This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a C# .NET Software Developer to join our fantastic Power software development team based in Cambridge.
GMSL
GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs.
We have a fantastic team of people and have a well-developed human-centred understanding of how to develop software, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a friendly, small and highly technical team where you can have a real impact.
The role
You will be embedded as a full-stack developer in one of our small agile development teams. You will collaborate alongside the product owner, tester and other developers to develop features for PowerTrak, one of our leading software products.
Our view of agile software development is inspired by eXtreme Programming rather than Scrum. We focus more on the technical practices that enable agility, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design etc. but we do find some of the rituals useful, such as Daily Stand-ups and Retrospectives.
The product
PowerTrak is a web application that provides comprehensive coverage of the European power markets, enabling users to schedule trades and crossborder flows from the UK down to Italy. PowerTrak is used in-house by the GMSL operations team to provide power scheduling services to a wide variety of customers including large banks, energy and trading companies. It is also licenced by customers who use it within their own operations teams.
The technology
PowerTrak uses a variety of technology, so any experience of the following would be great:
C#
.NET Core (MVC, RESTful Web APIs, dependency injection)
SQL Server, Entity Framework
HTML, CSS, jQuery
Your skills
You will be the sort of person who enjoys getting things done.
You will need to be great at thinking logically, but also laterally.
You must be able to communicate your thoughts well.
You should enjoy collaborating with others and relish solving challenging problems.
Your experience
You will have a minimum of five years development experience using C# & .NET in a commercial environment.
Experience of enterprise product development would be particulalry relevant to our business.
You will be comfortable working in an agile environment. Experience of any eXtreme Programming practices that are key to being agile, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design would also be beneficial.
Salary
Salary will be reflective of your level of experience.
Location Cambridge – Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
Job type Permanent
Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
All our teams spend at least one day a week in the office and this role requires 2-3 days a week in office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
25 days’ holiday
Private health care
Flexible working hours and remote working
Casual dress and a relaxed environment
Employee assistance program
Loyal service award
Cycle to Work scheme
Fresh fruit and great coffee
Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Monthly team pub lunches
Working at GMSL
We are a small team. We have around 30 people in our software team, so even though we are a part of a company of around 100 people overall, the software team has retained a small team “startup” feel. Your colleagues will be from a wide variety of backgrounds – we encourage diversity, openness and gender equality.
We value the long-term. The success and stability that comes from 25+ years’ experience in software development means we value the long-term in terms of software development and the development of our people.
We empower teams and individuals. Teams are empowered to own their products. Individuals are empowered to make meaningful contributions at every level.
We are agile. We develop using an agile approach, which focuses on our ability to respond to change. We broadly follow XP practices, but we take a pretty pragmatic view about this. We adapt our processes to support the context, rather than follow a standard rigid process for all situations. We trust the teams who do the work to decide how best to do it.
We strive to make GMSL a great place to work. The management team are friendly, approachable and care personally about the people on their team. Managers consider the people on their team as the first priority and take our people’s personal situations into account in decision-making wherever they can.
We are flexible. Our teams typically work at least one day a week in our office in Cambridge, and the rest of the time working from home. We also have a day a month where the whole software department come in and we all go to the pub for lunch. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the team.
How to apply
Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk.
We will only consider people with a valid UK work permit.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
Salary depends on your level of experience.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications, we’ll be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding.
Mar 01, 2024
Full time
Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a C# .NET Software Developer to join our fantastic Power software development team based in Cambridge.
GMSL
GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs.
We have a fantastic team of people and have a well-developed human-centred understanding of how to develop software, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a friendly, small and highly technical team where you can have a real impact.
The role
You will be embedded as a full-stack developer in one of our small agile development teams. You will collaborate alongside the product owner, tester and other developers to develop features for PowerTrak, one of our leading software products.
Our view of agile software development is inspired by eXtreme Programming rather than Scrum. We focus more on the technical practices that enable agility, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design etc. but we do find some of the rituals useful, such as Daily Stand-ups and Retrospectives.
The product
PowerTrak is a web application that provides comprehensive coverage of the European power markets, enabling users to schedule trades and crossborder flows from the UK down to Italy. PowerTrak is used in-house by the GMSL operations team to provide power scheduling services to a wide variety of customers including large banks, energy and trading companies. It is also licenced by customers who use it within their own operations teams.
The technology
PowerTrak uses a variety of technology, so any experience of the following would be great:
C#
.NET Core (MVC, RESTful Web APIs, dependency injection)
SQL Server, Entity Framework
HTML, CSS, jQuery
Your skills
You will be the sort of person who enjoys getting things done.
You will need to be great at thinking logically, but also laterally.
You must be able to communicate your thoughts well.
You should enjoy collaborating with others and relish solving challenging problems.
Your experience
You will have a minimum of five years development experience using C# & .NET in a commercial environment.
Experience of enterprise product development would be particulalry relevant to our business.
You will be comfortable working in an agile environment. Experience of any eXtreme Programming practices that are key to being agile, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design would also be beneficial.
Salary
Salary will be reflective of your level of experience.
Location Cambridge – Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
Job type Permanent
Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
All our teams spend at least one day a week in the office and this role requires 2-3 days a week in office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
25 days’ holiday
Private health care
Flexible working hours and remote working
Casual dress and a relaxed environment
Employee assistance program
Loyal service award
Cycle to Work scheme
Fresh fruit and great coffee
Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Monthly team pub lunches
Working at GMSL
We are a small team. We have around 30 people in our software team, so even though we are a part of a company of around 100 people overall, the software team has retained a small team “startup” feel. Your colleagues will be from a wide variety of backgrounds – we encourage diversity, openness and gender equality.
We value the long-term. The success and stability that comes from 25+ years’ experience in software development means we value the long-term in terms of software development and the development of our people.
We empower teams and individuals. Teams are empowered to own their products. Individuals are empowered to make meaningful contributions at every level.
We are agile. We develop using an agile approach, which focuses on our ability to respond to change. We broadly follow XP practices, but we take a pretty pragmatic view about this. We adapt our processes to support the context, rather than follow a standard rigid process for all situations. We trust the teams who do the work to decide how best to do it.
