 1700 technologists and have offices across the UK and US. As a software engineer you can expect to be involved in engineering software solutions, working with prototypes and proof of concepts and developing fully functioning applications based on frameworks such as .Net and Spring/Spring Boot, and using languages including Java, Scala, JavaScript, Python, C# and Go . Y ou will also take part in t he automation of environmental and application deployment, scaling, and management using Kubernetes, Terraform, both in the cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP) or on-prem ise. We expect you to be an engineer at heart and enjoy the challenge of building complex software solutions as well as wanting to work across a range of tech environments. Your priorities will be building new systems and improving stability, security and efficiency. You'll earn a salary ranging from £40,000 to £70,000, dependent on your experience + 5% benefits allowance + bonus up to 10%. If you would like to apply, then please get in touch with me:
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
We're seeking to recruit a Java developer for a leading IT consultancy in Glasgow. The business works with some of the world's largest organisations, from investment banks, retail, energy companies and government departments. They employ over 1700 technologists and have offices across the UK and US. As a software engineer you can expect to be involved in engineering software solutions, working with prototypes and proof of concepts and developing fully functioning applications based on frameworks such as .Net and Spring/Spring Boot, and using languages including Java, Scala, JavaScript, Python, C# and Go . Y ou will also take part in t he automation of environmental and application deployment, scaling, and management using Kubernetes, Terraform, both in the cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP) or on-prem ise. We expect you to be an engineer at heart and enjoy the challenge of building complex software solutions as well as wanting to work across a range of tech environments. Your priorities will be building new systems and improving stability, security and efficiency. You'll earn a salary ranging from £40,000 to £70,000, dependent on your experience + 5% benefits allowance + bonus up to 10%. If you would like to apply, then please get in touch with me:
Are you looking for a PHP developer role which will allow you to build applications using the latest technologies and tools? Would you like to develop the backend for projects at large scale, for a global software company that's looking to introduce new technologies like modern cloud storage, bots, machine learning and augmented reality into it's software? You'll work as a PHP Developer in a team that is adding new features to the company's market leading AI software platform and improving the user interface and experience. You'll be one of the early hires in an extremely fast growing Scottish base (highly flexible working), which is planned to become this company's global engineering hub by 2023. You'll have huge career opportunity to advance your responsibilities (only if you want to!) as the team scales. You will work for a company that's at the forefront of their rapidly growing industry. As pioneers in their industry, they work with some of the largest companies on the planet, including Amazon, Amex and Nike. You'll see your ideas adopted and implemented into the company's software applications, which has a direct impact on the fortunes of these brands that are amongst the biggest in the world. You'll earn a salary up to £60,000 plus benefits, and will have a flexible working environment where you only come into the office for key meetings. For immediate consideration, apply now. You can contact me at
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Are you looking for a PHP developer role which will allow you to build applications using the latest technologies and tools? Would you like to develop the backend for projects at large scale, for a global software company that's looking to introduce new technologies like modern cloud storage, bots, machine learning and augmented reality into it's software? You'll work as a PHP Developer in a team that is adding new features to the company's market leading AI software platform and improving the user interface and experience. You'll be one of the early hires in an extremely fast growing Scottish base (highly flexible working), which is planned to become this company's global engineering hub by 2023. You'll have huge career opportunity to advance your responsibilities (only if you want to!) as the team scales. You will work for a company that's at the forefront of their rapidly growing industry. As pioneers in their industry, they work with some of the largest companies on the planet, including Amazon, Amex and Nike. You'll see your ideas adopted and implemented into the company's software applications, which has a direct impact on the fortunes of these brands that are amongst the biggest in the world. You'll earn a salary up to £60,000 plus benefits, and will have a flexible working environment where you only come into the office for key meetings. For immediate consideration, apply now. You can contact me at
SOA Developer, initial 3 month contract, fully remote, competitive rate Who You Will Be Working for Large public sector construction organisation based in Glasgow. They are considered experts in construction, repairs, maintenance and manufacturing. They have recently gone through a large digital transformation and are currently consolidating previous work done What You Will Be Doing As a SOA developer you will be responsible for the development, deployment, integration and maintenance within the service oriented architecture, specifically within the Oracle SOA suite. What They Are Looking For Extensive demonstrable experience working within SOA suite within Oracle Demonstrable experience coding and developing using Java Experience working with BPEL What You Will Get In Return Competitive Day Rate Fully remote working arrangement Minimum 3 month contract with high chance of extension Chance to build relationships within a large, expanding public sector body What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jan 25, 2022
Contractor
SOA Developer, initial 3 month contract, fully remote, competitive rate Who You Will Be Working for Large public sector construction organisation based in Glasgow. They are considered experts in construction, repairs, maintenance and manufacturing. They have recently gone through a large digital transformation and are currently consolidating previous work done What You Will Be Doing As a SOA developer you will be responsible for the development, deployment, integration and maintenance within the service oriented architecture, specifically within the Oracle SOA suite. What They Are Looking For Extensive demonstrable experience working within SOA suite within Oracle Demonstrable experience coding and developing using Java Experience working with BPEL What You Will Get In Return Competitive Day Rate Fully remote working arrangement Minimum 3 month contract with high chance of extension Chance to build relationships within a large, expanding public sector body What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
DevOps Engineer, up to 48k + benefits, Glasgow Your new company I've been engaged on a project to recruit 2 DevOps Engineer for a public sector organisation. You will be responsible for the development and support of software solutions. They believe that their people are their best asset and are focussed on wellbeing, with health and happiness is a priority for them. They have a strong focus on personal development links personal objectives and career pathways - a framework to help you develop your skills, manage the different stages of your career, and achieve your goals. It is a non-profit public sector organisation which has experienced considerable growth due to a change in business model in their technology approach. This has created good opportunities across the technology team to upskill to some of the latest tech available. Your new role The DevOps Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide software solutions for the organisations customers and ensure the quality of this software through development, test, support, and continuous improvement of the solution. This role will be viewed as pivotal to the DevOps functions, not due to seniority, but because they encourage those at all levels to contribute equally on projects where possible. You will be responsible for engineering fit-for-purpose software for the customers, provide solid tests for code delivered, build and consume APIs, enhance the developer community by contributing ideas and developing good practices, sharing knowledge across the whole team and between teams, share and reuse open source code, work as a team to develop quality software, maintain network of colleagues throughout organisation to aid collaboration, review and challenge processes to make them better and communicate clearly and accurately to stakeholders and clients. You will undergo training and support specifically tailored to give you the right skills for the role, for new technologies in the market and a great opportunity to learn and broaden your areas of expertise. What you'll need to succeed You will need to have worked on professional web applications and should have some experience in Cloud platform and experience in the software development lifecycle. You should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn on the job, Strong demonstrable skills in an OO language, ideally Java2, Understanding of Agile methodology and ability to work in Agile environment, familiarity of source control systems, ideally Git, ability to work in a team and be a team player and should be able to adapt and learn new skills quickly It would be ideal if you have some familiarity with relational & non-relational databases ideally MongoDB, UNIX environment, systems administration, scripting, some prior experience in a Digital Agency or Professional software house, experience with other languages, tools or methodologies, experience of TDD, BDD, some experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites and some experience of UX, accessibility, user testing. What you'll get in return You'll work in a hugely passionate DevOps team who offer training and have Interesting and challenging projects to stretch your skills. There are two opportunities, and the salary banding is between is £38,000 - £48,000. These roles are based in Glasgow. There are great benefits as they offer pension schemes, bonus and other benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply to the advert directly by forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Atibhee Kapoor at Hays using +. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch to discuss similar roles in the Technology industry. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
