About Us
STV is Scotland’s leading digital media brand. Each month, our commercial broadcast channel reaches 3.5 million viewers and the STV Player is the fastest growing Video on Demand service in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a multi-platform product that reaches a huge national audience across Scotland and more recently across the whole of the UK.
STV are on a mission to become Scotland’s digital entertainment hub. The world of media streaming is fast-paced and constantly changing and STV is determined to lead the way with our new digital strategy. Our development teams are working to transform our video streaming service, STV Player, into a world-class platform. Our challenge is to blend leading-edge technology with intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences.
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Tester to support the development of our digital products and platforms. Working in a fast paced, collaborative environment you will primarily be responsible for ensuring all ‘hands-on’ testing activity is undertaken within our scrum team.
You will be able to work well on your own and also be happy to assist the Lead Tester when required and contribute to overall continuous improvement within the team. You will be involved in development testing across STV’s multiple digital platforms including mobile, web, connected TVs and set-top boxes.
Key responsibilities:
Undertake ‘hands-on’ functional and regression testing across the broad range of STV digital products and platforms ranging from Smart TV’s, set-top boxes, tablet devices and smart phones.
Creation and execution of detailed test plans and test cases to support new product development and enhancements.
Tackle software requirements thoroughly with in depth thinking of all possible scenarios to obtain the best test coverage possible.
Demonstrate ability to think outside the box when creating test plans and test cases to push the boundaries of requirements in advance of work being ready to test.
Adhere to the test/defect management processes
Effectively communicate defects to the development team and work with the development team to ensure efficient resolution of these defects.
Reviewing requirements – wireframes/UI designs, focussing on testability and identification of test cases (both manual and automation candidates) and expected results.
Participate in Scrum meetings (e.g. planning, daily stand up, review and retrospectives).
Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrable experience of testing mobile apps and web applications is essential.
ISTQB certification or equivalent agile based testing certification is desirable.
Educated to degree level.
Practical knowledge of Agile development test design methodologies and techniques desired.
Familiarity with defect tracking systems.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently whilst ensuring quality of testing at all times.
Capable of communicating with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to analyse data and solve complex problems.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Test automation experience/skills is desirable.
Eagerness to learn and develop skills i.e. in test automation.
Demonstrable passion for technology and ensuring consistency of quality in every development project.
Benefits
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;
25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras
An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
Company pension contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Season ticket travel loan.
On-site occupational health service.
Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
APPLY
To apply please send your expression of interest to hr@stv.tv
Closing date: 30 May 2022
STV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and to equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from candidates currently under-represented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, disabled people and those from a lower socio-economic background. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the role.
May 16, 2022
Full time
About Us
STV is Scotland’s leading digital media brand. Each month, our commercial broadcast channel reaches 3.5 million viewers and the STV Player is the fastest growing Video on Demand service in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to work on a multi-platform product that reaches a huge national audience across Scotland and more recently across the whole of the UK.
STV are on a mission to become Scotland’s digital entertainment hub. The world of media streaming is fast-paced and constantly changing and STV is determined to lead the way with our new digital strategy. Our development teams are working to transform our video streaming service, STV Player, into a world-class platform. Our challenge is to blend leading-edge technology with intuitive user interfaces and engaging user experiences.
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Tester to support the development of our digital products and platforms. Working in a fast paced, collaborative environment you will primarily be responsible for ensuring all ‘hands-on’ testing activity is undertaken within our scrum team.
You will be able to work well on your own and also be happy to assist the Lead Tester when required and contribute to overall continuous improvement within the team. You will be involved in development testing across STV’s multiple digital platforms including mobile, web, connected TVs and set-top boxes.
Key responsibilities:
Undertake ‘hands-on’ functional and regression testing across the broad range of STV digital products and platforms ranging from Smart TV’s, set-top boxes, tablet devices and smart phones.
Creation and execution of detailed test plans and test cases to support new product development and enhancements.
Tackle software requirements thoroughly with in depth thinking of all possible scenarios to obtain the best test coverage possible.
Demonstrate ability to think outside the box when creating test plans and test cases to push the boundaries of requirements in advance of work being ready to test.
Adhere to the test/defect management processes
Effectively communicate defects to the development team and work with the development team to ensure efficient resolution of these defects.
Reviewing requirements – wireframes/UI designs, focussing on testability and identification of test cases (both manual and automation candidates) and expected results.
Participate in Scrum meetings (e.g. planning, daily stand up, review and retrospectives).
Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrable experience of testing mobile apps and web applications is essential.
ISTQB certification or equivalent agile based testing certification is desirable.
Educated to degree level.
Practical knowledge of Agile development test design methodologies and techniques desired.
Familiarity with defect tracking systems.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently whilst ensuring quality of testing at all times.
Capable of communicating with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to analyse data and solve complex problems.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Test automation experience/skills is desirable.
Eagerness to learn and develop skills i.e. in test automation.
Demonstrable passion for technology and ensuring consistency of quality in every development project.
Benefits
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;
25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras
An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
Company pension contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Season ticket travel loan.
On-site occupational health service.
Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
APPLY
To apply please send your expression of interest to hr@stv.tv
Closing date: 30 May 2022
STV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and to equality of opportunity for all. We encourage applications from candidates currently under-represented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, disabled people and those from a lower socio-economic background. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the role.
SC Cleared Senior Java Developer - Reading (Hybrid) - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - 12 months+ My client are a Global Defence Consultancy who are looking for a number of Senior Java Software Engineers. Ideally looking for someone who has previously worked for Police or National Law Enforcement. Role and responsibilities: As a Java Software Engineer, you will take a lead position in its transformation to a cloud-ready solution built upon modern DevOps principles by providing strategic decision making and technical leadership, sharing your Java expertise and providing advice to fellow engineers and architects. Experience to be successful in the role: Java engineering and general software architecture Software lifecycle automation and best practices Using consultative approach, engaging with internal and external stakeholders Product identification and down-selection Problem solving complemented by good analytical and reasoning abilities Awareness of security concerns and best practices Deployment and management of large-scale systems Essential skills to be successful in this role: Broad knowledge of JAVA / JAVA EE - current and legacy versions, including best practices and patterns for code migrations Knowledge of best practices regarding continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines (Jenkins or similar) Experience in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured) Configuration As Code (for example Jenkinsfile, Ansible or similar) Continuous Inspection Tooling (for example SonarQube) Sound understanding of DevOps principles, practices and philosophy Strong communication skills Desirable skills to be successful in this role: Cloud Providers (Azure, AWS) Configuration Management Tooling (GitLab or similar) Project/Issue Management Tooling (JIRA or similar) Infrastructure As Code (ARM Templates, Terraform) Containerisation (Docker, Podman) and Container Orchestration Systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) Due to the nature of the project, all candidates are required to be SOLE UK NATIONALS. SC Cleared Senior Java Developer - Reading (Hybrid) - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - 12 months+ Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
