Technical Lead Coventry (Hybrid - Monthly Visits to the Office). 70,000 - 75,000 Applause IT is hiring for a Technical Lead to join a leading business school at a top-ranked university, offering leading business programs globally. Our client is a front runner in academic IT services, crafting innovative systems for education and business. In this role, you'll lead and oversee projects, mentor tech integration initiatives, and offer consultancy services to various academic departments. More recently, our client has launched a multi-year initiative to re architect, re engineer, and redesign their core digital services, including their virtual learning environment (VLE) and management information system (MIS) - all projects you will be involved with as a Senior Java Developer in the team. Their goal is to create a modern, agile, secure, reliable, and user-friendly platform that will enhance the learning experience and outcomes for their students and staff. To achieve this, they aim to use the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering, such as event-driven micro services, cloud computing, containerisation, and continuous integration and delivery. As a Technical Lead you will need to be strong with the following: Java 21, Micro services, Spring boot. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. (React) A proven track record of adhering to Test Driven Development practices. A proven track record of leading a squad or mentoring junior team members. (2+ years experience). Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. It would be desirable if you have: A passion for creating and delivering digital services to the highest standards. Knowledge and experience of DevOps and working with Micro Services in a cloud environment. A track record of performing code reviews and driving a products technical direction. A track record of excellent web development in a comparable environment on both the back-end and front-end. If this role sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW! Technical Lead - Coventry (Monthly Visits to the Office) - 70,000 - 75,000
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Technical Lead Coventry (Hybrid - Monthly Visits to the Office). 70,000 - 75,000 Applause IT is hiring for a Technical Lead to join a leading business school at a top-ranked university, offering leading business programs globally. Our client is a front runner in academic IT services, crafting innovative systems for education and business. In this role, you'll lead and oversee projects, mentor tech integration initiatives, and offer consultancy services to various academic departments. More recently, our client has launched a multi-year initiative to re architect, re engineer, and redesign their core digital services, including their virtual learning environment (VLE) and management information system (MIS) - all projects you will be involved with as a Senior Java Developer in the team. Their goal is to create a modern, agile, secure, reliable, and user-friendly platform that will enhance the learning experience and outcomes for their students and staff. To achieve this, they aim to use the latest technologies and best practices in software engineering, such as event-driven micro services, cloud computing, containerisation, and continuous integration and delivery. As a Technical Lead you will need to be strong with the following: Java 21, Micro services, Spring boot. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. (React) A proven track record of adhering to Test Driven Development practices. A proven track record of leading a squad or mentoring junior team members. (2+ years experience). Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. It would be desirable if you have: A passion for creating and delivering digital services to the highest standards. Knowledge and experience of DevOps and working with Micro Services in a cloud environment. A track record of performing code reviews and driving a products technical direction. A track record of excellent web development in a comparable environment on both the back-end and front-end. If this role sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW! Technical Lead - Coventry (Monthly Visits to the Office) - 70,000 - 75,000
Role: IT Solutions Architect Location: Midlands, commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Solihull and more (only 1 day per week in the HQ) We are looking for a Solution Architect who is passionate about making a difference, and working on a truly interesting roadmap of Projects, partnering with business divisions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and many more. This role will not sit within a never-ending team of Solution Architects with a lengthy sign-off process, nor will it only be responsible for Architecting part of a solution. This role will be end-to-end influencing, designing, owning Architecture, but most importantly, will play a key role in defining the Architecture practice from the ground up for a brand known by most. Ideally, we're looking for a seasoned IT Architect with strong Stakeholder engagement skills who is eager to help a large organisation mature their Architecture capability, deliver on some cutting-edge technology programmes and help with Architecture tool-selection. Well suited to someone from an Applications background, but we have a separate Infrastructure Architect role available too. Please check the bottom of the advert on how to receive further information. Key Skills - Demonstrable experience in owning and designing Architecture principles / standards and focus largely at the HLD stage Strong technical and non-technical engagements skills Ability to build a variety of technical roadmaps Strong understanding of Software Engineering principles, such as Agile, DevOPS etc Ability to work with technology functions to ensure alignment with roadmaps If you would like to find out more about the organisation and key details around the role, please contact & Bourton for further information. We are happy to share details with anyone who registers an interest. The role is commutable from Leicester, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Tamworth, Coventry, Rugby and surrounding areas in the East Midlands