We strive to make GMSL a great place to work. The management team are friendly, approachable and care personally about the people on their team. Managers consider the people on their team as the first priority and take our people’s personal situations into account in decision-making wherever they can.
We are flexible. Our teams typically work at least one day a week in our office in Cambridge, and the rest of the time working from home. We also have a day a month where the whole software department come in and we all go to the pub for lunch. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the team.
How to apply
Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk.
We will only consider people with a valid UK work permit.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
Salary depends on your level of experience.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications, we’ll be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding.
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
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About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
Oct 01, 2021
Full time
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
I am currently partnered with a Local Government Agency in Central London who are looking for a Backend Developer to join their team to support with an ongoing project around their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & requires TWO DAYS PER WEEK onsite in their offices in London. Initial term is 12-Months with a possible 12-Month extension after that. Day rate being offered is up to £500 per day DOE The Software Developer will have expert knowledge of defining and building integrated solution for using: Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines C# .Net Core ASP.NET Core Azure Service Bus Redis Cache React Typescript JavaScript CSS HTML PowerShell Microsoft SQL Server XML Agile Scrum Azure Cloud Azure Active Directory B2C Bicep Microsoft Identity Platform The Software Developer will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Product Owners, Solution Architects and other stakeholders to establish an optimal solution which meets requirements, adheres to technical strategy/constraints and considers total cost of ownership. The Authority will be undertaking bespoke development and enhancements to APIs to provide data and functionality to support their implementation of SSO B2C. The Authority will also provide development and support for their ESUB (Electronic Status Update Board) application, working on further enhancements to the platform. The resource will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties, other working areas of the programme and project or engage with 3rd parties when necessary.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
I am currently partnered with a Local Government Agency in Central London who are looking for a Backend Developer to join their team to support with an ongoing project around their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & requires TWO DAYS PER WEEK onsite in their offices in London. Initial term is 12-Months with a possible 12-Month extension after that. Day rate being offered is up to £500 per day DOE The Software Developer will have expert knowledge of defining and building integrated solution for using: Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines C# .Net Core ASP.NET Core Azure Service Bus Redis Cache React Typescript JavaScript CSS HTML PowerShell Microsoft SQL Server XML Agile Scrum Azure Cloud Azure Active Directory B2C Bicep Microsoft Identity Platform The Software Developer will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Product Owners, Solution Architects and other stakeholders to establish an optimal solution which meets requirements, adheres to technical strategy/constraints and considers total cost of ownership. The Authority will be undertaking bespoke development and enhancements to APIs to provide data and functionality to support their implementation of SSO B2C. The Authority will also provide development and support for their ESUB (Electronic Status Update Board) application, working on further enhancements to the platform. The resource will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties, other working areas of the programme and project or engage with 3rd parties when necessary.
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License
We're working with a Bristol based tech company looking to recruit a driven and proactive Technical Author to work on a hybrid basis out of their central Bristol office. Our Client is an award winning leading global supplier of application software and implementation services to the health insurance sector. What you're looking for? This is a new position where you will write and edit user and technical documentation, taking ownership of the Company's award-winning insurance platform's Knowledge Base which is delivered using the Zendesk Guide Platform. What will you be doing day to day? Writing and editing user and technical documentation in various formats, including but not limited to: FAQs Knowledge bases articles User manuals Release notes Process flows Training materials Product descriptions. Working with the development teams to help plan their contributions to the Knowledge Base, QA and refine the content provided on a sprint by sprint basis. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders across the business to collect, understand and then package important knowledge in high-quality documentation, including support and consulting teams. Understanding client and internal use cases and managing feedback in order to continuously improve the knowledge base's structure and content. Developing your product knowledge to be able to write accurate and authoritative documentation. Maximising the value obtained from Zendesk, be the company expert in the product. Who we're looking for? You'll be based within a commutable distance to Bristol and have the flexibility to go into the office 2 days per week. You'll have a minimum of 2 years + experience in a similar Technical Author role writing high quality technical documentation for software products or systems. You'll be a self-starter who is keen to learn and get hands on with the product. What we can't do without? 2 years+ minimum commercial experience writing high-quality technical documentation for software products or systems. A strong understanding of core IT concepts and terminology. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally. An understanding of content strategy and information architecture principles. Strong visual communication skills, using diagramming and charting tools to their full potential. Not a deal breaker but it would also be nice if you had: Experience of using Zendesk Guide or a similar solution. A background or understanding of the lifecycle of insurance products. A good understanding of technical architecture and terminology, including APIs and Swagger. Language skills such as French or Arabic. In return you'll be offered a long term career with training and development, fluid hybrid working and a competitive salary with great benefits package.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
We're working with a Bristol based tech company looking to recruit a driven and proactive Technical Author to work on a hybrid basis out of their central Bristol office. Our Client is an award winning leading global supplier of application software and implementation services to the health insurance sector. What you're looking for? This is a new position where you will write and edit user and technical documentation, taking ownership of the Company's award-winning insurance platform's Knowledge Base which is delivered using the Zendesk Guide Platform. What will you be doing day to day? Writing and editing user and technical documentation in various formats, including but not limited to: FAQs Knowledge bases articles User manuals Release notes Process flows Training materials Product descriptions. Working with the development teams to help plan their contributions to the Knowledge Base, QA and refine the content provided on a sprint by sprint basis. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders across the business to collect, understand and then package important knowledge in high-quality documentation, including support and consulting teams. Understanding client and internal use cases and managing feedback in order to continuously improve the knowledge base's structure and content. Developing your product knowledge to be able to write accurate and authoritative documentation. Maximising the value obtained from Zendesk, be the company expert in the product. Who we're looking for? You'll be based within a commutable distance to Bristol and have the flexibility to go into the office 2 days per week. You'll have a minimum of 2 years + experience in a similar Technical Author role writing high quality technical documentation for software products or systems. You'll be a self-starter who is keen to learn and get hands on with the product. What we can't do without? 2 years+ minimum commercial experience writing high-quality technical documentation for software products or systems. A strong understanding of core IT concepts and terminology. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally. An understanding of content strategy and information architecture principles. Strong visual communication skills, using diagramming and charting tools to their full potential. Not a deal breaker but it would also be nice if you had: Experience of using Zendesk Guide or a similar solution. A background or understanding of the lifecycle of insurance products. A good understanding of technical architecture and terminology, including APIs and Swagger. Language skills such as French or Arabic. In return you'll be offered a long term career with training and development, fluid hybrid working and a competitive salary with great benefits package.