DevOps Engineer, up to 48k + benefits, Glasgow Your new company I've been engaged on a project to recruit 2 DevOps Engineer for a public sector organisation. You will be responsible for the development and support of software solutions. They believe that their people are their best asset and are focussed on wellbeing, with health and happiness is a priority for them. They have a strong focus on personal development links personal objectives and career pathways - a framework to help you develop your skills, manage the different stages of your career, and achieve your goals. It is a non-profit public sector organisation which has experienced considerable growth due to a change in business model in their technology approach. This has created good opportunities across the technology team to upskill to some of the latest tech available. Your new role The DevOps Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide software solutions for the organisations customers and ensure the quality of this software through development, test, support, and continuous improvement of the solution. This role will be viewed as pivotal to the DevOps functions, not due to seniority, but because they encourage those at all levels to contribute equally on projects where possible. You will be responsible for engineering fit-for-purpose software for the customers, provide solid tests for code delivered, build and consume APIs, enhance the developer community by contributing ideas and developing good practices, sharing knowledge across the whole team and between teams, share and reuse open source code, work as a team to develop quality software, maintain network of colleagues throughout organisation to aid collaboration, review and challenge processes to make them better and communicate clearly and accurately to stakeholders and clients. You will undergo training and support specifically tailored to give you the right skills for the role, for new technologies in the market and a great opportunity to learn and broaden your areas of expertise. What you'll need to succeed You will need to have worked on professional web applications and should have some experience in Cloud platform and experience in the software development lifecycle. You should have strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn on the job, Strong demonstrable skills in an OO language, ideally Java2, Understanding of Agile methodology and ability to work in Agile environment, familiarity of source control systems, ideally Git, ability to work in a team and be a team player and should be able to adapt and learn new skills quickly It would be ideal if you have some familiarity with relational & non-relational databases ideally MongoDB, UNIX environment, systems administration, scripting, some prior experience in a Digital Agency or Professional software house, experience with other languages, tools or methodologies, experience of TDD, BDD, some experience of building and scaling high-traffic websites and some experience of UX, accessibility, user testing. What you'll get in return You'll work in a hugely passionate DevOps team who offer training and have Interesting and challenging projects to stretch your skills. There are two opportunities, and the salary banding is between is £38,000 - £48,000. These roles are based in Glasgow. There are great benefits as they offer pension schemes, bonus and other benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply to the advert directly by forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Atibhee Kapoor at Hays using +. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch to discuss similar roles in the Technology industry. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Solution Architect, up to 75k + benefits, Glasgow Your new company I've been engaged on a project to recruit 3 x Senior Solutions Architect for a Public Sector organisation. They believe that their people are their best asset and are focussed on wellbeing, with health and happiness is a priority for them. They have a strong focus on personal development links personal objectives and career pathways - a framework to help you develop your skills, manage the different stages of your career, and achieve your goals. It is a non-profit public sector organisation which has experienced considerable growth due to a change in business model in their technology approach. This has created good opportunities across the technology team to upskill to some of the latest tech available. Your new role The initial programme is based around multiple data projects and programmes. You'll be tasked with shaping and defining the Architecture and Design of applications in support of these programmes whilst providing technical leadership to your colleagues in the data team and provide best practice across the community within. Communication is key to the role as you will be dealing with technical and non-technical colleagues and this will require you to drive implementation, from and architecture perspective, and growth of the programmes whilst keep all interested parties in the loop. A key part of your job will be to facilitate and assist with the planning, estimation and prioritisation of new proposals in the data area; To support programme-level decision-making and prioritisation of work, ensuring that sound data architectural design is a key influencing factor and to undertake design assurance on key projects ensuring that changes to the Data architecture take account of relevant goals, principles, practices, strategies, roadmaps, policies and standards, while assessing the impact that the changes will have on other projects. What you'll need to succeed You will need to have a strong track record working on enterprise application architectures and accustomed to working in agile environments with large development teams. Due to the organisation migrating to a large cloud services model knowledge and experience with AWS, MuleSoft or Salesforce would be advantageous. Knowledge and experience in Enterprise integration patterns, Talend Data Integration and tooling would be advantageous. Additional experience in Netezza Data Warehousing, Design of data stores using SQL and/or NoSQL database technologies like Oracle, MongoDB and Microstrategy BI would be beneficial. One should have excellent communication skills, excellent written communication skills including technical writing; along with strong presentation skills, and an ability to engage with senior business leaders and should be able to work with software delivery partners in a multi-vendor environment, including preparation of invitations to tender and tender evaluation and experience in providing estimates/sizing. What you'll get in return There are multiple opportunities and the salary banding is between is £50,000 - £75,000. These roles are permanent roles based in Glasgow. There are great benefits including market leading pension schemes, bonus and other benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply to the advert directly by forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Atibhee Kapoor at Hays using +. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch to discuss similar roles in the Technology industry. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Senior Solution Architect, up to 75k + benefits, Glasgow Your new company I've been engaged on a project to recruit 3 x Senior Solutions Architect for a Public Sector organisation. They believe that their people are their best asset and are focussed on wellbeing, with health and happiness is a priority for them. They have a strong focus on personal development links personal objectives and career pathways - a framework to help you develop your skills, manage the different stages of your career, and achieve your goals. It is a non-profit public sector organisation which has experienced considerable growth due to a change in business model in their technology approach. This has created good opportunities across the technology team to upskill to some of the latest tech available. Your new role The initial programme is based around multiple data projects and programmes. You'll be tasked with shaping and defining the Architecture and Design of applications in support of these programmes whilst providing technical leadership to your colleagues in the data team and provide best practice across the community within. Communication is key to the role as you will be dealing with technical and non-technical colleagues and this will require you to drive implementation, from and architecture perspective, and growth of the programmes whilst keep all interested parties in the loop. A key part of your job will be to facilitate and assist with the planning, estimation and prioritisation of new proposals in the data area; To support