Senior Software Developer - London - £100,000 C#, .NET, WPF, SQL Senior Software Developer required for an excellent client who are in the sports trading industry based in the City of London. The successful Software Developer will join a small but extremely talented development team and will be given the opportunity to work with the some of the latest technologies possible. As a Senior Software Developer you will be expected to produce excellent code for our clients in house software applications and will also be expected to offer advice and training to more junior members of the team when required. Our client offer a very collaborative working environment with the majority of the development team coming from excellent computer science and programming educational backgrounds. This is an office based role. Skills required: C# Worked with the latest version of the .NET platform WPF SQL Server Azure Excellent communication skills both written and verbal High level aptitude for technology Education to at least a BSc level or higher in Computer Science from a Russell Group University Desirable skills: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript Multi-threaded application development Understanding of Windows technologies Network Programming experience If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on or email Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Developer - London - £100,000 C#, .NET, WPF, SQL Senior Software Developer required for an excellent client who are in the sports trading industry based in the City of London. The successful Software Developer will join a small but extremely talented development team and will be given the opportunity to work with the some of the latest technologies possible. As a Senior Software Developer you will be expected to produce excellent code for our clients in house software applications and will also be expected to offer advice and training to more junior members of the team when required. Our client offer a very collaborative working environment with the majority of the development team coming from excellent computer science and programming educational backgrounds. This is an office based role. Skills required: C# Worked with the latest version of the .NET platform WPF SQL Server Azure Excellent communication skills both written and verbal High level aptitude for technology Education to at least a BSc level or higher in Computer Science from a Russell Group University Desirable skills: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript Multi-threaded application development Understanding of Windows technologies Network Programming experience If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on or email Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Developer - London - £100,000 C#, .NET, WPF, SQL Senior Software Developer required for an excellent client who are in the sports trading industry based in the City of London. The successful Software Developer will join a small but extremely talented development team and will be given the opportunity to work with the some of the latest technologies possible. As a Senior Software Developer you will be expected to produce excellent code for our clients in house software applications and will also be expected to offer advice and training to more junior members of the team when required. Our client offer a very collaborative working environment with the majority of the development team coming from excellent computer science and programming educational backgrounds. This is an office based role. Skills required: C# Worked with the latest version of the .NET platform WPF SQL Server Azure Excellent communication skills both written and verbal High level aptitude for technology Education to at least a BSc level or higher in Computer Science from a Russell Group University Desirable skills: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript Multi-threaded application development Understanding of Windows technologies Network Programming experience If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Developer - London - £100,000 C#, .NET, WPF, SQL Senior Software Developer required for an excellent client who are in the sports trading industry based in the City of London. The successful Software Developer will join a small but extremely talented development team and will be given the opportunity to work with the some of the latest technologies possible. As a Senior Software Developer you will be expected to produce excellent code for our clients in house software applications and will also be expected to offer advice and training to more junior members of the team when required. Our client offer a very collaborative working environment with the majority of the development team coming from excellent computer science and programming educational backgrounds. This is an office based role. Skills required: C# Worked with the latest version of the .NET platform WPF SQL Server Azure Excellent communication skills both written and verbal High level aptitude for technology Education to at least a BSc level or higher in Computer Science from a Russell Group University Desirable skills: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript Multi-threaded application development Understanding of Windows technologies Network Programming experience If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Summary Salary: Competitive Post Reports to: Head of Application Engineering Location: London/Chesterfield/Hybrid Please note: If successful in this role your job title will be: Senior Developer What to expect As a Senior Developer you will be undertaking the truly valuable role of building, maintaining, and supporting our internal applications. As a team member in the nascent Digital & Branch Engineering function, this role will help deliver new applications and services as we modernise our trading platforms making them vastly better for Postmasters and Customers. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to help implement and evangelise best-practice policies, code review processes, testing frameworks and Post Office house-style. You will be working to produce and maintain clean, high-quality code that is testable, understandable, and observable. You will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with a range of team members including, lead developers, product/project teams and stakeholders to manage expectations. You will also lead sprint meetings and provide mentor and coaching to junior developers. What we can do for you Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity Car allowance Generous pension contribution Life assurance Income protection after 12 months service Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to support the entire application life cycle and liaise with product/project teams and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met. As a Senior Developer, you will have the ability to nurture junior team members and possess first class communication skills. You will: Have professional experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks (eg JavaScript, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, Go, ReactNative) Hold experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions Have experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS) Have understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches Be experienced in developing RESTful APIs Have understanding of IT security/risk Have experience with workflow and code versioning tools, such as Jira and Git
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Summary Salary: Competitive Post Reports to: Head of Application Engineering Location: London/Chesterfield/Hybrid Please note: If successful in this role your job title will be: Senior Developer What to expect As a Senior Developer you will be undertaking the truly valuable role of building, maintaining, and supporting our internal applications. As a team member in the nascent Digital & Branch Engineering function, this role will help deliver new applications and services as we modernise our trading platforms making them vastly better for Postmasters and Customers. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to help implement and evangelise best-practice policies, code review processes, testing frameworks and Post Office house-style. You will be working to produce and maintain clean, high-quality code that is testable, understandable, and observable. You will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with a range of team members including, lead developers, product/project teams and stakeholders to manage expectations. You will also lead sprint meetings and provide mentor and coaching to junior developers. What we can do for you Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity Car allowance Generous pension contribution Life assurance Income protection after 12 months service Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to support the entire application life cycle and liaise with product/project teams and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met. As a Senior Developer, you will have the ability to nurture junior team members and possess first class communication skills. You will: Have professional experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks (eg JavaScript, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, Go, ReactNative) Hold experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions Have experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS) Have understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches Be experienced in developing RESTful APIs Have understanding of IT security/risk Have experience with workflow and code versioning tools, such as Jira and Git
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure) London / Remote to £85k Are you a skilled backend C# Developer seeking an opportunity to take a lead role whilst remaining hands-on and continually learning? You could be joining a growing FinTech that provide trading platforms to a range of finance professionals. As a Backend Software Engineer you will be a senior member of a small Agile team dedicated to re-engineering the payments platform. You'll take ownership of a range of Greenfield projects, working in a modern development environment with microservices, .Net Core, cloud (Azure) and RESTful APIs. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle, liaising with business stakeholders to clarify requirements through to delivery, inputting into best practice and mentoring more junior team members in a collaborative Agile environment. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a month 9or more often if preferred). About you : You have strong C# .Net Core design and development skills You have a good knowledge of microservices, Azure cloud based services and RESTful APIs You have experience with Cosmos and Kubernetes You're collaborative, keen to take ownership and lead projects Ideally you will have some previous experience of working on payments systems What's in it for you: As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary (to £85k) Pension Healthcare Remote working (1x day a month in London) Continual learning and career development opportunities Apply now or call to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure microservices) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure) London / Remote to £85k Are you a skilled backend C# Developer seeking an opportunity to take a lead role whilst remaining hands-on and continually learning? You could be joining a growing FinTech that provide trading platforms to a range of finance professionals. As a Backend Software Engineer you will be a senior member of a small Agile team dedicated to re-engineering the payments platform. You'll take ownership of a range of Greenfield projects, working in a modern development environment with microservices, .Net Core, cloud (Azure) and RESTful APIs. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle, liaising with business stakeholders to clarify requirements through to delivery, inputting into best practice and mentoring more junior team members in a collaborative Agile environment. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a month 9or more often if preferred). About you : You have strong C# .Net Core design and development skills You have a good knowledge of microservices, Azure cloud based services and RESTful APIs You have experience with Cosmos and Kubernetes You're collaborative, keen to take ownership and lead projects Ideally you will have some previous experience of working on payments systems What's in it for you: As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary (to £85k) Pension Healthcare Remote working (1x day a month in London) Continual learning and career development opportunities Apply now or call to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure microservices) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Your new role As a Senior Fullstack Developer you will work on several digital technologies at the bank, including the online banking user interface and fullstack administration system. You will work across both agile and waterfall projects with a key focus on delivering excellent user experiences whilst helping to maintain security and stability. Key responsibilities are below: Use your in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, Typescript React/Next.js, NestJs, Node, GraphQL and to develop frontend & backend systems. Create and update Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines Be involved in the full DevSecOps life cycle: design, coding, test, build, QA, deployment and monitoring. Work effectively with product and engineering management to translate requirements into well-defined stories Lead group discussions on system design and understand the domain well enough to work with Product Managers to drive value. Support production systems, resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis. Provide support to a Junior Developer with the team. Identify areas for improvement and support with a culture of continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed 5+ Years of commercial experience as a Software Developer Expert understanding of React, Next.js, Redux/Saga and Jest Expert understanding of using Node.js and Next.js to create backend applications Experience using Apollo Client & Apollo Server. Experience using Azure's MSAL Library. Expert understanding of web design & usability to support sites across browser/platform/device Experience of bringing responsive and adaptive web designs to life. Experience of working with Rest API endpoints Experience working on web applications Understanding of DevSecOps/DevOps model What you'll get in return 5/5 pension 25 days holiday increasing to 28 with each complete year of service Private medical cover Death in service Income protection Rewards Hub What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Your new role As a Senior Fullstack Developer you will work on several digital technologies at the bank, including the online banking user interface and fullstack administration system. You will work across both agile and waterfall projects with a key focus on delivering excellent user experiences whilst helping to maintain security and stability. Key responsibilities are below: Use your in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, Typescript React/Next.js, NestJs, Node, GraphQL and to develop frontend & backend systems. Create and update Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines Be involved in the full DevSecOps life cycle: design, coding, test, build, QA, deployment and monitoring. Work effectively with product and engineering management to translate requirements into well-defined stories Lead group discussions on system design and understand the domain well enough to work with Product Managers to drive value. Support production systems, resolve incidents and perform root cause analysis. Provide support to a Junior Developer with the team. Identify areas for improvement and support with a culture of continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed 5+ Years of commercial experience as a Software Developer Expert understanding of React, Next.js, Redux/Saga and Jest Expert understanding of using Node.js and Next.js to create backend applications Experience using Apollo Client & Apollo Server. Experience using Azure's MSAL Library. Expert understanding of web design & usability to support sites across browser/platform/device Experience of bringing responsive and adaptive web designs to life. Experience of working with Rest API endpoints Experience working on web applications Understanding of DevSecOps/DevOps model What you'll get in return 5/5 pension 25 days holiday increasing to 28 with each complete year of service Private medical cover Death in service Income protection Rewards Hub What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Technology London, England Full-time Company Description MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world's largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one's ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we're going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for our Engineering Enablement platform team. This team is building a cutting-edge developer productivity platform that will help our product development teams deliver features more rapidly and integrate code quality and security into all our products. As a senior member of the Engineering Enablement team, you should be passionate about technology, developer experience, code quality, and evangelising software development best practices. You'll work with the team to design and build out the platform that the rest of the company uses to deliver software, mentor more junior engineers, and help communicate what we do to the rest of the organisation. We embrace a culture of collaboration and experimentation while striving and encouraging all team members to focus on continuous improvement and learning. We openly welcome diverse perspectives and people who are not afraid to challenge assumptions and prior ways of working. Otherwise, how do we innovate, learn and grow as a team and individuals? How You'll Help Take Us There Design and architect scalable and reliable platform solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and integrate new features Lead code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers Ensure platform performance, security, and stability through testing and observability Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the platform Define and enforce coding standards and best practices within the team and across the organisation Collaborate with product managers to align platform development with overall product goals Participate in on-call rotations to address urgent platform issues Contribute to the documentation of platform architecture, APIs, and processes Develop software to provide the best possible experience for our product development teams and help them efficiently release high-quality software What We're Looking For Minimum 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform engineering Minimum 3 years of experience in designing, building, deploying, and automating infrastructure using infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform) Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, or Go Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes Experience in designing and implementing APIs and other web services Real-work experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Proven track record of leading technical projects from conception to delivery Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-pace, dynamic environment Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message brokers Expert in defining, designing, and developing distributed and scalable products and services Experience with Software as a Service products and integrating multiple SaaS products What You Can Expect from Us Central Location: based at our city offices near St Paul's. Free Food: We provide lunch each day of the week when the employee attends the office via our vendor Feedr as well as breakfast cereals, office snacks and drinks from our free vending machines Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 2 charity days Reward for your service: We offer a two-week bonus holiday after completing each 5 years of service Core benefits: Besides competitive standard benefits package we offer private medical (PMI) for family, Cash Plan, health screenings, dental cover, 6X life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, car leasing (Tusker electronic cars), reimbursement for wellness stipend, interest free season ticket loan and a "Share Incentive" plan Tuition Assistance and Professional Training: Benefit from on-demand learning, boot camps, and opportunities to attend conferences For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is £100,000 to £135,000. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs. Collaboration and innovation are integral to our success - it's how we got to where we are and how we'll maintain and grow our competitive advantage. Employees in Technology work in the office 2 or more days a week. This approach still allows for flexibility depending on the business function you work within but also helps us maintain a collaborative office environment long-term.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Technology London, England Full-time Company Description MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world's largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one's ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we're going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer for our Engineering Enablement platform team. This team is building a cutting-edge developer productivity platform that will help our product development teams deliver features more rapidly and integrate code quality and security into all our products. As a senior member of the Engineering Enablement team, you should be passionate about technology, developer experience, code quality, and evangelising software development best practices. You'll work with the team to design and build out the platform that the rest of the company uses to deliver software, mentor more junior engineers, and help communicate what we do to the rest of the organisation. We embrace a culture of collaboration and experimentation while striving and encouraging all team members to focus on continuous improvement and learning. We openly welcome diverse perspectives and people who are not afraid to challenge assumptions and prior ways of working. Otherwise, how do we innovate, learn and grow as a team and individuals? How You'll Help Take Us There Design and architect scalable and reliable platform solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and integrate new features Lead code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers Ensure platform performance, security, and stability through testing and observability Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the platform Define and enforce coding standards and best practices within the team and across the organisation Collaborate with product managers to align platform development with overall product goals Participate in on-call rotations to address urgent platform issues Contribute to the documentation of platform architecture, APIs, and processes Develop software to provide the best possible experience for our product development teams and help them efficiently release high-quality software What We're Looking For Minimum 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform engineering Minimum 3 years of experience in designing, building, deploying, and automating infrastructure using infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform) Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, or Go Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes Experience in designing and implementing APIs and other web services Real-work experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Proven track record of leading technical projects from conception to delivery Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-pace, dynamic environment Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message brokers Expert in defining, designing, and developing distributed and scalable products and services Experience with Software as a Service products and integrating multiple SaaS products What You Can Expect from Us Central Location: based at our city offices near St Paul's. Free Food: We provide lunch each day of the week when the employee attends the office via our vendor Feedr as well as breakfast cereals, office snacks and drinks from our free vending machines Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 2 charity days Reward for your service: We offer a two-week bonus holiday after completing each 5 years of service Core benefits: Besides competitive standard benefits package we offer private medical (PMI) for family, Cash Plan, health screenings, dental cover, 6X life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, car leasing (Tusker electronic cars), reimbursement for wellness stipend, interest free season ticket loan and a "Share Incentive" plan Tuition Assistance and Professional Training: Benefit from on-demand learning, boot camps, and opportunities to attend conferences For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is £100,000 to £135,000. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs. Collaboration and innovation are integral to our success - it's how we got to where we are and how we'll maintain and grow our competitive advantage. Employees in Technology work in the office 2 or more days a week. This approach still allows for flexibility depending on the business function you work within but also helps us maintain a collaborative office environment long-term.
