This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Cloud Support Engineer x 2
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203405, 203406
Job Description
Working with the Flood Warning and Informing service as part of an ICT Platform Team the role is expected to provide technical support of all live National Flood Service applications and cloud platforms within an ITIL framework and defined product and platform team operating model, to deliver an outstanding customer focused Agile service.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience of supporting and administering Office 365/SharePoint Online/Dynamics 365/ Web Applications/COTS packages
Proven experience of working within a Public Cloud environment.
Experience of supporting and maintaining Rest APIs.
Experience of working with Azure DevOps and Visual Studio
Proven experience of supporting and developing platforms and/or applications with the following technologies; Azure PaaS, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MS SQL and Power Shell.
Knowledge of ITIL Service Management – specifically Incident and Problem Management and Project Management skills to define, plan and control work streams within your remit.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
Apr 21, 2022
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Our market-leading client in Guildford seeks an IT Support Engineer to join their growing team. The company has a modern and stunning office on the outskirts of Guildford. In this IT Support Engineer role, you will be located at my client's office, and there will also be travel to customers sites (usually, within an hour of Guildford). So, it is essential for the successful candidate to have their own vehicle. The company offers great benefits, genuine progression opportunities and many options for you to learn new technologies. What will the IT Support Engineer be doing day-to-day? In this role you will provide onsite ICT support to independent schools and education clients. You will typically visit one school each day, developing close relationships with each, becoming their trusted and valued IT service engineer. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic problem solver, with a broad range of technical competence and motivation to learn new skills. Overview of the role: Visit clients and perform technical maintenance and support tasks Ensure support requests and tickets are responded to and resolved in a timely and friendly manner Provide technical help to all levels of user, including senior leadership, teaching and admin staff, plus pupils in some cases Escalate to 3rd line support and 3rd party service organisations as and when required Keep clients up to date on service issues As a field based role it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle Maintain and further develop technical skills Personal Attributes: You will be a technology enthusiast who is good with people and enjoy solving problems. You will be able to work both under direction and on your own initiative, prioritising jobs as required. You will be an approachable and supportive team player, providing technical guidance and help as required. You will be keen to learn and gain experience with new technologies and their use in an education environment. This role requires regular working at client sites. You will need your own transport and a willingness to travel. IT Support Engineer - Qualifications & Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in a field based client facing technical support role Technical skills and experience with: Microsoft Office applications Microsoft 365 administration Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory Network and Wi-Fi troubleshooting Printing troubleshooting Checking and maintaining data and systems backups Firewall and web-filter administration
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our market-leading client in Guildford seeks an IT Support Engineer to join their growing team. The company has a modern and stunning office on the outskirts of Guildford. In this IT Support Engineer role, you will be located at my client's office, and there will also be travel to customers sites (usually, within an hour of Guildford). So, it is essential for the successful candidate to have their own vehicle. The company offers great benefits, genuine progression opportunities and many options for you to learn new technologies. What will the IT Support Engineer be doing day-to-day? In this role you will provide onsite ICT support to independent schools and education clients. You will typically visit one school each day, developing close relationships with each, becoming their trusted and valued IT service engineer. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic problem solver, with a broad range of technical competence and motivation to learn new skills. Overview of the role: Visit clients and perform technical maintenance and support tasks Ensure support requests and tickets are responded to and resolved in a timely and friendly manner Provide technical help to all levels of user, including senior leadership, teaching and admin staff, plus pupils in some cases Escalate to 3rd line support and 3rd party service organisations as and when required Keep clients up to date on service issues As a field based role it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle Maintain and further develop technical skills Personal Attributes: You will be a technology enthusiast who is good with people and enjoy solving problems. You will be able to work both under direction and on your own initiative, prioritising jobs as required. You will be an approachable and supportive team player, providing technical guidance and help as required. You will be keen to learn and gain experience with new technologies and their use in an education environment. This role requires regular working at client sites. You will need your own transport and a willingness to travel. IT Support Engineer - Qualifications & Experience: A minimum of two years' experience in a field based client facing technical support role Technical skills and experience with: Microsoft Office applications Microsoft 365 administration Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory Network and Wi-Fi troubleshooting Printing troubleshooting Checking and maintaining data and systems backups Firewall and web-filter administration
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
