Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Recursion is a clinical biotechnology company building the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical data atlas, industrializing drug discovery and development. Recursion is proudly headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Milpitas, California. We're working to solve some of the most meaningful problems facing human health today. Come do the most impactful work of your career at a company that prioritizes belonging, collaboration and career development. We offer Participation in equity programs for full-time employees with restricted stock unit (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) programs Competitive compensation offerings 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for our employees and their dependents Access to a digital mental wellness platform providing a range of services for all staff and their dependents Available subsidized on-site childcare in Salt Lake City 401K matching program with immediate vesting Lifestyle spending benefit for fitness and wellbeing Generous paid parental leave, including adoptive leave Two company-wide, week-long breaks in July and December to recharge Beautiful, spacious headquarters location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah that features daily catered lunches and a 70-foot rock climbing wall Our Toronto location is a multidisciplinary office focusing on engineering and machine learning, next door to The Rivoli and just steps from the Horseshoe Tavern The Montreal office is part of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA) to maximize interaction and collaboration. It is in the Mile End neighborhood, steps away from great restaurants and bars in Little Italy and the Jean Talon Market Milpitas, California is home to our Vivarium lab which offers daily catered lunches and an arcade room Our culture and values We live our values at Recursion. They are the core behaviors that define our culture across every office, team and level. Our values aren't just nice ideas, they are our strategic advantage, the means by which we work well together so we can reinvent the drug discovery industry. Proud founding member of BioHive, the fastest growing life sciences community in the nation Get In Touch
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Recursion is a clinical biotechnology company building the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical data atlas, industrializing drug discovery and development. Recursion is proudly headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Milpitas, California. We're working to solve some of the most meaningful problems facing human health today. Come do the most impactful work of your career at a company that prioritizes belonging, collaboration and career development. We offer Participation in equity programs for full-time employees with restricted stock unit (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) programs Competitive compensation offerings 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for our employees and their dependents Access to a digital mental wellness platform providing a range of services for all staff and their dependents Available subsidized on-site childcare in Salt Lake City 401K matching program with immediate vesting Lifestyle spending benefit for fitness and wellbeing Generous paid parental leave, including adoptive leave Two company-wide, week-long breaks in July and December to recharge Beautiful, spacious headquarters location in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah that features daily catered lunches and a 70-foot rock climbing wall Our Toronto location is a multidisciplinary office focusing on engineering and machine learning, next door to The Rivoli and just steps from the Horseshoe Tavern The Montreal office is part of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms (MILA) to maximize interaction and collaboration. It is in the Mile End neighborhood, steps away from great restaurants and bars in Little Italy and the Jean Talon Market Milpitas, California is home to our Vivarium lab which offers daily catered lunches and an arcade room Our culture and values We live our values at Recursion. They are the core behaviors that define our culture across every office, team and level. Our values aren't just nice ideas, they are our strategic advantage, the means by which we work well together so we can reinvent the drug discovery industry. Proud founding member of BioHive, the fastest growing life sciences community in the nation Get In Touch
We are hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer for Databricks' Engineering team reporting to an Engineering Leader.You will be part of the Databricks engineering organization, working on one the most important products here within Databricks while working with teams that develop Databricks products and features for thousands of enterprises worldwide as well. As a software engineer, you will join as a founding member of our Berlin site (fully remote) but really as a founding team for our multi-year journey to achieve our Lakehouse vision. You will be involved in the entire development cycle and exemplify all core Databricks values (own-it, data decide, teamwork, customer-obsessed). Key Characteristics As an engineer at Databricks, you will build the next generation distributed data storage and processing systems that can outperform specialized SQL query engines in relational query performance, yet provide the expressiveness and programming abstractions to support diverse workloads ranging from ETL to data science. Job Description At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform, so our customers can focus on the high value challenges that are central to their own missions. Our engineering teams build highly technical products that fulfill real, important needs in the world. We develop and operate one of the largest scale software platforms. The fleet consists of millions of virtual machines, generating terabytes of logs and processing exabytes of data per day. At our scale, we regularly observe cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must gracefully shield our customers from any of the above. The Impact you will have: Solve real business needs at large scale by applying your software engineering. Deliver a highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant engine processing hundreds of TB of data daily across thousands of customers Low level systems debugging, performance measurement & optimization on large production clusters. Build architecture design, influence product roadmap, and take ownership and responsibility over new projects. Introduce tools to allow greater automation and operability of services. Use your deep experience to help prevent and investigate production issues. Plan and lead complicated technical projects that work with several teams within the company. Contribute as a Technical Team Lead by mentoring others, lead sprint planning, delegating work and assignments to team members and participate in project planning. What we look for: 15+ years industry experience building and supporting large-scale distributed systems. Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables. Motivated by delivering customer value and impact. Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases. Experience driving company initiatives towards customer satisfaction. BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related majors, or equivalent experience. Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision Equity awards Flexible time off Paid parental leave Family Planning Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental wellness resources About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook .
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We are hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer for Databricks' Engineering team reporting to an Engineering Leader.You will be part of the Databricks engineering organization, working on one the most important products here within Databricks while working with teams that develop Databricks products and features for thousands of enterprises worldwide as well. As a software engineer, you will join as a founding member of our Berlin site (fully remote) but really as a founding team for our multi-year journey to achieve our Lakehouse vision. You will be involved in the entire development cycle and exemplify all core Databricks values (own-it, data decide, teamwork, customer-obsessed). Key Characteristics As an engineer at Databricks, you will build the next generation distributed data storage and processing systems that can outperform specialized SQL query engines in relational query performance, yet provide the expressiveness and programming abstractions to support diverse workloads ranging from ETL to data science. Job Description At Databricks, we are obsessed with enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems, from security threat detection to cancer drug development. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform, so our customers can focus on the high value challenges that are central to their own missions. Our engineering teams build highly technical products that fulfill real, important needs in the world. We develop and operate one of the largest scale software platforms. The fleet consists of millions of virtual machines, generating terabytes of logs and processing exabytes of data per day. At our scale, we regularly observe cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must gracefully shield our customers from any of the above. The Impact you will have: Solve real business needs at large scale by applying your software engineering. Deliver a highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant engine processing hundreds of TB of data daily across thousands of customers Low level systems debugging, performance measurement & optimization on large production clusters. Build architecture design, influence product roadmap, and take ownership and responsibility over new projects. Introduce tools to allow greater automation and operability of services. Use your deep experience to help prevent and investigate production issues. Plan and lead complicated technical projects that work with several teams within the company. Contribute as a Technical Team Lead by mentoring others, lead sprint planning, delegating work and assignments to team members and participate in project planning. What we look for: 15+ years industry experience building and supporting large-scale distributed systems. Comfortable working towards a multi-year vision with incremental deliverables. Motivated by delivering customer value and impact. Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world use cases. Experience driving company initiatives towards customer satisfaction. BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related majors, or equivalent experience. Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision Equity awards Flexible time off Paid parental leave Family Planning Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental wellness resources About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter ,LinkedIn and Facebook .