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Role: IT Solutions Architect Location: Midlands, commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Solihull and more (only 1 day per week in the HQ) We are looking for a Solution Architect who is passionate about making a difference, and working on a truly interesting roadmap of Projects, partnering with business divisions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and many more. This role will not sit within a never-ending team of Solution Architects with a lengthy sign-off process, nor will it only be responsible for Architecting part of a solution. This role will be end-to-end influencing, designing, owning Architecture, but most importantly, will play a key role in defining the Architecture practice from the ground up for a brand known by most. Ideally, we're looking for a seasoned IT Architect with strong Stakeholder engagement skills who is eager to help a large organisation mature their Architecture capability, deliver on some cutting-edge technology programmes and help with Architecture tool-selection. Well suited to someone from an Applications background, but we have a separate Infrastructure Architect role available too. Please check the bottom of the advert on how to receive further information. Key Skills - Demonstrable experience in owning and designing Architecture principles / standards and focus largely at the HLD stage Strong technical and non-technical engagements skills Ability to build a variety of technical roadmaps Strong understanding of Software Engineering principles, such as Agile, DevOPS etc Ability to work with technology functions to ensure alignment with roadmaps If you would like to find out more about the organisation and key details around the role, please contact & Bourton for further information. We are happy to share details with anyone who registers an interest. The role is commutable from Leicester, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Tamworth, Coventry, Rugby and surrounding areas in the East Midlands
Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid: 4-6 days per month at client location) Rate: £350 per Day (Inside IR35) Job Description: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our client's team, based in Coventry with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions, utilizing a diverse skill set spanning Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and high-performance applications and services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and event streaming. Managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining microservices architecture on Cloud platforms. Working with Confluent platform for stream processing and event-driven applications. Ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid: 4-6 days per month at client location) Rate: £350 per Day (Inside IR35) Job Description: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our client's team, based in Coventry with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions, utilizing a diverse skill set spanning Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and high-performance applications and services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and event streaming. Managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining microservices architecture on Cloud platforms. Working with Confluent platform for stream processing and event-driven applications. Ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Role: IT Solutions Architect Location: Midlands, commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Solihull and more (only 1 day per week in the HQ) We are looking for a Solution Architect who is passionate about making a difference, and working on a truly interesting roadmap of Projects, partnering with business divisions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and many more. This role will not sit within a never-ending team of Solution Architects with a lengthy sign-off process, nor will it only be responsible for Architecting part of a solution. This role will be end-to-end influencing, designing, owning Architecture, but most importantly, will play a key role in defining the Architecture practice from the ground up for a brand known by most. Ideally, we're looking for a seasoned IT Architect with strong Stakeholder engagement skills who is eager to help a large organisation mature their Architecture capability, deliver on some cutting-edge technology programmes and help with Architecture tool-selection. Well suited to someone from an Applications background, but we have a separate Infrastructure Architect role available too. Please check the bottom of the advert on how to receive further information. Key Skills - Demonstrable experience in owning and designing Architecture principles / standards and focus largely at the HLD stage Strong technical and non-technical engagements skills Ability to build a variety of technical roadmaps Strong understanding of Software Engineering principles, such as Agile, DevOPS etc Ability to work with technology functions to ensure alignment with roadmaps If you would like to find out more about the organisation and key details around the role, please contact & Bourton for further information. We are happy to share details with anyone who registers an interest. The role is commutable from Leicester, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Tamworth, Coventry, Rugby and surrounding areas in the East Midlands
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Role: IT Solutions Architect Location: Midlands, commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Solihull and more (only 1 day per week in the HQ) We are looking for a Solution Architect who is passionate about making a difference, and working on a truly interesting roadmap of Projects, partnering with business divisions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and many more. This role will not sit within a never-ending team of Solution Architects with a lengthy sign-off process, nor will it only be responsible for Architecting part of a solution. This role will be end-to-end influencing, designing, owning Architecture, but most importantly, will play a key role in defining the Architecture practice from the ground up for a brand known by most. Ideally, we're looking for a seasoned IT Architect with strong Stakeholder engagement skills who is eager to help a large organisation mature their Architecture capability, deliver on some cutting-edge technology programmes and help with Architecture tool-selection. Well suited to someone from an Applications background, but we have a separate Infrastructure Architect role available too. Please check the bottom of the advert on how to receive further information. Key Skills - Demonstrable experience in owning and designing Architecture principles / standards and focus largely at the HLD stage Strong technical and non-technical engagements skills Ability to build a variety of technical roadmaps Strong understanding of Software Engineering principles, such as Agile, DevOPS etc Ability to work with technology functions to ensure alignment with roadmaps If you would like to find out more about the organisation and key details around the role, please contact & Bourton for further information. We are happy to share details with anyone who registers an interest. The role is commutable from Leicester, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Tamworth, Coventry, Rugby and surrounding areas in the East Midlands
Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid: 4-6 days per month at client location) Rate: 350 per Day (Inside IR35) Job Description: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our client's team, based in Coventry with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions, utilizing a diverse skill set spanning Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and high-performance applications and services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and event streaming. Managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining microservices architecture on Cloud platforms. Working with Confluent platform for stream processing and event-driven applications. Ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Location: Coventry (Hybrid: 4-6 days per month at client location) Rate: 350 per Day (Inside IR35) Job Description: We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our client's team, based in Coventry with a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions, utilizing a diverse skill set spanning Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and high-performance applications and services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and event streaming. Managing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining microservices architecture on Cloud platforms. Working with Confluent platform for stream processing and event-driven applications. Ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka, SQL, NoSQL databases, MongoDB, Confluent, and Cloud microservices. Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
? Lead Software Test Engineer / Lead Test Analyst Coventry (Hybrid working options available) Up to £60,000 Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch quality in software products? Do you thrive in a cooperative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued? We are looking for a talented QA Lead / Lead Test Analyst to join our clients team and take ownership of elevating the quality and reliability of their SaaS products. The company build SaaS solutions for charities and organisations involved in social change and supporting public services. You're work will directly support 100,000's of people across the UK. Key Responsibilities: Craft and refine comprehensive test plans to guarantee extensive coverage of all features and functionalities of a range of SaaS applications. Create and run test plans with precision, identifying and resolving bugs promptly to uphold the highest standards of product quality. Foster collaboration across teams, including development, product management, and customer support, to align quality assurance processes with project objectives and customer expectations. Drive ongoing enhancements in testing strategies and processes, incorporating best practices to ensure optimal outcomes. Provide mentorship and guidance to the QA team members, cultivating a culture of collaboration and excellence. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of test results, offering valuable insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making. Requirements: Experienced in software testing and quality assurance, with experience in a leadership or management role. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Proficiency in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to bespoke software applications. Exposure to automated testing tools (e.g., Browserstack, Selenium) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps). Exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and disciplines. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with programming languages and scripts (e.g., Flutter, SQL) to facilitate understanding of the software development process and enable test automation. Experience in performance and security testing, including knowledge of relevant tools and principles. Relevant certifications in Quality Assurance and Software Testing are advantageous, such as ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE, or similar. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the quality of SaaS products and people's lives please apply or contact me on LinkedIn - Jack IT Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
? Lead Software Test Engineer / Lead Test Analyst Coventry (Hybrid working options available) Up to £60,000 Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch quality in software products? Do you thrive in a cooperative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued? We are looking for a talented QA Lead / Lead Test Analyst to join our clients team and take ownership of elevating the quality and reliability of their SaaS products. The company build SaaS solutions for charities and organisations involved in social change and supporting public services. You're work will directly support 100,000's of people across the UK. Key Responsibilities: Craft and refine comprehensive test plans to guarantee extensive coverage of all features and functionalities of a range of SaaS applications. Create and run test plans with precision, identifying and resolving bugs promptly to uphold the highest standards of product quality. Foster collaboration across teams, including development, product management, and customer support, to align quality assurance processes with project objectives and customer expectations. Drive ongoing enhancements in testing strategies and processes, incorporating best practices to ensure optimal outcomes. Provide mentorship and guidance to the QA team members, cultivating a culture of collaboration and excellence. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of test results, offering valuable insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making. Requirements: Experienced in software testing and quality assurance, with experience in a leadership or management role. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Proficiency in developing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts tailored to bespoke software applications. Exposure to automated testing tools (e.g., Browserstack, Selenium) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps). Exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and disciplines. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with programming languages and scripts (e.g., Flutter, SQL) to facilitate understanding of the software development process and enable test automation. Experience in performance and security testing, including knowledge of relevant tools and principles. Relevant certifications in Quality Assurance and Software Testing are advantageous, such as ISTQB Advanced Level, CSTE, or similar. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the quality of SaaS products and people's lives please apply or contact me on LinkedIn - Jack IT Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