SC Cleared Senior Java Developer - Reading (Hybrid) - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - 12 months+ My client are a Global Defence Consultancy who are looking for a number of Senior Java Software Engineers. Ideally looking for someone who has previously worked for Police or National Law Enforcement. Role and responsibilities: As a Java Software Engineer, you will take a lead position in its transformation to a cloud-ready solution built upon modern DevOps principles by providing strategic decision making and technical leadership, sharing your Java expertise and providing advice to fellow engineers and architects. Experience to be successful in the role: Java engineering and general software architecture Software lifecycle automation and best practices Using consultative approach, engaging with internal and external stakeholders Product identification and down-selection Problem solving complemented by good analytical and reasoning abilities Awareness of security concerns and best practices Deployment and management of large-scale systems Essential skills to be successful in this role: Broad knowledge of JAVA / JAVA EE - current and legacy versions, including best practices and patterns for code migrations Knowledge of best practices regarding continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines (Jenkins or similar) Experience in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured) Configuration As Code (for example Jenkinsfile, Ansible or similar) Continuous Inspection Tooling (for example SonarQube) Sound understanding of DevOps principles, practices and philosophy Strong communication skills Desirable skills to be successful in this role: Cloud Providers (Azure, AWS) Configuration Management Tooling (GitLab or similar) Project/Issue Management Tooling (JIRA or similar) Infrastructure As Code (ARM Templates, Terraform) Containerisation (Docker, Podman) and Container Orchestration Systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes) Due to the nature of the project, all candidates are required to be SOLE UK NATIONALS. SC Cleared Senior Java Developer - Reading (Hybrid) - (Apply online only)pd Inside IR35 - 12 months+ Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior Control Systems EngineerAs a Senior Control Systems Engineer with us, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge control system projects and playing a key role in our success. PackageWe offer more than just a job - we offer an adventure! Here's what you can look forward to: A competitive salary 25 Days Holidays plus Statutory Holidays - because even trailblazers need time to recharge! Pension - we've got your back today, tomorrow, and beyond. Private Health Care - your well-being is our top priority. Group Life Assurance - providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Group Income Protection - we've got you covered, rain or shine. Opportunity to progress your career - climb the ladder of success with us! And the cherry on top Free parking - because we believe you shouldn't have to pay to come to work! Responsibilities As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to: Work as part of & lead a project team in delivering cutting-edge control system projects. Produce essential project lifecycle documentation, from technical specifications to commissioning documentation Independently develop software and test procedures within project time scales - all while having fun doing it! Train and develop less experienced engineers within the business, becoming a leader and sharing knowledge and information. Interface with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers, participating in design meetings, and independently managing time and workload to achieve objectives within project timescales. Take part in project development, commissioning, and troubleshooting in-house and on-site, including the potential for exciting project work both offshore and abroad. Required Skills To thrive in this role, you'll need:o Proven experience in developing PLC and SCADA software for a range of major manufacturers. o Good knowledge of communication protocols, fault finding, and network configurations. o Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and the ability to produce written documents of a good standard. o Experience in control and automation projects across several industries. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, with the ability to manage time and organize workload to meet deadlines.Qualifications/Experience We're looking for candidates with: Graduate-level education with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in process control, safety, or automation systems/applications.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Control Systems EngineerAs a Senior Control Systems Engineer with us, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge control system projects and playing a key role in our success. PackageWe offer more than just a job - we offer an adventure! Here's what you can look forward to: A competitive salary 25 Days Holidays plus Statutory Holidays - because even trailblazers need time to recharge! Pension - we've got your back today, tomorrow, and beyond. Private Health Care - your well-being is our top priority. Group Life Assurance - providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Group Income Protection - we've got you covered, rain or shine. Opportunity to progress your career - climb the ladder of success with us! And the cherry on top Free parking - because we believe you shouldn't have to pay to come to work! Responsibilities As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to: Work as part of & lead a project team in delivering cutting-edge control system projects. Produce essential project lifecycle documentation, from technical specifications to commissioning documentation Independently develop software and test procedures within project time scales - all while having fun doing it! Train and develop less experienced engineers within the business, becoming a leader and sharing knowledge and information. Interface with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers, participating in design meetings, and independently managing time and workload to achieve objectives within project timescales. Take part in project development, commissioning, and troubleshooting in-house and on-site, including the potential for exciting project work both offshore and abroad. Required Skills To thrive in this role, you'll need:o Proven experience in developing PLC and SCADA software for a range of major manufacturers. o Good knowledge of communication protocols, fault finding, and network configurations. o Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and the ability to produce written documents of a good standard. o Experience in control and automation projects across several industries. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, with the ability to manage time and organize workload to meet deadlines.Qualifications/Experience We're looking for candidates with: Graduate-level education with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in process control, safety, or automation systems/applications.
Role: Software Test Lead £50,000 - £55,000 Portsmouth - Once a Week An opportunity has emerged to join a growing team at a software company with proprietary software products specialising in the pensions and investment space. Essential Skills and Experience Required Knowledge and practical experience of pension administration Experience in testing both web and desktop applications Practical experience of setting up test automation frameworks using Cypress.io, Selenium, Spec. Flow or similar portable test frameworks Practical experience of API testing and automation, including a working knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI or similar Working knowledge and experience of MS Azure Dev Ops and JIRA Familiarity with XML, JSON, Java script and SQL Email on or call on . Thanks!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Software Test Lead £50,000 - £55,000 Portsmouth - Once a Week An opportunity has emerged to join a growing team at a software company with proprietary software products specialising in the pensions and investment space. Essential Skills and Experience Required Knowledge and practical experience of pension administration Experience in testing both web and desktop applications Practical experience of setting up test automation frameworks using Cypress.io, Selenium, Spec. Flow or similar portable test frameworks Practical experience of API testing and automation, including a working knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI or similar Working knowledge and experience of MS Azure Dev Ops and JIRA Familiarity with XML, JSON, Java script and SQL Email on or call on . Thanks!
Head of Software Engineering- Technical Operations & Change Enablement- Remote- up to 110k Are you an Experienced Software Engineering Leader who has helped to drive change across multiple Engineering squads and ultimately improved development practices, processes and teams overall performance? If so, this is the role for you! An exciting SaaS scale up brand we partner with is looking for an Engineering Leader to work across 8 Squads of Engineers to look at the teams data, trends, backlogs, vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, tech and tools, operational performances and help to drive improvements so the teams can deliver better, more robust, scalable solutions, much quicker. The company have over 50,000 customers around the globe including some household brands and build really exciting and innovative SaaS products. Responsibilities; Management of day to day operational needs in product development in collaboration with the Technical Leadership Team. Analyse team performance, deliveries and report on the effectiveness of the departments Support and foster Agile ways of working, ensure teams are working smartly Be accountable for the software development tooling, making sure its cost effective and providing ROI Identifying areas that are impacting teams performance and help to resolve Drive technical best practice and cross pollination across teams Help to drive improvements in code quality and test coverage Analysing Engineering trends, reporting back on them and helping to improve Help drive effectiveness and operational excellence across the teams Make tactical changes for the good of the business Speed up delivery across projects Correcting bottlenecks The Person: Preferably somebody that has come from a Software Engineering background that has moved into a technical change, facilitation, enablement type role Agile evangelist and ideally Scrum certified Passionate about driving improvements, collaboration and speed of delivery High level of detail Able to administer systems, integrate tooling into the teams workflow Experience of Jira and DevOps would be beneficial Strong understanding of development best practice, modern engineering, code reviews, CI/CD, Automation testing Experience of developing high performing teams Pragmatic and proactive Ability to build relationships across the team, facilitate workshops and drive change Experience working in a fast paced SaaS, Startup/Scaleup brand would be really beneficial. In return you will be offered a competitive salary up to 110k, plus benefits which include, remote first offering (occasional trip to their offices in London/Surrey), Healthcare, Life Insurance, Work Anywhere options, matched pension, income protection, L&D budget and loads more! If this sounds like you then please click apply now! Head of Software Engineering- Technical Operations & Change Enablement- Remote- up to 110k
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Software Engineering- Technical Operations & Change Enablement- Remote- up to 110k Are you an Experienced Software Engineering Leader who has helped to drive change across multiple Engineering squads and ultimately improved development practices, processes and teams overall performance? If so, this is the role for you! An exciting SaaS scale up brand we partner with is looking for an Engineering Leader to work across 8 Squads of Engineers to look at the teams data, trends, backlogs, vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, tech and tools, operational performances and help to drive improvements so the teams can deliver better, more robust, scalable solutions, much quicker. The company have over 50,000 customers around the globe including some household brands and build really exciting and innovative SaaS products. Responsibilities; Management of day to day operational needs in product development in collaboration with the Technical Leadership Team. Analyse team performance, deliveries and report on the effectiveness of the departments Support and foster Agile ways of working, ensure teams are working smartly Be accountable for the software development tooling, making sure its cost effective and providing ROI Identifying areas that are impacting teams performance and help to resolve Drive technical best practice and cross pollination across teams Help to drive improvements in code quality and test coverage Analysing Engineering trends, reporting back on them and helping to improve Help drive effectiveness and operational excellence across the teams Make tactical changes for the good of the business Speed up delivery across projects Correcting bottlenecks The Person: Preferably somebody that has come from a Software Engineering background that has moved into a technical change, facilitation, enablement type role Agile evangelist and ideally Scrum certified Passionate about driving improvements, collaboration and speed of delivery High level of detail Able to administer systems, integrate tooling into the teams workflow Experience of Jira and DevOps would be beneficial Strong understanding of development best practice, modern engineering, code reviews, CI/CD, Automation testing Experience of developing high performing teams Pragmatic and proactive Ability to build relationships across the team, facilitate workshops and drive change Experience working in a fast paced SaaS, Startup/Scaleup brand would be really beneficial. In return you will be offered a competitive salary up to 110k, plus benefits which include, remote first offering (occasional trip to their offices in London/Surrey), Healthcare, Life Insurance, Work Anywhere options, matched pension, income protection, L&D budget and loads more! If this sounds like you then please click apply now! Head of Software Engineering- Technical Operations & Change Enablement- Remote- up to 110k