My client is seeking an IT Support engineer with 1st & 2nd Line experience to join their team on a permanent basis. Job Purpose To provide comprehensive 1st and 2nd line IT support services, covering the installation, configuration and support of IT systems. To undertake the investigation and resolution of problems in a timely manner, maintaining a high degree of customer service and ensuring that good IT service management disciplines and documentation processes are maintained. Responsibilities The Employee's work will be varied; however, the Employee's primary function will be as IT Support Engineer providing administrative and help desk support for the IT systems within the Group. The role will include the following duties and responsibilities: Provide 1st and 2nd Line technical support and maintenance for IT desktop environment including PCs, laptops, telephony, printing, voicemail, e-mail and audio-visuals. Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to IT service management principles. Manage 1st line / Triage relationships with external IT support service provider. Take appropriate action to reduce repeat incidents including identification of repeated service issues, managing technical resolution, delivering training and familiarisation. IT Infrastructure and Telecoms Maintenance and Development Maintain and monitor IT security across the network: - Sonic Wall firewall and VPN awareness - Endpoint Anti-virus - Sophos Central - Messaging Controls and Filtering - Mimecast - Compliance and End Point Management through Azure - Maintain physical security - security alarms / door entry controls Administration of VOIP & Mobile phone systems - Teams Telephony / Avaya IP Office Assist in the development and maintenance of systems documentation, providing build notes, system configurations, process documentation self-help guides and a support Knowledge Base Maintain and update Asset Registers and / logs on changes to key systems Network Administration User account creation and device setup - joiner / leaver / changes / passwords etc. Perform all aspects of Microsoft Windows AD Server and Azure administration. Awareness of the IT Disaster Recovery plan Additional Duties To assist with other departmental duties where necessary. As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to carry out the duties of your employment. Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to carry out some work out of office hours. This work is to be arranged in accordance with procedures designed by the IT Manger and Senior Management. Provide IT support for projects. Keep up to date with the latest technologies and maintain knowledge of relevant IT issues and equipment, undertaking and participating in training and development, as necessary. Take due and reasonable care of oneself and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work Act in a manner that enhances the work and its overall public image. Contribute to the overall aims. In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals. Take initiative to establish constructive relationships with other organisations in liaison with your Line Manager. Prize Placements is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please consider that on this occasion your CV has not been selected for our client
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
My client is seeking an IT Support engineer with 1st & 2nd Line experience to join their team on a permanent basis. Job Purpose To provide comprehensive 1st and 2nd line IT support services, covering the installation, configuration and support of IT systems. To undertake the investigation and resolution of problems in a timely manner, maintaining a high degree of customer service and ensuring that good IT service management disciplines and documentation processes are maintained. Responsibilities The Employee's work will be varied; however, the Employee's primary function will be as IT Support Engineer providing administrative and help desk support for the IT systems within the Group. The role will include the following duties and responsibilities: Provide 1st and 2nd Line technical support and maintenance for IT desktop environment including PCs, laptops, telephony, printing, voicemail, e-mail and audio-visuals. Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to IT service management principles. Manage 1st line / Triage relationships with external IT support service provider. Take appropriate action to reduce repeat incidents including identification of repeated service issues, managing technical resolution, delivering training and familiarisation. IT Infrastructure and Telecoms Maintenance and Development Maintain and monitor IT security across the network: - Sonic Wall firewall and VPN awareness - Endpoint Anti-virus - Sophos Central - Messaging Controls and Filtering - Mimecast - Compliance and End Point Management through Azure - Maintain physical security - security alarms / door entry controls Administration of VOIP & Mobile phone systems - Teams Telephony / Avaya IP Office Assist in the development and maintenance of systems documentation, providing build notes, system configurations, process documentation self-help guides and a support Knowledge Base Maintain and update Asset Registers and / logs on changes to key systems Network Administration User account creation and device setup - joiner / leaver / changes / passwords etc. Perform all aspects of Microsoft Windows AD Server and Azure administration. Awareness of the IT Disaster Recovery plan Additional Duties To assist with other departmental duties where necessary. As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to carry out the duties of your employment. Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to carry out some work out of office hours. This work is to be arranged in accordance with procedures designed by the IT Manger and Senior Management. Provide IT support for projects. Keep up to date with the latest technologies and maintain knowledge of relevant IT issues and equipment, undertaking and participating in training and development, as necessary. Take due and reasonable care of oneself and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work Act in a manner that enhances the work and its overall public image. Contribute to the overall aims. In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals. Take initiative to establish constructive relationships with other organisations in liaison with your Line Manager. Prize Placements is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please consider that on this occasion your CV has not been selected for our client
I am currently partnered with a Central Government agency supporting them with a large-scale ongoing project for which they have a requirement for multiple Java Developers who must have active SC Clearance You will require the following: ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE - Ideally with 12+ months left Expertise in Java 11+ Expertise in Spring Boot Experience developing applications within an AWS environment Experience of working with at least two of the following: JPA/Hibernate, REST API's, observability and monitoring, queue technologies and Spring security. Experience of agile development and working against stories in sprints. Desirables: Experience of defining/maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Experience of front-end development in React Experience of working in multidisciplinary agile teams. The roles are inside IR35 and will require 2/3 days per week in either London or Manchester with the remain days working remotely or from home Day rate being offered will depend on experience & seniority that you are applying for. Please see below: Java Engineer - £375 per day Senior Java Engineer - £550 per day Lead Java Engineer - £650 per day
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