QA Engineer QA Engineer - Global Foreign Exchange Company - Coventry- Hybrid (Tech stack: QA Engineer, Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, API Testing, Automated, Azure, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Engineer) Our client has been dominating the foreign exchange market since 1984, they have been helping businesses and individuals across the globe to get their money where it needs to be. My client has various methods of payments needs such as business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money at airports, and supporting the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes. My client is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to help support QA Team within IT Development by undertaking functional and non-functional testing activities. The role will involve Quality Assurance and Testing on a range of software delivery streams, including web, desktop and mobile applications over cross-browser/devices, Azure cloud platforms, and back-end functionality, including API, which entails technical problem-solving. The QA Engineer will play a vital role in the analysis, planning, execution, and reporting of progress of their activities to their workstream Leads, including QA peers. Communication, diligence, test methodology know-how, and attention to detail are essential attributes and the QA influence within the Scrum team. As a QA Engineer you'll be within a new development team that is focused on delivering world-class technical solutions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tester looking for a new challenge and who is enthusiastic about using technology to accelerate change within the industry. The successful candidate should also have a level of coding that will enable them to execute repeatable tests in an efficient and automated way. QA Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Cypress, Selenium Web driver, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Bupa medial healthcare (family plan included). Bonus Unlimited holiday allowance. Company pension Training allowance Staff Outings Snack filled Kitchen Awesome work environment at a company with a huge vision. Killer modern office and games room! Gym membership Location: Coventry / Hybrid Working Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
Aug 13, 2023
Full time
QA Engineer QA Engineer - Global Foreign Exchange Company - Coventry- Hybrid (Tech stack: QA Engineer, Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, API Testing, Automated, Azure, Exploratory, API, Selenium Web driver, ISEB, ISTQB, QA Analyst, Tester, Quality Assurance, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Engineer) Our client has been dominating the foreign exchange market since 1984, they have been helping businesses and individuals across the globe to get their money where it needs to be. My client has various methods of payments needs such as business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money at airports, and supporting the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes. My client is looking for an experienced QA Engineer to help support QA Team within IT Development by undertaking functional and non-functional testing activities. The role will involve Quality Assurance and Testing on a range of software delivery streams, including web, desktop and mobile applications over cross-browser/devices, Azure cloud platforms, and back-end functionality, including API, which entails technical problem-solving. The QA Engineer will play a vital role in the analysis, planning, execution, and reporting of progress of their activities to their workstream Leads, including QA peers. Communication, diligence, test methodology know-how, and attention to detail are essential attributes and the QA influence within the Scrum team. As a QA Engineer you'll be within a new development team that is focused on delivering world-class technical solutions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced tester looking for a new challenge and who is enthusiastic about using technology to accelerate change within the industry. The successful candidate should also have a level of coding that will enable them to execute repeatable tests in an efficient and automated way. QA Engineer applicants should be experienced in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Automation, C#, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Cypress, Selenium Web driver, Azure, SQL, Visual Studio IDE, source control tools, TFS, Git, HTML, CSS, DOM, DevOps, Agile, Scrum and Kanban. Their benefits include the following: Bupa medial healthcare (family plan included). Bonus Unlimited holiday allowance. Company pension Training allowance Staff Outings Snack filled Kitchen Awesome work environment at a company with a huge vision. Killer modern office and games room! Gym membership Location: Coventry / Hybrid Working Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
Housemark
Work from Anywhere, a flexible blend of homeworking and work from the Housemark Hub (Coventry).
Are you looking for your next DevOps role? Do you have ambition to be a catalyst for change in a business which puts our customers and the social housing sector in the heart of all that we do?
Location : Work from Anywhere, a flexible blend of homeworking and work from the Housemark Hub (Coventry).
Salary - 55000 - 60000
About us
Housemark is the largest and UK wide member network for social housing organisations with the strategy to be the unrivalled source of housing data and insight for the UK housing sector and the leading provider of business intelligence services.
About the role
We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer who will proactively contribute to the delivery of an excellent customer experience by contributing to the safety, availability and scalability of our systems and infrastructure, championing new technologies and ideas to allow us to continuously improve. By doing this you will support the strategic direction, future growth, and competitive advantage of Housemark.
Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Customer Operations team, you will understand customer requirements and priorities alongside the art of the possible from our developers, to maintain the stability, scalability, availability, and functionality of the cloud-based infrastructure.