About The Role and Team The Quantum Hardware Team specialises in designing, validating and operating quantum processors based on silicon industrial technology. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. Being a small team and having a flat structure, this is a great opportunity to contribute to new developments within the field. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. Our Team Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the "Top 100 Startups worth watching" in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We're backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology Our team of 40+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our new Islington lab. Functions of the Role Develop and demonstrate coherent control of silicon spin qubits to achieve quantum logic operations Contribute to the design of scalable silicon-based quantum circuits Experience - Essentials PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering Proven record of experience in dynamical characterisation and control of spins in solid-state systems (e.g. using pulsed ESR/EPR, NMR) Familiar with the use of high-frequency electronics: AWGs, MW signal generators, IQ (de)modulators Knowledge of quantum information systems and operations Ability to independently design and carry out complex experiments; perform data analysis and preparation of technical reports and presentations Knowledge of data acquisition software (Python, Matlab) Ability to work in a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience - Desirable Experience with the use of deep cryogenic measurement systems Experience with the dynamical characterisation silicon-based nanoelectronic devices Knowledge and experience in nanofabrication Ability to supervise research students Benefits Be part of a creative, world-leading team Competitive salary and share options scheme Contributory pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Select your own laptop/kit Life Assurance Cycle-to-work Scheme Flexible working Central London location EEO Statement Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, religion or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About The Role and Team The Quantum Hardware Team specialises in designing, validating and operating quantum processors based on silicon industrial technology. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. Being a small team and having a flat structure, this is a great opportunity to contribute to new developments within the field. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company. Our Team Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the "Top 100 Startups worth watching" in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We're backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology Our team of 40+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our new Islington lab. Functions of the Role Develop and demonstrate coherent control of silicon spin qubits to achieve quantum logic operations Contribute to the design of scalable silicon-based quantum circuits Experience - Essentials PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering Proven record of experience in dynamical characterisation and control of spins in solid-state systems (e.g. using pulsed ESR/EPR, NMR) Familiar with the use of high-frequency electronics: AWGs, MW signal generators, IQ (de)modulators Knowledge of quantum information systems and operations Ability to independently design and carry out complex experiments; perform data analysis and preparation of technical reports and presentations Knowledge of data acquisition software (Python, Matlab) Ability to work in a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience - Desirable Experience with the use of deep cryogenic measurement systems Experience with the dynamical characterisation silicon-based nanoelectronic devices Knowledge and experience in nanofabrication Ability to supervise research students Benefits Be part of a creative, world-leading team Competitive salary and share options scheme Contributory pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Select your own laptop/kit Life Assurance Cycle-to-work Scheme Flexible working Central London location EEO Statement Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, religion or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
This is a role for a sector specialist who has experience working as Business Intelligence or Data Management Lead in a fast-paced environment and for someone who is friendly, approachable and proactive in bringing new ideas to the table. Working within the IT department, the Head of Business Intelligence owns the reporting and analysis platform to design and deliver enterprise operational reporting, management information and analytics solutions. Capability Development: Develop a strategy to transition from manual desktop reporting to a unified business intelligence platform. Act as a Solution Architect for reporting and analytics, prioritizing activities aligned with business goals. Lead development teams, coordinate deliverables, and communicate progress. Establish a Data Governance Framework and ensure data quality and ownership. Own the Data Dictionary and standard reporting services, promoting understanding within the firm. Strategize self-service reporting and analysis, fostering business intelligence skills across functions. Provide training and documentation for effective technology usage. Business Intelligence Solution Delivery: Analyze reporting requirements and design solutions to meet objectives. Simplify, standardize, and optimize processes using BI and data tools. Identify data needs aligned with business priorities. Advise on data solution designs for performance and accuracy. Prototype, demonstrate, and document solutions. Refine delivery methods, automation, and QA processes. Manage external development teams and align delivery with cloud and change management processes. Oversee testing and contribute to solution architecture and frameworks. Performance & Quality: Update technical knowledge and skills regularly. Ensure development meets quality and timeliness standards, providing feedback and coaching. Manage time effectively between new solutions and support. Act as an IT ambassador, facilitating communication on software and service delivery and building cross-departmental relationships. Core Qualities and Skills: Proficient in leading business intelligence platforms/tools (e.g., Qliksense, PowerBI, Tableau). Expertise in business intelligence concepts, data visualization, and analytics. Skilled in data modeling for optimized reporting and analysis. Extensive experience in business analysis and process optimization. Comprehensive understanding of Azure platform and its services. Strong background in data engineering, including ETL, data cleaning, and warehousing. Hands-on experience with Azure data services like Azure SQL Database and Data Factory. Proficiency in SQL databases, particularly Azure SQL Database. Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines, with experience in related tools. Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on technical troubleshooting and long-term strategies. Experience in Technology and Data teams within financial sectors. Desired Qualities and Skills: Stakeholder relationship management, maintaining effective communication and understanding needs. Familiarity with big data technologies like Apache Spark and Hadoop. Understanding of broader cloud architecture principles and services from AWS or Google Cloud. Additional relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Tableau certification. Experience with project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
This is a role for a sector specialist who has experience working as Business Intelligence or Data Management Lead in a fast-paced environment and for someone who is friendly, approachable and proactive in bringing new ideas to the table. Working within the IT department, the Head of Business Intelligence owns the reporting and analysis platform to design and deliver enterprise operational reporting, management information and analytics solutions. Capability Development: Develop a strategy to transition from manual desktop reporting to a unified business intelligence platform. Act as a Solution Architect for reporting and analytics, prioritizing activities aligned with business goals. Lead development teams, coordinate deliverables, and communicate progress. Establish a Data Governance Framework and ensure data quality and ownership. Own the Data Dictionary and standard reporting services, promoting understanding within the firm. Strategize self-service reporting and analysis, fostering business intelligence skills across functions. Provide training and documentation for effective technology usage. Business Intelligence Solution Delivery: Analyze reporting requirements and design solutions to meet objectives. Simplify, standardize, and optimize processes using BI and data tools. Identify data needs aligned with business priorities. Advise on data solution designs for performance and accuracy. Prototype, demonstrate, and document solutions. Refine delivery methods, automation, and QA processes. Manage external development teams and align delivery with cloud and change management processes. Oversee testing and contribute to solution architecture and frameworks. Performance & Quality: Update technical knowledge and skills regularly. Ensure development meets quality and timeliness standards, providing feedback and coaching. Manage time effectively between new solutions and support. Act as an IT ambassador, facilitating communication on software and service delivery and building cross-departmental relationships. Core Qualities and Skills: Proficient in leading business intelligence platforms/tools (e.g., Qliksense, PowerBI, Tableau). Expertise in business intelligence concepts, data visualization, and analytics. Skilled in data modeling for optimized reporting and analysis. Extensive experience in business analysis and process optimization. Comprehensive understanding of Azure platform and its services. Strong background in data engineering, including ETL, data cleaning, and warehousing. Hands-on experience with Azure data services like Azure SQL Database and Data Factory. Proficiency in SQL databases, particularly Azure SQL Database. Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines, with experience in related tools. Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on technical troubleshooting and long-term strategies. Experience in Technology and Data teams within financial sectors. Desired Qualities and Skills: Stakeholder relationship management, maintaining effective communication and understanding needs. Familiarity with big data technologies like Apache Spark and Hadoop. Understanding of broader cloud architecture principles and services from AWS or Google Cloud. Additional relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Tableau certification. Experience with project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