Data Development Manage deployment of changes, upgrades and bug fixes to databases, data lake and data warehouse Development of new AWS Data Lake Migrate customer orchestration solution to AWS Airflow Refine and extend system and ETL designs to improve accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency Manage integration and maintenance of new data sources. Design, build and maintain data pipelines Code management, review and reversion using GitHub Data Administration Monitoring, diagnosis and troubleshooting orchestration including SSIS, Airflow, Spark, Scala, Kubernetes, AWS Orchestration, Python and Glue Security, key management, DR, performance, and cost monitoring of AWS solution including S3 and Athena Disaster Recovery planning, maintenance, and execution Design, develop and maintain non-production environments Design, develop and adhere to change control processes Administration of MSSQL Server RDS environment Upgrade of existing MSSQL Server environment including SSIS, SSAS, MDS Establish the needs of users, monitor user access and security, control access permissions and privileges Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Develop, manage, and test back-up and recovery plans Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of Databases and Data Lake Data Governance Align existing and new processes to defined design patterns and coding standards Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Investigation, design and implementation of QA processes and reporting Protection of Personally Identifiable Information Design and develop GDPR processes Collation and maintenance of meta data about the Hearst Data Estate. Create and maintain documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Maximise data value to the business Application Support Commission and install new applications and customise existing applications to make them fit for purpose SSRS, PowerBI, Tableau and Looker report editing and origination Data Warehouse (DW) maintenance and support. SSIS, SSAS, SQL Server for analysis on existing DW Design and development of replacement for existing MSSQL Data Warehouse and Cube Advice on back-end standards for new and existing applications and ETL Creation and maintenance of GDPR Compliant Development and Testing environments Design, implementation and monitoring of deployments along with co ordinating code, data and schema reversions when required. Stakeholder Management Liaise with developers, application owners and SMEs around DR, Security and Operational Requirements (including ETL timings) Liaise with data architect to move data estate to consolidate, simplify and document operational landscape Define and enforce standards for data quality Define and enforce code standards Liaise with 3rd party data suppliers to understand data structures / formats etc. Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users Manage and respond to alerts and notifications around feeds to our Databases and Data Lake Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Team Positive contributor to the wider Data & Technology team Training and mentoring of junior team members Provide wider business user support by responding to system issues within agreed SLAs Leading from the front To be an ambassador of Hearst and its values. You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Data Development Manage deployment of changes, upgrades and bug fixes to databases, data lake and data warehouse Development of new AWS Data Lake Migrate customer orchestration solution to AWS Airflow Refine and extend system and ETL designs to improve accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency Manage integration and maintenance of new data sources. Design, build and maintain data pipelines Code management, review and reversion using GitHub Data Administration Monitoring, diagnosis and troubleshooting orchestration including SSIS, Airflow, Spark, Scala, Kubernetes, AWS Orchestration, Python and Glue Security, key management, DR, performance, and cost monitoring of AWS solution including S3 and Athena Disaster Recovery planning, maintenance, and execution Design, develop and maintain non-production environments Design, develop and adhere to change control processes Administration of MSSQL Server RDS environment Upgrade of existing MSSQL Server environment including SSIS, SSAS, MDS Establish the needs of users, monitor user access and security, control access permissions and privileges Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Develop, manage, and test back-up and recovery plans Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of Databases and Data Lake Data Governance Align existing and new processes to defined design patterns and coding standards Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Investigation, design and implementation of QA processes and reporting Protection of Personally Identifiable Information Design and develop GDPR processes Collation and maintenance of meta data about the Hearst Data Estate. Create and maintain documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Maximise data value to the business Application Support Commission and install new applications and customise existing applications to make them fit for purpose SSRS, PowerBI, Tableau and Looker report editing and origination Data Warehouse (DW) maintenance and support. SSIS, SSAS, SQL Server for analysis on existing DW Design and development of replacement for existing MSSQL Data Warehouse and Cube Advice on back-end standards for new and existing applications and ETL Creation and maintenance of GDPR Compliant Development and Testing environments Design, implementation and monitoring of deployments along with co ordinating code, data and schema reversions when required. Stakeholder Management Liaise with developers, application owners and SMEs around DR, Security and Operational Requirements (including ETL timings) Liaise with data architect to move data estate to consolidate, simplify and document operational landscape Define and enforce standards for data quality Define and enforce code standards Liaise with 3rd party data suppliers to understand data structures / formats etc. Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users Manage and respond to alerts and notifications around feeds to our Databases and Data Lake Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Team Positive contributor to the wider Data & Technology team Training and mentoring of junior team members Provide wider business user support by responding to system issues within agreed SLAs Leading from the front To be an ambassador of Hearst and its values. You may be required to undertake such further duties as your skills, qualifications and experience allow and/or as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Senior Digital Product Strategist - Senior Role in a Leading Digital Transformation Agency Overview Our client, a successful digital transformation agency renowned for crafting "best in class" digital products, is on the hunt for a Senior Digital Product Strategist. Specialising in commercial-focused strategic advice, innovation, meticulous UX, unique UI, and scalable, reliable engineering, they play a pivotal role in preventing the significant impacts that can arise from digital project challenges. Partnering with household brands and operating in a fully remote environment, this agency offers the chance to engage in varied and fascinating projects that inspire pride and fulfilment. Role Summary This is a senior leadership position within the agency, where you will work closely with the Directors and influence decisions critical to the agency and its clients' success. Your role is crucial in advising clients, understanding their objectives, and leading projects that meet and exceed their expectations. From the initial engagement to the smooth delivery of projects, you will manage changes in requirements and plan future roadmaps. Responsibilities Product Ownership: Assume full responsibility for the ideation, strategy, and success of client products, leading discussions on design and technical topics to define "best in class" results. Client Engagement: Engage directly with clients, taking briefs, performing business analysis, and crafting proposals, ensuring every interaction adds value. Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of client projects, keeping projects on track and managing scopes effectively. Business Development: Assist in sales and marketing efforts, create compelling case studies, and spot market opportunities. Key Skills Expertise in leading design processes, with a strong focus on tackling UX and feature challenges. A deep understanding of digital project commercial objectives. Ability to facilitate conversations that enhance products, optimizing user experience and organizational ROI. Knowledge of current third-party apps, UI patterns, customer journeys, and essential technical concepts. Skill in planning and estimating digital project costs, encompassing both design and development deliverables. Qualifications Ideally10 years' relevant experience, preferably in a smaller agency or consultancy environment, with a strong background in development, UX design, or product ownership. (or equivalent) Fluent English and outstanding communication skills are required. Application Process Interest in seeing work examples surpasses the need for a CV. Please provide examples of your contributions, including UX planning, user interface designs, and technical project proposals. Apply Now If you are a visionary leader with a passion for digital innovation and seek a role with significant impact, our client offers an unparalleled opportunity. Embrace a position where your creative ideas and leadership skills will drive the future of digital projects.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Senior Digital Product Strategist - Senior Role in a Leading Digital Transformation Agency Overview Our client, a successful digital transformation agency renowned for crafting "best in class" digital products, is on the hunt for a Senior Digital Product Strategist. Specialising in commercial-focused strategic advice, innovation, meticulous UX, unique UI, and scalable, reliable engineering, they play a pivotal role in preventing the significant impacts that can arise from digital project challenges. Partnering with household brands and operating in a fully remote environment, this agency offers the chance to engage in varied and fascinating projects that inspire pride and fulfilment. Role Summary This is a senior leadership position within the agency, where you will work closely with the Directors and influence decisions critical to the agency and its clients' success. Your role is crucial in advising clients, understanding their objectives, and leading projects that meet and exceed their expectations. From the initial engagement to the smooth delivery of projects, you will manage changes in requirements and plan future roadmaps. Responsibilities Product Ownership: Assume full responsibility for the ideation, strategy, and success of client products, leading discussions on design and technical topics to define "best in class" results. Client Engagement: Engage directly with clients, taking briefs, performing business analysis, and crafting proposals, ensuring every interaction adds value. Project Management: Oversee the successful delivery of client projects, keeping projects on track and managing scopes effectively. Business Development: Assist in sales and marketing efforts, create compelling case studies, and spot market opportunities. Key Skills Expertise in leading design processes, with a strong focus on tackling UX and feature challenges. A deep understanding of digital project commercial objectives. Ability to facilitate conversations that enhance products, optimizing user experience and organizational ROI. Knowledge of current third-party apps, UI patterns, customer journeys, and essential technical concepts. Skill in planning and estimating digital project costs, encompassing both design and development deliverables. Qualifications Ideally10 years' relevant experience, preferably in a smaller agency or consultancy environment, with a strong background in development, UX design, or product ownership. (or equivalent) Fluent English and outstanding communication skills are required. Application Process Interest in seeing work examples surpasses the need for a CV. Please provide examples of your contributions, including UX planning, user interface designs, and technical project proposals. Apply Now If you are a visionary leader with a passion for digital innovation and seek a role with significant impact, our client offers an unparalleled opportunity. Embrace a position where your creative ideas and leadership skills will drive the future of digital projects.
Due to growth our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for their team in Reading. For this exciting role we are seeking an engineer who has gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. They are also looking for experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. This environment is highly technical and collaborative. You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security, and join other Senior Cyber Security Engineers, to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will: Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Work to defined SLAs & KPIs. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. The person: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure Understanding of security operations and keen to learn Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable ?Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Due to growth our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for their team in Reading. For this exciting role we are seeking an engineer who has gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. They are also looking for experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. This environment is highly technical and collaborative. You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security, and join other Senior Cyber Security Engineers, to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will: Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Work to defined SLAs & KPIs. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. The person: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure Understanding of security operations and keen to learn Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable ?Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Are you prepared for an exciting journey to reshape the property industry? Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionising the way we experience home ownership and buying.This PropTech beast is on a mission to transform the world of property and is searching for an experienced .NET Engineering Manager to lead the charge in developing groundbreaking business-to-business SaaS products that will redefine how estate agents conduct their operations. Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in South West London office) They are looking to pay between £85,000 and £95,000 per annum for this role + a great benefits package (including an up-to 20% bonus and a whole lot more!) What You'll Be Doing: As the successful .NET Engineering Manager, you will take sit over their B2B Platform engineering team, responsible for managing an AWS Cloud infrastructure that supports our cutting-edge B2B SaaS products. Your role will be pivotal in driving our technological evolution, and your contributions will span a wide range of activities, including: Collaborating with engineers to establish best practices for Cloud service utilisation. Modernising the infrastructure and integrating cloud-native services into the business. Automating infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure As Code. Leading the way in FinOps, promoting cost awareness across teams. In addition, your team will be instrumental in fostering the DevOps culture by implementing and guiding product teams in establishing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions, TeamCity, and Octopus. Technology They Work With: Their platform is built on the .Net stack with C#, encompassing both .Net Framework and .Net 6 . They leverage a diverse set of AWS services , including EC2, ECS, Lambda, Aurora, and EventBridge. The C# codebase is fortified by rigorous automated testing, while the database stack is distributed across MS SQL , Postgres , and Mongo .To break it right down, the ideal Engineering Manager: Is a staunch advocate for developing highly fault-tolerant, secure, and scalable applications within the software engineering community. Leads and coaches a talented team of 4-6 engineers, each with a unique blend of expertise in cloud infrastructure and software-focused DevOps. Hails from a software engineering background, boasting experience in building and deploying applications in the Cloud using CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code automation. Is well-versed in AWS, with a track record of designing and implementing cloud-native systems aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Values simplicity over complexity and knows when to navigate between the two. Demonstrates a keen understanding of AWS and other cloud costs, attributing them to specific teams and services. Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in observability, including best practices, implementations, and familiarity with observability vendors. Champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and self-improvement. Leads by example, sharing knowledge and influencing your team and organisation, all while taking charge of coaching and performance management within your engineering team. If you're excited by the prospect of driving innovation in a dynamic, inclusive environment and have a solid background in these technologies, we want to hear from you - apply now!