Bringing that feel-good energy. We're the newest face amongst the E.ON group of companies. E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy. We're also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Are you a visionary Data Scientist ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy innovation? E.ON Next is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. If you have a proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, a knack for communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI, we want to hear from you! At E.ON Next, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in Databricks and PySpark to tackle operational and customer experience-related challenges, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and building a sustainable future for generations to come. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with E.ON Next! We have a broad remit and are recruiting across different business areas. Our projects can range from very complex analyses, to machine learning models, to automated AI solutions developed and deployed in the cloud. As a Senior Data Scientist at E.ON Next, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end data science projects, from problem formulation to model deployment. Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering strong business partnerships. Leveraging predictive modeling, segmentation techniques, and advanced AI algorithms to unlock valuable insights. Demonstrating proficiency in Databricks and PySpark to streamline data processing and analysis. A taste of what you'll be doing: Consultative Leadership: Build a strategic understanding of the business, employ a consultative approach to distil complex requirements into robust data science models such as regression and propensity models, time-series modelling, ensemble methods, or neural networks for optimal decision-making. Spearhead initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. Opportunity Identification: Partner with business stakeholders to unearth untapped data science applications utilising the latest techniques (e.g. NLP and Gen AI). Impact Driven: Act as the go-to authority for data products and advanced algorithmic solutions. Your expertise will span from classical models to modern Machine Learning techniques. You can flex what you know to fit the situation and add business value. Insightful Storytelling: Masterful in elucidating complex data narratives through sophisticated visualisations and dashboards, targeting senior-level stakeholders with clarity and impact. You can translate the model output into actionable insights. Technical Project Leadership: Take command of intricate data projects from end-to-end, employing best practice principles from data wrangling to model tuning and deployment. Oversee these from inception to completion with minimal oversight. Talent Development: Actively coach and mentor more junior data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, best practices, and peer-review within the team. A bit about you: Minimum 4 years' hands-on experience as a Data Scientist Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, with tangible results. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders. Expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI techniques. Proficiency in Databricks and PySpark for data manipulation and analysis. Experience solving operational or customer experience-related problems such as workforce management, demand forecasting, or root cause analysis. BSc or MSc in a quantitative discipline eg. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning Deep expertise in Python (production-level) and SQL Proficiency in machine learning libraries (eg. Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and experience with MLOps frameworks for model deployment Strong visualisation skills including experience with Tableau Familiarity with Git-based source control methodologies, including branching and pull requests Exceptional communication skills; you can make complex messages digestible to different audiences and influence colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders Bonus points for: While not mandatory, familiarity with the energy sector would be advantageous. Here's what else you need to know Closing date - Thursday 25th April 2024 We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats Competitive salary Location - London with travel to our other sites when required. Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day of for your birthday off if you want it. Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years) The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year. We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Bringing that feel-good energy. We're the newest face amongst the E.ON group of companies. E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy. We're also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Are you a visionary Data Scientist ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy innovation? E.ON Next is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. If you have a proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, a knack for communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI, we want to hear from you! At E.ON Next, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in Databricks and PySpark to tackle operational and customer experience-related challenges, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and building a sustainable future for generations to come. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with E.ON Next! We have a broad remit and are recruiting across different business areas. Our projects can range from very complex analyses, to machine learning models, to automated AI solutions developed and deployed in the cloud. As a Senior Data Scientist at E.ON Next, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end data science projects, from problem formulation to model deployment. Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering strong business partnerships. Leveraging predictive modeling, segmentation techniques, and advanced AI algorithms to unlock valuable insights. Demonstrating proficiency in Databricks and PySpark to streamline data processing and analysis. A taste of what you'll be doing: Consultative Leadership: Build a strategic understanding of the business, employ a consultative approach to distil complex requirements into robust data science models such as regression and propensity models, time-series modelling, ensemble methods, or neural networks for optimal decision-making. Spearhead initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. Opportunity Identification: Partner with business stakeholders to unearth untapped data science applications utilising the latest techniques (e.g. NLP and Gen AI). Impact Driven: Act as the go-to authority for data products and advanced algorithmic solutions. Your expertise will span from classical models to modern Machine Learning techniques. You can flex what you know to fit the situation and add business value. Insightful Storytelling: Masterful in elucidating complex data narratives through sophisticated visualisations and dashboards, targeting senior-level stakeholders with clarity and impact. You can translate the model output into actionable insights. Technical Project Leadership: Take command of intricate data projects from end-to-end, employing best practice principles from data wrangling to model tuning and deployment. Oversee these from inception to completion with minimal oversight. Talent Development: Actively coach and mentor more junior data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, best practices, and peer-review within the team. A bit about you: Minimum 4 years' hands-on experience as a Data Scientist Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, with tangible results. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders. Expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI techniques. Proficiency in Databricks and PySpark for data manipulation and analysis. Experience solving operational or customer experience-related problems such as workforce management, demand forecasting, or root cause analysis. BSc or MSc in a quantitative discipline eg. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning Deep expertise in Python (production-level) and SQL Proficiency in machine learning libraries (eg. Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and experience with MLOps frameworks for model deployment Strong visualisation skills including experience with Tableau Familiarity with Git-based source control methodologies, including branching and pull requests Exceptional communication skills; you can make complex messages digestible to different audiences and influence colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders Bonus points for: While not mandatory, familiarity with the energy sector would be advantageous. Here's what else you need to know Closing date - Thursday 25th April 2024 We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats Competitive salary Location - London with travel to our other sites when required. Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day of for your birthday off if you want it. Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years) The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year. We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
Bringing that feel-good energy. We're the newest face amongst the E.ON group of companies. E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy. We're also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Are you a visionary Data Scientist ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy innovation? E.ON Next is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. If you have a proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, a knack for communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI, we want to hear from you! At E.ON Next, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in Databricks and PySpark to tackle operational and customer experience-related challenges, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and building a sustainable future for generations to come. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with E.ON Next! We have a broad remit and are recruiting across different business areas. Our projects can range from very complex analyses, to machine learning models, to automated AI solutions developed and deployed in the cloud. As a Senior Data Scientist at E.ON Next, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end data science projects, from problem formulation to model deployment. Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering strong business partnerships. Leveraging predictive modeling, segmentation techniques, and advanced AI algorithms to unlock valuable insights. Demonstrating proficiency in Databricks and PySpark to streamline data processing and analysis. A taste of what you'll be doing: Consultative Leadership: Build a strategic understanding of the business, employ a consultative approach to distil complex requirements into robust data science models such as regression and propensity models, time-series modelling, ensemble methods, or neural networks for optimal decision-making. Spearhead initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. Opportunity Identification: Partner with business stakeholders to unearth untapped data science applications utilising the latest techniques (e.g. NLP and Gen AI). Impact Driven: Act as the go-to authority for data products and advanced algorithmic solutions. Your expertise will span from classical models to modern Machine Learning techniques. You can flex what you know to fit the situation and add business value. Insightful Storytelling: Masterful in elucidating complex data narratives through sophisticated visualisations and dashboards, targeting senior-level stakeholders with clarity and impact. You can translate the model output into actionable insights. Technical Project Leadership: Take command of intricate data projects from end-to-end, employing best practice principles from data wrangling to model tuning and deployment. Oversee these from inception to completion with minimal oversight. Talent Development: Actively coach and mentor more junior data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, best practices, and peer-review within the team. A bit about you: Minimum 4 years' hands-on experience as a Data Scientist Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, with tangible results. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders. Expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI techniques. Proficiency in Databricks and PySpark for data manipulation and analysis. Experience solving operational or customer experience-related problems such as workforce management, demand forecasting, or root cause analysis. BSc or MSc in a quantitative discipline eg. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning Deep expertise in Python (production-level) and SQL Proficiency in machine learning libraries (eg. Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and experience with MLOps frameworks for model deployment Strong visualisation skills including experience with Tableau Familiarity with Git-based source control methodologies, including branching and pull requests Exceptional communication skills; you can make complex messages digestible to different audiences and influence colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders Bonus points for: While not mandatory, familiarity with the energy sector would be advantageous. Here's what else you need to know Closing date - Thursday 25th April 2024 We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats Competitive salary Location - London with travel to our other sites when required. Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day of for your birthday off if you want it. Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years) The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year. We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Bringing that feel-good energy. We're the newest face amongst the E.ON group of companies. E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. Join us in our mission to bring feel-good energy. We're also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state-of-the-art tech to do it. Are you a visionary Data Scientist ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy innovation? E.ON Next is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. If you have a proven track record of managing end-to-end projects, a knack for communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI, we want to hear from you! At E.ON Next, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your skills in Databricks and PySpark to tackle operational and customer experience-related challenges, driving impactful solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us in revolutionising the energy sector and building a sustainable future for generations to come. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with E.ON Next! We have a broad remit and are recruiting across different business areas. Our projects can range from very complex analyses, to machine learning models, to automated AI solutions developed and deployed in the cloud. As a Senior Data Scientist at E.ON Next, you will be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Your primary responsibilities will include: Managing end-to-end data science projects, from problem formulation to model deployment. Effectively communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering strong business partnerships. Leveraging predictive modeling, segmentation techniques, and advanced AI algorithms to unlock valuable insights. Demonstrating proficiency in Databricks and PySpark to streamline data processing and analysis. A taste of what you'll be doing: Consultative Leadership: Build a strategic understanding of the business, employ a consultative approach to distil complex requirements into robust data science models such as regression and propensity models, time-series modelling, ensemble methods, or neural networks for optimal decision-making. Spearhead initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders. Opportunity Identification: Partner with business stakeholders to unearth untapped data science applications utilising the latest techniques (e.g. NLP and Gen AI). Impact Driven: Act as the go-to authority for data products and advanced algorithmic solutions. Your expertise will span from classical models to modern Machine Learning techniques. You can flex what you know to fit the situation and add business value. Insightful Storytelling: Masterful in elucidating complex data narratives through sophisticated visualisations and dashboards, targeting senior-level stakeholders with clarity and impact. You can translate the model output into actionable insights. Technical Project Leadership: Take command of intricate data projects from end-to-end, employing best practice principles from data wrangling to model tuning and deployment. Oversee these from inception to completion with minimal oversight. Talent Development: Actively coach and mentor more junior data scientists. Foster a culture of innovation, best practices, and peer-review within the team. A bit about you: Minimum 4 years' hands-on experience as a Data Scientist Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, with tangible results. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders. Expertise in predictive modeling, segmentation, and AI techniques. Proficiency in Databricks and PySpark for data manipulation and analysis. Experience solving operational or customer experience-related problems such as workforce management, demand forecasting, or root cause analysis. BSc or MSc in a quantitative discipline eg. Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning Deep expertise in Python (production-level) and SQL Proficiency in machine learning libraries (eg. Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and experience with MLOps frameworks for model deployment Strong visualisation skills including experience with Tableau Familiarity with Git-based source control methodologies, including branching and pull requests Exceptional communication skills; you can make complex messages digestible to different audiences and influence colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders Bonus points for: While not mandatory, familiarity with the energy sector would be advantageous. Here's what else you need to know Closing date - Thursday 25th April 2024 We'll have regular team socials and lively team chats Competitive salary Location - London with travel to our other sites when required. Working environment: Flexible hybrid working - a blend of in the office and home working. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays each year - this includes a guaranteed day of for your birthday off if you want it. Generous pension scheme (you contribute 5%, we contribute 6%, increasing to 10% after 2 years) The chance to choose from our award-winning Flexible Benefits package which includes the option to buy up to 10 days holiday a year. We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career. For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider We're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone. We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we're happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share, remote working and variable start and finishing times.
Position: Senior Data Scientist - Cyber Risk Quantitative Risk Modeller Location: Bristol Our client, a pioneering reinsurance agency based in Bristol, UK, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist - Cyber Risk Quantitative Risk Modeller to join their dynamic modelling team. They specialise in the cutting-edge domain of cyber risk and aim to redefine the landscape of cyber risk assessment and management. As a Senior Data Scientist, reporting into the Head of Data Science & Modelling, you will play a pivotal role in the development and operationalization of our client's proprietary stochastic cyber risk model. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of analytical capabilities and the broader field of cyber risk modelling. Responsibilities: - Model Development and Operation: Be a key member of the team responsible for designing, developing, refining, and executing the stochastic cyber risk model, ensuring its accuracy, performance, and scalability. - Data Analysis: Perform complex data analysis to extract insights and identify trends in cyber risk using statistical and machine learning techniques. - Operationalization: Translate model insights into actionable strategies and tools for internal and external stakeholders. - Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including underwriters, engineers, and cyber risk analysts, to integrate the cyber risk model with other systems and processes. - Innovation: Stay updated with the latest developments in data science, cyber security, and risk modelling and incorporate innovative techniques and technologies into our models. Qualifications: - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a data scientist/quantitative risk modeller, with a proven track record of operationalizing complex models and analytics. - Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) are preferred. - Technical Skills: Expertise in applied machine learning, probability, statistics, and quantitative risk modelling. High proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in big data technologies and tools (Databricks and Pyspark preferred). Familiarity with agile software development processes. - Industry Knowledge: Experience in insurance, cyber risk, or related domains is ideal. Understanding of the reinsurance industry and its challenges is a plus. - Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Benefits: - Impact: Make a tangible impact on the future of cyber risk management and reinsurance. - Innovation: Work at the forefront of data science and cyber security, with opportunities to innovate and challenge the status quo. - Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement in a rapidly growing company. - Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence. Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Additional Perks: Health insurance, Hybrid working, Life assurance, Private Medical, 5% pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Collaborative working If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, apply now and be a part of our client's groundbreaking work in the field of cyber risk assessment and management. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Position: Senior Data Scientist - Cyber Risk Quantitative Risk Modeller Location: Bristol Our client, a pioneering reinsurance agency based in Bristol, UK, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Scientist - Cyber Risk Quantitative Risk Modeller to join their dynamic modelling team. They specialise in the cutting-edge domain of cyber risk and aim to redefine the landscape of cyber risk assessment and management. As a Senior Data Scientist, reporting into the Head of Data Science & Modelling, you will play a pivotal role in the development and operationalization of our client's proprietary stochastic cyber risk model. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the advancement of analytical capabilities and the broader field of cyber risk modelling. Responsibilities: - Model Development and Operation: Be a key member of the team responsible for designing, developing, refining, and executing the stochastic cyber risk model, ensuring its accuracy, performance, and scalability. - Data Analysis: Perform complex data analysis to extract insights and identify trends in cyber risk using statistical and machine learning techniques. - Operationalization: Translate model insights into actionable strategies and tools for internal and external stakeholders. - Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including underwriters, engineers, and cyber risk analysts, to integrate the cyber risk model with other systems and processes. - Innovation: Stay updated with the latest developments in data science, cyber security, and risk modelling and incorporate innovative techniques and technologies into our models. Qualifications: - Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a data scientist/quantitative risk modeller, with a proven track record of operationalizing complex models and analytics. - Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) are preferred. - Technical Skills: Expertise in applied machine learning, probability, statistics, and quantitative risk modelling. High proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in big data technologies and tools (Databricks and Pyspark preferred). Familiarity with agile software development processes. - Industry Knowledge: Experience in insurance, cyber risk, or related domains is ideal. Understanding of the reinsurance industry and its challenges is a plus. - Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Benefits: - Impact: Make a tangible impact on the future of cyber risk management and reinsurance. - Innovation: Work at the forefront of data science and cyber security, with opportunities to innovate and challenge the status quo. - Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement in a rapidly growing company. - Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence. Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Additional Perks: Health insurance, Hybrid working, Life assurance, Private Medical, 5% pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Collaborative working If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, apply now and be a part of our client's groundbreaking work in the field of cyber risk assessment and management. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role Hargreaves Lansdown is seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to join our dynamic Cyber Defence team. As our CTI Lead, you will play a critical role in protecting our organisation from cyber threats by proactively identifying, analysing, contextualising, and escalating potential risks. We operate a threat-centric cyber defence posture and CTI is at the heart of this. If you are passionate about cyber security, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. What you'll be doing Responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day running of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) function Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, such as Cyber Defence Management, CISO 'Heads of' and Digital/Technology risk management, to ensure owners are aware of managed and unmanaged threats Act as a direct line manager for members of the CTI function Leading HL's threat intelligence programme, co-ordinating resource to drive improvements, maturity, and data sources Regularly brief senior business stakeholders on the landscape that HL is operating within Creation and management of HL's industry leading Cyber Threat Intelligence Framework Act as an escalation point for security incidents Drive the onboarding and management of toolsets to monitor and manage HL's External Attack Surface Lead the engagement with sector peers and organisations to ensure that we are contributors to the security community Manage relationship and renewals with key security vendors, ensuring that they continue to deliver a high-quality service Develop and maintain a robust Threat Hunting programme About you Experience within a CTI focused team, ideally in a Cyber Security Management or Leadership role. Proven track record building and growing high-performing Cyber Defence operational teams. Previous experience scoping and onboarding relevant technologies. Experience embedding intelligence lifecycles and managing stakeholders across different teams. Created intelligence products, based on industry best practice, embedding these into the function and reporting to key stakeholders. Experience creating advanced trend analytics and other key MI, based on specific requirements of key stakeholders. Track record of managing BAU and change portfolios to a high standard, ensuring that SLAs and deadlines are achieved, escalating challenges to senior management. Training/Qualifications (desirable) Cyber Security Leadership Qualification (GIAC GSTRT, CISM) Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field Technical CTI Qualification, e.g. GIAC CTI, CEH Cloud (AWS/Azure) Certification, such as AWS GCP, AZ-900 Interview process This role will be a two-stage interview process, consisting of a competency/behavioural based interview and a technical assessment. Working Schedule We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday (during annual enrolment window, if eligible depending on start date) Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities Inhouse barista & deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role Hargreaves Lansdown is seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to join our dynamic Cyber Defence team. As our CTI Lead, you will play a critical role in protecting our organisation from cyber threats by proactively identifying, analysing, contextualising, and escalating potential risks. We operate a threat-centric cyber defence posture and CTI is at the heart of this. If you are passionate about cyber security, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. What you'll be doing Responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day running of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) function Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, such as Cyber Defence Management, CISO 'Heads of' and Digital/Technology risk management, to ensure owners are aware of managed and unmanaged threats Act as a direct line manager for members of the CTI function Leading HL's threat intelligence programme, co-ordinating resource to drive improvements, maturity, and data sources Regularly brief senior business stakeholders on the landscape that HL is operating within Creation and management of HL's industry leading Cyber Threat Intelligence Framework Act as an escalation point for security incidents Drive the onboarding and management of toolsets to monitor and manage HL's External Attack Surface Lead the engagement with sector peers and organisations to ensure that we are contributors to the security community Manage relationship and renewals with key security vendors, ensuring that they continue to deliver a high-quality service Develop and maintain a robust Threat Hunting programme About you Experience within a CTI focused team, ideally in a Cyber Security Management or Leadership role. Proven track record building and growing high-performing Cyber Defence operational teams. Previous experience scoping and onboarding relevant technologies. Experience embedding intelligence lifecycles and managing stakeholders across different teams. Created intelligence products, based on industry best practice, embedding these into the function and reporting to key stakeholders. Experience creating advanced trend analytics and other key MI, based on specific requirements of key stakeholders. Track record of managing BAU and change portfolios to a high standard, ensuring that SLAs and deadlines are achieved, escalating challenges to senior management. Training/Qualifications (desirable) Cyber Security Leadership Qualification (GIAC GSTRT, CISM) Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or related field Technical CTI Qualification, e.g. GIAC CTI, CEH Cloud (AWS/Azure) Certification, such as AWS GCP, AZ-900 Interview process This role will be a two-stage interview process, consisting of a competency/behavioural based interview and a technical assessment. Working Schedule We are based in Bristol, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday (during annual enrolment window, if eligible depending on start date) Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities Inhouse barista & deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Head of Data Engineering The Head of Data will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management, analytics, and governance within the organisation. This individual will play a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making processes, optimising data infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of data assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise in data management and analytics, and a proven track record of implementing innovative data strategies to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the organisation's data strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives. Provide strategic direction for the use of data to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Data Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust data management systems and processes, including data acquisition, storage, integration, quality assurance, and lifecycle management. Data Analytics: Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics initiatives to extract insights from data, identify trends, and support predictive modelling and forecasting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and develop solutions to address them. Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy of data across the organization. Develop data quality metrics and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Architecture: Define and maintain the organization's data architecture, including data models, schemas, and taxonomies. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data management, analytics, and visualization requirements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, including data engineers, analysts, scientists, and governance specialists. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including IT, finance, marketing, operations, and product development, to understand their data needs and priorities. Partner with business leaders to develop data-driven solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party data vendors, software providers, and consultants to ensure the successful implementation of data-related projects and initiatives. Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and assess emerging technologies and trends in the data management space. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of developing and implementing data strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Deep understanding of data governance principles, regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and industry best practices. Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, SQL, ETL tools, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, predictive modelling). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving cultural change towards a data-driven mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lucy Morgan at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Please see our website for Crimson's Privacy Statement, should you wish to view prior to applying for this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Data Engineering The Head of Data will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management, analytics, and governance within the organisation. This individual will play a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making processes, optimising data infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of data assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise in data management and analytics, and a proven track record of implementing innovative data strategies to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the organisation's data strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives. Provide strategic direction for the use of data to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Data Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust data management systems and processes, including data acquisition, storage, integration, quality assurance, and lifecycle management. Data Analytics: Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics initiatives to extract insights from data, identify trends, and support predictive modelling and forecasting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and develop solutions to address them. Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy of data across the organization. Develop data quality metrics and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Architecture: Define and maintain the organization's data architecture, including data models, schemas, and taxonomies. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data management, analytics, and visualization requirements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, including data engineers, analysts, scientists, and governance specialists. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including IT, finance, marketing, operations, and product development, to understand their data needs and priorities. Partner with business leaders to develop data-driven solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party data vendors, software providers, and consultants to ensure the successful implementation of data-related projects and initiatives. Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and assess emerging technologies and trends in the data management space. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of developing and implementing data strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Deep understanding of data governance principles, regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and industry best practices. Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, SQL, ETL tools, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, predictive modelling). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving cultural change towards a data-driven mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lucy Morgan at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Please see our website for Crimson's Privacy Statement, should you wish to view prior to applying for this vacancy.