£50,000 - £55,000 Hybrid / Hampshire (once a week) Permanent We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Lead to join a market leading company on a permanent basis. The ideal Test lead will be a self-motivated and pro-active software tester with a commitment to delivering solutions of a high quality to time and budget, and an eagerness to learn and continuously improve. Experience Proficient understanding and hands-on application of pension administration practices Demonstrated experience in testing web and desktop applications Hands-on experience establishing test automation frameworks utilising Cypress.io, Selenium, SpecFlow, or similar versatile frameworks Practical expertise in API testing and automation, including proficient use of tools such as Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI, or equivalents Competence with MS Azure Dev Ops and JIRA, including practical application Familiarity with XML, JSON, JavaScript, and SQL Commitment to delivering high-quality results Proactive and self-motivated approach Strong leadership and management abilities Excellent communication skills Responsibilities Crafting the team's testing strategy Overseeing day-to-day management and supervision of the testing process Conducting both manual and automated testing of desktop and web-based applications/services Participating in design reviews and offering insights on requirements, product design, and potential issues Identifying opportunities for test automation Generating test cases based on specifications, requirements, and user stories Managing defects by logging, tracking, and addressing them through bug tracking tools Analysing test outcomes Drafting test approaches, plans, and reports Generating Test Metrics to facilitate reporting and quality assurance Maintaining regular communication with development teams and management Providing guidance and mentoring junior team members
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
£50,000 - £55,000 Hybrid / Hampshire (once a week) Permanent We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Lead to join a market leading company on a permanent basis. The ideal Test lead will be a self-motivated and pro-active software tester with a commitment to delivering solutions of a high quality to time and budget, and an eagerness to learn and continuously improve. Experience Proficient understanding and hands-on application of pension administration practices Demonstrated experience in testing web and desktop applications Hands-on experience establishing test automation frameworks utilising Cypress.io, Selenium, SpecFlow, or similar versatile frameworks Practical expertise in API testing and automation, including proficient use of tools such as Postman, Swagger, SOAP UI, or equivalents Competence with MS Azure Dev Ops and JIRA, including practical application Familiarity with XML, JSON, JavaScript, and SQL Commitment to delivering high-quality results Proactive and self-motivated approach Strong leadership and management abilities Excellent communication skills Responsibilities Crafting the team's testing strategy Overseeing day-to-day management and supervision of the testing process Conducting both manual and automated testing of desktop and web-based applications/services Participating in design reviews and offering insights on requirements, product design, and potential issues Identifying opportunities for test automation Generating test cases based on specifications, requirements, and user stories Managing defects by logging, tracking, and addressing them through bug tracking tools Analysing test outcomes Drafting test approaches, plans, and reports Generating Test Metrics to facilitate reporting and quality assurance Maintaining regular communication with development teams and management Providing guidance and mentoring junior team members
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of 30,000- 45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
A software house with a global presence is looking for a QA Tester to join their team! They have been running for over 20 years, they pivoted into becoming a technology-first and are now the market leaders within their industry in the UK. You would be joining a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for growth. They are constantly expanding their services, and embarking on exciting projects so you'll always have something meaningful to contribute to. They pride themselves on their modern technical environment, and place real emphasis on career and personal development (supporting accreditations/certifications). They are looking for a Tester with a strong QA mindset, you will be coming in and getting to grips with the look and feel of their new apps. They are looking for someone with the right instinct and skills for proper QA Testing as you will be taking ownership of some of their test projects. One exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to upskill in automation! Whilst they are not looking for years of commercial automaton experience, they are looking for someone with an ability to get involved in that side of the test function, as the role will eventually involve you writing automated tests for both API and front-end functions. Essentially, they are looking for: - a background in API Testing - some automation knowledge (would be an advantage) - a strong QA mindset (a passion for tackling complex scenarios) In return they can offer a salary of 30,000- 45,000, strong career development opportunities and a great benefits package. At the moment, they come into the office about three times a week. If you're a Software Tester looking to upskill and kickstart their automation career, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology.
Senior Software Engineer opportunity to join a market leader of Automation Technology and you will have the opportunity to develop the next generation of solutions, you will be involved in mobile phone applications and web-based solutions. The company is growing due to increasing profits and renewed success. This is a great time to join. Senior Software Engineer position - Up to 70,000 + Benefits - FULLY REMOTE (Home based). This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark and work with like-minded individuals to achieve excellent Software delivery. Experience Required: Strong software development skills using the following technologies: - Experience Required: Strong software development skills using the following technologies: - .NET, C# - Web Applications & Mobile Apps (iOS / Android experience - Xamarin experience - Maui experience (Commercially ideally / or in personal projects). - Full UK driving license. - Excellent command of written and spoken English. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is constantly evolving and keeping up with the latest developments in Tech. You will have exposure to new technology and the company will encourage and pay for you to learn and develop your own skill set. If you would like to be a key member of this exciting Technology company, apply now. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer opportunity to join a market leader of Automation Technology and you will have the opportunity to develop the next generation of solutions, you will be involved in mobile phone applications and web-based solutions. The company is growing due to increasing profits and renewed success. This is a great time to join. Senior Software Engineer position - Up to 70,000 + Benefits - FULLY REMOTE (Home based). This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark and work with like-minded individuals to achieve excellent Software delivery. Experience Required: Strong software development skills using the following technologies: - Experience Required: Strong software development skills using the following technologies: - .NET, C# - Web Applications & Mobile Apps (iOS / Android experience - Xamarin experience - Maui experience (Commercially ideally / or in personal projects). - Full UK driving license. - Excellent command of written and spoken English. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is constantly evolving and keeping up with the latest developments in Tech. You will have exposure to new technology and the company will encourage and pay for you to learn and develop your own skill set. If you would like to be a key member of this exciting Technology company, apply now. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Position: Software Engineer Location: Warrington Salary: Up to 50,000 + Benefits The Role: Our client is now looking to add a Software Engineer to their growing team in the Warrington area. They are leaders in their field and with over 30 years industry experience they have a stellar reputation for designing innovative, bespoke software solutions for a range of customers across multiple industries. Key Skills and Experience Required: C/C++ programming on Linux Embedded systems Time-critical software systems, such as multi-threading, synchronisation, interrupt handling. Experience of working in a manufacturing/engineering company environment. Familiar with the use of IDEs, debuggers, source code repositories, bug tracking databases and unit tests. HND or Degree qualified - Computer Science or Engineering related subject. The successful Software Engineer will be working in a team environment, with plenty of opportunity to contribute to the full development life cycle; from initial concept through to test and manufacture. The role is focussed on embedded software development initially, but there is scope to also work on developing the PC-based applications. In time there is the opportunity to progress into a team lead or management level role, although the role will still include hands on design and development tasks. Desirable Skill and Experience Familiarity and interest in scientific instrumentation and their applications, or similar industrial, scientific or medical products. Object-oriented software design principles and their use in software applications. Experience with configuring and deploying embedded operating system components such as uboot and Linux. User interface design, including web-based applications. Experience of working with automation/IOT protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT, Rest API, Thrift API If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to Andrew Knight or Laurence Powell of KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Position: Software Engineer Location: Warrington Salary: Up to 50,000 + Benefits The Role: Our client is now looking to add a Software Engineer to their growing team in the Warrington area. They are leaders in their field and with over 30 years industry experience they have a stellar reputation for designing innovative, bespoke software solutions for a range of customers across multiple industries. Key Skills and Experience Required: C/C++ programming on Linux Embedded systems Time-critical software systems, such as multi-threading, synchronisation, interrupt handling. Experience of working in a manufacturing/engineering company environment. Familiar with the use of IDEs, debuggers, source code repositories, bug tracking databases and unit tests. HND or Degree qualified - Computer Science or Engineering related subject. The successful Software Engineer will be working in a team environment, with plenty of opportunity to contribute to the full development life cycle; from initial concept through to test and manufacture. The role is focussed on embedded software development initially, but there is scope to also work on developing the PC-based applications. In time there is the opportunity to progress into a team lead or management level role, although the role will still include hands on design and development tasks. Desirable Skill and Experience Familiarity and interest in scientific instrumentation and their applications, or similar industrial, scientific or medical products. Object-oriented software design principles and their use in software applications. Experience with configuring and deploying embedded operating system components such as uboot and Linux. User interface design, including web-based applications. Experience of working with automation/IOT protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT, Rest API, Thrift API If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to Andrew Knight or Laurence Powell of KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.