A Junior Desktop Application Developer is needed for an engineering client based in Bridgend, Wales. The role will include working through the whole software development lifecycle from speaking to clients, coding and developing, testing and deploying. Essential skillset: - Minimum 2 years of work experience - Desktop application development experience - Winforms or WPF - C# Desirable skillset: - C++ or C Offered: - Competitive salary - Pension - Healthcare - Flexitime and 24 days holiday - Flexible hybrid working model To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
A Junior Desktop Application Developer is needed for an engineering client based in Bridgend, Wales. The role will include working through the whole software development lifecycle from speaking to clients, coding and developing, testing and deploying. Essential skillset: - Minimum 2 years of work experience - Desktop application development experience - Winforms or WPF - C# Desirable skillset: - C++ or C Offered: - Competitive salary - Pension - Healthcare - Flexitime and 24 days holiday - Flexible hybrid working model To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Registered office 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - LONDON/REMOTE/HYBRID Graduate Software Developer, Junior Software Developer, Java, C++, C, Python, JavaScript, C#, .Net, SQL, Ruby on Rails, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Agile If you are driven by innovation and want to be at the forefront of ground breaking solutions that shape the future of finance, please read on. Join a team of brilliant Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and R&D Engineers in a collaborative environment to develop cutting-edge software solutions that address the most complex challenges in finance. From advanced algorithmic trading systems and predictive analytics platforms to blockchain-based solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, they leverage emerging technologies to transform the financial landscape. Agility and adaptability are the keys to success in a rapidly evolving industry. They embrace continuous integration and delivery practices, ensuring that products are always up-to-date and responsive to the ever-changing needs of clients and the market. A highly iterative approach allows them to rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions. Data is the lifeblood of finance, and they specialize in developing sophisticated data analytics platforms and machine learning models that extract valuable insights from vast volumes of financial data. Their solutions empower businesses and individuals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in the market. Fuelled by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and constant learning, the goal is to foster an environment that encourages team members to think outside the box, challenge conventions, and bring their unique perspectives to the table. They value diversity and believe that the best ideas come from embracing different backgrounds and experiences. You can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful impact in the fintech space. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet clients' needs. Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards. Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Identify and troubleshoot issues, debug code, and propose innovative solutions to optimize software performance. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks, and apply this knowledge to enhance our software offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree a STEM field from a top 20 ranked University. A-Levels ABB or above Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently on projects. Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Why Join Us: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Take on exciting, challenging projects that will stretch your skills and expand your expertise. Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and grow your career. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey and make a significant impact in fin-tech, we want to hear from you! Please apply as soon as possible! GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - LONDON/REMOTE/HYBRID
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - LONDON/REMOTE/HYBRID Graduate Software Developer, Junior Software Developer, Java, C++, C, Python, JavaScript, C#, .Net, SQL, Ruby on Rails, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Agile If you are driven by innovation and want to be at the forefront of ground breaking solutions that shape the future of finance, please read on. Join a team of brilliant Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and R&D Engineers in a collaborative environment to develop cutting-edge software solutions that address the most complex challenges in finance. From advanced algorithmic trading systems and predictive analytics platforms to blockchain-based solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, they leverage emerging technologies to transform the financial landscape. Agility and adaptability are the keys to success in a rapidly evolving industry. They embrace continuous integration and delivery practices, ensuring that products are always up-to-date and responsive to the ever-changing needs of clients and the market. A highly iterative approach allows them to rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions. Data is the lifeblood of finance, and they specialize in developing sophisticated data analytics platforms and machine learning models that extract valuable insights from vast volumes of financial data. Their solutions empower businesses and individuals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in the market. Fuelled by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and constant learning, the goal is to foster an environment that encourages team members to think outside the box, challenge conventions, and bring their unique perspectives to the table. They value diversity and believe that the best ideas come from embracing different backgrounds and experiences. You can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful impact in the fintech space. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet clients' needs. Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards. Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Identify and troubleshoot issues, debug code, and propose innovative solutions to optimize software performance. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks, and apply this knowledge to enhance our software offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree a STEM field from a top 20 ranked University. A-Levels ABB or above Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently on projects. Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Why Join Us: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Take on exciting, challenging projects that will stretch your skills and expand your expertise. Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and grow your career. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey and make a significant impact in fin-tech, we want to hear from you! Please apply as soon as possible! GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - LONDON/REMOTE/HYBRID
What to expect As a Senior Developer you will be undertaking the truly valuable role of building, maintaining, and supporting our internal applications. As a team member in the nascent Digital & Branch Engineering function, this role will help deliver new applications and services as we modernise our trading platforms making them vastly better for Postmasters and Customers. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to help implement and evangelise best-practice policies, code review processes, testing frameworks and Post Office house-style. You will be working to produce and maintain clean, high-quality code that is testable, understandable, and observable. You will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with a range of team members including, lead developers, product/project teams and stakeholders to manage expectations. You will also lead sprint meetings and provide mentor and coaching to junior developers. What we can do for you Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity Car allowance Generous pension contribution Life assurance Income protection after 12 months service Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to support the entire application lifecycle and liaise with product/project teams and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met. As a Senior Developer, you will have the ability to nurture junior team members and possess first class communication skills. You will: • Have professional experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks (e.g. JavaScript, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, Go, ReactNative) • Hold experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions • Have experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS) • Have understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches • Be experienced in developing RESTful APIs • Have understanding of IT security/risk • Have experience with workflow and code versioning tools, such as Jira and Git
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
What to expect As a Senior Developer you will be undertaking the truly valuable role of building, maintaining, and supporting our internal applications. As a team member in the nascent Digital & Branch Engineering function, this role will help deliver new applications and services as we modernise our trading platforms making them vastly better for Postmasters and Customers. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to help implement and evangelise best-practice policies, code review processes, testing frameworks and Post Office house-style. You will be working to produce and maintain clean, high-quality code that is testable, understandable, and observable. You will have the exciting opportunity to work closely with a range of team members including, lead developers, product/project teams and stakeholders to manage expectations. You will also lead sprint meetings and provide mentor and coaching to junior developers. What we can do for you Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity Car allowance Generous pension contribution Life assurance Income protection after 12 months service Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all. What you'll need to succeed You will be able to support the entire application lifecycle and liaise with product/project teams and stakeholders to ensure expectations are met. As a Senior Developer, you will have the ability to nurture junior team members and possess first class communication skills. You will: • Have professional experience developing applications in a variety of languages and frameworks (e.g. JavaScript, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, Go, ReactNative) • Hold experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions • Have experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS) • Have understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches • Be experienced in developing RESTful APIs • Have understanding of IT security/risk • Have experience with workflow and code versioning tools, such as Jira and Git
GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - GLASGOW Graduate Software Developer, Junior Software Developer, Java, C++, C, Python, JavaScript, C#, .Net, SQL, Ruby on Rails, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Agile If you are driven by innovation and want to be at the forefront of ground breaking solutions that shape the future of finance, please read on. Join a team of brilliant Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and R&D Engineers in a collaborative environment to develop cutting-edge software solutions that address the most complex challenges in finance. From advanced algorithmic trading systems and predictive analytics platforms to blockchain-based solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, they leverage emerging technologies to transform the financial landscape. Agility and adaptability are the keys to success in a rapidly evolving industry. They embrace continuous integration and delivery practices, ensuring that products are always up-to-date and responsive to the ever-changing needs of clients and the market. A highly iterative approach allows them to rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions. Data is the lifeblood of finance, and they specialize in developing sophisticated data analytics platforms and machine learning models that extract valuable insights from vast volumes of financial data. Their solutions empower businesses and individuals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in the market. Fuelled by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and constant learning, the goal is to foster an environment that encourages team members to think outside the box, challenge conventions, and bring their unique perspectives to the table. They value diversity and believe that the best ideas come from embracing different backgrounds and experiences. You can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful impact in the fintech space. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet clients' needs. Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards. Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Identify and troubleshoot issues, debug code, and propose innovative solutions to optimize software performance. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks, and apply this knowledge to enhance our software offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree a STEM field from a top ranked University. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++ Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently on projects. Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Why Join Us: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Take on exciting, challenging projects that will stretch your skills and expand your expertise. Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and grow your career. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey and make a significant impact in fin-tech, we want to hear from you! Please apply as soon as possible! GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - GLASGOW
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - GLASGOW Graduate Software Developer, Junior Software Developer, Java, C++, C, Python, JavaScript, C#, .Net, SQL, Ruby on Rails, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Engineering, Agile If you are driven by innovation and want to be at the forefront of ground breaking solutions that shape the future of finance, please read on. Join a team of brilliant Software Engineers, Data Scientists, and R&D Engineers in a collaborative environment to develop cutting-edge software solutions that address the most complex challenges in finance. From advanced algorithmic trading systems and predictive analytics platforms to blockchain-based solutions and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, they leverage emerging technologies to transform the financial landscape. Agility and adaptability are the keys to success in a rapidly evolving industry. They embrace continuous integration and delivery practices, ensuring that products are always up-to-date and responsive to the ever-changing needs of clients and the market. A highly iterative approach allows them to rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions. Data is the lifeblood of finance, and they specialize in developing sophisticated data analytics platforms and machine learning models that extract valuable insights from vast volumes of financial data. Their solutions empower businesses and individuals to make informed decisions, optimise operations, and seize new opportunities in the market. Fuelled by a culture of collaboration, innovation, and constant learning, the goal is to foster an environment that encourages team members to think outside the box, challenge conventions, and bring their unique perspectives to the table. They value diversity and believe that the best ideas come from embracing different backgrounds and experiences. You can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and make a meaningful impact in the fintech space. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet clients' needs. Write efficient, clean, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and coding standards. Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to testing, deployment, and maintenance. Identify and troubleshoot issues, debug code, and propose innovative solutions to optimize software performance. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks, and apply this knowledge to enhance our software offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree a STEM field from a top ranked University. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++ Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently on projects. Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Why Join Us: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Take on exciting, challenging projects that will stretch your skills and expand your expertise. Access to professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and grow your career. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey and make a significant impact in fin-tech, we want to hear from you! Please apply as soon as possible! GRADUATE/JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - GLASGOW
Role: Senior Software Developer (Java) (full or part time) Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery Location: Rotherham or London, UK. Hybrid-working About UK Assessment & Qualifications We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services. About the job The position is for a Senior Developer to work on mainly greenfield development projects to build new serverless microservice based cloud applications in AWS. Currently we are in the middle of a large programme to migrate from monoliths with large areas of overlapping functionality to a capability-based model, which can scale and adapt to an ever faster changing educational landscape. About you We'd expect that you'll have at least 3 years' relevant experience as a full-stack developer or similar role, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban. Key Skills & Experience Applying development methodologies like TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code Building backend services and Web APIs Strong skills in Java using Spring Boot Building web single page applications using frameworks like React, Angular or Vue Applying best practices for chosen development platform Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases Understand modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures Experience in cloud native application development and cloud architecture/infrastructure Providing overall software architecture guidance in terms of best practice when it comes to development Mentoring more junior members of the team in overall software development Working with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirements Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to production Providing production support to application Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills & Experience Spring boot Docker and containers Designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications React Typescript GraphQL Jenkins Terraform AWS Services NodeJS (Optional) Python (Optional) The role is aligned to either our Rotherham or central London offices. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham. We have worked from home throughout the pandemic, but have adopted hybrid working now national restrictions are lifted; for this role that means visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites, however, adjustments to this due to personal circumstances & preferences are possible. We work a 37.5 hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours. For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods. We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role. Your benefits and rewards Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include: 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests Stock/share purchase options Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies An employee wellbeing assistance programme Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts Diversity and Inclusion at Pearson We're committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We're committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do. We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here. Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer. Job: TECHNOLO