I am currently partnered with a Central Government agency supporting them with a large-scale ongoing project for which they have a requirement for multiple Java Developers who must have active SC Clearance You will require the following: ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE - Ideally with 12+ months left Expertise in Java 11+ Expertise in Spring Boot Experience developing applications within an AWS environment Experience of working with at least two of the following: JPA/Hibernate, REST API's, observability and monitoring, queue technologies and Spring security. Experience of agile development and working against stories in sprints. Desirables: Experience of defining/maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Experience of front-end development in React Experience of working in multidisciplinary agile teams. The roles are inside IR35 and will require 2/3 days per week in either London or Manchester with the remain days working remotely or from home Day rate being offered will depend on experience & seniority that you are applying for. Please see below: Java Engineer - £375 per day Senior Java Engineer - £550 per day Lead Java Engineer - £650 per day
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT - PRINCIPAL - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOB DESCRIPTION My client has an exciting and diverse opportunity to contribute to the advancement of their Digital Transformation initiatives within UK public sector departments. The selected candidate will collaborate with clients, their delivery teams, senior leadership, and industry and academic affiliates to execute ongoing projects, shape new endeavours, and influence strategic direction. You will thrive in a supportive environment, accessing a broad network of professionals for your growth, equipped with professional certifications and mentoring to guide your career trajectory. Be a pivotal player in the digital evolution, partnering with globally significant entities. My client is situated in Wiltshire, with a hybrid work model encompassing remote work and onsite presence in varied locations including London, Milton Keynes, and other locations along the M4. REQUIREMENTS Capable of assuming responsibility for client engagement to gather and document both functional and non-functional requisites alongside corresponding validation criteria. Demonstrates adept leadership qualities, adept at fostering connections, managing stakeholders, adept problem-solving, and constructively challenging client perspectives. Proactively involved in crafting and upholding technical documentation. Drives the technical execution of software and solution development endeavours to meet client expectations, collaborating closely with project and program management. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough analysis and formulating high-level solution architectures and business process blueprints. Proficient in devising 18-24 month technical implementation strategies. Skilled in orchestrating technical workshops, and engaging clients in solution exploration. Self-driven with the capacity to discern priorities and juggle multiple project contributions concurrently. Possesses exceptional communication skills, coupled with a profound technical acumen and genuine enthusiasm for technology. An individual with a minimum of 3 years of consultancy experience, with substantial exposure to technology advancement and deployment. Experienced in customer-facing, hands-on solution design, development, and implementation. Able to familiarize oneself with the entirety of the business's capabilities to bring forth the necessary skills and knowledge for achieving success. Proficient in collaborative teamwork and adept at working with external partners. Comfortable devising, delivering, and providing training and knowledge transfer sessions internally and for clients regarding implemented solutions. An individual well-versed in a variety of proven methodologies applicable to solution development endeavours. Essential Proficient in fostering a sense of value among all stakeholders. Meticulous attention to detail coupled with a systematic and professional demeanour in solution design and implementation. Confident in guiding stakeholders through active listening and collaborative planning processes. Collaborative team player, providing support across various workstreams. Possesses strong analytical abilities for technical and project performance assessment and reporting (e.g., utilising Microsoft Project). Demonstrates adept and rapid written and verbal communication skills. Embraces a robust configuration control approach and takes a proactive stance towards documentation. SC Clearance or Willingness to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum requirement. Comfortable with soliciting challenges and involving others in decision-making processes when appropriate. Desirable Quantitative degree incorporating elements of software development coursework. Proficient in Project Management within Defence & Security and/or various Government Departments, inclusive of Agile and/or Scaled Agile methodologies. Familiarity with Software Development or Systems Engineering standards. Experienced in overseeing software Secure Development and Operations (DevSecOps). Proficient in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. Competent in Requirements Management and possessing familiarity with relational databases. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT - PRINCIPAL - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOB DESCRIPTION My client has an exciting and diverse opportunity to contribute to the advancement of their Digital Transformation initiatives within UK public sector departments. The selected candidate will collaborate with clients, their delivery teams, senior leadership, and industry and academic affiliates to execute ongoing projects, shape new endeavours, and influence strategic direction. You will thrive in a supportive environment, accessing a broad network of professionals for your growth, equipped with professional certifications and mentoring to guide your career trajectory. Be a pivotal player in the digital evolution, partnering with globally significant entities. My client is situated in Wiltshire, with a hybrid work model encompassing remote work and onsite presence in varied locations including London, Milton Keynes, and other locations along the M4. REQUIREMENTS Capable of assuming responsibility for client engagement to gather and document both functional and non-functional requisites alongside corresponding validation criteria. Demonstrates adept leadership qualities, adept at fostering connections, managing stakeholders, adept problem-solving, and constructively challenging client perspectives. Proactively involved in crafting and upholding technical documentation. Drives the technical execution of software and solution development endeavours to meet client expectations, collaborating closely with project and program management. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough analysis and formulating high-level solution architectures and business process blueprints. Proficient in devising 18-24 month technical implementation strategies. Skilled in orchestrating technical workshops, and engaging clients in solution exploration. Self-driven with the capacity to discern priorities and juggle multiple project contributions concurrently. Possesses exceptional communication skills, coupled with a profound technical acumen and genuine enthusiasm for technology. An individual with a minimum of 3 years of consultancy experience, with substantial exposure to technology advancement and deployment. Experienced in customer-facing, hands-on solution design, development, and implementation. Able to familiarize oneself with the entirety of the business's capabilities to bring forth the necessary skills and knowledge for achieving success. Proficient in collaborative teamwork and adept at working with external partners. Comfortable devising, delivering, and providing training and knowledge transfer sessions internally and for clients regarding implemented solutions. An individual well-versed in a variety of proven methodologies applicable to solution development endeavours. Essential Proficient in fostering a sense of value among all stakeholders. Meticulous attention to detail coupled with a systematic and professional demeanour in solution design and implementation. Confident in guiding stakeholders through active listening and collaborative planning processes. Collaborative team player, providing support across various workstreams. Possesses strong analytical abilities for technical and project performance assessment and reporting (e.g., utilising Microsoft Project). Demonstrates adept and rapid written and verbal communication skills. Embraces a robust configuration control approach and takes a proactive stance towards documentation. SC Clearance or Willingness to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC) as a minimum requirement. Comfortable with soliciting challenges and involving others in decision-making processes when appropriate. Desirable Quantitative degree incorporating elements of software development coursework. Proficient in Project Management within Defence & Security and/or various Government Departments, inclusive of Agile and/or Scaled Agile methodologies. Familiarity with Software Development or Systems Engineering standards. Experienced in overseeing software Secure Development and Operations (DevSecOps). Proficient in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications. Competent in Requirements Management and possessing familiarity with relational databases. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About our Client Our Client is a SaaS business that works within the FinTech market. They have been supplying software products to Banks for over 30 years, and have undergone a record period of growth over the last few years. About this role Our Client has an extremely exciting and detailed roadmap spanning the next few years. Their roadmap consists of greenfield development and enhancements to existing products, as well as the launch of a brand new risk platform. To support their roadmap and growth plans, our Client is expanding their Engineering Team which consists of circa 10 Java Developers that sit alongside a team of 5 QA's. Their Technology stack primarily consists of: Java, AWS (S3, EC2 etc), Spring (Boot, Restful, Security, MVC), JPA/Hibernate, Web-Services, MongoDB, Gradle, Microservices, CI/CD via Docker/Kubernetes, JUnit. Front-End stack consists of React, TypeScript, Redux, Storybook, but this tends to be handled by a separate FE Team. Our Client operates an Agile SCRUM methodology and enjoys rotating their sprint teams around different products on a regular basis to ensure the team can enjoy varied development. You will have the chance to work on their latest innovations, core products and slightly older applications. Our Client tends to work remotely, with a Java team meet-up once per month in the South-West. If you'd prefer to work hybrid, they are more than happy to accommodate this. What are we looking for? 4+ years of experience developing Java Applications on a Spring/Boot Framework Knowledge/experience within SaaS Strong knowledge of layers and design patterns/principles Experience with AWS Understanding of Microservices Great interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate decisions/thoughts/ideas Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD via Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker etc Lots of exposure to creating and maintaining API's What's in it for you? A great opportunity to be part of a very intelligent team that work on highly complex applications and uses some of the latest technology on the market. Our Client boasts a 'start up' culture due to the recent growth and expansion but is backed with over 30 years in the industry. Now is a great time to join and be part of a growing business with a family feel. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the industry type, our Client is not able to provide sponsorship. Please do not apply for this position if you do not hold full UK right to work (British Citizenship, ILR, EU Settlement).
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About our Client Our Client is a SaaS business that works within the FinTech market. They have been supplying software products to Banks for over 30 years, and have undergone a record period of growth over the last few years. About this role Our Client has an extremely exciting and detailed roadmap spanning the next few years. Their roadmap consists of greenfield development and enhancements to existing products, as well as the launch of a brand new risk platform. To support their roadmap and growth plans, our Client is expanding their Engineering Team which consists of circa 10 Java Developers that sit alongside a team of 5 QA's. Their Technology stack primarily consists of: Java, AWS (S3, EC2 etc), Spring (Boot, Restful, Security, MVC), JPA/Hibernate, Web-Services, MongoDB, Gradle, Microservices, CI/CD via Docker/Kubernetes, JUnit. Front-End stack consists of React, TypeScript, Redux, Storybook, but this tends to be handled by a separate FE Team. Our Client operates an Agile SCRUM methodology and enjoys rotating their sprint teams around different products on a regular basis to ensure the team can enjoy varied development. You will have the chance to work on their latest innovations, core products and slightly older applications. Our Client tends to work remotely, with a Java team meet-up once per month in the South-West. If you'd prefer to work hybrid, they are more than happy to accommodate this. What are we looking for? 4+ years of experience developing Java Applications on a Spring/Boot Framework Knowledge/experience within SaaS Strong knowledge of layers and design patterns/principles Experience with AWS Understanding of Microservices Great interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly articulate decisions/thoughts/ideas Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD via Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker etc Lots of exposure to creating and maintaining API's What's in it for you? A great opportunity to be part of a very intelligent team that work on highly complex applications and uses some of the latest technology on the market. Our Client boasts a 'start up' culture due to the recent growth and expansion but is backed with over 30 years in the industry. Now is a great time to join and be part of a growing business with a family feel. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the industry type, our Client is not able to provide sponsorship. Please do not apply for this position if you do not hold full UK right to work (British Citizenship, ILR, EU Settlement).