QA Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Manager with a background in automation testing to join our dynamic FinTech client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the QA team, ensuring the quality and reliability of our financial technology products through rigorous testing methodologies, with a strong emphasis on automation. Location: London based - hybrid working model Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 Role overview: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, ensuring their professional growth and development. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the QA team. Develop and implement QA strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and metrics. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing. Implement best practices for test automation to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee the execution of automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. Ensure the quality and reliability of FinTech products by conducting thorough testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Monitor and evaluate product quality metrics, identifying trends and patterns to drive improvements. Collaborate with development teams to resolve defects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases. Ensure that QA processes and practices comply with relevant regulations and standards. Champion quality initiatives and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of QA activities. Skills / Qualifications required: Nice to have a background as a QA Manager or Lead within the FinTech environment and be equipped with corresponding skills. Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks. Previous experience and knowledge of AWS would be desirable. Valuing the growth and development of individuals, displaying a natural talent for inspiring and motivating teams. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Please apply by sending your applications to (url removed) Austin Fraser is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Check us out on our website and LinkedIn for more roles. We respect your personal data and would never offer it to third parties! For more information on how we handle your data, feel free to check out the Austin Fraser Privacy Notice or contact (url removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd is registered in England: (phone number removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd, 33 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QU
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
QA Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Manager with a background in automation testing to join our dynamic FinTech client. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the QA team, ensuring the quality and reliability of our financial technology products through rigorous testing methodologies, with a strong emphasis on automation. Location: London based - hybrid working model Salary: 80,000 - 100,000 Role overview: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, ensuring their professional growth and development. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the QA team. Develop and implement QA strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality standards and metrics. Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing. Implement best practices for test automation to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee the execution of automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. Ensure the quality and reliability of FinTech products by conducting thorough testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Monitor and evaluate product quality metrics, identifying trends and patterns to drive improvements. Collaborate with development teams to resolve defects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases. Ensure that QA processes and practices comply with relevant regulations and standards. Champion quality initiatives and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of QA activities. Skills / Qualifications required: Nice to have a background as a QA Manager or Lead within the FinTech environment and be equipped with corresponding skills. Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks. Previous experience and knowledge of AWS would be desirable. Valuing the growth and development of individuals, displaying a natural talent for inspiring and motivating teams. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Please apply by sending your applications to (url removed) Austin Fraser is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Check us out on our website and LinkedIn for more roles. We respect your personal data and would never offer it to third parties! For more information on how we handle your data, feel free to check out the Austin Fraser Privacy Notice or contact (url removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd is registered in England: (phone number removed) Austin Fraser International Ltd, 33 Soho Square, London, W1D 3QU
The Linux Systems Engineer will work closely with the Software team to design, implement, test, monitor and maintain a Linux development pipeline that allows for efficient delivery of embedded Linux based products. The role will be responsible for capturing requirements and designing automated solutions that decrease time to market. The ideal candidate will have a strong and demonstrable understanding of Linux for both servers and embedded systems and experience in automating software development workflows. Integrating and communicating with Windows based systems is also desirable. Responsibilities • DevOps Design, Management and Maintenance o The candidate will work with technical leaders to design new Linux DevOps pipelines to support a range of different embedded products. o As part of an R&D team the pipelines should be designed for stability, ease of management and be adaptable to change. • Automation - To accelerate the delivery of our products you will develop pipelines and processes with automation at the heart of all our systems. The automatic processes should provide useful insights to the engineering teams to help us monitor and improve our products over time. • Collaboration - Working closely with the software teams and acting as a bridge into the wider companies IT department you will collaborate with a range of engineering skillsets to proactively gather requirements and share designs and results. Key Skills include: Linux - Thorough understanding of the Linux platform (preferably Debian GNU/Linux) and configuration management systems - Proven expertise in advanced Linux system administration Embedded Platforms - Experience of Buildroot or Yocto. Understanding of the C/C++ compilation process and its impact on DevOps Automation - Experience with using tools to deploy and automate software testing on embedded platforms Dashboarding - Experience with tools to monitor and report the health of our software Python / Bash Git Testing For further details please contact Katie Collins
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
The Linux Systems Engineer will work closely with the Software team to design, implement, test, monitor and maintain a Linux development pipeline that allows for efficient delivery of embedded Linux based products. The role will be responsible for capturing requirements and designing automated solutions that decrease time to market. The ideal candidate will have a strong and demonstrable understanding of Linux for both servers and embedded systems and experience in automating software development workflows. Integrating and communicating with Windows based systems is also desirable. Responsibilities • DevOps Design, Management and Maintenance o The candidate will work with technical leaders to design new Linux DevOps pipelines to support a range of different embedded products. o As part of an R&D team the pipelines should be designed for stability, ease of management and be adaptable to change. • Automation - To accelerate the delivery of our products you will develop pipelines and processes with automation at the heart of all our systems. The automatic processes should provide useful insights to the engineering teams to help us monitor and improve our products over time. • Collaboration - Working closely with the software teams and acting as a bridge into the wider companies IT department you will collaborate with a range of engineering skillsets to proactively gather requirements and share designs and results. Key Skills include: Linux - Thorough understanding of the Linux platform (preferably Debian GNU/Linux) and configuration management systems - Proven expertise in advanced Linux system administration Embedded Platforms - Experience of Buildroot or Yocto. Understanding of the C/C++ compilation process and its impact on DevOps Automation - Experience with using tools to deploy and automate software testing on embedded platforms Dashboarding - Experience with tools to monitor and report the health of our software Python / Bash Git Testing For further details please contact Katie Collins
With over 18,000 employees worldwide, the Microsoft Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is responsible for the strategy, design, and implementation of Microsoft's end-to-end customer experience. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers come to us not only because we provide industry-leading products and services, but also because we provide a differentiated and connected customer experience. The Global Customer Success (GCS) organization is leading the effort to create the desired customer experience through support offer creation, driving digital transformation across our tools, and delivering operational excellence across CE&S. Would you like to join one of the fastest-growing teams within Microsoft Azure Engineering? Are you constantly customer-obsessed, and focused on enhancing customer experience? Are you passionate about cloud computing and love the challenge of solving the most complex technical problems? Come join us and surround yourself with people who are passionate about cloud computing and believe that extraordinary support is critical to customer success. We are Azure Customer Experience Engineering - a global Azure Engineering Support organization (part of Azure Customer Experience group) that is customer-obsessed, and support engaged, with an engineering mindset. As an Azure Customer Experience Engineer, you are the primary support and engineering contact accountable for the customer's Azure support experience driving resolution of complex critical problems and supporting key customer projects on Azure. You will also act as the voice of the customer within Azure to escalate problems and to drive prioritization of platform/support improvement needs for customers. In this role, you will work together with field teams (Customer Success Account Managers, Cloud Solution Architects, Support Escalation Engineers) and Azure engineering teams with our mission to turn Azure customers into fans with a world-class engineering-led support experience. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 100% from home. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Qualifications • Experience: Demonstrated IT experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise level, mission-critical applications resolving highly complex issues/situations and driving technical resolution across cross-functional organizations. Substantial cloud experience. • Excellent Communication: Must have the ability to empathize with customers and convey confidence. Able to explain highly technical issues to varied audiences. Able to prioritize and advocate customer's needs to the proper channels. Take ownership and work towards a resolution. • Customer Obsession: Passion for customers and focus on delivering the right customer experience. • Growth Mindset: Openness and ability to learn new skills and technologies in a fast-paced environment. • Technical Skills: Some understanding of cloud computing technologies. Optionally, demonstrated hands on experience in one or more of the following: o Core IaaS: Compute, Storage, Networking, High Availability o Data Platform and Bigdata: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, HDInsight/Hadoop, Machine Learning, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory / Data Bricks o Azure PaaS Services: Redis Cache, Service Bus, Event Hub, Cloud Service, IoT suite, Mobile Apps, etc. o Identity and Authentication: SSO/Federation, AD/Azure AD, ADFS, etc. o Preferred but not required: Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service o Experience in one or more automation languages (PowerShell, Python, C#, Open Source) Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Responsibilities • Technical Oriented - o Utilizes engineering tools, customer telemetry and direct input. Flags the patterns of defects/signals in the products or issues across customers. Inform customers and partners about the complex thematic active issues, progress made on them, and discuss next steps. o Synthesizes feedback from customers and partners to learn about the product usage and identify and resolve feature and knowledge gaps and key performance indicators (KPIs) in the current product. Leads team in sharing insights and best practices with customers and partners on these service improvements. Recommends changes to content improvement or troubleshooting guides and develops metrics to evaluate the changes • Customer Solution Lifecycle Management - o Utilizes cross systems to conduct health checks to ensure customer environment (e.g., product, service, feature) is optimized and configured for deployment. Provides guidance to customers on understanding and implementing new versions. Serves as a connecting point between the engineering team and customers throughout the solution's lifecycle. Utilizes any resources to respond and resolve the immediate issues throughout the solution lifecycle. Proactively provides guidance to customers on designing configurations and deploying solutions on Microsoft platforms. o Handles complex escalations on customer issues from the support or field teams. Conducts impact analysis to determine the priority of the escalations. Conducts deep root cause analysis of the issues and converts them into improvement opportunities. Serves as an escalation resource in areas of subject matter expertise. Represents the team on highly complex issues and answers a large variety of technical questions and concerns. • Relationship/Experience Management - o Acts as a voice of customers and leverages customers feedback to provide input on business plans developed by the relevant product and business groups. Identifies customer usage patterns and driving resolutions on reoccurring customer issues with engineering and product and business groups. Leads their team in engaging with feature and product groups on redesign/customer requested changes for Microsoft products. Closes the loop of feedback with the customers on product features. o Partners with other teams (e.g., program managers, software engineers, product, customer service support CSS teams) to prioritize and drive resolutions of complex, high-impact customer issues and integration of customer features into the products. Leads discussions with stakeholders on customer progression and provides expertise on resolutions plans for common types of customer issues. Proactively communicates the translation of signals into actionable insights/trends to product teams to improve service reliability. Leads coordination with stakeholders (e.g., engineering/product teams) to develop mechanisms that improve customer health engagement and reduce the turnover time. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
With over 18,000 employees worldwide, the Microsoft Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is responsible for the strategy, design, and implementation of Microsoft's end-to-end customer experience. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers come to us not only because we provide industry-leading products and services, but also because we provide a differentiated and connected customer experience. The Global Customer Success (GCS) organization is leading the effort to create the desired customer experience through support offer creation, driving digital transformation across our tools, and delivering operational excellence across CE&S. Would you like to join one of the fastest-growing teams within Microsoft Azure Engineering? Are you constantly customer-obsessed, and focused on enhancing customer experience? Are you passionate about cloud computing and love the challenge of solving the most complex technical problems? Come join us and surround yourself with people who are passionate about cloud computing and believe that extraordinary support is critical to customer success. We are Azure Customer Experience Engineering - a global Azure Engineering Support organization (part of Azure Customer Experience group) that is customer-obsessed, and support engaged, with an engineering mindset. As an Azure Customer Experience Engineer, you are the primary support and engineering contact accountable for the customer's Azure support experience driving resolution of complex critical problems and supporting key customer projects on Azure. You will also act as the voice of the customer within Azure to escalate problems and to drive prioritization of platform/support improvement needs for customers. In this role, you will work together with field teams (Customer Success Account Managers, Cloud Solution Architects, Support Escalation Engineers) and Azure engineering teams with our mission to turn Azure customers into fans with a world-class engineering-led support experience. This role is flexible in that you can work up to 100% from home. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Qualifications • Experience: Demonstrated IT experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise level, mission-critical applications resolving highly complex issues/situations and driving technical resolution across cross-functional organizations. Substantial cloud experience. • Excellent Communication: Must have the ability to empathize with customers and convey confidence. Able to explain highly technical issues to varied audiences. Able to prioritize and advocate customer's needs to the proper channels. Take ownership and work towards a resolution. • Customer Obsession: Passion for customers and focus on delivering the right customer experience. • Growth Mindset: Openness and ability to learn new skills and technologies in a fast-paced environment. • Technical Skills: Some understanding of cloud computing technologies. Optionally, demonstrated hands on experience in one or more of the following: o Core IaaS: Compute, Storage, Networking, High Availability o Data Platform and Bigdata: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, HDInsight/Hadoop, Machine Learning, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory / Data Bricks o Azure PaaS Services: Redis Cache, Service Bus, Event Hub, Cloud Service, IoT suite, Mobile Apps, etc. o Identity and Authentication: SSO/Federation, AD/Azure AD, ADFS, etc. o Preferred but not required: Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service o Experience in one or more automation languages (PowerShell, Python, C#, Open Source) Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Responsibilities • Technical Oriented - o Utilizes engineering tools, customer telemetry and direct input. Flags the patterns of defects/signals in the products or issues across customers. Inform customers and partners about the complex thematic active issues, progress made on them, and discuss next steps. o Synthesizes feedback from customers and partners to learn about the product usage and identify and resolve feature and knowledge gaps and key performance indicators (KPIs) in the current product. Leads team in sharing insights and best practices with customers and partners on these service improvements. Recommends changes to content improvement or troubleshooting guides and develops metrics to evaluate the changes • Customer Solution Lifecycle Management - o Utilizes cross systems to conduct health checks to ensure customer environment (e.g., product, service, feature) is optimized and configured for deployment. Provides guidance to customers on understanding and implementing new versions. Serves as a connecting point between the engineering team and customers throughout the solution's lifecycle. Utilizes any resources to respond and resolve the immediate issues throughout the solution lifecycle. Proactively provides guidance to customers on designing configurations and deploying solutions on Microsoft platforms. o Handles complex escalations on customer issues from the support or field teams. Conducts impact analysis to determine the priority of the escalations. Conducts deep root cause analysis of the issues and converts them into improvement opportunities. Serves as an escalation resource in areas of subject matter expertise. Represents the team on highly complex issues and answers a large variety of technical questions and concerns. • Relationship/Experience Management - o Acts as a voice of customers and leverages customers feedback to provide input on business plans developed by the relevant product and business groups. Identifies customer usage patterns and driving resolutions on reoccurring customer issues with engineering and product and business groups. Leads their team in engaging with feature and product groups on redesign/customer requested changes for Microsoft products. Closes the loop of feedback with the customers on product features. o Partners with other teams (e.g., program managers, software engineers, product, customer service support CSS teams) to prioritize and drive resolutions of complex, high-impact customer issues and integration of customer features into the products. Leads discussions with stakeholders on customer progression and provides expertise on resolutions plans for common types of customer issues. Proactively communicates the translation of signals into actionable insights/trends to product teams to improve service reliability. Leads coordination with stakeholders (e.g., engineering/product teams) to develop mechanisms that improve customer health engagement and reduce the turnover time. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work. Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations .
Love a challenge? Want to work on cutting-edge projects in motion control? We're working with a leading manufacturer looking for a Test Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer to join our team near Shrewsbury. This company is the big name in industrial automation, working with major companies to develop energy-saving solutions. This role is all about creating new test and inspection systems using awesome tech like robots and AI.You'll collaborate with our Innovation team to design tests for new products and improve production processes. We need someone who's: Got an engineering or tech degree (HNC or higher) under their belt. A total pro when it comes to electronics and their inner workings. Comfortable with coding and design software (think LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Allen Bradley PLCs). A team player who can also work independently. Super organized and pays close attention to detail. Why you'll love working here: You'll be surrounded by brilliant engineers who are passionate about pushing boundaries. The pay and benefits are top-notch. They offer tons of training to help you keep growing your skills. They value a healthy work-life balance (no burnout here!). Salary is around £50k-£60k depending on your level and experience - as a guidance.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Love a challenge? Want to work on cutting-edge projects in motion control? We're working with a leading manufacturer looking for a Test Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer to join our team near Shrewsbury. This company is the big name in industrial automation, working with major companies to develop energy-saving solutions. This role is all about creating new test and inspection systems using awesome tech like robots and AI.You'll collaborate with our Innovation team to design tests for new products and improve production processes. We need someone who's: Got an engineering or tech degree (HNC or higher) under their belt. A total pro when it comes to electronics and their inner workings. Comfortable with coding and design software (think LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Allen Bradley PLCs). A team player who can also work independently. Super organized and pays close attention to detail. Why you'll love working here: You'll be surrounded by brilliant engineers who are passionate about pushing boundaries. The pay and benefits are top-notch. They offer tons of training to help you keep growing your skills. They value a healthy work-life balance (no burnout here!). Salary is around £50k-£60k depending on your level and experience - as a guidance.