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role: Senior Software Developer (Java) (full or part time) Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery Location: Rotherham or London, UK. Hybrid-working About UK Assessment & Qualifications We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services. About the job The position is for a Senior Developer to work on mainly greenfield development projects to build new serverless microservice based cloud applications in AWS. Currently we are in the middle of a large programme to migrate from monoliths with large areas of overlapping functionality to a capability-based model, which can scale and adapt to an ever faster changing educational landscape. About you We'd expect that you'll have at least 3 years' relevant experience as a full-stack developer or similar role, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban. Key Skills & Experience Applying development methodologies like TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code Building backend services and Web APIs Strong skills in Java using Spring Boot Building web single page applications using frameworks like React, Angular or Vue Applying best practices for chosen development platform Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases Understand modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures Experience in cloud native application development and cloud architecture/infrastructure Providing overall software architecture guidance in terms of best practice when it comes to development Mentoring more junior members of the team in overall software development Working with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirements Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to production Providing production support to application Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills & Experience Spring boot Docker and containers Designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications React Typescript GraphQL Jenkins Terraform AWS Services NodeJS (Optional) Python (Optional) The role is aligned to either our Rotherham or central London offices. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham. We have worked from home throughout the pandemic, but have adopted hybrid working now national restrictions are lifted; for this role that means visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites, however, adjustments to this due to personal circumstances & preferences are possible. We work a 37.5 hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours. For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods. We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role. Your benefits and rewards Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include: 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests Stock/share purchase options Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies An employee wellbeing assistance programme Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts Diversity and Inclusion at Pearson We're committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We're committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do. We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here. Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer. Job: TECHNOLO
Who are we? Bloomberg has tens of millions of time series our clients can use to generate ideas and make trading decisions. Some of these time series represent prices, whereas others represent fundamental data, such as the inventory of warehouses around the world. We have developed a system that organises time series and datasets across the Commodities, Foreign Exchange/Currencies, Economics, ESG and Bloomberg Intelligence spaces. Our system enables downstream applications to empower Bloomberg's customers to hedge their inherent business risks, brokers to facilitate deals between their clients and speculators identify opportunities. Technology We develop primarily in Python 3 and Javascript, and maintain some assets in C++. We use Postgres for our primary database, RabbitMQ for work distribution and Solr & Redis for specialist use cases. We started to use RDF for inter-system communication. We've designed a variety of GraphQL services, where we can solve multiple query problems with a single implementation. We drive our SDLC processes from our GitHub Enterprise instance and use Jenkins for CI. We deploy to a mix of containerised and Linux VM-based environments. What's in it for you? We place a lot of value on a good developer experience and developing the right solution. Every week, we encourage people to spend half a day on engineer-led learning and innovation. As part of this process, the team has open sourced 2 Python libraries and introduced GraphQL to our stack. We have been an agile team since 2015; we started with Scrum, but have now adopted predominantly Kanban practices. We regularly reflect on our process, practices and tools together as a team in order to evolve our way of working. We work closely with our product owner and delivery manager, and encourage everyone on the team to contribute to the roadmap and develop a breadth of knowledge across our assets. We'll trust you to: Implement stable solutions using the best technology for the job, whether that is well-established in the system or introduced from outside of Bloomberg, in order to deliver solutions that minimize maintenance cost and improve our reliability and performance Contribute to the work of the engineering team, including mentoring junior members, pair programming and peer reviewing Contribute to the work of the wider group, including collaborating with product owners and data administration teams, to understand and develop solutions to their problems Participate actively in our agile process You'll need to have: Experience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, C or C++ An aptitude for problem solving, and a desire to build software solutions to complex business problems A team player attitude and collaborative approach to development Commitment to building quality software through tests We'd love to see: Familiarity with Postgres, Solr, Redis and/or GraphQL Experience with RDF, or similar knowledge base technologies Interest in learning about the financial markets If this sounds like you, please apply! Interview process: We believe interviewing is a two way street. It's a way for us to get to know you and your skills, and also a way for you to learn more about the team, our technical challenges, and what you'd be working on. The content of each interview round will be tailored to the role and your background, but the general framework can be found here: We want to ensure you can put your best foot forward throughout the process, so if you have any questions or need any accommodations to be successful, please let us know. And do check out our blog, TechAtBloomberg.com/ to learn more. Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We have a lot of opportunities to choose from in Engineering, and it is important to us that your skills and experience align best with the team you are interviewing with. To help ensure you are placed on the right team, your application will be considered for all of our current vacancies in Engineering at the first stage of the interview process.
Nov 04, 2021
Full time
Who are we? Bloomberg has tens of millions of time series our clients can use to generate ideas and make trading decisions. Some of these time series represent prices, whereas others represent fundamental data, such as the inventory of warehouses around the world. We have developed a system that organises time series and datasets across the Commodities, Foreign Exchange/Currencies, Economics, ESG and Bloomberg Intelligence spaces. Our system enables downstream applications to empower Bloomberg's customers to hedge their inherent business risks, brokers to facilitate deals between their clients and speculators identify opportunities. Technology We develop primarily in Python 3 and Javascript, and maintain some assets in C++. We use Postgres for our primary database, RabbitMQ for work distribution and Solr & Redis for specialist use cases. We started to use RDF for inter-system communication. We've designed a variety of GraphQL services, where we can solve multiple query problems with a single implementation. We drive our SDLC processes from our GitHub Enterprise instance and use Jenkins for CI. We deploy to a mix of containerised and Linux VM-based environments. What's in it for you? We place a lot of value on a good developer experience and developing the right solution. Every week, we encourage people to spend half a day on engineer-led learning and innovation. As part of this process, the team has open sourced 2 Python libraries and introduced GraphQL to our stack. We have been an agile team since 2015; we started with Scrum, but have now adopted predominantly Kanban practices. We regularly reflect on our process, practices and tools together as a team in order to evolve our way of working. We work closely with our product owner and delivery manager, and encourage everyone on the team to contribute to the roadmap and develop a breadth of knowledge across our assets. We'll trust you to: Implement stable solutions using the best technology for the job, whether that is well-established in the system or introduced from outside of Bloomberg, in order to deliver solutions that minimize maintenance cost and improve our reliability and performance Contribute to the work of the engineering team, including mentoring junior members, pair programming and peer reviewing Contribute to the work of the wider group, including collaborating with product owners and data administration teams, to understand and develop solutions to their problems Participate actively in our agile process You'll need to have: Experience with one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, C or C++ An aptitude for problem solving, and a desire to build software solutions to complex business problems A team player attitude and collaborative approach to development Commitment to building quality software through tests We'd love to see: Familiarity with Postgres, Solr, Redis and/or GraphQL Experience with RDF, or similar knowledge base technologies Interest in learning about the financial markets If this sounds like you, please apply! Interview process: We believe interviewing is a two way street. It's a way for us to get to know you and your skills, and also a way for you to learn more about the team, our technical challenges, and what you'd be working on. The content of each interview round will be tailored to the role and your background, but the general framework can be found here: We want to ensure you can put your best foot forward throughout the process, so if you have any questions or need any accommodations to be successful, please let us know. And do check out our blog, TechAtBloomberg.com/ to learn more. Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We have a lot of opportunities to choose from in Engineering, and it is important to us that your skills and experience align best with the team you are interviewing with. To help ensure you are placed on the right team, your application will be considered for all of our current vacancies in Engineering at the first stage of the interview process.