programme-level decision-making and prioritisation of work, ensuring that sound data architectural design is a key influencing factor and to undertake design assurance on key projects ensuring that changes to the Data architecture take account of relevant goals, principles, practices, strategies, roadmaps, policies and standards, while assessing the impact that the changes will have on other projects. What you'll need to succeed You will need to have a strong track record working on enterprise application architectures and accustomed to working in agile environments with large development teams. Due to the organisation migrating to a large cloud services model knowledge and experience with AWS, MuleSoft or Salesforce would be advantageous. Knowledge and experience in Enterprise integration patterns, Talend Data Integration and tooling would be advantageous. Additional experience in Netezza Data Warehousing, Design of data stores using SQL and/or NoSQL database technologies like Oracle, MongoDB and Microstrategy BI would be beneficial. One should have excellent communication skills, excellent written communication skills including technical writing; along with strong presentation skills, and an ability to engage with senior business leaders and should be able to work with software delivery partners in a multi-vendor environment, including preparation of invitations to tender and tender evaluation and experience in providing estimates/sizing. What you'll get in return There are multiple opportunities and the salary banding is between is £50,000 - £75,000. These roles are permanent roles based in Glasgow. There are great benefits including market leading pension schemes, bonus and other benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply to the advert directly by forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Atibhee Kapoor at Hays using +. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch to discuss similar roles in the Technology industry. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Service Transition Manager £519.98 p/d inside IR35 East Kilbride 6 months We are seeking a Service Transition Manager for our Government Client. This is an initial 6-month contract paying £519.98/Day inside IR35. The role location will be on site in East Kilbride. Clearance: SC This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile: Experience working in a Service Management environment, with knowledge of all ITIL processes Knowledge and demonstrable experience of Service Transition practices and acceptance criteria Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to understand complex organisational designs and structures Results oriented with energy and passion to achieve and exceed stretching objectives and to deliver within tight timescales Strong communicator with a high degree of written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience of project methodologies Agile, DevOps and traditional waterfall Understand product priorities to design the service acceptance criteria Ensure the non-functional service aspects of a product to be accepted are built into the delivery plans for the product from inception and not an afterthought Work closely with the Operations team to ensure a full-service wrap is designed early Support and facilitate between Agile development teams and SME teams where necessary to ensure AIS is progressing to plan Continually seek to design, enhance, and propose improvements to the service design acceptance criteria to ensure the process evolves to meet higher maturity capability stages, as RSO matures Provide the secretariat role to the AIS Board to assess the service readiness of a product during its phase life cycle from Alpha through Betas to Live Quality assure the evidence deliverables for AIS and provide advice and guidance to project teams and service SMEs on what constitutes acceptable deliverables Develop and maintain metrics to demonstrate, manage and monitor the AIS practice Socialise, and where necessary, induct teams on the AIS process to ensure there is full adoption of the practice Desirable : Qualified to a minimum of ITIL4 or 3 Foundation Knowledge and experience of Jira and Confluence and in creating management dashboards Have experience of delivering in highly secure environments and digital services If you are interested in the above role, please click the "Apply Now" button for immediate review Government, Public Sector, SC Cleared, SC Clearance, Security Cleared, ITIL, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Service Lead, Transition, ITSM, IT Service Manager, IT Service Management, Stakeholder Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Jan 25, 2022
Contractor
Service Transition Manager £519.98 p/d inside IR35 East Kilbride 6 months We are seeking a Service Transition Manager for our Government Client. This is an initial 6-month contract paying £519.98/Day inside IR35. The role location will be on site in East Kilbride. Clearance: SC This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Role Profile: Experience working in a Service Management environment, with knowledge of all ITIL processes Knowledge and demonstrable experience of Service Transition practices and acceptance criteria Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to understand complex organisational designs and structures Results oriented with energy and passion to achieve and exceed stretching objectives and to deliver within tight timescales Strong communicator with a high degree of written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience of project methodologies Agile, DevOps and traditional waterfall Understand product priorities to design the service acceptance criteria Ensure the non-functional service aspects of a product to be accepted are built into the delivery plans for the product from inception and not an afterthought Work closely with the Operations team to ensure a full-service wrap is designed early Support and facilitate between Agile development teams and SME teams where necessary to ensure AIS is progressing to plan Continually seek to design, enhance, and propose improvements to the service design acceptance criteria to ensure the process evolves to meet higher maturity capability stages, as RSO matures Provide the secretariat role to the AIS Board to assess the service readiness of a product during its phase life cycle from Alpha through Betas to Live Quality assure the evidence deliverables for AIS and provide advice and guidance to project teams and service SMEs on what constitutes acceptable deliverables Develop and maintain metrics to demonstrate, manage and monitor the AIS practice Socialise, and where necessary, induct teams on the AIS process to ensure there is full adoption of the practice Desirable : Qualified to a minimum of ITIL4 or 3 Foundation Knowledge and experience of Jira and Confluence and in creating management dashboards Have experience of delivering in highly secure environments and digital services If you are interested in the above role, please click the "Apply Now" button for immediate review Government, Public Sector, SC Cleared, SC Clearance, Security Cleared, ITIL, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Service Lead, Transition, ITSM, IT Service Manager, IT Service Management, Stakeholder Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Are you a ETL/Database engineer looking for a role within a consultancy services environment? I am looking for a robust problem solver with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This consultancy specialises in content migration to Cloud, On-Premises or Hybrid Cloud systems. The team are specialists in migration of digital content and data. With more than 200 customer migrations the team have experience with all the leading Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS). This role is based in Glasgow City Centre with clients based across Europe and North America. Required Skills: Background in ETL, Database, Web Experience in content management systems such as Sharepoint Experience in Python scripting Understanding of migration and collaboration systems Salary: Up to £55K + 10% bonus + 19.5% pension Get in touch to find out more at
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Are you a ETL/Database engineer looking for a role within a consultancy services environment? I am looking for a robust problem solver with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This consultancy specialises in content migration to Cloud, On-Premises or Hybrid Cloud systems. The team are specialists in migration of digital content and data. With more than 200 customer migrations the team have experience with all the leading Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS). This role is based in Glasgow City Centre with clients based across Europe and North America. Required Skills: Background in ETL, Database, Web Experience in content management systems such as Sharepoint Experience in Python scripting Understanding of migration and collaboration systems Salary: Up to £55K + 10% bonus + 19.5% pension Get in touch to find out more at