Senior AWS Devops Engineer, Bristol, Hybrid, £70,000-£90,000 We are making waves globally in the digital learning arena. From big-name brands you use daily to smaller companies leveling up their teams, we craft impactful, engaging learning apps that truly make a difference. Passionate about meaningful work? Join us in shaping unforgettable learning experiences. Role and Responsibilities Answering to the Head of Engineering, we're seeking a seasoned DevOps engineer who's adept at both crafting and rolling out solutions. Architect, implement, and manage Public Cloud infrastructures, with a strategic shift towards AWS in the pipeline. Set and monitor service level metrics for applications. Mentor software teams to ensure seamless app deployment and operation. Hands-on troubleshooting and incident handling. Primarily UK business hours support, with occasional out-of-hours assistance. Identify and implement optimization strategies. Establish and refine deployment, incident, and problem management processes and tools. Experience and Qualifications Background and Qualifications: Ideally, a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; however, we're open to considering other degrees for the right fit. A minimum of 4 years in a Senior or Lead DevOps role. Proficiency with SaaS applications. Skills and Experience: Agile software development practices. Solid grasp of IP Networking, DNS, CDN, Load Balancing, and firewall design. Proficiency with AWS, GCP, and Terraform. Architecting Kubernetes systems; familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Service Mesh like Istio. Comfortable in Linux environments. Experience with GitHub for source code management. CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Config and Secrets management. Scripting with Python, Shell, Perl. Security credentials: Familiarity with ISO27001 and SOC compliance is a plus. We welcome candidates transitioning from software development to DevOps. Tech Stack: OS: Linux (zero Windows deployments) Languages: Python, PHP, Shell Script Managed Kubernetes AWS Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, Kinesis Databases: Postgres, Redis Open-source apps: Apache Airflow, Key Cloak, CraftCMS Development Frameworks: Django, Tailwind CSS/UI Location: Bristol Please share your latest CV to or call .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior AWS Devops Engineer, Bristol, Hybrid, £70,000-£90,000 We are making waves globally in the digital learning arena. From big-name brands you use daily to smaller companies leveling up their teams, we craft impactful, engaging learning apps that truly make a difference. Passionate about meaningful work? Join us in shaping unforgettable learning experiences. Role and Responsibilities Answering to the Head of Engineering, we're seeking a seasoned DevOps engineer who's adept at both crafting and rolling out solutions. Architect, implement, and manage Public Cloud infrastructures, with a strategic shift towards AWS in the pipeline. Set and monitor service level metrics for applications. Mentor software teams to ensure seamless app deployment and operation. Hands-on troubleshooting and incident handling. Primarily UK business hours support, with occasional out-of-hours assistance. Identify and implement optimization strategies. Establish and refine deployment, incident, and problem management processes and tools. Experience and Qualifications Background and Qualifications: Ideally, a bachelor's degree in engineering or science; however, we're open to considering other degrees for the right fit. A minimum of 4 years in a Senior or Lead DevOps role. Proficiency with SaaS applications. Skills and Experience: Agile software development practices. Solid grasp of IP Networking, DNS, CDN, Load Balancing, and firewall design. Proficiency with AWS, GCP, and Terraform. Architecting Kubernetes systems; familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Service Mesh like Istio. Comfortable in Linux environments. Experience with GitHub for source code management. CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Config and Secrets management. Scripting with Python, Shell, Perl. Security credentials: Familiarity with ISO27001 and SOC compliance is a plus. We welcome candidates transitioning from software development to DevOps. Tech Stack: OS: Linux (zero Windows deployments) Languages: Python, PHP, Shell Script Managed Kubernetes AWS Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, Kinesis Databases: Postgres, Redis Open-source apps: Apache Airflow, Key Cloak, CraftCMS Development Frameworks: Django, Tailwind CSS/UI Location: Bristol Please share your latest CV to or call .
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
Senior Data Scientist Oxford (2 days) Up to £90k Use your skills to have a positive impact on the planet Be part of a highly collaborative, young and dynamic team Opportunity to mentor junior and mid-level Data Scientists I'm looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a battery storage and renewable energy company in Oxford. If you want to combine your love for data science with the desire to have a positive impact on the planet then this is the role for you. I'll kick off with the essential requirements as it's a role where you'll need to hit the ground running. Experience working within energy, power, renewables or trading Time Series forecasting Strong statistics/bayesian/probabilistic modelling background Excellent Python skills Desire to work in a genuinely collaborative manner and innovate with the team - this probably won't work for people who want to work solo Beyond this, here are some desirables: Experience working on real-time battery optimisation platforms Background taking models into production and handling deployment Day to day you'll be tasked with the development of the forecasting and algorithmic trading platform, primarily focussing on the UK power market. You'll be joining a well-established data science function made up of a Head, Lead and several talented junior and mid-level DS. This is supported by a global software engineering team and a fully functioning trading desk should you need support in handling production or in-depth energy trading knowledge. If you come from a power market background Reach out to Jamie Forgan at SR2 and we can discuss things in more detail.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Data Scientist Oxford (2 days) Up to £90k Use your skills to have a positive impact on the planet Be part of a highly collaborative, young and dynamic team Opportunity to mentor junior and mid-level Data Scientists I'm looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a battery storage and renewable energy company in Oxford. If you want to combine your love for data science with the desire to have a positive impact on the planet then this is the role for you. I'll kick off with the essential requirements as it's a role where you'll need to hit the ground running. Experience working within energy, power, renewables or trading Time Series forecasting Strong statistics/bayesian/probabilistic modelling background Excellent Python skills Desire to work in a genuinely collaborative manner and innovate with the team - this probably won't work for people who want to work solo Beyond this, here are some desirables: Experience working on real-time battery optimisation platforms Background taking models into production and handling deployment Day to day you'll be tasked with the development of the forecasting and algorithmic trading platform, primarily focussing on the UK power market. You'll be joining a well-established data science function made up of a Head, Lead and several talented junior and mid-level DS. This is supported by a global software engineering team and a fully functioning trading desk should you need support in handling production or in-depth energy trading knowledge. If you come from a power market background Reach out to Jamie Forgan at SR2 and we can discuss things in more detail.
SC CLEARED CANDIDATES ONLY Cloud Security Assurance Lead Job Description As the Cloud Security Assurance Lead for the our clients Enforcement Cloud Programme with a specific focus on AWS, your mandate is to safeguard cloud-based services and infrastructure that are crucial for public sector functions. Your responsibilities include ensuring that AWS cloud environments conform to the highest echelons of security and compliance, particularly those requirements unique to governmental services. You will spearhead the formulation, assessment, and execution of cloud security strategies, policies, and practices designed to protect sensitive government data against contemporary threats. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage a cloud security assurance framework specifically designed for AWS environments, addressing the unique security and compliance demands. Perform thorough security evaluations and audits on AWS platforms to pinpoint vulnerabilities, guaranteeing strict compliance with governmental security norms and guidelines. Work in collaboration with cloud security architects, cloud architects, developers, and IT teams to embed advanced security mechanisms and best practices throughout the cloud service lifecycle. Achieve and uphold compliance with pertinent governmental regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles), tailored for the Government Home Office operations. Oversee continuous monitoring and reporting on AWS cloud environment security statuses, ensuring swift identification and rectification of security issues. Serve as a principal advisor on AWS cloud security technologies, tools, and methodologies, spearheading cloud security initiatives within the organization. Create and deliver AWS cloud security best practice training programs, elevating the security proficiency of internal teams. Manage external security assessments and audits, aligning third-party evaluations with governmental standards and organizational security objectives. Qualifications Certification in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields, with an emphasis on cloud computing and cybersecurity. Professional certifications ideal such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, or CISM. Experience in cloud security roles, demonstrating an understanding of AWS services, security functionalities, and best practices. Proven track record of engaging with government agencies or departments, with a profound comprehension of the specific security and compliance requisites pertinent to government data and IT ecosystems. Acquaintance with governmental security standards, frameworks, and regulatory mandates relevant to public sector cloud service operations. Possession of CRISC or equivalent Security Risk Management certification is desirable. Experience, preferably within the Home Office or in policing/enforcement environments, managing the Security Risk Register using professional tools like Jira. Expertise in advising on risk positions, prioritising, and rating risks, and conducting detailed risk position briefings to stakeholders. Familiarity and experience with ISO27001/2 and ISO27005, alongside a significant role in drafting and designing policies, procedures, and documentation. Skills and Experience Understanding of AWS cloud architecture, security services and securing AWS environments. Mastery in governmental cybersecurity frameworks and standards, relevant to cloud computing and public sector IT operations. Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of steering cross-functional teams and liaising with governmental entities on security and compliance matters. Skilled in formulating and implementing tailored security policies, procedures, and controls for AWS cloud environments and government operational requirements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