About the job Offering Ediphy is looking for a handful of exceptional graduates to join our development team - working with our state-of-the-art trading platform and data analytics systems. We are offering a six-week intensive internship designed to assess a graduate's potential to become a full-time member of our team (successful graduates are likely to be offered a full-time role). An ideal candidate will be able to apply their knowledge and experience in software development to the fast paced and challenging environment we face as a modern, dynamic and quickly growing financial services company. About us Ediphy is an FCA regulated fintech company located in London that specialises within the fixed income market; an end-to-end integrated trading partner to the buy-side that provides our clients with pre-trade, execution and post-trade proficiency. Through our hosted technology, we deliver a comprehensive and complete market view via trade data, advanced analytics, greater access to new liquidity pools and a fully managed trading service designed to deliver improved execution outcomes for our clients. Ediphy is also a leading force spearheading advancement in the development of a consolidated tape designed for the European bond markets. Role summary/ What you can expect The role requires candidates to bring existing technical excellence to the team. A primary individual project will be assigned, which is designed to stretch the candidate's technical ability - while working in unison with other members of the development team in other areas. Depending on where the company places graduate intake, the role may allow graduates the opportunity to work with Ediphy's quantitative trader on the company's trading desk in the development of algorithmic trading strategies and manual trading. The programme is an excellent opportunity for candidates to apply their skills to real working scenarios. Ediphy's six-week programme is designed to be fast-paced and challenging for our intake, we welcome candidates that have an incredibly strong ethic for independent working and problem solving. Competencies and skills needed Mandatory Candidates who already have a high level of technical ability (demonstrable knowledge in at least one modern programming language and software development principles) Minimum of a 2:1 degree or above in computer science or STEM background Coding experienced is required Individuals who have a passion for technical analysis and technical problem resolution Interest in computer science & capital markets Positioned to become a full-time employee after the completion of the six-week internship Desirable Exposure to additional programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++ Exposure to cloud platforms and technologies e.g. Kubernetes Previous work experience within an IT domain Behavioural Analytical: An individual who is able to identify a software issue and isolate it by process of elimination Self-starter: An individual who can independently tackle problem solving issues Effective and open communicator: Ediphy has a strong ethos of transparency and openness within the company Problem solver: An individual who is both able to solve problems independently without much supervision and in collaboration with others Versatile: An individual who can adapt to different functions or activities Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Industry Information, Technology and Services Computer Software, Financial Markets Job functions Engineering, Information Technology, Trading
Oct 01, 2021
Full time
About the job Offering Ediphy is looking for a handful of exceptional graduates to join our development team - working with our state-of-the-art trading platform and data analytics systems. We are offering a six-week intensive internship designed to assess a graduate's potential to become a full-time member of our team (successful graduates are likely to be offered a full-time role). An ideal candidate will be able to apply their knowledge and experience in software development to the fast paced and challenging environment we face as a modern, dynamic and quickly growing financial services company. About us Ediphy is an FCA regulated fintech company located in London that specialises within the fixed income market; an end-to-end integrated trading partner to the buy-side that provides our clients with pre-trade, execution and post-trade proficiency. Through our hosted technology, we deliver a comprehensive and complete market view via trade data, advanced analytics, greater access to new liquidity pools and a fully managed trading service designed to deliver improved execution outcomes for our clients. Ediphy is also a leading force spearheading advancement in the development of a consolidated tape designed for the European bond markets. Role summary/ What you can expect The role requires candidates to bring existing technical excellence to the team. A primary individual project will be assigned, which is designed to stretch the candidate's technical ability - while working in unison with other members of the development team in other areas. Depending on where the company places graduate intake, the role may allow graduates the opportunity to work with Ediphy's quantitative trader on the company's trading desk in the development of algorithmic trading strategies and manual trading. The programme is an excellent opportunity for candidates to apply their skills to real working scenarios. Ediphy's six-week programme is designed to be fast-paced and challenging for our intake, we welcome candidates that have an incredibly strong ethic for independent working and problem solving. Competencies and skills needed Mandatory Candidates who already have a high level of technical ability (demonstrable knowledge in at least one modern programming language and software development principles) Minimum of a 2:1 degree or above in computer science or STEM background Coding experienced is required Individuals who have a passion for technical analysis and technical problem resolution Interest in computer science & capital markets Positioned to become a full-time employee after the completion of the six-week internship Desirable Exposure to additional programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++ Exposure to cloud platforms and technologies e.g. Kubernetes Previous work experience within an IT domain Behavioural Analytical: An individual who is able to identify a software issue and isolate it by process of elimination Self-starter: An individual who can independently tackle problem solving issues Effective and open communicator: Ediphy has a strong ethos of transparency and openness within the company Problem solver: An individual who is both able to solve problems independently without much supervision and in collaboration with others Versatile: An individual who can adapt to different functions or activities Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Industry Information, Technology and Services Computer Software, Financial Markets Job functions Engineering, Information Technology, Trading
Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading A leading commodities trading firm is looking for a Junior Developer to work on Python scripting, Excel, VBA and some React. You will be working alongside Traders who operate a busy Trading floor, so a genuine interest in finance / financial services is key. Client Details Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Fast growing and leading Commodity trading firm, specialising in global energy market. Description Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Working within the development team with back-end developers to provide seamless support to the traders To provide exceptional on-desk tactical solutions to traders quickly e.g., with on-desk tools Reporting directly to Head of Software and working with non-technical stakeholders Building familiarity with internal software systems Building an understanding of financial markets and how traders use internal and external software and data sources Gathering requirements from traders and implementing software solutions independently Profile Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Commercial Python scripting experience Commercial coding experience in Excel VBA Desire to learn new things Ability to work in a small team Job Offer Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Excellent salary to £50K, plus bonus and benefits
Sep 15, 2021
Full time
Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading A leading commodities trading firm is looking for a Junior Developer to work on Python scripting, Excel, VBA and some React. You will be working alongside Traders who operate a busy Trading floor, so a genuine interest in finance / financial services is key. Client Details Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Fast growing and leading Commodity trading firm, specialising in global energy market. Description Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Working within the development team with back-end developers to provide seamless support to the traders To provide exceptional on-desk tactical solutions to traders quickly e.g., with on-desk tools Reporting directly to Head of Software and working with non-technical stakeholders Building familiarity with internal software systems Building an understanding of financial markets and how traders use internal and external software and data sources Gathering requirements from traders and implementing software solutions independently Profile Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Commercial Python scripting experience Commercial coding experience in Excel VBA Desire to learn new things Ability to work in a small team Job Offer Junior Developer - Python Scripting / Excel / VBA - Trading Excellent salary to £50K, plus bonus and benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Developer to join our team in Guildford, Surrey. Gold-i is a global FinTech firm and one of the world's leading software systems integrators to the international retail foreign exchange market. An award-winning innovator, Gold-i has developed a number of industry-first products to help improve the capabilities of retail brokers and banks across the globe. Due to continued growth and planned product development, Gold-i is currently looking for a Junior Developer to join their Software Development team. Description of Duties · Manage and assist in the delivery of complete end-to-end projects, which includes design, document, implementation and unit testing. · Collaborate with the Head of Development, Development Team and Quality Assurance teams to ensure the operability, usability and robustness of the software, and also to ascertain that it is of the highest quality. Key Responsibilities · Design and implement new feature sets and enhancements. · Resolve reported bugs from QA, Support and Clients in a timely manner. · Help document any major changesets. · Updating and creating internal and external documentation. · Attend project meetings. · Coordinate with the Support and QA teams on a regular basis. · Assist in the investigation and analysis of support and production issues. · Assist in the maintenance and streamlining of current code. Basic training of all Gold-i products and systems, as well as Financial Trading Platforms, will be provided. Skills and Requirements Essential · At least 1-2 years of experience working as a software developer. · Experience in object-oriented programming using C#/C++ or Java. · Strong analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down a problem, ask relevant questions and design a solution that meets all requirements. Desirable An ideal candidate will have exposure to some of the following skills: · Good understanding of distributed software systems. · Good working knowledge of MySQL or MSSQL. · Understanding of Multi-threading and Async programming. · Understanding of design patterns and the software development lifecycle. · Basic understanding of financial trading, or financial markets.