Network Development Engineer Glasgow (Hybrid) £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Flexible Hours + Outstanding Share Scheme + 33 days annual leave + Private Healthcare + Group Life Cover (4X salary) Are you a success orientated individual able to provide an excellent background to an expanding IT management business which has doubled their headcount in the past 12-months and rewarded staff with a unique and outstanding share scheme? In this role you will hold responsibility for writing processes and scripts to enable customers to perform network management. In addition, working closely with software developers to automate network deployment and operation. The ideal candidate will hold a strong understanding of Python and be able to assist internal stakeholders to drive innovation This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and highly performing I.T management company making a unique and fresh stamp on the technology sector. The role You will work closely with our business analyst and network operations center to understand technical requirement and design Work closely with our software developer developers to automate network deployment and operations Design processes with usability and maintainability The person Python background Understanding of ansible Computer science degree or relevant experience To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Liam Nixon at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Network Development Engineer Glasgow (Hybrid) £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Flexible Hours + Outstanding Share Scheme + 33 days annual leave + Private Healthcare + Group Life Cover (4X salary) Are you a success orientated individual able to provide an excellent background to an expanding IT management business which has doubled their headcount in the past 12-months and rewarded staff with a unique and outstanding share scheme? In this role you will hold responsibility for writing processes and scripts to enable customers to perform network management. In addition, working closely with software developers to automate network deployment and operation. The ideal candidate will hold a strong understanding of Python and be able to assist internal stakeholders to drive innovation This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and highly performing I.T management company making a unique and fresh stamp on the technology sector. The role You will work closely with our business analyst and network operations center to understand technical requirement and design Work closely with our software developer developers to automate network deployment and operations Design processes with usability and maintainability The person Python background Understanding of ansible Computer science degree or relevant experience To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Liam Nixon at Rise Technical Recruitment.
.NET Developer, Graduate / Junior - Bellshill, Scotland (Tech stack: Graduate / Junior .NET Developer, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Winforms, WPF, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, Graduate / Junior .NET Developer) Our clients fascinating story dates back to 1981; today they have fast become one of the most instantly recognised technology brands across the globe. Their success has been built upon their reputation for developing revolutionary .NET software products that utilise cutting edge technologies. Having recently allocated a £2 billion annual R&D budget to fuel the invention of products, solutions and new technologies they are looking to expand their award winning .NET software development team. We are seeking Graduate / Junior .NET Developer candidates who have recently graduated from university and have a basic understanding of the .NET framework; either web application development (.NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C#) or winforms / WPF (C#) development. Our client will provide you with training into: .NET 5, WPF, MVVM, Prism, JavaScript, React, Angular 11, Microservices, MongoDB, Vue.js, TypeScript, Azure, AWS, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Agile, TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban and SQL Server 2019. You will follow the firms official career progression programme. This is coupled with 18 days of dedicated technical training per year, bi-annual pay reviews and attendance at Microsoft Ignite. Our client offers a truly refreshing working environment including a free juice bar, casual dress, background music while you work, flexible working hours and some home working. Location: Bellshill, Scotland / Remote Working Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
.NET Developer, Graduate / Junior - Bellshill, Scotland (Tech stack: Graduate / Junior .NET Developer, ASP.NET MVC, C#, Winforms, WPF, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, Graduate / Junior .NET Developer) Our clients fascinating story dates back to 1981; today they have fast become one of the most instantly recognised technology brands across the globe. Their success has been built upon their reputation for developing revolutionary .NET software products that utilise cutting edge technologies. Having recently allocated a £2 billion annual R&D budget to fuel the invention of products, solutions and new technologies they are looking to expand their award winning .NET software development team. We are seeking Graduate / Junior .NET Developer candidates who have recently graduated from university and have a basic understanding of the .NET framework; either web application development (.NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C#) or winforms / WPF (C#) development. Our client will provide you with training into: .NET 5, WPF, MVVM, Prism, JavaScript, React, Angular 11, Microservices, MongoDB, Vue.js, TypeScript, Azure, AWS, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Agile, TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban and SQL Server 2019. You will follow the firms official career progression programme. This is coupled with 18 days of dedicated technical training per year, bi-annual pay reviews and attendance at Microsoft Ignite. Our client offers a truly refreshing working environment including a free juice bar, casual dress, background music while you work, flexible working hours and some home working. Location: Bellshill, Scotland / Remote Working Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
.NET Developer - Glasgow (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 5, C#, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) In just over 5 years our client has established themselves as the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying films and TV programmes. They currently have over 15 million streaming members across the UK, Europe and North America and have plans to double in size over the next 12 months. We are seeking several .NET Developer to work on several complex Greenfield .NET / C# software development projects which will be critical to the future success of the business. .NET Developer candidates should have a sound understanding of object orientated (OO) development and a skill that that includes: .NET, .NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C# and SQL Server. Our client can provide training into: .NET 5, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Agile and SQL Server 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for a .NET Developer to working within a challenging supportive environment. Top performers can expect to receive their first promotion (and pay rise) within 6 months. Our client offers a unique working environment including a free onsite organic restaurant, relaxation pods, games room, background music while you work and flexible working hours. Location: Glasgow, Scotland / Remote Salary: £30k - £55k + Bonus + Car + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
.NET Developer - Glasgow (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 5, C#, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) In just over 5 years our client has established themselves as the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying films and TV programmes. They currently have over 15 million streaming members across the UK, Europe and North America and have plans to double in size over the next 12 months. We are seeking several .NET Developer to work on several complex Greenfield .NET / C# software development projects which will be critical to the future success of the business. .NET Developer candidates should have a sound understanding of object orientated (OO) development and a skill that that includes: .NET, .NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C# and SQL Server. Our client can provide training into: .NET 5, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Agile and SQL Server 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for a .NET Developer to working within a challenging supportive environment. Top performers can expect to receive their first promotion (and pay rise) within 6 months. Our client offers a unique working environment including a free onsite organic restaurant, relaxation pods, games room, background music while you work and flexible working hours. Location: Glasgow, Scotland / Remote Salary: £30k - £55k + Bonus + Car + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm - Glasgow (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 5, C#, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C# and SQL Server. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 5, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Agile and SQL Server 2019. Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they've been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff. If you're as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay! Location: Glasgow, Scotland / Remote Salary: £40 - £60k + Bonus + Car + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm - Glasgow (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 5, C#, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core 3.1 / ASP.NET MVC, C# and SQL Server. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 5, Web API 2, Entity Framework, Microservices, Azure, JavaScript, Angular 11, Bootstrap, Agile and SQL Server 2019. Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they've been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff. If you're as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay! Location: Glasgow, Scotland / Remote Salary: £40 - £60k + Bonus + Car + Benefits To apply for this position please send your CV to Richard Gibson at Noir. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!