SC CLEARED CANDIDATES ONLY Cloud Security Assurance Lead Job Description As the Cloud Security Assurance Lead for the our clients Enforcement Cloud Programme with a specific focus on AWS, your mandate is to safeguard cloud-based services and infrastructure that are crucial for public sector functions. Your responsibilities include ensuring that AWS cloud environments conform to the highest echelons of security and compliance, particularly those requirements unique to governmental services. You will spearhead the formulation, assessment, and execution of cloud security strategies, policies, and practices designed to protect sensitive government data against contemporary threats. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage a cloud security assurance framework specifically designed for AWS environments, addressing the unique security and compliance demands. Perform thorough security evaluations and audits on AWS platforms to pinpoint vulnerabilities, guaranteeing strict compliance with governmental security norms and guidelines. Work in collaboration with cloud security architects, cloud architects, developers, and IT teams to embed advanced security mechanisms and best practices throughout the cloud service lifecycle. Achieve and uphold compliance with pertinent governmental regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles), tailored for the Government Home Office operations. Oversee continuous monitoring and reporting on AWS cloud environment security statuses, ensuring swift identification and rectification of security issues. Serve as a principal advisor on AWS cloud security technologies, tools, and methodologies, spearheading cloud security initiatives within the organization. Create and deliver AWS cloud security best practice training programs, elevating the security proficiency of internal teams. Manage external security assessments and audits, aligning third-party evaluations with governmental standards and organizational security objectives. Qualifications Certification in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields, with an emphasis on cloud computing and cybersecurity. Professional certifications ideal such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, or CISM. Experience in cloud security roles, demonstrating an understanding of AWS services, security functionalities, and best practices. Proven track record of engaging with government agencies or departments, with a profound comprehension of the specific security and compliance requisites pertinent to government data and IT ecosystems. Acquaintance with governmental security standards, frameworks, and regulatory mandates relevant to public sector cloud service operations. Possession of CRISC or equivalent Security Risk Management certification is desirable. Experience, preferably within the Home Office or in policing/enforcement environments, managing the Security Risk Register using professional tools like Jira. Expertise in advising on risk positions, prioritising, and rating risks, and conducting detailed risk position briefings to stakeholders. Familiarity and experience with ISO27001/2 and ISO27005, alongside a significant role in drafting and designing policies, procedures, and documentation. Skills and Experience Understanding of AWS cloud architecture, security services and securing AWS environments. Mastery in governmental cybersecurity frameworks and standards, relevant to cloud computing and public sector IT operations. Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of steering cross-functional teams and liaising with governmental entities on security and compliance matters. Skilled in formulating and implementing tailored security policies, procedures, and controls for AWS cloud environments and government operational requirements.
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Project Manager _ Mandarin speaking _ minimum 5 years' experience Location: London Overall: Our client, a software company is looking for a talented and entrepreneurial team player to support and spearhead new and existing portfolios with main responsibilities on conducting industry research for product strategy, formulate business strategy, managing project timelines, collaborating with various teams, problem-solving to ensure the achievement and completion of projects. This role involves supporting or spearheading M&A projects in the emerging and EMEA markets, conducting industry research for product strategy, managing project timelines, and collaborating with various teams. The candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, excellent communication, in-depth research, and teamwork skills, and ideally have 5+ years' experience in project management or product strategy in highly regulated industries. Knowledge of intercultural skills with due diligence thought process as well as experience in private equity or VC projects are desirable. What you will do: Perform and assist in detailed analysis of portfolio projects. Major industries: Emerging technologies which include, ICT sector, gametech, Web 3.0-related, blockchain, AI and etc. Work on the initiation and product building of several projects in the emerging markets and EMEA market. Conduct research on relevant policies, market and industry trends, and competitive landscapes for product strategy, provide competitive research and insights, and drive our competitive strategy. Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting on activities across multiple locations to deliver key project performance indicators efficiently. Work closely with adjacent functional groups such as Engineers, Product Management, Legal, Finance, and Operation. Monitor the progress of the portfolio companies' performance and development, maintain relationships with project teams and conduct in-depth reviews of post-investment projects. Lead half-yearly and annual planning (strategic, financial, people), which includes partnering with cross functional teams to determine corresponding goals and targets in an integrated and cohesive manner. Maintain a lean, effective management cadence for accountability and decision making, allowing the team to remain nimble and dynamic while setting up the business to meet and exceed plans. Partner closely with Finance and Analytics teams for P&L and KPI oversight, promptly calling out opportunity and risk areas to business leaders for decision making. Partner with our Data Analytics teams to build a deep understanding of our business and generate strategic insights and action plans that drive growth in both the core business as well as new verticals. Develop regular reporting to senior management at a company top level. Implement project supervision and compliance, immediately prompt risk warnings and propose solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills, a 'can-do' philosophy and be a collaborative member of the operations team. Work with co-investors/specialists to develop proposals for new and existing investments. Prepare documents for management committee meetings, and secure exits for portfolio companies. The ideal candidate: University degree or above, graduated from accounting, strategy, economics, finance, law, science and engineering, IT, product, and other related departments. Ideally have at least 5 years of experience in project management, product strategy or projects, finance, strategy, consulting, investment banking, leading within multi-disciplinary and diverse groups in a tech or highly regulated industry. Strong professional skills in research, due diligence, numerate and analytical. Prior experience in reading legal documents is desirable but not mandatory. Strong commercial and operational acumen as well as critical problem-solving skills, with independence and objective through process. Strong communication skills (both English and Chinese), prior experience in writing and preparing presentation papers, good in MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, and experience in presenting to internal senior management team and external parties. Prior experience working with various disciplines, experience, cultures, and strong interpersonal skills and to harmonise with peers, senior management, project players, and customers. Ability to build strong cross functional relationships and to engage with internal stakeholders of various levels. Possess leadership skills and able to lead a project and a team. Cooperate with irregular overseas business trips. A self-starter and entrepreneurial attitude with a willingness to commit to delivering the required results. A good team player. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Head of IT Data Solutions page is loaded Head of IT Data Solutions Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-5987 Head of IT Data Solutions About the role Here at DS Smith, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of IT Data Solutions to join within our Packaging Division. DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide. Today, we operate in over 30 countries, employing over 29,000 people and our ambition is to continue growing strongly as we have done over the last decade and be the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Our packaging division is the largest division by size within DS Smith with a turnover of c £6bn. Data is a critical foundational enabler of our strategic agenda, both in terms of providing trusted, accessible information to run our business but also to enable a number of strategic transformation programmes across Customer Experience, Supply Chain Optimisation, Product Design Digitalisation, and Manufacturing Operations, as well as leverage emerging AI capabilities to augment existing capabilities and enable future data-enabled products and services for our customers. The Head of IT Data Solutions will play a leading role in defining the integrated data & analytics strategy and roadmap for the Packaging division. It will leverage our enterprise "Data Factory" capability in AWS and Power BI as well as manage a variety of existing data solutions (Azure, Netezza, Cognos, etc) and their transition to the data factory to empower democratisation of information across our business and our customers. The role will also have E2E accountability for design, delivery and support of existing and new Packaging divisional data & analytics products (including sales forecasting) and be the