Sep 15, 2021
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Developer to join our team in Guildford, Surrey. Gold-i is a global FinTech firm and one of the world's leading software systems integrators to the international retail foreign exchange market. An award-winning innovator, Gold-i has developed a number of industry-first products to help improve the capabilities of retail brokers and banks across the globe. Due to continued growth and planned product development, Gold-i is currently looking for a Junior Developer to join their Software Development team. Description of Duties · Manage and assist in the delivery of complete end-to-end projects, which includes design, document, implementation and unit testing. · Collaborate with the Head of Development, Development Team and Quality Assurance teams to ensure the operability, usability and robustness of the software, and also to ascertain that it is of the highest quality. Key Responsibilities · Design and implement new feature sets and enhancements. · Resolve reported bugs from QA, Support and Clients in a timely manner. · Help document any major changesets. · Updating and creating internal and external documentation. · Attend project meetings. · Coordinate with the Support and QA teams on a regular basis. · Assist in the investigation and analysis of support and production issues. · Assist in the maintenance and streamlining of current code. Basic training of all Gold-i products and systems, as well as Financial Trading Platforms, will be provided. Skills and Requirements Essential · At least 1-2 years of experience working as a software developer. · Experience in object-oriented programming using C#/C++ or Java. · Strong analytical mind and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down a problem, ask relevant questions and design a solution that meets all requirements. Desirable An ideal candidate will have exposure to some of the following skills: · Good understanding of distributed software systems. · Good working knowledge of MySQL or MSSQL. · Understanding of Multi-threading and Async programming. · Understanding of design patterns and the software development lifecycle. · Basic understanding of financial trading, or financial markets.
Junior Software Developer / BI Analyst (C# SQL Business Intelligence) *Remote interview WfH*. Are you a bright, enthusiastic Junior Software Developer with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line. As a Junior Software Developer you will the Senior BI Developer to drive efficiencies and improve business process across all areas of the business via data insights. You'll maintain and develop the suite of custom built Business Intelligence applications using C# and SQL to interact with the database. You will have plenty of opportunities to take ownership and be guided and supported to reach your full potential. Driven by technology the company is able to offer a remote interview / onboarding process and work from home during the current social distancing measures; when it is possible to get back to the office you'll be working in a collaborative team environment based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (25 minutes from Kings Cross); parking also available (10 mins from M25). Requirements: *You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above in a highly numerate or technical discipline *You have strong analysis and problem solving skills and are able to understand quantitative based problems *You have a good knowledge of SQL and ideally some C# coding experience although you can pick this up on the job *You're collaborative with the aptitude and desire to learn As a Junior Software Developer you will earn a competitive salary (to £70k) plus benefits. Apply now or call to find out more about this Junior Software Developer opportunity.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
Junior Software Developer / BI Analyst (C# SQL Business Intelligence) *Remote interview WfH*. Are you a bright, enthusiastic Junior Software Developer with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line. As a Junior Software Developer you will the Senior BI Developer to drive efficiencies and improve business process across all areas of the business via data insights. You'll maintain and develop the suite of custom built Business Intelligence applications using C# and SQL to interact with the database. You will have plenty of opportunities to take ownership and be guided and supported to reach your full potential. Driven by technology the company is able to offer a remote interview / onboarding process and work from home during the current social distancing measures; when it is possible to get back to the office you'll be working in a collaborative team environment based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (25 minutes from Kings Cross); parking also available (10 mins from M25). Requirements: *You are degree educated, having achieved a 2.1 or above in a highly numerate or technical discipline *You have strong analysis and problem solving skills and are able to understand quantitative based problems *You have a good knowledge of SQL and ideally some C# coding experience although you can pick this up on the job *You're collaborative with the aptitude and desire to learn As a Junior Software Developer you will earn a competitive salary (to £70k) plus benefits. Apply now or call to find out more about this Junior Software Developer opportunity.
C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer London / WfH to £50k C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer (C++ Linux SQL Oracle). Are you a bright, enthusiastic C++ Developer? You could be progressing your career whilst gaining invaluable knowledge of financial trading systems. As a C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer at this global FinTech you will design and develop strategic enhancements to the...... click apply for full job details
Mar 19, 2021
Full time
C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer London / WfH to £50k C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer (C++ Linux SQL Oracle). Are you a bright, enthusiastic C++ Developer? You could be progressing your career whilst gaining invaluable knowledge of financial trading systems. As a C++ Developer / Junior Software Engineer at this global FinTech you will design and develop strategic enhancements to the...... click apply for full job details
Junior Quantitative Developer St. Albans to £60k Junior Quantitative Developer (C# .Net SQL Mathematics). Are you a Junior Software Developer with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line, earning significant bonuses...... click apply for full job details
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
Junior Quantitative Developer St. Albans to £60k Junior Quantitative Developer (C# .Net SQL Mathematics). Are you a Junior Software Developer with excellent mathematics? You could be joining a technology driven trading company with a flat structure where you will get your voice heard and can make a real impact on the bottom line, earning significant bonuses...... click apply for full job details
Product Owner About CFC CFC is a specialist insurance provider and a pioneer in emerging risk. With a track record of disrupting inefficient insurance markets, CFC uses proprietary technology to deliver high-quality products to market faster than the competition while making it easier for brokers to do business. Our broad range of commercial insurance products are purpose-built for today's risks, and we aim to give our customers everything they need in one, easy-to-understand policy. Headquartered in London and backed by Lloyd's, CFC serves more than 70,000 businesses in over 80 countries. We're privately held and growing faster than any of our competitors in the market. Although insurance is a serious business, our culture isn't too corporate and we never take ourselves too seriously. We are 'one-team' and enjoy a culture of openness and encouragement. We invest heavily in the learning and development of our people and enjoy a fast paced working atmosphere that is friendly, supportive, and fun. Role Definiton You will be part of the technology team, the engine room of the business, providing bespoke systems that give CFC its competitive advantage in this dynamic marketplace. You will be exposed to a range of different business projects and opportunities that will make a material impact on profitability and efficiency in the business. Your role will be to take a broader business view and define solutions to business problems in features, epics and stories. The role also involves significant stakeholder management and the resolution of different viewpoints. As one of our lead product owners, you'll be responsible for helping to prioritise the product backlog and contributing towards the product vision and roadmap. You will gather information from the business and defining improvements to processes, ensuring that solutions are designed for optimal business performance whilst being developed efficiently but also maintaining technical quality. You will help with the elaboration of epics, themes and features into user stories that are granular enough to be achieved in a single sprint. You will also break down epics into testable stories; collaborating directly with the development/QA teams and will participate in daily scrums, sprint planning meetings and sprint reviews and retrospectives. You will work across a subset of CFC's current platforms potentially including our bespoke back-office system, online insurance trading platform and our new CRM system - as well as driving innovation by working on our new projects. Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a dynamic company within insurance and now be looking to take the next step in their career in an exciting, fast growing business. Responsibilities & Accountabilities Lead stakeholder meetings to gather and agree requirements Conduct robust analysis and documentation according to defined deadlines and quality requirements Understand the "why" of each epic and feature, focusing on solving our technology problems while always seeing the bigger picture Be a true product owner, working with the team to develop refine and prioritize epics, features and user stories with a clear focus on maximizing business value. Own and maintain development team backlogs, and take part in daily stand ups, planning, retrospectives and demos Coordinate and take an active role in testing new and existing systems to ensure they meet agreed requirements Work as part of development team to successfully deliver epics and features based on agreed metrics and KPI's Work closely with the software developers and testers throughout the entire development process to ensure they are staying on the right track and getting the support they need Mentor and support junior team members Skills & Ability Experience of dealing up to c-suite Ability to get consensus on priority across a wide range of stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills to ensure everyone is aware of issues, priorities and the status of progress Business/systems analysis, writing specifications (business scenarios, functional specifications, use cases) and supporting technical documentation for complex software systems Strong analytical skills, creative problem solver Ability to grasp complex design concepts and business scenarios An excellent understanding of software development lifecycle - in particular Agile methodologies Programming experience would be beneficial but not essential Ability to gather complex information from multiple sources and articulate it via verbal/written communication to engineering team via clear user stories with robust acceptance criteria Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritise when working on multiple projects Result-oriented self-motivated team player with a flexible attitude Consistent and reliable under pressure with good sense of humour and the ability to have some fun! Education and Qualifications Recognised Business Analysis or Agile Product Management qualifications desirable. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