Would you like to work with a company who deliver projects and initiatives to global household brands? Do you want to contribute to future product and service developments that will drive innovation across an organisation? As the Head of Delivery you will be responsible for the E2E delivery of multiple small to medium projects incorporating both IT and non IT aspects. You will be an experienced Project Manager with the ability and appetite to lead and manage a multi-skilled technical team as well as third party vendors. Traditional Project Management responsibilities include: Stakeholder management and engagement Define, create and execute against project plan Team management 3 rd party management Experience delivering via both Waterfall and Agile methods E2E project delivery (inception - service introduction) As the Head of Delivery you will report directly into the CTO and help define and deliver the business strategy. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in a senior role with the chance of assessing and deciding on future product and service developments and drive innovation across the organisation. The HQ is based in Glasgow and expect you to work in a hybrid model with time spent in the Glasgow office on a weekly basis.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Would you like to work with a company who deliver projects and initiatives to global household brands? Do you want to contribute to future product and service developments that will drive innovation across an organisation? As the Head of Delivery you will be responsible for the E2E delivery of multiple small to medium projects incorporating both IT and non IT aspects. You will be an experienced Project Manager with the ability and appetite to lead and manage a multi-skilled technical team as well as third party vendors. Traditional Project Management responsibilities include: Stakeholder management and engagement Define, create and execute against project plan Team management 3 rd party management Experience delivering via both Waterfall and Agile methods E2E project delivery (inception - service introduction) As the Head of Delivery you will report directly into the CTO and help define and deliver the business strategy. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in a senior role with the chance of assessing and deciding on future product and service developments and drive innovation across the organisation. The HQ is based in Glasgow and expect you to work in a hybrid model with time spent in the Glasgow office on a weekly basis.
Job Purpose and primary objectives: Role Profile: You will primarily as a Java 8+ Developer as part of a collaborative agile development team. You will work on a modern micro service-based Java 8+ platform which runs on own internal cloud you will be responsible for continuously improving the quality of our system & code base including code reviews & refactoring where necessary. Required Skills: Experience of Agile & scrum methodologies Minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+) Unix Shell Scripting SQL & Relational Databases such as DB2 Integration Technologies - MQ/XML/SOAP/JSON/Protocol Buffer/Spring Enterprise Architecture Pattern,GoF design Build & Agile - ANT,Gradle/Maven,Sonar,Jenkins/Hudson,GIT/perforce Sound understanding of Object Oriented Analysis,Design & Programming Strong communication skills Desired Skills: Experience in banking & regulatory reporting Knowledge of OTC,listed & cash products Domain driven design & microservices experience Knowledge of English is required.
Jan 25, 2022
Contractor
Job Purpose and primary objectives: Role Profile: You will primarily as a Java 8+ Developer as part of a collaborative agile development team. You will work on a modern micro service-based Java 8+ platform which runs on own internal cloud you will be responsible for continuously improving the quality of our system & code base including code reviews & refactoring where necessary. Required Skills: Experience of Agile & scrum methodologies Minimum 5 years of experience with Core Java (version 8+) Unix Shell Scripting SQL & Relational Databases such as DB2 Integration Technologies - MQ/XML/SOAP/JSON/Protocol Buffer/Spring Enterprise Architecture Pattern,GoF design Build & Agile - ANT,Gradle/Maven,Sonar,Jenkins/Hudson,GIT/perforce Sound understanding of Object Oriented Analysis,Design & Programming Strong communication skills Desired Skills: Experience in banking & regulatory reporting Knowledge of OTC,listed & cash products Domain driven design & microservices experience Knowledge of English is required.