Senior Android Engineer (VR/ Bluetooth) Edinburgh Sadly sponsorship is not provided Are you excited by the visual effects (VFX) or the XR/VR industries? Are you an experienced software engineer with a creative mindset? Do you love developing amazing, hardware-integrated software products? About Us: The natural way to interact with augmented and virtual reality will be with your hands. Our client is developing incredible wearable products based on soft and stretchy sensor technology for the future of human-machine interaction. This new product range, a comfortable XR for mass market use, has recently been announced. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh . As a Senior Software Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that align with business objectives and meet clients' requirements. You will play a key role in driving innovation and leading development efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products Interest in animation - or VR content creation - pipelines will be a strong advantage. You will enjoy the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology, solving problems, and to customer needs. Your customer-centric approach will not only drive technical solutions but also shape the future development of products, ultimately ensuring an exceptional user experience for our valued customers. Responsibilities Design, develop, and verify cutting-edge software solutions for seamless interfacing with Motion Capture and XR gloves across a diverse array of computing platforms, ranging from VR headsets to desktop computers, and beyond. Deliver technical leadership and provide mentorship to fellow software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Collaborate with subject matter experts, product management, and engineering leaders to architect capabilities on software platforms. Foster productive collaborations with our software, embedded, and machine learning teams to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Efficiently plan, manage, and document work using designated project management systems. Consistently stay informed about the latest advancements from motion capture and mixed reality partners, reinforcing a competitive edge in technological innovation. Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field Significant and Senior commercial experience as a software engineer Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in a range of programming languages, ideally with experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, or C#. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or VueJS. OR mobile development in Android /iOS Experience working with integrations with hardware peripherals, ideally with experience in Bluetooth . Desirable Skills: Experience developing for Unity and/or Unreal Engine Knowledge of C++. Experience building VR experiences, and a passion for gaming and VFX technologies. This role will be on site 2/3 days per week and can not support sponsorship apllications. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Android Engineer (VR/ Bluetooth) Edinburgh Sadly sponsorship is not provided Are you excited by the visual effects (VFX) or the XR/VR industries? Are you an experienced software engineer with a creative mindset? Do you love developing amazing, hardware-integrated software products? About Us: The natural way to interact with augmented and virtual reality will be with your hands. Our client is developing incredible wearable products based on soft and stretchy sensor technology for the future of human-machine interaction. This new product range, a comfortable XR for mass market use, has recently been announced. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh . As a Senior Software Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that align with business objectives and meet clients' requirements. You will play a key role in driving innovation and leading development efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products Interest in animation - or VR content creation - pipelines will be a strong advantage. You will enjoy the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology, solving problems, and to customer needs. Your customer-centric approach will not only drive technical solutions but also shape the future development of products, ultimately ensuring an exceptional user experience for our valued customers. Responsibilities Design, develop, and verify cutting-edge software solutions for seamless interfacing with Motion Capture and XR gloves across a diverse array of computing platforms, ranging from VR headsets to desktop computers, and beyond. Deliver technical leadership and provide mentorship to fellow software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Collaborate with subject matter experts, product management, and engineering leaders to architect capabilities on software platforms. Foster productive collaborations with our software, embedded, and machine learning teams to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Efficiently plan, manage, and document work using designated project management systems. Consistently stay informed about the latest advancements from motion capture and mixed reality partners, reinforcing a competitive edge in technological innovation. Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field Significant and Senior commercial experience as a software engineer Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in a range of programming languages, ideally with experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, or C#. Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or VueJS. OR mobile development in Android /iOS Experience working with integrations with hardware peripherals, ideally with experience in Bluetooth . Desirable Skills: Experience developing for Unity and/or Unreal Engine Knowledge of C++. Experience building VR experiences, and a passion for gaming and VFX technologies. This role will be on site 2/3 days per week and can not support sponsorship apllications. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Exciting Opportunity for Senior Embedded Software Engineer! Are you ready to pioneer cutting-edge projects that will redefine the technological landscape? Do you have a passion for leading intricate electronic endeavours? Join an exceptional and expanding tech firm with a global footprint, offering a hybrid work model based just outside Bristol. My client is at the forefront of delivering revolutionary engineering solutions for the Oil & Gas and UK Rail Industries. The Role: My client is on the lookout for a seasoned and highly proficient Senior Embedded Software Engineer to boost their Hardware Solutions Team. Key Responsibilities: Spearhead the Embedded Software Team, driving innovation and excellence. Architect, design, develop, and refine embedded software products to support our R&D initiatives and commercial endeavours. Uphold standards of design brilliance, ensuring every aspect of our software solutions exceeds expectations. Produce meticulous technical documentation and instil best practices across the team. Coordinate and manage project activities, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. What We Seek: Demonstrated expertise in both technical and leadership domains. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Software/Computer Science. Proven track record in Embedded Software architecture design and implementation. Proficiency in Python, C, and C++ programming languages. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical acumen. Extensive experience in software design, development, debugging Testing for microprocessors and microcontrollers. Proficiency in embedded application development for systems demanding high reliability and availability. Familiarity with embedded operating systems, including Linux/UNIX and various RTOS families. Deep understanding and utilisation of microcontroller peripherals for data acquisition and control Proficiency in firmware application development for communication interfaces Knowledge and utilisation of communication protocols Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit to foster a culture of quality and teamwork. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Exciting Opportunity for Senior Embedded Software Engineer! Are you ready to pioneer cutting-edge projects that will redefine the technological landscape? Do you have a passion for leading intricate electronic endeavours? Join an exceptional and expanding tech firm with a global footprint, offering a hybrid work model based just outside Bristol. My client is at the forefront of delivering revolutionary engineering solutions for the Oil & Gas and UK Rail Industries. The Role: My client is on the lookout for a seasoned and highly proficient Senior Embedded Software Engineer to boost their Hardware Solutions Team. Key Responsibilities: Spearhead the Embedded Software Team, driving innovation and excellence. Architect, design, develop, and refine embedded software products to support our R&D initiatives and commercial endeavours. Uphold standards of design brilliance, ensuring every aspect of our software solutions exceeds expectations. Produce meticulous technical documentation and instil best practices across the team. Coordinate and manage project activities, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. What We Seek: Demonstrated expertise in both technical and leadership domains. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Software/Computer Science. Proven track record in Embedded Software architecture design and implementation. Proficiency in Python, C, and C++ programming languages. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical acumen. Extensive experience in software design, development, debugging Testing for microprocessors and microcontrollers. Proficiency in embedded application development for systems demanding high reliability and availability. Familiarity with embedded operating systems, including Linux/UNIX and various RTOS families. Deep understanding and utilisation of microcontroller peripherals for data acquisition and control Proficiency in firmware application development for communication interfaces Knowledge and utilisation of communication protocols Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit to foster a culture of quality and teamwork. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
If you are an experienced Senior ICT Engineer/ Designer to join their team. The team is responsible for maintaining Oracle Fusion and applicants must be able to evidence experience in working with that solution, along with demonstrating confidence and prowess in other relevant areas. The ideal candidate will be expected to provide lead technical expertise in Oracle Fusion Human Resources and Payroll Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Complete designs and configuration of new requests from the business Work closely with business colleagues to plan and release new functionality Undertake problem diagnosis and resolution of technical issues working within agreed SLAs Document solutions or problem resolution as required Applicants should have a proven track record of identifying customer and technical requirements, to ensure the successful delivery of a new or updated system. You will have a solid understanding for project lifecycles including (but not limited to) the following: Requirements gathering Documentation and planning including proposals, technical plans, and resource plans Change management Test management Risk and defect management Providing support and coaching to other team members to enable successful project delivery across the team Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
If you are an experienced Senior ICT Engineer/ Designer to join their team. The team is responsible for maintaining Oracle Fusion and applicants must be able to evidence experience in working with that solution, along with demonstrating confidence and prowess in other relevant areas. The ideal candidate will be expected to provide lead technical expertise in Oracle Fusion Human Resources and Payroll Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Complete designs and configuration of new requests from the business Work closely with business colleagues to plan and release new functionality Undertake problem diagnosis and resolution of technical issues working within agreed SLAs Document solutions or problem resolution as required Applicants should have a proven track record of identifying customer and technical requirements, to ensure the successful delivery of a new or updated system. You will have a solid understanding for project lifecycles including (but not limited to) the following: Requirements gathering Documentation and planning including proposals, technical plans, and resource plans Change management Test management Risk and defect management Providing support and coaching to other team members to enable successful project delivery across the team Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
If you are an experienced Senior ICT Engineer/ Designer to join their team. The team is responsible for maintaining Oracle Fusion and applicants must be able to evidence experience in working with that solution, along with demonstrating confidence and prowess in other relevant areas. The ideal candidate will be expected to provide lead technical expertise in Oracle Fusion Human Resources and Payroll Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Complete designs and configuration of new requests from the business Work closely with business colleagues to plan and release new functionality Undertake problem diagnosis and resolution of technical issues working within agreed SLAs Document solutions or problem resolution as required Applicants should have a proven track record of identifying customer and technical requirements, to ensure the successful delivery of a new or updated system. You will have a solid understanding for project lifecycles including (but not limited to) the following: Requirements gathering Documentation and planning including proposals, technical plans, and resource plans Change management Test management Risk and defect management Providing support and coaching to other team members to enable successful project delivery across the team Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
If you are an experienced Senior ICT Engineer/ Designer to join their team. The team is responsible for maintaining Oracle Fusion and applicants must be able to evidence experience in working with that solution, along with demonstrating confidence and prowess in other relevant areas. The ideal candidate will be expected to provide lead technical expertise in Oracle Fusion Human Resources and Payroll Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Complete designs and configuration of new requests from the business Work closely with business colleagues to plan and release new functionality Undertake problem diagnosis and resolution of technical issues working within agreed SLAs Document solutions or problem resolution as required Applicants should have a proven track record of identifying customer and technical requirements, to ensure the successful delivery of a new or updated system. You will have a solid understanding for project lifecycles including (but not limited to) the following: Requirements gathering Documentation and planning including proposals, technical plans, and resource plans Change management Test management Risk and defect management Providing support and coaching to other team members to enable successful project delivery across the team Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
IT Manager (Education), Sevenoaks, £35,000 - £38,000 We are supporting a well-regarded school in their search for a new IT Manager. With experience at a senior level, you will be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability, and security of the schools ICT network, along with line management of one engineer. The role: On a day-to-day basis, you will resolve and monitor technical issues at the school, all while ensuring clear and concise communication regarding any issues or problems. You will advise on the right course of action in terms of IT and deliver any projects. The right candidate will need to have strong communication skills as you will be the main point of contact for all of your schools ICT needs where you will be dealing with members of staff and pupils. About you: The successful hands on IT Manager will need to have the following experience and have exceptional relationship building and customer service skills. Responsible for managing and controlling all technical aspects of the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and development of the school s ICT hardware, software and network infrastructure. Provide great communication Work with the school development team to ensure that the school are getting the best level of service Ensure behaviour, including appearance and punctuality, meets standards outlined Be prepared to work with young children Be prepared to train small groups of school staff Be prepared to assist with occasional lifting of equipment during installation Be prepared to work on another site once per week Skills/Abilities Effectively monitor, manage and maintain all infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, SAN, Wi-Fi and networking equipment Ensure that backup and archive systems are in place Oversee the installation, maintenance and upgrades of all infrastructure equipment Manage key services including Active Directory, DNS, Office 365, DHCP and Group Policy The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