As the DevOps specialist, you will support the team to implement and maintain DevOps practices including continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) into Azure Cloud.
As the Azure subject matter expert, you will support and improve the existing cloud environment. Implementing a detailed understanding of the broader azure platform and networking and security features to deploy product updates, identifying production issues, and implementing integrations that meet customer needs.
About you – your qualifications and experience
You will be educated to degree level of have equivalent experience
You will ideally hold a professional certification (CISSP/CISM/ISO 27001 Lead implementer or similar)
Strong Azure Cloud Support experience
Strong understanding and experience of supporting different Azure IaaS and PaaS services in Windows/Linux environment
Familiar with Azure CLI, PowerShell and ARM templates
Experience working with Azure Virtual Desktop
Applied experience with Load Balancer, DR, backup, networking, Azure Monitor, IAM, RBAC, ABAC, Alert Management, Azure Log Analytics and Azure SQL family
Experience with Azure Policy to standards e.g. ISO27001, NIST, CIS
Experience of Azure Active Directory and Azure B2C
Experience configuring and managing Azure Pipelines and with Azure DevOps as a CI/CD tool
Awareness of ITSM frameworks (support, delivery and implementation)
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrable willingness to keep up to date with, and apply best practices in development
The rewards
In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, you will receive a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave, excellent working conditions including the flexibility to work from anywhere, in a progressive and growing company.
How to apply
Please submit your applications as a CV and a supporting statement to jobs@housemark.co.uk
More detail about the role
Service improvement and business development
Implementation and configuration of Azure services for both IaaS/PaaS like Virtual machines, API Management, Storage (Blob, File, Data Lake), Databases (Azure SQL Managed Instances\databases), Containers (AKS, Azure Functions), Networking (NSG's, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway).
Generation of scripts and templates using Terraform for the provisioning of cloud resources.
Configuration of the network, connectivity and security
Building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.
Monitoring and patching, security reviews and policy adherence.
Working collaboratively with the Information Security Manager, understand the issues identified in the vulnerability scans and/or penetration tests, taking responsibility to resolve areas of vulnerability or concern.
Working with third parties for operational management of services.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Customer Operations team to develop and maintain a clear understanding of customer priorities and pain points. Leverage that understanding in each stage of product's development to promotes efficiency and contribute to our commercial success.
Sep 29, 2022
Full time
Are you looking for your next DevOps role? Do you have ambition to be a catalyst for change in a business which puts our customers and the social housing sector in the heart of all that we do?
Location : Work from Anywhere, a flexible blend of homeworking and work from the Housemark Hub (Coventry).
Salary - 55000 - 60000
About us
Housemark is the largest and UK wide member network for social housing organisations with the strategy to be the unrivalled source of housing data and insight for the UK housing sector and the leading provider of business intelligence services.
About the role
We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer who will proactively contribute to the delivery of an excellent customer experience by contributing to the safety, availability and scalability of our systems and infrastructure, championing new technologies and ideas to allow us to continuously improve. By doing this you will support the strategic direction, future growth, and competitive advantage of Housemark.
Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Customer Operations team, you will understand customer requirements and priorities alongside the art of the possible from our developers, to maintain the stability, scalability, availability, and functionality of the cloud-based infrastructure.
As the DevOps specialist, you will support the team to implement and maintain DevOps practices including continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) into Azure Cloud.
As the Azure subject matter expert, you will support and improve the existing cloud environment. Implementing a detailed understanding of the broader azure platform and networking and security features to deploy product updates, identifying production issues, and implementing integrations that meet customer needs.
About you – your qualifications and experience
You will be educated to degree level of have equivalent experience
You will ideally hold a professional certification (CISSP/CISM/ISO 27001 Lead implementer or similar)
Strong Azure Cloud Support experience
Strong understanding and experience of supporting different Azure IaaS and PaaS services in Windows/Linux environment
Familiar with Azure CLI, PowerShell and ARM templates
Experience working with Azure Virtual Desktop
Applied experience with Load Balancer, DR, backup, networking, Azure Monitor, IAM, RBAC, ABAC, Alert Management, Azure Log Analytics and Azure SQL family
Experience with Azure Policy to standards e.g. ISO27001, NIST, CIS
Experience of Azure Active Directory and Azure B2C
Experience configuring and managing Azure Pipelines and with Azure DevOps as a CI/CD tool
Awareness of ITSM frameworks (support, delivery and implementation)
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrable willingness to keep up to date with, and apply best practices in development
The rewards
In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, you will receive a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave, excellent working conditions including the flexibility to work from anywhere, in a progressive and growing company.
How to apply
Please submit your applications as a CV and a supporting statement to jobs@housemark.co.uk
More detail about the role
Service improvement and business development
Implementation and configuration of Azure services for both IaaS/PaaS like Virtual machines, API Management, Storage (Blob, File, Data Lake), Databases (Azure SQL Managed Instances\databases), Containers (AKS, Azure Functions), Networking (NSG's, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway).
Generation of scripts and templates using Terraform for the provisioning of cloud resources.
Configuration of the network, connectivity and security
Building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.
Monitoring and patching, security reviews and policy adherence.
Working collaboratively with the Information Security Manager, understand the issues identified in the vulnerability scans and/or penetration tests, taking responsibility to resolve areas of vulnerability or concern.
Working with third parties for operational management of services.
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Customer Operations team to develop and maintain a clear understanding of customer priorities and pain points. Leverage that understanding in each stage of product's development to promotes efficiency and contribute to our commercial success.
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/ BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/ Coaching/ Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert... whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/ BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/ Coaching/ Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert... whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best.
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/Coaching/Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best. .
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
About The Role A highly experienced and technically proficient Developer in Test who has expert knowledge of Test Automation, Automation Frameworks, & Testing Services - ReadyAPI to help maintain, improve and move forward our existing test automation capability. This individual will have led automation teams and have the skills to assess the automation capability currently in operation at CBS, suggesting process improvements from best practice. With a deep knowledge of industry testing practices, technologies and processes this key individual will act as an internal reference point to other key stakeholder and 3rd parties, they will develop and drive forward innovation in test practices, focusing on optimisation, whilst seeking and implementing continuous improvements and actively ensuring that all testing activities are undertaken in line with the internal standards and policies. Work is primarily delivered through an agile framework working in multi-skilled product teams that deliver a wide range of hardware, infrastructure, or applications. Liaising and working with a multi-disciplined teams and the CIDO (Change and IT) organisation at large. This individual will also be a key member of our Automation Centre of Excellence (ACoE) helping to deliver internal initiatives, log and manage issues across QE, and promote Automation within the society. This expert will share their knowledge, providing coaching, training, & mentoring to colleagues to meet the strategic goals with IT Quality Engineering and to support others to reach their potential CIDO = Chief Information Digital Office About You An experienced coach and mentor who is a subject matter expert / expert in field, experience of researching and implementing new methodologies, tools and approaches to improve personal and / or team performance. Technically proficient, with proven experience in software Testing, with expert knowledge of testing practices, technologies and processes specifically in the area of automation and testing services (API). Experience of designing and undertaking the testing phase of technically complex IT solutions. A Strong team player, with excellent communication with experience in working, managing and governing of partner / 3rd party Testing providers, developing working relationships both internally and externally (RFP / RFI experience advantageous) Advocate for continuous improvements, seeks opportunities and delivers quality outcomes, keeping abreast of the latest technologies and helping to contribute to wider CIDO Strategy and Goals. And You Will Hav e - Required Skills and Experience: Agile and other SDLC's Expert in leading Test Automation teams ReadyAPI TestNG Understanding of Frameworks and associated DevOps tooling TDD/BDD API Automation Test planning, analysis, design, and execution Mentoring/Coaching/Training with the ability to create training plans catered to individuals Well versed in industry best patterns and practices around automated QA testing and have the ability to define new Automation process and procedures Strong team player with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Ability to deliver under pressure and to tight timescales Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience of using JIRA and Confluence Experience of working in financial services Familiar with Scaled Agile ways of working About The Company Coventry Building Society has grown into the second largest building society in the UK. Despite being a national Society, it keeps its local values and loyalty, and its caring family ethos. The best way to judge a company is based on what the people who work there say and our recent employee survey has resulted in us being named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work. We offer not only fulfilling jobs and exciting career opportunities but a place where everyone can be long and feel proud to work. What makes us such a rich and progressive place to work is the huge variety of people that make up our workforce. And of course, we don't pretend that what you do for us is all there is to you. We want you to bring your whole self to work - parent, carer, artist, triathlete, introvert whatever it is that makes you YOU. We offer the balance to make sure you have plenty of time to do the things you need or want to do alongside work, because we know that's how you are able to be your best. .
As an Agile Coach you'll play a key role in Tech teams and transforming our Domain ways of working. You will be focused on driving the understanding and application of Agile, Lean and DevOps principles, in order to facilitate delivery of sustainable value across specific customer, colleague and business outcomes. You'll be great at building stakeholder relationships and influencing mindsets, and you'll need to master several new and emerging techniques and models for coaching, conversation and facilitation to enable our colleagues and teams to discover what works best for them. More about the role: Work on, and in some cases lead, cross Domain transformation that creates measurable positive change and impacts hundreds of our technology colleagues Nurture and coach specific Engineering teams on their transformation journey, utilising wide knowledge and practical experience of Agile-Lean, Transformation, Business and Technical skills - typically these will include knowledge of Agile frameworks, principles and techniques such as Lean, Kanban, Systems Thinking, DevOps Coach Leadership Teams to greater agility and guide them on structure & ways of working within their business area (typically 30 - 40 teams) Develop and deliver workshops, training and Agile Clinics for our teams and leaders to support the constant growth of new skills and capabilities across the Domain Encourage innovation, reducing of risks and achieve better outcomes through experimentation, fast feedback, failing fast and iterative delivery of sustainable value Help create a culture of timely feedback and retrospectives to bring about measurable improvements at team and Domain level, including behaviour and maturity, identifying useful metrics to support continuous improvement Knowledge and significant experience of applying a range of Agile, Lean, DevOps Principles, including Legacy and non-software solutions. Lean Start-up, approaches to scaling Agility, Business Model Canvas, assumption mapping, goal orientated roadmaps, impact mapping, value metrics including leading and lagging indicators etc. Experience of transformation change and knowledgeable in org design and change management Numeric, able to identify and track against key metrics Exceptionally developed coaching skills up to senior level Innovative and focused on continuous improvement, comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change As well as lots of on-the-job training and endless opportunities, you'll get: Holiday allowance Bonus scheme Pension plan Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
As an Agile Coach you'll play a key role in Tech teams and transforming our Domain ways of working. You will be focused on driving the understanding and application of Agile, Lean and DevOps principles, in order to facilitate delivery of sustainable value across specific customer, colleague and business outcomes. You'll be great at building stakeholder relationships and influencing mindsets, and you'll need to master several new and emerging techniques and models for coaching, conversation and facilitation to enable our colleagues and teams to discover what works best for them. More about the role: Work on, and in some cases lead, cross Domain transformation that creates measurable positive change and impacts hundreds of our technology colleagues Nurture and coach specific Engineering teams on their transformation journey, utilising wide knowledge and practical experience of Agile-Lean, Transformation, Business and Technical skills - typically these will include knowledge of Agile frameworks, principles and techniques such as Lean, Kanban, Systems Thinking, DevOps Coach Leadership Teams to greater agility and guide them on structure & ways of working within their business area (typically 30 - 40 teams) Develop and deliver workshops, training and Agile Clinics for our teams and leaders to support the constant growth of new skills and capabilities across the Domain Encourage innovation, reducing of risks and achieve better outcomes through experimentation, fast feedback, failing fast and iterative delivery of sustainable value Help create a culture of timely feedback and retrospectives to bring about measurable improvements at team and Domain level, including behaviour and maturity, identifying useful metrics to support continuous improvement Knowledge and significant experience of applying a range of Agile, Lean, DevOps Principles, including Legacy and non-software solutions. Lean Start-up, approaches to scaling Agility, Business Model Canvas, assumption mapping, goal orientated roadmaps, impact mapping, value metrics including leading and lagging indicators etc. Experience of transformation change and knowledgeable in org design and change management Numeric, able to identify and track against key metrics Exceptionally developed coaching skills up to senior level Innovative and focused on continuous improvement, comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change As well as lots of on-the-job training and endless opportunities, you'll get: Holiday allowance Bonus scheme Pension plan Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role.
My client are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to work on Client Site in Coventry for 6 months. Must have experience with the following: Windows Powershell Scripting Knowledge of Windows Azure Application Logging Windows Server Knowledge of TFS Configuration management and build tools -..... click apply for full job details
Feb 21, 2016
My client are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to work on Client Site in Coventry for 6 months. Must have experience with the following: Windows Powershell Scripting Knowledge of Windows Azure Application Logging Windows Server Knowledge of TFS Configuration management and build tools -..... click apply for full job details