Senior Test Engineer | Performance Testing | Gatling | JMeter | Java | C# | JavaScript | Python | Agile | GIT | Fully Remote | UK wide | £40,000 - £55,000 Method Resourcing are working with a rapidly expanding consultancy who specialise in government projects and have been going from strength to strength over the past few years. They're looking for people who are motivated and up for a challenge, and aren't afraid to get stuck into learning - as there will be heaps of opportunity to up skill both technically and soft skills. You'll be working predominantly on an 18 month project but there will be other clients to work with to gain even more experience. My client are looking for someone who is a senior level Automation Tester, in terms of technical capability who either already have strong Performance Testing experience or would like to receive full training in Performance Testing. They use Gatling but are happy to up skill if you have any experience with JMeter or Artillery or even no performance experience. They like to hire people who aren't afraid to challenge them on ways of doing things, even if you don't know what the better way would be. We work very closely with this client and it's always an amazing opportunity to gain experience on high profile projects, up skill in multiple areas, and work with a super fun and autonomous team. Required: Must be based in the UK Must have SC clearance or be eligible (5 years in the UK) Essential skills: Having strong experience working in a Performance Tester role or wanting to be fully trained in a Performance Testing role Gatling preferred JMeter or Artillery JavaScript/Java/C#/Python GIT Strong technically Understands the foundations of Testing The role is fully remote based anywhere in the UK and you will be provided with all the equipment that you need to work from home. For more information and to apply please send your CV to Hannah Vine at Method Resourcing or call. Senior Test Engineer | Performance Testing | Gatling | JMeter | Java | C# | JavaScript | Python | Agile | GIT | Fully Remote | UK wide | £40,000 - £55,000
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Senior Test Engineer | Performance Testing | Gatling | JMeter | Java | C# | JavaScript | Python | Agile | GIT | Fully Remote | UK wide | £40,000 - £55,000 Method Resourcing are working with a rapidly expanding consultancy who specialise in government projects and have been going from strength to strength over the past few years. They're looking for people who are motivated and up for a challenge, and aren't afraid to get stuck into learning - as there will be heaps of opportunity to up skill both technically and soft skills. You'll be working predominantly on an 18 month project but there will be other clients to work with to gain even more experience. My client are looking for someone who is a senior level Automation Tester, in terms of technical capability who either already have strong Performance Testing experience or would like to receive full training in Performance Testing. They use Gatling but are happy to up skill if you have any experience with JMeter or Artillery or even no performance experience. They like to hire people who aren't afraid to challenge them on ways of doing things, even if you don't know what the better way would be. We work very closely with this client and it's always an amazing opportunity to gain experience on high profile projects, up skill in multiple areas, and work with a super fun and autonomous team. Required: Must be based in the UK Must have SC clearance or be eligible (5 years in the UK) Essential skills: Having strong experience working in a Performance Tester role or wanting to be fully trained in a Performance Testing role Gatling preferred JMeter or Artillery JavaScript/Java/C#/Python GIT Strong technically Understands the foundations of Testing The role is fully remote based anywhere in the UK and you will be provided with all the equipment that you need to work from home. For more information and to apply please send your CV to Hannah Vine at Method Resourcing or call. Senior Test Engineer | Performance Testing | Gatling | JMeter | Java | C# | JavaScript | Python | Agile | GIT | Fully Remote | UK wide | £40,000 - £55,000
We have an exciting opportunity for a .NET Developer to join our technical team in either Glasgow or Southampton. Due to continued business growth, we are looking for someone who has experience in .NET software development. The role will be primarily a work from home role with the candidate required to visit the Southampton office up to once per fortnight. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and further their career with an innovative company. Role Info: .Net C# Developer - Winforms - Property Management SaaS Platform Southampton £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Benefits: Performance based bonus + Up to 5 Days Loyalty holiday Who we are: Since 2010 we have been transforming the management of properties for Block & Property Managers. Fast Forward 10 years and over 300,000 properties are being managed by our bespoke software solutions. Required Skills: + .NET WinForms + .NET C# + Relational databases (SQL Server) Wanted: + Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM frameworks + Experience with ASP.NET MVC + Experience with Microsoft Azure + Excellent problem solving, teamwork, communication Responsibilities: + Take part in weekly sprint plans with development team to outline the work ahead + Carry out .NET development on new features and enhancements + Design and discuss new software products and features with the development team + Assist Support team by triaging and debugging reported faults with software + Work on a range of technologies including ASP.NET MVC, SQL, WinForms, Azure In addition to this the ideal candidate will be energetic and motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and adopt a proactive approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team. To apply for this position please email me a copy of your CV. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Your Experience/Background/Previous Roles May Include: C# Developer, Graduate Developer, Junior .NET Developer, Mid Weight C# Developer, C# Web Application Developer Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a .NET Developer to join our technical team in either Glasgow or Southampton. Due to continued business growth, we are looking for someone who has experience in .NET software development. The role will be primarily a work from home role with the candidate required to visit the Southampton office up to once per fortnight. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and further their career with an innovative company. Role Info: .Net C# Developer - Winforms - Property Management SaaS Platform Southampton £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Benefits: Performance based bonus + Up to 5 Days Loyalty holiday Who we are: Since 2010 we have been transforming the management of properties for Block & Property Managers. Fast Forward 10 years and over 300,000 properties are being managed by our bespoke software solutions. Required Skills: + .NET WinForms + .NET C# + Relational databases (SQL Server) Wanted: + Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM frameworks + Experience with ASP.NET MVC + Experience with Microsoft Azure + Excellent problem solving, teamwork, communication Responsibilities: + Take part in weekly sprint plans with development team to outline the work ahead + Carry out .NET development on new features and enhancements + Design and discuss new software products and features with the development team + Assist Support team by triaging and debugging reported faults with software + Work on a range of technologies including ASP.NET MVC, SQL, WinForms, Azure In addition to this the ideal candidate will be energetic and motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and adopt a proactive approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team. To apply for this position please email me a copy of your CV. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Your Experience/Background/Previous Roles May Include: C# Developer, Graduate Developer, Junior .NET Developer, Mid Weight C# Developer, C# Web Application Developer Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
We have an exciting opportunity for an SQL Data Support Analyst to join our market leading Property Management Software company in either Glasgow or Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and further their career with an innovative company operating at the forefront of the property sector. If you have 1-2 years' experience in a data support role with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to talk Role Info: SQL Data Support Analyst Southampton or Glasgow £30,000 - £40,000 Benefits: Performance based bonus + Up to 5 Days Loyalty holiday Skills: SQL, Excel, Access Role: Data migration, data integrity, data troubleshooting Who we are: Since 2010 we have been transforming the management of properties for Block & Property Managers. Fast forward 10 years and over 300,000 properties are being managed by our bespoke software solutions. The SQL Data Support Analyst Role: The Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining existing live databases, investigating faults and applying data corrections, analysing DB performance and making necessary changes to server configuration to ensure the stability and performance of the database is sufficient. The role will also include examining and extracting data from a wide range of databases and systems. Once extracted, the Data Analyst designs and executes the necessary data assembly and transformation processes to migrate it into the company Database. Key Duties: + Troubleshoot database issues in live environments + Provide