custodian of Packaging data architecture and data product intellectual property as well as managing relevant external partners. Key accountabilities would include: Lead the Packaging Divisional IT Data Solutions team. End-to-end accountability for the portfolio of divisional IT master data, data integration & data analytics solutions for Packaging. Develop and maintain the strategic integrated technology roadmap for Packaging divisional data & analytics solutions across Packaging. Lead the development of Packaging divisional data product solution designs. Custodian of Packaging divisional data architecture & data product intellectual property. Manage relationships with relevant external partners as well as internal teams. Manage the IT delivery and support of Packaging divisional data products. Work with business stakeholders, IT Business Partners, Procurement, Finance & Legal teams to ensure external technology vendors & partner relationships are successful and Statements of Work & SLAs are aligned with DS Smith business requirements & standards. Manage IT budgets & multi-year strategic plans for Packaging divisional data & analytics solutions. Support business case development & stage gate success criteria for new IT data analytics products. Support the Head of Packaging IT Divisional Capabilities to develop and manage the overall integrated strategic technology roadmap for Packaging at the divisional level. Develop & maintain external networks, keep up-to-date with relevant technology trends & DS Smith technology strategy and act as a trusted advisor to key business stakeholders. About you Expertise in data modelling within Dimensional Modelling, using ERwin and/or other industry leading data modelling tools. Hands-on experience in leading the design, build and implementation of E2E data solutions in large, multi-national organisations, taking advantage of modern technologies, architectures and methods to process large volumes of data from disparate sources, including manufacturing/ IoT. AWS Certified Data Analytics or equivalent Strong experience developing data solutions using AWS Data services and Power BI including S3, Glue, Data Pipeline, EMR, RedShift, Athena, RDS, Kinesis, Lambda and other related services. Knowledge of Azure Data Services, Netezza, and Cognos an advantage. Demonstrable knowledge & experience of developing an Information Architecture framework to support the governance of data usage, definitions, controls and exploitation, and have actively participated in the architecture reviews. Experience with 3rd party vendor and partner management. Experience of agile and waterfall methodologies and dealing with ambiguity. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, or equivalent work experience. Benefits Competitive salary Company bonus Pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Company Car / Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Electric Car Scheme / Annual Cycle to Work Scheme About Us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of IT Data Solutions page is loaded Head of IT Data Solutions Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-5987 Head of IT Data Solutions About the role Here at DS Smith, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of IT Data Solutions to join within our Packaging Division. DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services worldwide. Today, we operate in over 30 countries, employing over 29,000 people and our ambition is to continue growing strongly as we have done over the last decade and be the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Our packaging division is the largest division by size within DS Smith with a turnover of c £6bn. Data is a critical foundational enabler of our strategic agenda, both in terms of providing trusted, accessible information to run our business but also to enable a number of strategic transformation programmes across Customer Experience, Supply Chain Optimisation, Product Design Digitalisation, and Manufacturing Operations, as well as leverage emerging AI capabilities to augment existing capabilities and enable future data-enabled products and services for our customers. The Head of IT Data Solutions will play a leading role in defining the integrated data & analytics strategy and roadmap for the Packaging division. It will leverage our enterprise "Data Factory" capability in AWS and Power BI as well as manage a variety of existing data solutions (Azure, Netezza, Cognos, etc) and their transition to the data factory to empower democratisation of information across our business and our customers. The role will also have E2E accountability for design, delivery and support of existing and new Packaging divisional data & analytics products (including sales forecasting) and be the custodian of Packaging data architecture and data product intellectual property as well as managing relevant external partners. Key accountabilities would include: Lead the Packaging Divisional IT Data Solutions team. End-to-end accountability for the portfolio of divisional IT master data, data integration & data analytics solutions for Packaging. Develop and maintain the strategic integrated technology roadmap for Packaging divisional data & analytics solutions across Packaging. Lead the development of Packaging divisional data product solution designs. Custodian of Packaging divisional data architecture & data product intellectual property. Manage relationships with relevant external partners as well as internal teams. Manage the IT delivery and support of Packaging divisional data products. Work with business stakeholders, IT Business Partners, Procurement, Finance & Legal teams to ensure external technology vendors & partner relationships are successful and Statements of Work & SLAs are aligned with DS Smith business requirements & standards. Manage IT budgets & multi-year strategic plans for Packaging divisional data & analytics solutions. Support business case development & stage gate success criteria for new IT data analytics products. Support the Head of Packaging IT Divisional Capabilities to develop and manage the overall integrated strategic technology roadmap for Packaging at the divisional level. Develop & maintain external networks, keep up-to-date with relevant technology trends & DS Smith technology strategy and act as a trusted advisor to key business stakeholders. About you Expertise in data modelling within Dimensional Modelling, using ERwin and/or other industry leading data modelling tools. Hands-on experience in leading the design, build and implementation of E2E data solutions in large, multi-national organisations, taking advantage of modern technologies, architectures and methods to process large volumes of data from disparate sources, including manufacturing/ IoT. AWS Certified Data Analytics or equivalent Strong experience developing data solutions using AWS Data services and Power BI including S3, Glue, Data Pipeline, EMR, RedShift, Athena, RDS, Kinesis, Lambda and other related services. Knowledge of Azure Data Services, Netezza, and Cognos an advantage. Demonstrable knowledge & experience of developing an Information Architecture framework to support the governance of data usage, definitions, controls and exploitation, and have actively participated in the architecture reviews. Experience with 3rd party vendor and partner management. Experience of agile and waterfall methodologies and dealing with ambiguity. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, or equivalent work experience. Benefits Competitive salary Company bonus Pension scheme Private Medical Insurance Company Car / Allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Electric Car Scheme / Annual Cycle to Work Scheme About Us DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
International Logistics Group
East Grinstead, Sussex
IT Security & Infrastructure Manager Location: East Grinstead - Flexible Hours: 40 hours per week, working 9am 6pm Monday Friday Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience About us We re an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people s achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. So, if you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you. The role You will be reporting to the IT Director and will be responsible for driving a culture of IT Security best practice within ILG as a subject matter expert, ensuring our systems, processes and controls meet agreed standards. You will also have responsibility to ensure ILG s core IT infrastructure and network is suitably managed, scaled and secured, to meet the requirements of the business. What we are looking for - Previous practical experience working as an IT Manager, IT Security Analyst, Infrastructure/Network engineer, Systems Analyst, or equivalent role. - Familiar with common cyber security attack methods (e.g. Denial of service, phishing, ransomware, and hacking), and knowledge of how to mitigate risk. - Bachelor s degree in computer science, cyber security, or similar field (desirable). - Relevant professional qualifications, e.g. SSCP, CISSP, CISM (desirable). - Knowledge of IT Compliance standard, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials or similar. - Microsoft Azure certified (Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect / Azure Security Engineer) or related qualifications (desirable). - Technical implementation and/or management experience with Azure infrastructure services, Azure Defender and Microsoft Entra ID. - Good practical knowledge of data classification, data confidentiality and applicable laws including GDPR. - IT and Network infrastructure design experience, e.g new site implementations and expansions. - Previous experience writing IT and/or InfoSec policies and procedures. - People management and leadership experience. - Proven ability to work in a high pressure, deadline driven environment. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills. - ITIL Foundation qualified (desirable). - Budget management skills (desirable). - IT Project management skills. - The role requires you to be able to travel to ILG sites as needed in support of business needs, therefore a driving licence and car is essential. Benefits - Flexible working location, this role can either be office based, hybrid or home based, there will be travel to ILG sites when required - Discretionary company bonus scheme - Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks - 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with the option to buy/sell holiday - Birthday leave - Dedicated rest areas with free tea and coffee plus monthly fruit baskets - Free electric car charging points, at certain sites - Dedicated platform for learning and development - Staff member of the month rewards - Monthly company social events and an annual awards ceremony - Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing - Cycle to work scheme Please be aware we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date. For more information about our company or employee benefits, please visit our website. So, if you d like to join us as an IT Security & Infrastructure Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