IT Manager (Education), Sevenoaks, £35,000 - £38,000 We are supporting a well-regarded school in their search for a new IT Manager. With experience at a senior level, you will be responsible for the management, installation, maintenance, availability, and security of the schools ICT network, along with line management of one engineer. The role: On a day-to-day basis, you will resolve and monitor technical issues at the school, all while ensuring clear and concise communication regarding any issues or problems. You will advise on the right course of action in terms of IT and deliver any projects. The right candidate will need to have strong communication skills as you will be the main point of contact for all of your schools ICT needs where you will be dealing with members of staff and pupils. About you: The successful hands on IT Manager will need to have the following experience and have exceptional relationship building and customer service skills. Responsible for managing and controlling all technical aspects of the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance and development of the school s ICT hardware, software and network infrastructure. Provide great communication Work with the school development team to ensure that the school are getting the best level of service Ensure behaviour, including appearance and punctuality, meets standards outlined Be prepared to work with young children Be prepared to train small groups of school staff Be prepared to assist with occasional lifting of equipment during installation Be prepared to work on another site once per week Skills/Abilities Effectively monitor, manage and maintain all infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, SAN, Wi-Fi and networking equipment Ensure that backup and archive systems are in place Oversee the installation, maintenance and upgrades of all infrastructure equipment Manage key services including Active Directory, DNS, Office 365, DHCP and Group Policy The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for IT, with at least of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
I'm wokring with an NHS trust absed in Kent, who are in search of a Project Manager with Capital Works experience to join their capital works team ASAP. The Capital Projects Manager is an important role for the Trust, working with the Deputy Director of Capital Development, overseeing the professional technical advice, estates design and construction/engineering management service to the Trust. This includes the line management and supervising the Capital projects for all engineering and building matters associated with the Trust. All projects are implemented to agreed costs, timescales and the require standards of high quality in order to provide an efficient, modern and sustainable Estates portfolio, compliant with all Estates and Facilities Regulations and to enable the ongoing and effective delivery of patient care. Responsibilites: Act as the main contact point for administering the Capital programme, using a risk-based approach and incorporating information from sources such as backlog maintenance, wayfinding, Asbestos surveys, and 6 facet survey data. Support the delivery of the Trust's annual Capital programme and assist in prioritising available Capital funds. Oversee External Design Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers on complex project schedules to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness, coordination, and delivery of high-quality schemes that meet the needs of staff, service users, and the public. Ensure that the Trust's buildings meet both current and future service requirements. Manage budgets and accounts for specific projects to maximise cost-effectiveness while adhering to agreed budget limits and complying with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement Policies. Take responsibility for approving significant payments to contractors. Report to the Associate Director of Capital Development and provide advice on Estates-related issues specific to Capital and revenue-funded minor/major works projects, including Building, Engineering, contractual matters, and statutory regulations. Experience Required: Educated to degree level or possessing equivalent experience at a senior level in building construction or engineering services. Extensive experience and expertise in project management within building construction. Comprehensive experience in design, specification, and negotiation of construction projects, as well as capital project management and administration of construction contract matters. Thorough knowledge of NHS project management, including procurement methods and business case development. Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes. Familiarity with local authority planning and building control guidelines, enabling accurate and timely processing of planning applications and building control approval applications in support of relevant capital schemes. If interested, please apply to the role and I will arrange a call with you ASAP.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
I'm wokring with an NHS trust absed in Kent, who are in search of a Project Manager with Capital Works experience to join their capital works team ASAP. The Capital Projects Manager is an important role for the Trust, working with the Deputy Director of Capital Development, overseeing the professional technical advice, estates design and construction/engineering management service to the Trust. This includes the line management and supervising the Capital projects for all engineering and building matters associated with the Trust. All projects are implemented to agreed costs, timescales and the require standards of high quality in order to provide an efficient, modern and sustainable Estates portfolio, compliant with all Estates and Facilities Regulations and to enable the ongoing and effective delivery of patient care. Responsibilites: Act as the main contact point for administering the Capital programme, using a risk-based approach and incorporating information from sources such as backlog maintenance, wayfinding, Asbestos surveys, and 6 facet survey data. Support the delivery of the Trust's annual Capital programme and assist in prioritising available Capital funds. Oversee External Design Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers on complex project schedules to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness, coordination, and delivery of high-quality schemes that meet the needs of staff, service users, and the public. Ensure that the Trust's buildings meet both current and future service requirements. Manage budgets and accounts for specific projects to maximise cost-effectiveness while adhering to agreed budget limits and complying with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement Policies. Take responsibility for approving significant payments to contractors. Report to the Associate Director of Capital Development and provide advice on Estates-related issues specific to Capital and revenue-funded minor/major works projects, including Building, Engineering, contractual matters, and statutory regulations. Experience Required: Educated to degree level or possessing equivalent experience at a senior level in building construction or engineering services. Extensive experience and expertise in project management within building construction. Comprehensive experience in design, specification, and negotiation of construction projects, as well as capital project management and administration of construction contract matters. Thorough knowledge of NHS project management, including procurement methods and business case development. Experience in facilitating formal tendering processes. Familiarity with local authority planning and building control guidelines, enabling accurate and timely processing of planning applications and building control approval applications in support of relevant capital schemes. If interested, please apply to the role and I will arrange a call with you ASAP.