support to 1st and 2nd line support by providing insights into the product's data structure and behavior. + Ensure live databases run optimally on a day to day basis. + Extract and examine data from other software provider's databases and systems. + Analyses, Understand and Transform the data before importing into Database Structure. + To anticipate customer needs whenever possible to enhance the quality of service offered by the Company and to ensure customer loyalty is maintained. + Continually strive to refine and optimize all aspects of data migrations. + To comply with all statutory legislation, and identify and report all and any hazards. + To carry out any other reasonable task as deemed necessary by the Company. About You: You will need to have a good understanding of the principles of Relational Databases along with knowledge of the data structures and data types used in common databases. Experience of at least one relational database technology is essential, eg Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access. Experience of other databases such as Progress, Excel, MySQL would be advantageous. In addition to this you will be energetic and motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and adopt a proactive approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team. Essential Skills Required: + 1-2 years' experience in a Data role (such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Specialist, Database Manager, Migration Specialist, Database Administrator). + Principles of Relational Databases + Microsoft SQL (or any other SQL) + MS Access + MS Excel Desirable Skills: + Experience in administrating a SQL Server for a large software product + Any other Relational Database + MS SQL SSIS + Knowledge of accounting software and accounting principles + Experience of C# or other.NET development language Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Your Experience/Background/Previous Roles May Include: SaaS Support, Software Implementation, Computer Science Graduate, Developer, Software Support, Fintech SaaS Support, Web Application Support, SaaS Support Analyst, Customer Support Engineer, .NET Application Support, SQL Support, SQL Database Support. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an SQL Data Support Analyst to join our market leading Property Management Software company in either Glasgow or Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and further their career with an innovative company operating at the forefront of the property sector. If you have 1-2 years' experience in a data support role with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to talk Role Info: SQL Data Support Analyst Southampton or Glasgow £30,000 - £40,000 Benefits: Performance based bonus + Up to 5 Days Loyalty holiday Skills: SQL, Excel, Access Role: Data migration, data integrity, data troubleshooting Who we are: Since 2010 we have been transforming the management of properties for Block & Property Managers. Fast forward 10 years and over 300,000 properties are being managed by our bespoke software solutions. The SQL Data Support Analyst Role: The Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining existing live databases, investigating faults and applying data corrections, analysing DB performance and making necessary changes to server configuration to ensure the stability and performance of the database is sufficient. The role will also include examining and extracting data from a wide range of databases and systems. Once extracted, the Data Analyst designs and executes the necessary data assembly and transformation processes to migrate it into the company Database. Key Duties: + Troubleshoot database issues in live environments + Provide support to 1st and 2nd line support by providing insights into the product's data structure and behavior. + Ensure live databases run optimally on a day to day basis. + Extract and examine data from other software provider's databases and systems. + Analyses, Understand and Transform the data before importing into Database Structure. + To anticipate customer needs whenever possible to enhance the quality of service offered by the Company and to ensure customer loyalty is maintained. + Continually strive to refine and optimize all aspects of data migrations. + To comply with all statutory legislation, and identify and report all and any hazards. + To carry out any other reasonable task as deemed necessary by the Company. About You: You will need to have a good understanding of the principles of Relational Databases along with knowledge of the data structures and data types used in common databases. Experience of at least one relational database technology is essential, eg Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access. Experience of other databases such as Progress, Excel, MySQL would be advantageous. In addition to this you will be energetic and motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and adopt a proactive approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team. Essential Skills Required: + 1-2 years' experience in a Data role (such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Specialist, Database Manager, Migration Specialist, Database Administrator). + Principles of Relational Databases + Microsoft SQL (or any other SQL) + MS Access + MS Excel Desirable Skills: + Experience in administrating a SQL Server for a large software product + Any other Relational Database + MS SQL SSIS + Knowledge of accounting software and accounting principles + Experience of C# or other.NET development language Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Your Experience/Background/Previous Roles May Include: SaaS Support, Software Implementation, Computer Science Graduate, Developer, Software Support, Fintech SaaS Support, Web Application Support, SaaS Support Analyst, Customer Support Engineer, .NET Application Support, SQL Support, SQL Database Support. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
IT Business Analyst - / IT/ SQL/ Banking Glasgow 12 months Team Profile: The Global Transaction Reporting team is looking for Business Analyst to join the team in London who would also be playing the role of a Scrum Master for the critical MIFID engagement which is a high visibility and critical project considering the delivery timelines. Primary Responsibilities: The role requires co-ordination with the Front Office Tech and Operations team. You will be part of a dynamic team building systems that are critical to the business and solving problems to meet the ever changing regulatory environment. You should be dynamic, a self-starter and have experience working in an agile environment coupled with excellent, development, communication, and organizational skills. The role will require working with stakeholders globally and across divisions and knowledge of broad spectrum of assets classes. You will be required to analyse business process flows and impact on technology flows. You will be required to translate regulatory requirements into functional technical requirements You will write users stories in an iterative fashion, liaising with the development and upstream teams Skills required: Ability to collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and share with the technical team. Experience of agile and scrum methodologies within a software development environment. Experience of writing user stories containing clearly articulated needs, features and acceptance tests. Strong data analysis skills and experience, able to use tools such as Excel to analyse large volumes of data to find correlations, variations and anomalies. Exhibit good leadership and communication skills to help the scrum team clearly understand the requirements. Ability to support the product owner to ensure that their priorities and needs are met. Ability to be pro-active and clearly escalate when risks or issues arise. Good documentation skills with the ability to articulate complex topics in a concise and articulate manner Skills Desired: SQL and database experience- JIRA or an equivalent issue tracking tool Experience in banking and regulatory reporting (SFTR, Mifid etc.) Knowledge of OTC, listed and cash products
Jan 25, 2022
Contractor
IT Business Analyst - / IT/ SQL/ Banking Glasgow 12 months Team Profile: The Global Transaction Reporting team is looking for Business Analyst to join the team in London who would also be playing the role of a Scrum Master for the critical MIFID engagement which is a high visibility and critical project considering the delivery timelines. Primary Responsibilities: The role requires co-ordination with the Front Office Tech and Operations team. You will be part of a dynamic team building systems that are critical to the business and solving problems to meet the ever changing regulatory environment. You should be dynamic, a self-starter and have experience working in an agile environment coupled with excellent, development, communication, and organizational skills. The role will require working with stakeholders globally and across divisions and knowledge of broad spectrum of assets classes. You will be required to analyse business process flows and impact on technology flows. You will be required to translate regulatory requirements into functional technical requirements You will write users stories in an iterative fashion, liaising with the development and upstream teams Skills required: Ability to collaborate with business and technology teams to understand requirements and share with the technical team. Experience of agile and scrum methodologies within a software development environment. Experience of writing user stories containing clearly articulated needs, features and acceptance tests. Strong data analysis skills and experience, able to use tools such as Excel to analyse large volumes of data to find correlations, variations and anomalies. Exhibit good leadership and communication skills to help the scrum team clearly understand the requirements. Ability to support the product owner to ensure that their priorities and needs are met. Ability to be pro-active and clearly escalate when risks or issues arise. Good documentation skills with the ability to articulate complex topics in a concise and articulate manner Skills Desired: SQL and database experience- JIRA or an equivalent issue tracking tool Experience in banking and regulatory reporting (SFTR, Mifid etc.) Knowledge of OTC, listed and cash products