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Are you prepared for an exciting journey to reshape the property industry? Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionising the way we experience home ownership and buying.This PropTech beast is on a mission to transform the world of property and is searching for an experienced .NET Engineering Manager to lead the charge in developing groundbreaking business-to-business SaaS products that will redefine how estate agents conduct their operations. Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in South West London office) They are looking to pay between £85,000 and £95,000 per annum for this role + a great benefits package (including an up-to 20% bonus and a whole lot more!) What You'll Be Doing: As the successful .NET Engineering Manager, you will take sit over their B2B Platform engineering team, responsible for managing an AWS Cloud infrastructure that supports our cutting-edge B2B SaaS products. Your role will be pivotal in driving our technological evolution, and your contributions will span a wide range of activities, including: Collaborating with engineers to establish best practices for Cloud service utilisation. Modernising the infrastructure and integrating cloud-native services into the business. Automating infrastructure provisioning through Infrastructure As Code. Leading the way in FinOps, promoting cost awareness across teams. In addition, your team will be instrumental in fostering the DevOps culture by implementing and guiding product teams in establishing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions, TeamCity, and Octopus. Technology They Work With: Their platform is built on the .Net stack with C#, encompassing both .Net Framework and .Net 6 . They leverage a diverse set of AWS services , including EC2, ECS, Lambda, Aurora, and EventBridge. The C# codebase is fortified by rigorous automated testing, while the database stack is distributed across MS SQL , Postgres , and Mongo .To break it right down, the ideal Engineering Manager: Is a staunch advocate for developing highly fault-tolerant, secure, and scalable applications within the software engineering community. Leads and coaches a talented team of 4-6 engineers, each with a unique blend of expertise in cloud infrastructure and software-focused DevOps. Hails from a software engineering background, boasting experience in building and deploying applications in the Cloud using CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code automation. Is well-versed in AWS, with a track record of designing and implementing cloud-native systems aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Values simplicity over complexity and knows when to navigate between the two. Demonstrates a keen understanding of AWS and other cloud costs, attributing them to specific teams and services. Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in observability, including best practices, implementations, and familiarity with observability vendors. Champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and self-improvement. Leads by example, sharing knowledge and influencing your team and organisation, all while taking charge of coaching and performance management within your engineering team. If you're excited by the prospect of driving innovation in a dynamic, inclusive environment and have a solid background in these technologies, we want to hear from you - apply now!
C# Developer - Exeter/Hybrid - Salary £27K - £37K plus benefits including hybrid working, 28 days holiday + bh, flexitime, private healthcare, gym membership, opportunities for international travel, company pension and much more The Role A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a software Developer (Javascript, C#, SQL) to join a rapidly growing software development and tech focused business based in Exeter offering hybrid working - you will only be in the office 2 days a week. As a Developer (C#, Javascript, SQL) you will be responsible for a wide range of innovative projects from developing web applications to maintaining customer satisfaction. You will play an integral role in contributing to the growth of the business and with it being a collaborative team; you'll have the ability to suggest new technologies and drive forward their technical direction. You will need to be ambitious and enjoy working in a fast-paced rapidly changing sport environment. Software Developer role requirements: Experienced with C# SQL Any experience in the following will be highly beneficial: .NET Core Azure DevOps/VSTS The Company This is an exciting, unique and creative technology business run by individuals who are passionate and open minded about technology and want like-minded individuals to join them on their journey. The company operates within the sports industry and they are currently working on various differnt exciting projects. They are an independent company who are considered industry experts in what they do and offer a friendly and collaborative working environment. As part of the role you will be working alongside their small team of developers, product owners and project managers. They offer flexible working hours, private healthcare, dedicated training, development budgets and more. Apply Now! If you are a talented C# Junior Software Developer looking to become part of a team focused on being the best, then this could be the right move for you. The role is urgent so don't miss out of the opportunity! C# Developer - Exeter/Hybrid - Salary £27K - £37K plus benefits including hybrid working, 28 days holiday + bh, flexitime, private healthcare, gym membership, opportunities for international travel, company pension and much more Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
C# Developer - Exeter/Hybrid - Salary £27K - £37K plus benefits including hybrid working, 28 days holiday + bh, flexitime, private healthcare, gym membership, opportunities for international travel, company pension and much more The Role A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a software Developer (Javascript, C#, SQL) to join a rapidly growing software development and tech focused business based in Exeter offering hybrid working - you will only be in the office 2 days a week. As a Developer (C#, Javascript, SQL) you will be responsible for a wide range of innovative projects from developing web applications to maintaining customer satisfaction. You will play an integral role in contributing to the growth of the business and with it being a collaborative team; you'll have the ability to suggest new technologies and drive forward their technical direction. You will need to be ambitious and enjoy working in a fast-paced rapidly changing sport environment. Software Developer role requirements: Experienced with C# SQL Any experience in the following will be highly beneficial: .NET Core Azure DevOps/VSTS The Company This is an exciting, unique and creative technology business run by individuals who are passionate and open minded about technology and want like-minded individuals to join them on their journey. The company operates within the sports industry and they are currently working on various differnt exciting projects. They are an independent company who are considered industry experts in what they do and offer a friendly and collaborative working environment. As part of the role you will be working alongside their small team of developers, product owners and project managers. They offer flexible working hours, private healthcare, dedicated training, development budgets and more. Apply Now! If you are a talented C# Junior Software Developer looking to become part of a team focused on being the best, then this could be the right move for you. The role is urgent so don't miss out of the opportunity! C# Developer - Exeter/Hybrid - Salary £27K - £37K plus benefits including hybrid working, 28 days holiday + bh, flexitime, private healthcare, gym membership, opportunities for international travel, company pension and much more Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Job Summary Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Service Centre Planning Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing and validating customer service Return Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) requests, planning RMAs, and coordinating resources efficiently with the manager. As the primary point of contact with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), you will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory levels of service-related materials. If you have a strong background in planning, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do Repair Triage: Analyse and validate customer service requests to determine appropriate action and make necessary changes. Prioritise repair tasks based on urgency and customer needs. RMA Planning: Utilise SAP to efficiently plan and coordinate RMAs within the Service Centre load. Ensure timely processing and tracking of RMAs to meet service level agreements. Resource Coordination: Collaborate with the manager or service coordinator to allocate resources effectively for service tasks. Coordinate technician schedules and assignments to optimise productivity. Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to address customer inquiries and concerns. Provide regular updates on service statuses and resolutions to CSRs. Inventory Maintenance: Manage and maintain inventory levels of Service Centre materials and equipment. Request purchases to restock as needed. What We're Looking For Familiarity with electronic test equipment to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and understanding of repair processes. Knowledge of products and software applications is a plus. Experience with ERP software systems, ideally SAP, to effectively manage RMA planning and other service-related tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis purposes. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks to ensure timely completion. Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong collaborative skills to work cohesively within a team and contribute to achieving common goals. Education: BTEC/City guilds in Electronics. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of electronic test equipment service experience with a good understanding of electronics. Knowledge of optical equipment is beneficial. Language Requirement: Fluent in English. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now!