Product Owner About CFC CFC is a specialist insurance provider and a pioneer in emerging risk. With a track record of disrupting inefficient insurance markets, CFC uses proprietary technology to deliver high-quality products to market faster than the competition while making it easier for brokers to do business. Our broad range of commercial insurance products are purpose-built for today's risks, and we aim to give our customers everything they need in one, easy-to-understand policy. Headquartered in London and backed by Lloyd's, CFC serves more than 70,000 businesses in over 80 countries. We're privately held and growing faster than any of our competitors in the market. Although insurance is a serious business, our culture isn't too corporate and we never take ourselves too seriously. We are 'one-team' and enjoy a culture of openness and encouragement. We invest heavily in the learning and development of our people and enjoy a fast paced working atmosphere that is friendly, supportive, and fun. Role Definiton You will be part of the technology team, the engine room of the business, providing bespoke systems that give CFC its competitive advantage in this dynamic marketplace. You will be exposed to a range of different business projects and opportunities that will make a material impact on profitability and efficiency in the business. Your role will be to take a broader business view and define solutions to business problems in features, epics and stories. The role also involves significant stakeholder management and the resolution of different viewpoints. As one of our lead product owners, you'll be responsible for helping to prioritise the product backlog and contributing towards the product vision and roadmap. You will gather information from the business and defining improvements to processes, ensuring that solutions are designed for optimal business performance whilst being developed efficiently but also maintaining technical quality. You will help with the elaboration of epics, themes and features into user stories that are granular enough to be achieved in a single sprint. You will also break down epics into testable stories; collaborating directly with the development/QA teams and will participate in daily scrums, sprint planning meetings and sprint reviews and retrospectives. You will work across a subset of CFC's current platforms potentially including our bespoke back-office system, online insurance trading platform and our new CRM system - as well as driving innovation by working on our new projects. Ideally the successful candidate will have previous experience of working in a dynamic company within insurance and now be looking to take the next step in their career in an exciting, fast growing business. Responsibilities & Accountabilities Lead stakeholder meetings to gather and agree requirements Conduct robust analysis and documentation according to defined deadlines and quality requirements Understand the "why" of each epic and feature, focusing on solving our technology problems while always seeing the bigger picture Be a true product owner, working with the team to develop refine and prioritize epics, features and user stories with a clear focus on maximizing business value. Own and maintain development team backlogs, and take part in daily stand ups, planning, retrospectives and demos Coordinate and take an active role in testing new and existing systems to ensure they meet agreed requirements Work as part of development team to successfully deliver epics and features based on agreed metrics and KPI's Work closely with the software developers and testers throughout the entire development process to ensure they are staying on the right track and getting the support they need Mentor and support junior team members Skills & Ability Experience of dealing up to c-suite Ability to get consensus on priority across a wide range of stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills to ensure everyone is aware of issues, priorities and the status of progress Business/systems analysis, writing specifications (business scenarios, functional specifications, use cases) and supporting technical documentation for complex software systems Strong analytical skills, creative problem solver Ability to grasp complex design concepts and business scenarios An excellent understanding of software development lifecycle - in particular Agile methodologies Programming experience would be beneficial but not essential Ability to gather complex information from multiple sources and articulate it via verbal/written communication to engineering team via clear user stories with robust acceptance criteria Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritise when working on multiple projects Result-oriented self-motivated team player with a flexible attitude Consistent and reliable under pressure with good sense of humour and the ability to have some fun! Education and Qualifications Recognised Business Analysis or Agile Product Management qualifications desirable. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to makes things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Since launching in 1999 we have become the leading UK platform in Sports Spread Betting and have received awards for our Financial Spread Betting and CFD trading platform. It's an exciting time to be joining the team as we look to expand into international markets having achieved double digit growth for the past 10 years in the UK. We're low on bureaucracy, make quick decisions and value everyone's contributions. We rarely work to deadlines (unless the regulators are involved of course) and don't work into the night. Despite being a team of just 20 engineers, we push dozens of releases to production every week; you won't be bored here! We operate a no-blame culture and there is a strong spirit of shared ownership and collaboration in the team. About the role: We're looking for a talented senior software developer to join our highly achieving team and help shape our next generation platform. As a senior developer you'll be defining the direction our projects take and have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues. You'll be working with a diverse technology stack and be provided with ample opportunity to grow and continue expanding your skills on the job. Our tech stack: Our tech stack includes C# and open source technologies ranging from Angular to React, Redis to RabbitMQ and Docker to Node. We use the best technologies out there to deliver our industry leading platform. Skills: Excellent C# / .NET&SQL Developing for distributed or microservice architectures Designing for high availability, scalability & low latency Strong communication skills Desirable Experience: AWS / terraform Linux / .NET Core JavaScript / TypeScript Web Frameworks (Angular / React) Redis / NoSQL database - Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 4 years Great work-life balance Contributory pension scheme Private medical insurance scheme Discounts for gym membership, travel&cinema MSDN Subscription Telephone call Tech test Interview C#, .NET, SQL, Microservices, LinuxC#, .NET, SQL, Microservices, AWS, Terraform, Linux, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular, React, Redis, NoSQL
Mar 17, 2021
Full time
Since launching in 1999 we have become the leading UK platform in Sports Spread Betting and have received awards for our Financial Spread Betting and CFD trading platform. It's an exciting time to be joining the team as we look to expand into international markets having achieved double digit growth for the past 10 years in the UK. We're low on bureaucracy, make quick decisions and value everyone's contributions. We rarely work to deadlines (unless the regulators are involved of course) and don't work into the night. Despite being a team of just 20 engineers, we push dozens of releases to production every week; you won't be bored here! We operate a no-blame culture and there is a strong spirit of shared ownership and collaboration in the team. About the role: We're looking for a talented senior software developer to join our highly achieving team and help shape our next generation platform. As a senior developer you'll be defining the direction our projects take and have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues. You'll be working with a diverse technology stack and be provided with ample opportunity to grow and continue expanding your skills on the job. Our tech stack: Our tech stack includes C# and open source technologies ranging from Angular to React, Redis to RabbitMQ and Docker to Node. We use the best technologies out there to deliver our industry leading platform. Skills: Excellent C# / .NET&SQL Developing for distributed or microservice architectures Designing for high availability, scalability & low latency Strong communication skills Desirable Experience: AWS / terraform Linux / .NET Core JavaScript / TypeScript Web Frameworks (Angular / React) Redis / NoSQL database - Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 4 years Great work-life balance Contributory pension scheme Private medical insurance scheme Discounts for gym membership, travel&cinema MSDN Subscription Telephone call Tech test Interview C#, .NET, SQL, Microservices, LinuxC#, .NET, SQL, Microservices, AWS, Terraform, Linux, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular, React, Redis, NoSQL