About Golden Charter With over 30 years' experience in the funeral industry we're one on the UK's leading funeral plan providers. We help people plan their funeral to make a difficult time easier. We work with over 2,800 branches of independent funeral directors. That's offering more choice than any other provider. We have around 220 staff working throughout the country, with our head office based in Bearsden, Glasgow. Senior Dynamics Developer The role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dynamics Developer to join our IT team. Reporting to the IT Department, though working with the Dynamics Agile delivery team, the Senior Dynamics Developer will play an integral role in the delivery of working software that capitalises on our investment in Dynamics 365. You will work to extend and maintain our existing CRM application through the use of the Microsoft Power Platform technologies, Azure integrations and key web technologies. Impact and Influence: Ability to influence across the development team and in planning sessions for the further enablement on Dynamics 365 Ability to get new ideas across clearly to senior management and wider business; de-mystify complex technical change into layman's terms in support of leveraging more from Dynamics 365 Provide support, guidance & expertise to support the professional development of the team Operating under the principle of low code, no code where applicable Key Responsibilities : Leading the development of Dynamics 365 functionality in line with the business needs and be the go-to person for the Product Owner in shaping the future roadmap and maximising return on the investment in Dynamics 365 Development of Azure integrations that connect Dynamics 365 to legacy and current business applications Provide confidence in estimation on the effort of work to deliver a software solution that will feed into the planning process and helping form the CRM roadmap Ensure integrations and deliverables are secure and performant Ensure the successful and timely completion and communication of all agreed tasks Analysis of service provision to provide pre-emptive solutions to the business Ensure quality and accuracy is at the centre of all delivered solutions Working collaboratively with colleagues across IT, Functional Stakeholders & Business Change to inform and influence Adherence to policy, process, standards, guidelines and best practice Perform and attend walkthroughs and quality reviews of own and others' work coach the dynamics developers and coordinate priorities to ensure deadlines are achieved Be a point of escalation when more complex solutions are required Stay up to date with technology trends in Dynamics and Azure and Microsoft led releases to find creative and innovative ways of exploiting these for the benefit of the Company Essential Criteria : Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience of multiple Dynamics / CRM implementations Experience of developing solutions that involve HTML & Java Script Experience of developing solutions that utilise the CRM WebAPI & Fetch XML Experience of developing solutions that utilise Flow, Plugin & Workflows Extensive knowledge of the capabilities of D365 and Microsoft's Power Platform Development using C# and the .NET Framework Experience in integrating systems using Azure integration technologies, e.g. Azure functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus The following is desirable, but not essential: Experience of financial services/insurance sectors Experience in developing and using SQL Server databases Experience in developing and managing code in Azure DevOps Experience in build / deployment pipelines and automated testing Experience of delivering in an agile environment (preferably SCRUM) Personal Attributes: Work well in a collaborative environment to achieve common goals Excellent communication skills and being able to get across technical ideas and issues to a wide range of stakeholders Strong coaching skills, effectively upskilling team members with a transparent and supportive approach Driven and passionate, open to new ideas, innovation and change while operating to a defined set of policies, processes and governance frameworks Ability to lead self and lead others with credibility Take pride in your work and deliver to a high quality standard in accordance with our definition of done In return, you will receive: 6% employer pension contribution Company and Personal bonus scheme Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Generous annual leave entitlement?? Holiday buy/sell scheme Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
About Golden Charter With over 30 years' experience in the funeral industry we're one on the UK's leading funeral plan providers. We help people plan their funeral to make a difficult time easier. We work with over 2,800 branches of independent funeral directors. That's offering more choice than any other provider. We have around 220 staff working throughout the country, with our head office based in Bearsden, Glasgow. Senior Dynamics Developer The role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dynamics Developer to join our IT team. Reporting to the IT Department, though working with the Dynamics Agile delivery team, the Senior Dynamics Developer will play an integral role in the delivery of working software that capitalises on our investment in Dynamics 365. You will work to extend and maintain our existing CRM application through the use of the Microsoft Power Platform technologies, Azure integrations and key web technologies. Impact and Influence: Ability to influence across the development team and in planning sessions for the further enablement on Dynamics 365 Ability to get new ideas across clearly to senior management and wider business; de-mystify complex technical change into layman's terms in support of leveraging more from Dynamics 365 Provide support, guidance & expertise to support the professional development of the team Operating under the principle of low code, no code where applicable Key Responsibilities : Leading the development of Dynamics 365 functionality in line with the business needs and be the go-to person for the Product Owner in shaping the future roadmap and maximising return on the investment in Dynamics 365 Development of Azure integrations that connect Dynamics 365 to legacy and current business applications Provide confidence in estimation on the effort of work to deliver a software solution that will feed into the planning process and helping form the CRM roadmap Ensure integrations and deliverables are secure and performant Ensure the successful and timely completion and communication of all agreed tasks Analysis of service provision to provide pre-emptive solutions to the business Ensure quality and accuracy is at the centre of all delivered solutions Working collaboratively with colleagues across IT, Functional Stakeholders & Business Change to inform and influence Adherence to policy, process, standards, guidelines and best practice Perform and attend walkthroughs and quality reviews of own and others' work coach the dynamics developers and coordinate priorities to ensure deadlines are achieved Be a point of escalation when more complex solutions are required Stay up to date with technology trends in Dynamics and Azure and Microsoft led releases to find creative and innovative ways of exploiting these for the benefit of the Company Essential Criteria : Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience of multiple Dynamics / CRM implementations Experience of developing solutions that involve HTML & Java Script Experience of developing solutions that utilise the CRM WebAPI & Fetch XML Experience of developing solutions that utilise Flow, Plugin & Workflows Extensive knowledge of the capabilities of D365 and Microsoft's Power Platform Development using C# and the .NET Framework Experience in integrating systems using Azure integration technologies, e.g. Azure functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus The following is desirable, but not essential: Experience of financial services/insurance sectors Experience in developing and using SQL Server databases Experience in developing and managing code in Azure DevOps Experience in build / deployment pipelines and automated testing Experience of delivering in an agile environment (preferably SCRUM) Personal Attributes: Work well in a collaborative environment to achieve common goals Excellent communication skills and being able to get across technical ideas and issues to a wide range of stakeholders Strong coaching skills, effectively upskilling team members with a transparent and supportive approach Driven and passionate, open to new ideas, innovation and change while operating to a defined set of policies, processes and governance frameworks Ability to lead self and lead others with credibility Take pride in your work and deliver to a high quality standard in accordance with our definition of done In return, you will receive: 6% employer pension contribution Company and Personal bonus scheme Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Generous annual leave entitlement?? Holiday buy/sell scheme Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme