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Job Summary Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Service Centre Planning Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing and validating customer service Return Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) requests, planning RMAs, and coordinating resources efficiently with the manager. As the primary point of contact with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), you will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory levels of service-related materials. If you have a strong background in planning, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do Repair Triage: Analyse and validate customer service requests to determine appropriate action and make necessary changes. Prioritise repair tasks based on urgency and customer needs. RMA Planning: Utilise SAP to efficiently plan and coordinate RMAs within the Service Centre load. Ensure timely processing and tracking of RMAs to meet service level agreements. Resource Coordination: Collaborate with the manager or service coordinator to allocate resources effectively for service tasks. Coordinate technician schedules and assignments to optimise productivity. Point of Contact: Serve as the primary point of contact with Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to address customer inquiries and concerns. Provide regular updates on service statuses and resolutions to CSRs. Inventory Maintenance: Manage and maintain inventory levels of Service Centre materials and equipment. Request purchases to restock as needed. What We're Looking For Familiarity with electronic test equipment to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and understanding of repair processes. Knowledge of products and software applications is a plus. Experience with ERP software systems, ideally SAP, to effectively manage RMA planning and other service-related tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis purposes. Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks to ensure timely completion. Adaptability to changing priorities and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong collaborative skills to work cohesively within a team and contribute to achieving common goals. Education: BTEC/City guilds in Electronics. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of electronic test equipment service experience with a good understanding of electronics. Knowledge of optical equipment is beneficial. Language Requirement: Fluent in English. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now!
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Newbury (up to 2 days remote working) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Project Manager. Netteam tX is a comprehensive IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering a complete suite of technology solutions to businesses across the UK. At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. About the role: The ideal candidate will build relationships easily, confidently interacting with internal stakeholders (Implementation Engineers, Account Managers) as well as External stakeholders (clients, 3rd party vendors). Strategically engaging with more senior stakeholders. You will be skilled in building a picture of client needs and be passionate about delivering the highest levels of customer service. You will have a good understanding of work breakdown structure as demonstrated by your ability to develop a project plan with added product complexity and multiple phases of implementation. This will include, the deployment of Hospitality solutions, WIFI, Voice, and IT systems such as networks, desktops, servers, and Cloud solutions. You will lead project calls and project kick-off meetings with limited supervision. You will be the first point for escalations and respond to questions in real-time. You will also conduct service reviews and assist with contract renewals. Projects will vary in terms of scale and complexity across a diverse range of SMEs and hospitality clients. You will be a natural problem solver and proactively identify resource challenges, constraints, issues, and risks. This is the perfect role for someone already working as an IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Manager or someone currently working within hospitality with exposure to large-scale projects and keen to consolidate their experience in a dedicated projects role. Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with all clients and vendors First point of contact for several clients, including high-profile hospitality clients Ensure all project activity is managed in line with standard processes and policies Plan, monitor, and manage costs, timelines, and resources for successful delivery Provide accurate reporting and updates to all internal and external stakeholders Ensure issues and risks are effectively managed and take action to resolve them accordingly Ensure all key decisions and actions are captured Manage any project dependencies and impacts across business functions, liaising with other project team members as required Managing SLAs both internally and externally, and ensuring any breaches, failures, or incidents are escalated and managed appropriately. Manage the relevant supplier relationships Manage the transition of the project into BAU Ensure projects are correctly reviewed and closed out with the lessons learned captured, documented, and shared Ensure the project team is communicated with and fully informed at all times. Take ownership of client escalations, liaising with both internal teams and vendors where necessary Conduct service reviews and assist with contract renewals Experience: Project Management experience or exposure to projects within hospitality Experience in delivering IT projects would be advantageous Experience in the hospitality industry would be advantageous but not essential Proven ability to understand a client's business environment and motivation and translate this to affect A good all-round knowledge of IT principles Personal Attributes: Friendly and professional Commercially astute Understands key financials Excited about tech and able to convert this in a way that engages stakeholders Recognises the importance of frequent and clear communications Feel that every day is a day of learning and knowledge Disciplined, with the ability to priortise and execute tasks under pressure Harnesses pressure to deliver results Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle as some projects will require you to work from client sites. Why join us? We make work life balance a normal, not a benefit A fun and productive place to work Workplace Pension Comprehensive in-house and external training offered Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Project Management, Project Administrator, Service Delivery Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Newbury (up to 2 days remote working) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Project Manager. Netteam tX is a comprehensive IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) offering a complete suite of technology solutions to businesses across the UK. At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. About the role: The ideal candidate will build relationships easily, confidently interacting with internal stakeholders (Implementation Engineers, Account Managers) as well as External stakeholders (clients, 3rd party vendors). Strategically engaging with more senior stakeholders. You will be skilled in building a picture of client needs and be passionate about delivering the highest levels of customer service. You will have a good understanding of work breakdown structure as demonstrated by your ability to develop a project plan with added product complexity and multiple phases of implementation. This will include, the deployment of Hospitality solutions, WIFI, Voice, and IT systems such as networks, desktops, servers, and Cloud solutions. You will lead project calls and project kick-off meetings with limited supervision. You will be the first point for escalations and respond to questions in real-time. You will also conduct service reviews and assist with contract renewals. Projects will vary in terms of scale and complexity across a diverse range of SMEs and hospitality clients. You will be a natural problem solver and proactively identify resource challenges, constraints, issues, and risks. This is the perfect role for someone already working as an IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Manager or someone currently working within hospitality with exposure to large-scale projects and keen to consolidate their experience in a dedicated projects role. Responsibilities: Build strong relationships with all clients and vendors First point of contact for several clients, including high-profile hospitality clients Ensure all project activity is managed in line with standard processes and policies Plan, monitor, and manage costs, timelines, and resources for successful delivery Provide accurate reporting and updates to all internal and external stakeholders Ensure issues and risks are effectively managed and take action to resolve them accordingly Ensure all key decisions and actions are captured Manage any project dependencies and impacts across business functions, liaising with other project team members as required Managing SLAs both internally and externally, and ensuring any breaches, failures, or incidents are escalated and managed appropriately. Manage the relevant supplier relationships Manage the transition of the project into BAU Ensure projects are correctly reviewed and closed out with the lessons learned captured, documented, and shared Ensure the project team is communicated with and fully informed at all times. Take ownership of client escalations, liaising with both internal teams and vendors where necessary Conduct service reviews and assist with contract renewals Experience: Project Management experience or exposure to projects within hospitality Experience in delivering IT projects would be advantageous Experience in the hospitality industry would be advantageous but not essential Proven ability to understand a client's business environment and motivation and translate this to affect A good all-round knowledge of IT principles Personal Attributes: Friendly and professional Commercially astute Understands key financials Excited about tech and able to convert this in a way that engages stakeholders Recognises the importance of frequent and clear communications Feel that every day is a day of learning and knowledge Disciplined, with the ability to priortise and execute tasks under pressure Harnesses pressure to deliver results Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle as some projects will require you to work from client sites. Why join us? We make work life balance a normal, not a benefit A fun and productive place to work Workplace Pension Comprehensive in-house and external training offered Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Project Management, Project Administrator, Service Delivery Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Supervisor may also be considered for this role.
A Large Financial Services Organisation in London Experience is looking for an experienced Digital Product Owner to join an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) project. This will be an initial 12-month contract paying £650-£750 Umbrella. Key Skills Required Strong experience as a Product Owner Experience working with UX designers and developers Experience using or managing Adobe Experience Manager and overall experience in CMS technology Understanding of Infrastructure area Strong Stakeholder Management What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
A Large Financial Services Organisation in London Experience is looking for an experienced Digital Product Owner to join an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) project. This will be an initial 12-month contract paying £650-£750 Umbrella. Key Skills Required Strong experience as a Product Owner Experience working with UX designers and developers Experience using or managing Adobe Experience Manager and overall experience in CMS technology Understanding of Infrastructure area Strong Stakeholder Management What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
I'm recruiting for Mulesoft Developers to join an exciting startup in who are the new offshoot of a more established business. It's a super exciting time for the business as they look to launch in the next couple of months and replace their tech team with a team of permanent employees. They are already a team of 50 with two development teams of Mulesoft and Salesforce developers, and they are looking to hire additional Mulesoft Developers to join the team. You have the option of working fully remotely with a couple of visits annually to their office in Cardiff, It's a great time to be joining as they get ready to launch and you'll be joining a team super passionate and excited about what they are doing. Their Systems are built utilising Salesforce and Mulesoft for API management and you will be part of an Agile team of developers Product Owners and QAs and will be involved in designing and implementing Mulesoft integrations that connect various systems, applications, and data sources within their fintech environment. You will utilize cutting-edge Azure cloud services to ensure that their solutions are scalable, secure, and always available. You'll have the opportunity to implement robust API designs, manage gateways, and optimize data flows for precision and performance. Your expertise will also extend to transforming data, developing advanced error-handling mechanisms, and creating documentation. Their ideal person will be have proven experience as a MuleSoft Developer with experience in integration development and have familiarity of integrating a variety of SaaS solutions in a Salesforce CRM solution. Salary is anywhere up to £60,000 plus good benefits including 25 days holiday, contributory pension up to 8%, Life Assurance and Private Medical. If you'd like to hear more please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
I'm recruiting for Mulesoft Developers to join an exciting startup in who are the new offshoot of a more established business. It's a super exciting time for the business as they look to launch in the next couple of months and replace their tech team with a team of permanent employees. They are already a team of 50 with two development teams of Mulesoft and Salesforce developers, and they are looking to hire additional Mulesoft Developers to join the team. You have the option of working fully remotely with a couple of visits annually to their office in Cardiff, It's a great time to be joining as they get ready to launch and you'll be joining a team super passionate and excited about what they are doing. Their Systems are built utilising Salesforce and Mulesoft for API management and you will be part of an Agile team of developers Product Owners and QAs and will be involved in designing and implementing Mulesoft integrations that connect various systems, applications, and data sources within their fintech environment. You will utilize cutting-edge Azure cloud services to ensure that their solutions are scalable, secure, and always available. You'll have the opportunity to implement robust API designs, manage gateways, and optimize data flows for precision and performance. Your expertise will also extend to transforming data, developing advanced error-handling mechanisms, and creating documentation. Their ideal person will be have proven experience as a MuleSoft Developer with experience in integration development and have familiarity of integrating a variety of SaaS solutions in a Salesforce CRM solution. Salary is anywhere up to £60,000 plus good benefits including 25 days holiday, contributory pension up to 8%, Life Assurance and Private Medical. If you'd like to hear more please apply below to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Fareham, Hampshire
Senior React Developer - Up to £70,000 - Fareham A specialist communications technology company based in the Whiteley area is seeking a Senior React Developer to work on various projects for the development of their software applications. This company currently work with various industries supplying products for tracking and communications across the globe. They supply a number of different industries, across global racing, emergency services in extreme locations all across the world. They are currently embarking on a series of greenfield projects so it's a very exciting time for an experienced JavaScript Developer to join and take ownership of the Frontend development of their products. This is a varied role and as a JavaScript Developeryou will: Develop modern JavaScript applications. Contribute ideas within a small agile Development team. Maintain existing projects and develop exciting new products and services. Lead the Frontend development of all existing and new projects. Personal requirements: Autonomous, self-motivated, details-orientated Developer Building great software doesn't just involve installing something from npm Passion for continuous learning and discovery Determined problem solver. Sense of humour (pun appreciation is highly advantageous) Technical requirements: The full Monty - Design/UX/UI/Developer 5+ Years Front End JavaScript experience at small/medium sized company Modern JavaScript and CSS expertise (React, Tailwind) as well as Vanilla JS Cloud background ideal - AWS preferred Ability to independently: design, develop, test and maintain applications. Superb debugging and problem-solving skills This role is based out of Fareham and are looking for candidates to be able to visit the office around once per week. You must have the full right to work as the company cannot offer sponsorship. Contact (see below) or call for more information on this exciting opportunity. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Senior React Developer - Up to £70,000 - Fareham A specialist communications technology company based in the Whiteley area is seeking a Senior React Developer to work on various projects for the development of their software applications. This company currently work with various industries supplying products for tracking and communications across the globe. They supply a number of different industries, across global racing, emergency services in extreme locations all across the world. They are currently embarking on a series of greenfield projects so it's a very exciting time for an experienced JavaScript Developer to join and take ownership of the Frontend development of their products. This is a varied role and as a JavaScript Developeryou will: Develop modern JavaScript applications. Contribute ideas within a small agile Development team. Maintain existing projects and develop exciting new products and services. Lead the Frontend development of all existing and new projects. Personal requirements: Autonomous, self-motivated, details-orientated Developer Building great software doesn't just involve installing something from npm Passion for continuous learning and discovery Determined problem solver. Sense of humour (pun appreciation is highly advantageous) Technical requirements: The full Monty - Design/UX/UI/Developer 5+ Years Front End JavaScript experience at small/medium sized company Modern JavaScript and CSS expertise (React, Tailwind) as well as Vanilla JS Cloud background ideal - AWS preferred Ability to independently: design, develop, test and maintain applications. Superb debugging and problem-solving skills This role is based out of Fareham and are looking for candidates to be able to visit the office around once per week. You must have the full right to work as the company cannot offer sponsorship. Contact (see below) or call for more information on this exciting opportunity. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Conversation Designer (NLP) Fully remote (UK-based) Up to £50,000 Tech4Good I'm looking for a Conversation Designer to work for a startup doing some truly meaningful work in the women's health space. You don't need to be a woman to apply, but you definitely need to be comfortable talking about women's health-related subjects. The company is already revenue-generating and has had HUGE success over recent years. They're at a stage in their journey where they're expanding their product offering. Your role will be to design, develop, train, and maintain their award-winning conversational chatbot platform. You'll take ownership of designing conversational structures, dialogues, and flows and liaise with ML Engineers to train and optimise language understanding models based on real user interactions. They're looking for people who are technically astute but are also compassionate, and empathetic and want to use their skills for something meaningful. The mission is to develop chatbots to have an emotional support element and understand the past histories and struggles of each user, so sentiment AI knowledge would be a real bonus. Requirements: Min 2 years experience in designing conversations for chatbots, voice assistants, virtual agents. Understanding of NLP concepts, including intent recognition, entity extraction and sentiment analysis. Strong writing and Scripting skills Experience with virtual agent platforms such as IBM Watson, DialogFlow or similar. On Offer: Salary - Up to £50,00 (DOE) Fully remote working 25 days annual leave + UK bank holiday Enhanced parental leave L&D funding and support If you're a highly compassionate, empathetic and mission-oriented Conversation Designer, please apply and I will get back to you ASAP.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Conversation Designer (NLP) Fully remote (UK-based) Up to £50,000 Tech4Good I'm looking for a Conversation Designer to work for a startup doing some truly meaningful work in the women's health space. You don't need to be a woman to apply, but you definitely need to be comfortable talking about women's health-related subjects. The company is already revenue-generating and has had HUGE success over recent years. They're at a stage in their journey where they're expanding their product offering. Your role will be to design, develop, train, and maintain their award-winning conversational chatbot platform. You'll take ownership of designing conversational structures, dialogues, and flows and liaise with ML Engineers to train and optimise language understanding models based on real user interactions. They're looking for people who are technically astute but are also compassionate, and empathetic and want to use their skills for something meaningful. The mission is to develop chatbots to have an emotional support element and understand the past histories and struggles of each user, so sentiment AI knowledge would be a real bonus. Requirements: Min 2 years experience in designing conversations for chatbots, voice assistants, virtual agents. Understanding of NLP concepts, including intent recognition, entity extraction and sentiment analysis. Strong writing and Scripting skills Experience with virtual agent platforms such as IBM Watson, DialogFlow or similar. On Offer: Salary - Up to £50,00 (DOE) Fully remote working 25 days annual leave + UK bank holiday Enhanced parental leave L&D funding and support If you're a highly compassionate, empathetic and mission-oriented Conversation Designer, please apply and I will get back to you ASAP.