IT Security & Infrastructure Manager Location: East Grinstead - Flexible Hours: 40 hours per week, working 9am 6pm Monday Friday Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience About us We re an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people s achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. So, if you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you. The role You will be reporting to the IT Director and will be responsible for driving a culture of IT Security best practice within ILG as a subject matter expert, ensuring our systems, processes and controls meet agreed standards. You will also have responsibility to ensure ILG s core IT infrastructure and network is suitably managed, scaled and secured, to meet the requirements of the business. What we are looking for - Previous practical experience working as an IT Manager, IT Security Analyst, Infrastructure/Network engineer, Systems Analyst, or equivalent role. - Familiar with common cyber security attack methods (e.g. Denial of service, phishing, ransomware, and hacking), and knowledge of how to mitigate risk. - Bachelor s degree in computer science, cyber security, or similar field (desirable). - Relevant professional qualifications, e.g. SSCP, CISSP, CISM (desirable). - Knowledge of IT Compliance standard, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials or similar. - Microsoft Azure certified (Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect / Azure Security Engineer) or related qualifications (desirable). - Technical implementation and/or management experience with Azure infrastructure services, Azure Defender and Microsoft Entra ID. - Good practical knowledge of data classification, data confidentiality and applicable laws including GDPR. - IT and Network infrastructure design experience, e.g new site implementations and expansions. - Previous experience writing IT and/or InfoSec policies and procedures. - People management and leadership experience. - Proven ability to work in a high pressure, deadline driven environment. - Excellent communication skills. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills. - ITIL Foundation qualified (desirable). - Budget management skills (desirable). - IT Project management skills. - The role requires you to be able to travel to ILG sites as needed in support of business needs, therefore a driving licence and car is essential. Benefits - Flexible working location, this role can either be office based, hybrid or home based, there will be travel to ILG sites when required - Discretionary company bonus scheme - Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks - 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with the option to buy/sell holiday - Birthday leave - Dedicated rest areas with free tea and coffee plus monthly fruit baskets - Free electric car charging points, at certain sites - Dedicated platform for learning and development - Staff member of the month rewards - Monthly company social events and an annual awards ceremony - Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing - Cycle to work scheme Please be aware we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date. For more information about our company or employee benefits, please visit our website. So, if you d like to join us as an IT Security & Infrastructure Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Avanti Recruitment have partnered with an industry leader in the field of smart UAV's to recruit an experienced ML Engineer to join their growing tech team developing real time intelligence for search and rescue drones. This expanding company are delivering real-time intelligence for smart UAV's worldwide and the R&D team is at the forefront of innovation, deploying ML and vision algorithms enabling drones to see and recognise the world around them. You won't be a small cog in a big machine here, you'll be the driving force behind live operations across the globe and directly responsible for building the tech that keeping people safe at sea. In this role, you'll be: • Developing state of the art machine learning capabilities that take our product line to infinity and beyond. • Staying ahead of the curve with your finger on the pulse of ML advancements, helping incorporate latest and greatest research into their products. • Diving deep into data sets, uncovering hidden gems that unlock new realms of possibility. • Leading the charge in developing and maintaining machine learning processes and tools. Skills and experience: With 5 years of experience behind you, you'll likely also have • A Masters or PhD in Computer Science or a related field. • Fluent in Python or C++ • A passion for ML/DL and all things tech. • A track record of turning complex problems into real-world solutions. • Excellent communication skills. What's in it for you? • Strong salaries matched to experience • Company bonus • Industry leading pension scheme • Generous annual leave scheme, flexible hybrid working, an employee assistance program, private medical cover, company bonus and opportunities for overseas travel and much more! If you're ready to make your mark on ground breaking AI proejcts then we want to hear from you. Drop us your CV for a call back where we'll discuss the job, company and culture with you in more detail. Click the apply button now or call Dave Slark at Avanti Recruitment for further information.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Avanti Recruitment have partnered with an industry leader in the field of smart UAV's to recruit an experienced ML Engineer to join their growing tech team developing real time intelligence for search and rescue drones. This expanding company are delivering real-time intelligence for smart UAV's worldwide and the R&D team is at the forefront of innovation, deploying ML and vision algorithms enabling drones to see and recognise the world around them. You won't be a small cog in a big machine here, you'll be the driving force behind live operations across the globe and directly responsible for building the tech that keeping people safe at sea. In this role, you'll be: • Developing state of the art machine learning capabilities that take our product line to infinity and beyond. • Staying ahead of the curve with your finger on the pulse of ML advancements, helping incorporate latest and greatest research into their products. • Diving deep into data sets, uncovering hidden gems that unlock new realms of possibility. • Leading the charge in developing and maintaining machine learning processes and tools. Skills and experience: With 5 years of experience behind you, you'll likely also have • A Masters or PhD in Computer Science or a related field. • Fluent in Python or C++ • A passion for ML/DL and all things tech. • A track record of turning complex problems into real-world solutions. • Excellent communication skills. What's in it for you? • Strong salaries matched to experience • Company bonus • Industry leading pension scheme • Generous annual leave scheme, flexible hybrid working, an employee assistance program, private medical cover, company bonus and opportunities for overseas travel and much more! If you're ready to make your mark on ground breaking AI proejcts then we want to hear from you. Drop us your CV for a call back where we'll discuss the job, company and culture with you in more detail. Click the apply button now or call Dave Slark at Avanti Recruitment for further information.
Machine Learning Lead Are you enthusiastic about leading a team to develop groundbreaking Natural Language Processing (NLP) solutions for intricate challenges? Our client are looking to spearhead the creation of cutting-edge NLP systems that are poised to redefine the landscape of work in the future! Job Description: We are seeking a talented Machine Learning leader to elevate the maturity of our ML Solution. As the Machine Learning Lead, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing the value delivered by our ML engineering team through strategic decision-making and mentorship. Your responsibilities will include guiding architectural decisions, enhancing ML operations, shaping product strategy, and laying a robust foundation for scaling our machine learning capabilities. Additionally, you'll be tasked with effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications: Proficient in machine learning with a focus on NLP Demonstrated experience leading Data Science and ML projects from research to operational deployment Adept at problem-solving with a customer-centric approach Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing ethical AI solutions Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts Experience implementing cutting-edge NLP research and working with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or GCP Startup Mindset: To thrive in our environment, you should be proactive, adaptable to change, and possess a continuous improvement mindset. Flexibility, a willingness to exceed expectations, and a comfort with ambiguity are essential traits for success. Flexible Working: We understand that everyone's work preferences differ, which is why we offer various flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible hours.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Machine Learning Lead Are you enthusiastic about leading a team to develop groundbreaking Natural Language Processing (NLP) solutions for intricate challenges? Our client are looking to spearhead the creation of cutting-edge NLP systems that are poised to redefine the landscape of work in the future! Job Description: We are seeking a talented Machine Learning leader to elevate the maturity of our ML Solution. As the Machine Learning Lead, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing the value delivered by our ML engineering team through strategic decision-making and mentorship. Your responsibilities will include guiding architectural decisions, enhancing ML operations, shaping product strategy, and laying a robust foundation for scaling our machine learning capabilities. Additionally, you'll be tasked with effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications: Proficient in machine learning with a focus on NLP Demonstrated experience leading Data Science and ML projects from research to operational deployment Adept at problem-solving with a customer-centric approach Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing ethical AI solutions Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts Experience implementing cutting-edge NLP research and working with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or GCP Startup Mindset: To thrive in our environment, you should be proactive, adaptable to change, and possess a continuous improvement mindset. Flexibility, a willingness to exceed expectations, and a comfort with ambiguity are essential traits for success. Flexible Working: We understand that everyone's work preferences differ, which is why we offer various flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible hours.