Do you want to work for a software company that are helping to fight against crime? We're hiring a Software Tester to work for a Cambridge based business, offering a salary of up to 65,000 (DOE) and flexible working. During the early days, it would be preferable for you to be on-site a few days a week to embed yourself into the company and learn about the products, after which you will have flexibility as they are a remote-first business. This an exciting time to join the business, as they are looking to double their headcount in the next year. You will be reporting to the development manager, and you will be working across two agile-scrum teams as the sole QA engineer. Due to the nature of this work, you will need to be eligible for a security clearance, if you already have one, this would be a real plus! They are looking for someone with: - A background in data analysis, and solid manual and automation testing experience - Web, API, UAT, and Windows Desktop testing - Experience with Selenium WebDriver, or similar - Experience in creating and leading the execution of release test plans as well as designing and deploying repeatable test environments - Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and the utilisation of reporting tools and methodologies, including SQL and Excel - Significant experience in closely collaborating with developers to comprehend software specifications and to verify new functionalities and rectifications - Proven capability in partnering with customer support teams to identify and resolve user issues through testing and a track record of formulating and overseeing the implementation of test plans for software releases - Previous involvement in Agile project environments It would also be a real advantage if: - You have prior experience in deploying tests within Azure environments (i.e DevTest labs) - Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms for managing test plans, deployment flows, and environments. - Existing or past security clearances (NPPV+SC level - ISTQB certified - You've previously worked in a data analytics company The interview is a 3 stage process. If you're interested AND are eligible for Security Clearance (Must be a British Citizen) please hit apply!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Do you want to work for a software company that are helping to fight against crime? We're hiring a Software Tester to work for a Cambridge based business, offering a salary of up to 65,000 (DOE) and flexible working. During the early days, it would be preferable for you to be on-site a few days a week to embed yourself into the company and learn about the products, after which you will have flexibility as they are a remote-first business. This an exciting time to join the business, as they are looking to double their headcount in the next year. You will be reporting to the development manager, and you will be working across two agile-scrum teams as the sole QA engineer. Due to the nature of this work, you will need to be eligible for a security clearance, if you already have one, this would be a real plus! They are looking for someone with: - A background in data analysis, and solid manual and automation testing experience - Web, API, UAT, and Windows Desktop testing - Experience with Selenium WebDriver, or similar - Experience in creating and leading the execution of release test plans as well as designing and deploying repeatable test environments - Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and the utilisation of reporting tools and methodologies, including SQL and Excel - Significant experience in closely collaborating with developers to comprehend software specifications and to verify new functionalities and rectifications - Proven capability in partnering with customer support teams to identify and resolve user issues through testing and a track record of formulating and overseeing the implementation of test plans for software releases - Previous involvement in Agile project environments It would also be a real advantage if: - You have prior experience in deploying tests within Azure environments (i.e DevTest labs) - Familiarity with Azure DevOps or equivalent platforms for managing test plans, deployment flows, and environments. - Existing or past security clearances (NPPV+SC level - ISTQB certified - You've previously worked in a data analytics company The interview is a 3 stage process. If you're interested AND are eligible for Security Clearance (Must be a British Citizen) please hit apply!
Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer for UK and Europe wide FMCG and manufacturing company who deal with all the known supermarket food brands want a permanent Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer. With a future focused on recycling and sustainability, this is an employer of choice in the area. Days only with excellent benefits. Intention: To improve the plants efficiency and reliability on all manufacturing processes by application of automation. Proven experience working in a fast paced, FMCG environment. Daily duties of the Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer: Fault finding, root cause analysis, reactive line breakdowns working to lean manufacturing principles. Carrying out automation projects to design, plan and implement upgrades of equipment and control systems, ensuring kept to standards Working with PLC and all aspects of drives, inverters and programming Identify and troubleshoot machine control failures. Provide technical support in electrical, mechanical and automation disciplines Configuration and (PLC) systems using Siemens and other known software Programming and servo drives - focus on SEW Drive and Allen Bradley systems Develop, design and create hardware or circuit diagrams Automation troubleshooting following a recognisable process Installation & commissioning of machinery; Factory Acceptance Tests Experience with bus systems/ technology like Profinet, Profibus, ASI/ CAN bus Project management and coordination of site automation projects 2D Cad drawings & systems use to maintain documentation updates Producing 2D CAD drawings of control panels and electrical wiring diagrams Trouble shoot, support and lead automation activities at both Yorkshire sites. Develop HMI's for operator use. Write programs for new designs semi/ automatic machines and conveyor systems. Reactive debug and test PLC and robotic programs on the plant floor Carry out all machine system tests Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site. Identify areas of improvements that can increase safety, quality, efficiency, or reduce waste. Assist with the training of apprentices, engineers & develop any manuals Assist in risk assessments of machines with emphasis on machine safety & design. Help develop & improve programming standards and methodologies Maintain and enhance the software and robotics solutions for the two sites & complete documentation Specify instrumentation and control hardware for equipment upgrades and future equipment lines. Identifying and resolving malfunctions within the system. Developing and installing new hard/ software to update and improve the functionality of systems. Create schematics plans of the system. Lead improvement activities/projects across site, covering all equipment and facilities. Salary of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: 55-57.5k Supporting the engineering, production line teams through breakdowns with sense of urgency Trialling any new materials or products launched to support at manufacturing level. Assisting with alternative projects and day to day activities at the West Yorkshire sister site. Skills, Qualifications and Experience required of the Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: Degree/ HNC equivalent qualified in Electrical Engineering Experience in PLC's Siemens S5/ S7, Allen Bradley (such as drives, inverters and programming) Proven skills in problem solving methodologies such as 8D, UPS, A3 (ideal but not essential) Proven experience working to methodologies; 5S, SMED, Centre lining, Process Control Automation, product defect identification systems, component lifespan identification. Priorities tasks, daily workload, projects and work to deadlines professionally Excellent computer skills: mainly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and email Key areas you will focus on and be measured as Multiskilled Automation System Engineer: Train people correctly to operate machinery, problem solve Reduce the unplanned down time on site plant and machinery Implementing of project work Increase savings for the business through continuous improvement initiatives Personal Attributes of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: Strong customer service skills, connect with all suppliers and stakeholders; warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering across all sites. Great communication skills & ability to analyse complex data to strict deadlines Be curious and willing to learn and develop personal knowledge Logical thinker with a meticulous eye for detail Be willing to travel UK and Europe where required As Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer you will be the subject matter expert to mentor and or guide engineers within the business. Desirable experience but not essential to apply: Bachelors in a Technical/ Manufacturing / Sciences subject or Graduate Masters 2 year or more of experience in a process control / engineering role Electrically Biased multiskilled Engineering background Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified or equivalent Candidates with experience in job titles such as Electro Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Automations Engineer need apply also! Working hours: 08.30am - 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch Salary of Multiskilled Automation System Engineer: 55-57.5k Unfortunately applicants who require sponsorship will not be eligible Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer for UK and Europe wide FMCG and manufacturing company who deal with all the known supermarket food brands want a permanent Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer. With a future focused on recycling and sustainability, this is an employer of choice in the area. Days only with excellent benefits. Intention: To improve the plants efficiency and reliability on all manufacturing processes by application of automation. Proven experience working in a fast paced, FMCG environment. Daily duties of the Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer: Fault finding, root cause analysis, reactive line breakdowns working to lean manufacturing principles. Carrying out automation projects to design, plan and implement upgrades of equipment and control systems, ensuring kept to standards Working with PLC and all aspects of drives, inverters and programming Identify and troubleshoot machine control failures. Provide technical support in electrical, mechanical and automation disciplines Configuration and (PLC) systems using Siemens and other known software Programming and servo drives - focus on SEW Drive and Allen Bradley systems Develop, design and create hardware or circuit diagrams Automation troubleshooting following a recognisable process Installation & commissioning of machinery; Factory Acceptance Tests Experience with bus systems/ technology like Profinet, Profibus, ASI/ CAN bus Project management and coordination of site automation projects 2D Cad drawings & systems use to maintain documentation updates Producing 2D CAD drawings of control panels and electrical wiring diagrams Trouble shoot, support and lead automation activities at both Yorkshire sites. Develop HMI's for operator use. Write programs for new designs semi/ automatic machines and conveyor systems. Reactive