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area. If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will have a strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click apply now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area. If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will have a strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click apply now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Data Engineer to join the esteemed Data Management and Engineering team. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will take charge of managing data resources across various databases, while also contributing to the construction and maintenance of our state-of-the-art data warehouse infrastructure. Collaborating closely with our Business Intelligence and Analytics specialists, this role will be instrumental in crafting insightful reporting tools to empower the organisation with actionable insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Assume ownership of data management processes across multiple databases, leveraging a variety of technologies including SQL and Python for data transformation. Utilise expertise in SQL and Python to orchestrate seamless data transformations, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely insights to stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor on matters pertaining to data management and analysis, offering guidance and support to colleagues across the organisation. Champion the development of intuitive dashboards and reports tailored to the diverse needs of our internal and external stakeholders. Requirements: Demonstrable proficiency in cloud-based data technologies, with experience in Microsoft Azure considered desirable. A comprehensive understanding of data engineering principles, with proven experience in data warehouse management and data ingestion processes. Proficiency in SQL and Python, coupled with a track record of effectively handling large and complex datasets. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate analytical findings clearly and concisely. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Previous experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and deliver results. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with additional tools and technologies such as Salesforce, R, C#, Databricks, and Power BI. Knowledge of advanced analytical methodologies, including data science and machine learning techniques. Understanding of data architecture principles and best practices, as well as data governance frameworks and data protection legislation. Awareness of the educational landscape and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Working Conditions: This role offers flexibility and supports agile working arrangements. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, as we believe in the power of different perspectives to drive innovation and positive change.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Data Engineer to join the esteemed Data Management and Engineering team. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will take charge of managing data resources across various databases, while also contributing to the construction and maintenance of our state-of-the-art data warehouse infrastructure. Collaborating closely with our Business Intelligence and Analytics specialists, this role will be instrumental in crafting insightful reporting tools to empower the organisation with actionable insights and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Assume ownership of data management processes across multiple databases, leveraging a variety of technologies including SQL and Python for data transformation. Utilise expertise in SQL and Python to orchestrate seamless data transformations, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely insights to stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor on matters pertaining to data management and analysis, offering guidance and support to colleagues across the organisation. Champion the development of intuitive dashboards and reports tailored to the diverse needs of our internal and external stakeholders. Requirements: Demonstrable proficiency in cloud-based data technologies, with experience in Microsoft Azure considered desirable. A comprehensive understanding of data engineering principles, with proven experience in data warehouse management and data ingestion processes. Proficiency in SQL and Python, coupled with a track record of effectively handling large and complex datasets. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate analytical findings clearly and concisely. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Previous experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to thrive under pressure and deliver results. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with additional tools and technologies such as Salesforce, R, C#, Databricks, and Power BI. Knowledge of advanced analytical methodologies, including data science and machine learning techniques. Understanding of data architecture principles and best practices, as well as data governance frameworks and data protection legislation. Awareness of the educational landscape and a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Working Conditions: This role offers flexibility and supports agile working arrangements. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, as we believe in the power of different perspectives to drive innovation and positive change.
We are collaborating with a global client seeking to onboard a few Cyber Security Engineers to their expanding in-house Information Security team. This is a senior technical security role focused on transforming the way security is delivered within their engineering teams. Past experience in payment security is preferred. Responsibilities include navigating the unique security challenges as their software and enterprise APIs transition to the cloud, supporting the entire SDLC, from the idea phase to production and ops. Key Requirements: Lead security initiatives, threat modelling, enhancing application security and reducing vulnerabilities. Hands-on experience in software supply chain security or robust knowledge of DevSecOps. Comprehensive understanding of containerization and container security. Review critical code, build pipelines and deployment methods. A solid grasp of public cloud services and various architectural patterns. Proficiency in application security and a strong grasp of DevSecOps (the shift-left culture). Familiarity with security principles and standards such as NIST and CIS and good understanding of OWASP Top-10, Top 25 CWEs, open source security and data security. Develop quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security tasks and collaborate with stakeholders. Certifications in Azure and AWS cloud Security is a plus. This position entails working on-site at their Hertfordshire office for 1-2 days a week. It offers a base salary of up to 95k with 20% bonus and additional benefits. Please get in touch if interested!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are collaborating with a global client seeking to onboard a few Cyber Security Engineers to their expanding in-house Information Security team. This is a senior technical security role focused on transforming the way security is delivered within their engineering teams. Past experience in payment security is preferred. Responsibilities include navigating the unique security challenges as their software and enterprise APIs transition to the cloud, supporting the entire SDLC, from the idea phase to production and ops. Key Requirements: Lead security initiatives, threat modelling, enhancing application security and reducing vulnerabilities. Hands-on experience in software supply chain security or robust knowledge of DevSecOps. Comprehensive understanding of containerization and container security. Review critical code, build pipelines and deployment methods. A solid grasp of public cloud services and various architectural patterns. Proficiency in application security and a strong grasp of DevSecOps (the shift-left culture). Familiarity with security principles and standards such as NIST and CIS and good understanding of OWASP Top-10, Top 25 CWEs, open source security and data security. Develop quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security tasks and collaborate with stakeholders. Certifications in Azure and AWS cloud Security is a plus. This position entails working on-site at their Hertfordshire office for 1-2 days a week. It offers a base salary of up to 95k with 20% bonus and additional benefits. Please get in touch if interested!