debug and test PLC and robotic programs on the plant floor Carry out all machine system tests Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site. Identify areas of improvements that can increase safety, quality, efficiency, or reduce waste. Assist with the training of apprentices, engineers & develop any manuals Assist in risk assessments of machines with emphasis on machine safety & design. Help develop & improve programming standards and methodologies Maintain and enhance the software and robotics solutions for the two sites & complete documentation Specify instrumentation and control hardware for equipment upgrades and future equipment lines. Identifying and resolving malfunctions within the system. Developing and installing new hard/ software to update and improve the functionality of systems. Create schematics plans of the system. Lead improvement activities/projects across site, covering all equipment and facilities. Salary of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: 55-57.5k Supporting the engineering, production line teams through breakdowns with sense of urgency Trialling any new materials or products launched to support at manufacturing level. Assisting with alternative projects and day to day activities at the West Yorkshire sister site. Skills, Qualifications and Experience required of the Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: Degree/ HNC equivalent qualified in Electrical Engineering Experience in PLC's Siemens S5/ S7, Allen Bradley (such as drives, inverters and programming) Proven skills in problem solving methodologies such as 8D, UPS, A3 (ideal but not essential) Proven experience working to methodologies; 5S, SMED, Centre lining, Process Control Automation, product defect identification systems, component lifespan identification. Priorities tasks, daily workload, projects and work to deadlines professionally Excellent computer skills: mainly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and email Key areas you will focus on and be measured as Multiskilled Automation System Engineer: Train people correctly to operate machinery, problem solve Reduce the unplanned down time on site plant and machinery Implementing of project work Increase savings for the business through continuous improvement initiatives Personal Attributes of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: Strong customer service skills, connect with all suppliers and stakeholders; warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering across all sites. Great communication skills & ability to analyse complex data to strict deadlines Be curious and willing to learn and develop personal knowledge Logical thinker with a meticulous eye for detail Be willing to travel UK and Europe where required As Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer you will be the subject matter expert to mentor and or guide engineers within the business. Desirable experience but not essential to apply: Bachelors in a Technical/ Manufacturing / Sciences subject or Graduate Masters 2 year or more of experience in a process control / engineering role Electrically Biased multiskilled Engineering background Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified or equivalent Candidates with experience in job titles such as Electro Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Automations Engineer need apply also! Working hours: 08.30am - 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch Salary of Multiskilled Automation System Engineer: 55-57.5k Unfortunately applicants who require sponsorship will not be eligible Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / LONDON - HYBRID / UP TO £90,000 / GREAT BENEFITS Exciting new opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a dynamic, growing organisation. As the Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team while designing and creating new applications that fit with our team standards to execute and deliver projects efficiently and on time. The Gateway is a mission critical, payment processing solution built by a small, agile team. It is Java based and becoming cloud-native by implementing key features as micro services. The Gateway team is pushing the frontiers of payments technology and is in the process of operationalizing and scaling the product. Our team works hard, covers for one another, and maintains work-life balance. We own our results and we take pride in ownership of everything we do. We need help! Changing the world isn t easy, and we have a lot of work ahead of us. From new product features, to automation, to supporting micro services, there are a lot of opportunities for us to grow, and we re looking for great people to come along for the ride. What s on offer? Highly competitive salary between £70,000 - £90,000 ( dependent on experience) Annual company bonus Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office) Industry leading pension scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays Life assurance & Income protection Discounts & perks platform Employee wellbeing How you'll make an impact: The Software Development Manager will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development. Other responsibilities include: Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue. Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget Culturally, you're A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams. Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results. A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels Technically, you Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience you'll bring: BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don t need one. 4+ years of experience managing team members 4+ years of experience with Java 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively Experience with designing and architecting applications Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills What s Next? If you have the necessary skills and are keen to join a leading business then please APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
Company Overview: Join our clients dynamic and innovative team , a leading company dedicated to revolutionising the way forward . They pride themselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions that exceed expectations and drive success for their clients. As they continue to expand their operations, they are now seeking a talented Quality Assurance Tester to ensure the highest standards of quality for their products. Position Overview: As a Quality Assurance Tester, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and usability of their software products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement testing strategies, and contribute to the overall improvement of their product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate software functionality Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure product quality Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues Document test results and communicate findings to relevant teams Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in software testing Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and collaboration abilities Benefits: Competitive salary up to £47,000 per annum 23 Days Holiday per year + Statutory Holidays Hybrid Working Company Pension Scheme (up to 5% matched by employee)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Company Overview: Join our clients dynamic and innovative team , a leading company dedicated to revolutionising the way forward . They pride themselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions that exceed expectations and drive success for their clients. As they continue to expand their operations, they are now seeking a talented Quality Assurance Tester to ensure the highest standards of quality for their products. Position Overview: As a Quality Assurance Tester, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and usability of their software products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, implement testing strategies, and contribute to the overall improvement of their product offerings. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate software functionality Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure product quality Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues Document test results and communicate findings to relevant teams Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies in software testing Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and collaboration abilities Benefits: Competitive salary up to £47,000 per annum 23 Days Holiday per year + Statutory Holidays Hybrid Working Company Pension Scheme (up to 5% matched by employee)
Brio is working with a software house based in Leeds and is looking to hire a software engineer in test. You will be responsible for implementing test strategy, building out test automation frameworks and regression test packs, and ensuring a high-quality product that is accessible and playable via the web and mobile. The platform leverages a microservices architecture and front-end testing, automates APIs, and exercises non-functional requirements. Who are we looking for: You are a senior expert and your experience should be in test automation of front-end websites, back-end services, and APIs. You have a strong technical background and will have excellent working knowledge and understanding of various tools e.g. Selenium, Postman, Ready API, Jenkins, Browser Stack, Cypress or Playwright K6, Pact, JMeter and Gatlin. You will be an expert in automated and manual cross-browser testing. A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban) As the ideal candidate, you will have: Snr SEIT with extensive experience working with test tooling and developing automated testing suites. A variety of experience and technical expertise in the available test frameworks and tools on the market. Strong leadership skills, a 'can do' attitude, passion for technology and attention to detail. Exposure to performance and aspects of security testing. A good understanding of object-oriented programming and an appreciation of distributed systems design. Some cloud exposure, either AWS, Azure or GCP. Apply now
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Brio is working with a software house based in Leeds and is looking to hire a software engineer in test. You will be responsible for implementing test strategy, building out test automation frameworks and regression test packs, and ensuring a high-quality product that is accessible and playable via the web and mobile. The platform leverages a microservices architecture and front-end testing, automates APIs, and exercises non-functional requirements. Who are we looking for: You are a senior expert and your experience should be in test automation of front-end websites, back-end services, and APIs. You have a strong technical background and will have excellent working knowledge and understanding of various tools e.g. Selenium, Postman, Ready API, Jenkins, Browser Stack, Cypress or Playwright K6, Pact, JMeter and Gatlin. You will be an expert in automated and manual cross-browser testing. A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban) As the ideal candidate, you will have: Snr SEIT with extensive experience working with test tooling and developing automated testing suites. A variety of experience and technical expertise in the available test frameworks and tools on the market. Strong leadership skills, a 'can do' attitude, passion for technology and attention to detail. Exposure to performance and aspects of security testing. A good understanding of object-oriented programming and an appreciation of distributed systems design. Some cloud exposure, either AWS, Azure or GCP. Apply now