UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
WE ARE VERITONE Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) designs human-centered AI solutions. Serving customers in the talent acquisition, media, entertainment and public sector industries, Veritone's software and services empower individuals at the world's largest and most recognizable brands to run more efficiently, accelerate decision making and increase profitability. Veritone's leading enterprise AI platform, aiWARE, orchestrates an ever-growing ecosystem of machine learning models, transforming data sources into actionable intelligence. By blending human expertise with AI technology, Veritone advances human potential to help organizations solve problems and achieve more than ever before, enhancing lives everywhere. To learn more, visit . Veritone Hire Technology is the global leader in providing sophisticated, easy-to-use candidate sourcing tools, which help recruiters improve efficiency, increase return on investment, and reduce the cost of online recruitment spend. We integrate, partner, and work with complimentary tech businesses and job boards to make the recruitment process as simple as possible. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be a part of the Veritone Hire product team, reporting to the product's SVP. Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization's product division. Leads a team of product managers and collaborates closely with the UX, Analytics, and Engineering teams to deliver on the product vision and roadmap Leads the transformation of Product ideas from preliminary stages into actionable concepts, timelines, and Projects while maintaining serious consideration of the financial implications, marketing needs, and overall objectives of the business Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on product-related projects and systems. Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline the Product organization's processes and use of resources and materials. Ensures all prioritization is in line with the Product Vision and Company Objectives Look for improvements in the workflow across the entire Product Lifecycle Defines, measures, and evaluates key metrics related to product performance and provides summaries to executive leadership WHAT YOU'LL NEED 6+ years proven experience as a product manager in a B2B SaaS business; 8+ years in a software environment At least 3 years of managerial experience in leading a Product team in a tech company and liaising with executive leadership Proven experience applying user research and data analysis and translating these into actionable product strategies. Demonstrable experience effectively collaborating with Engineering to deliver product using agile/scrum methodologies A talent for engaging with engineering, you must be able to speak the language of developers. A passion for user experience, with solid instincts around UI and design. Strong organizational and project management skills. Remarkable communication skills. You should be comfortable representing your team and championing projects across the organization and in front of senior leadership, partners, and customers. Experience in working on complex projects with front-end and back-end components- advantage Experience working in an international business with virtual global teams and knowledge of product localization. Prior experience in the HR tech industry or the Recruitment Industry - is advantageous. WHAT WE OFFER A competitive compensation package Equity Grant(s) Employe Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Remote first + Hybrid workplace VERI Communities (Affinity Groups) & Belonging Empowerment to build your career journey at Veritone Flexible (Paid) Time Off Benefits Program: medical, dental, vision, and more! Mental health awareness and support An opportunity to be a part of the next big thing in artificial intelligence! OUR CULTURE Loves learning & continuous growth; stays current on marketing trends Can juggle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a positive attitude Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment Collaborative and always contributing value Driven to win as a team Remote first workplace Check us out! Veritone is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and solutions. The company's proprietary operating system, aiWARE, orchestrates an expanding ecosystem of machine learning models to transform audio, video and other data sources into actionable intelligence. We love to continuously grow while staying ahead of trends and creating structure in an unstructured world. If you've made it this far and align with our goals, we look forward to reviewing your qualifications! DISCLOSURE Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Should candidates not be normally resident in the UK they must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1999. The successful candidate will be working remote with a hybrid option in the Veritone UK branch located in London.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
WE ARE VERITONE Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) designs human-centered AI solutions. Serving customers in the talent acquisition, media, entertainment and public sector industries, Veritone's software and services empower individuals at the world's largest and most recognizable brands to run more efficiently, accelerate decision making and increase profitability. Veritone's leading enterprise AI platform, aiWARE, orchestrates an ever-growing ecosystem of machine learning models, transforming data sources into actionable intelligence. By blending human expertise with AI technology, Veritone advances human potential to help organizations solve problems and achieve more than ever before, enhancing lives everywhere. To learn more, visit . Veritone Hire Technology is the global leader in providing sophisticated, easy-to-use candidate sourcing tools, which help recruiters improve efficiency, increase return on investment, and reduce the cost of online recruitment spend. We integrate, partner, and work with complimentary tech businesses and job boards to make the recruitment process as simple as possible. WHAT YOU'LL DO Be a part of the Veritone Hire product team, reporting to the product's SVP. Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization's product division. Leads a team of product managers and collaborates closely with the UX, Analytics, and Engineering teams to deliver on the product vision and roadmap Leads the transformation of Product ideas from preliminary stages into actionable concepts, timelines, and Projects while maintaining serious consideration of the financial implications, marketing needs, and overall objectives of the business Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on product-related projects and systems. Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline the Product organization's processes and use of resources and materials. Ensures all prioritization is in line with the Product Vision and Company Objectives Look for improvements in the workflow across the entire Product Lifecycle Defines, measures, and evaluates key metrics related to product performance and provides summaries to executive leadership WHAT YOU'LL NEED 6+ years proven experience as a product manager in a B2B SaaS business; 8+ years in a software environment At least 3 years of managerial experience in leading a Product team in a tech company and liaising with executive leadership Proven experience applying user research and data analysis and translating these into actionable product strategies. Demonstrable experience effectively collaborating with Engineering to deliver product using agile/scrum methodologies A talent for engaging with engineering, you must be able to speak the language of developers. A passion for user experience, with solid instincts around UI and design. Strong organizational and project management skills. Remarkable communication skills. You should be comfortable representing your team and championing projects across the organization and in front of senior leadership, partners, and customers. Experience in working on complex projects with front-end and back-end components- advantage Experience working in an international business with virtual global teams and knowledge of product localization. Prior experience in the HR tech industry or the Recruitment Industry - is advantageous. WHAT WE OFFER A competitive compensation package Equity Grant(s) Employe Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Remote first + Hybrid workplace VERI Communities (Affinity Groups) & Belonging Empowerment to build your career journey at Veritone Flexible (Paid) Time Off Benefits Program: medical, dental, vision, and more! Mental health awareness and support An opportunity to be a part of the next big thing in artificial intelligence! OUR CULTURE Loves learning & continuous growth; stays current on marketing trends Can juggle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a positive attitude Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment Collaborative and always contributing value Driven to win as a team Remote first workplace Check us out! Veritone is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and solutions. The company's proprietary operating system, aiWARE, orchestrates an expanding ecosystem of machine learning models to transform audio, video and other data sources into actionable intelligence. We love to continuously grow while staying ahead of trends and creating structure in an unstructured world. If you've made it this far and align with our goals, we look forward to reviewing your qualifications! DISCLOSURE Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Should candidates not be normally resident in the UK they must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1999. The successful candidate will be working remote with a hybrid option in the Veritone UK branch located in London.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . In 2021, Croud acquired VERB Brands, a luxury performance marketing agency. VERB Brands specialises in full-service performance marketing solutions and partners with globally renowned luxury and premium brands such as Flannels, Calzedonia, Aston Martin, The Ritz, Maybourne Hotel Group and many more. We're now looking for a passionate and driven individual with a keen eye for luxury to join our SEO team as Account Director at an exciting time of growth for the agency. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Organic Strategy Director and team of Senior Account Managers, Managers, and Executives in implementing best-in-class organic strategies for key clients within the premium & luxury sector. Our clients range from premium challenger brands looking for growth within markets, to long-standing heritage brands who are looking to evolve their digital approaches. The successful candidate will recognise and aid both strategies, and be able to tailor recommendations to individual business needs. You will be responsible for the build and effective implementation of client roadmaps and development plans in order to achieve your client's annual business objectives and targets, as well as contributing to new business pitches and our innovation processes to ensure we always remain cutting edge in our craft. This role requires an analytical mindset coupled with a creative flair, willingness to take a risk, challenge, and push through change to achieve the best for our clients. Along with a proactive, can-do attitude to everything, you will also champion personal development & growth within the team. You will have excellent knowledge of all component parts of SEO and work with our specialist teams in these areas to lead on delivering a unified Organic Search strategy for luxury brands. Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Build strategic relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to formulate results-driven SEO strategies on your account Develop and execute of client strategies to increase profit while providing great customer service to clients Work together with wider teams to devise and deliver Account Development Plans (ADPs) for owned clients to sustain and grow client performance Work with the Org. Strategy Director and Snr. Account Managers to input into overall direction of department and pioneer this across the team Develop, mentor and train team members, both remotely and in person Ensure client accounts are following SEO best practice, ensuring that hygiene factors are monitored and managed accordingly Play an active role in defining SEO best practice and scalable processes that challenge luxury Stay up to date with new market tools and opportunities which would support client strategy our product offering, and share to the wider team (not limited to SEO) Surprise and delight clients through innovation, knowledge share & insight; highlighting successes on a weekly basis (monthly for smaller clients) Provide reporting and measurement of the effectiveness of campaigns, ensure client reports are delivered on time and accurately Provide direction and guidance to the SEO Executives and Managers to deliver excellence in required communication and client service standards for each client as well as generally Direct line manage a team of SEO Executives and Managers, managing monthly 1:1s and Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs), mentor new team members to become operational in their roles quickly and efficiently Advocate knowledge share, drive delivery of cross channel processes and sharing of tools. Lead by example and drive the team to share knowledge cross team and cross channel to support in identifying cross-channel upsells and knowledge growth Contribute to the new business process and pitches with support from wider & SEO teams Identify areas of development within existing business to upsell digital services where relevant across your client portfolio Drive overall performance within the team to achieve margin and incremental revenue month on month Proactively identify workflow efficiencies to counter ineffective process within the team - new ways of working, continuous process improvement Contribute to and supporting marketing activities including whitepapers, blog posts and industry insights specifically across SEO & luxury PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing - experience within luxury is preferable, passion and interest is essential In-depth demonstrable experience in SEO advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Demonstrable line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing, SEO and luxury to help drive our team forward COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! 25 days holiday a year with the option to purchase more Hybrid working model Annual performance bonus Recruitment referrals bonus Health & wellbeing contributions Cycle to Work scheme Free fruit, breakfast cereals and tea & coffee Regular socials and events planned Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Enhanced maternity and paternity package Pension Employee Assistance Programme Access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Life and income protection Medical cash plan Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . In 2021, Croud acquired VERB Brands, a luxury performance marketing agency. VERB Brands specialises in full-service performance marketing solutions and partners with globally renowned luxury and premium brands such as Flannels, Calzedonia, Aston Martin, The Ritz, Maybourne Hotel Group and many more. We're now looking for a passionate and driven individual with a keen eye for luxury to join our SEO team as Account Director at an exciting time of growth for the agency. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Organic Strategy Director and team of Senior Account Managers, Managers, and Executives in implementing best-in-class organic strategies for key clients within the premium & luxury sector. Our clients range from premium challenger brands looking for growth within markets, to long-standing heritage brands who are looking to evolve their digital approaches. The successful candidate will recognise and aid both strategies, and be able to tailor recommendations to individual business needs. You will be responsible for the build and effective implementation of client roadmaps and development plans in order to achieve your client's annual business objectives and targets, as well as contributing to new business pitches and our innovation processes to ensure we always remain cutting edge in our craft. This role requires an analytical mindset coupled with a creative flair, willingness to take a risk, challenge, and push through change to achieve the best for our clients. Along with a proactive, can-do attitude to everything, you will also champion personal development & growth within the team. You will have excellent knowledge of all component parts of SEO and work with our specialist teams in these areas to lead on delivering a unified Organic Search strategy for luxury brands. Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Build strategic relationships with key client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to formulate results-driven SEO strategies on your account Develop and execute of client strategies to increase profit while providing great customer service to clients Work together with wider teams to devise and deliver Account Development Plans (ADPs) for owned clients to sustain and grow client performance Work with the Org. Strategy Director and Snr. Account Managers to input into overall direction of department and pioneer this across the team Develop, mentor and train team members, both remotely and in person Ensure client accounts are following SEO best practice, ensuring that hygiene factors are monitored and managed accordingly Play an active role in defining SEO best practice and scalable processes that challenge luxury Stay up to date with new market tools and opportunities which would support client strategy our product offering, and share to the wider team (not limited to SEO) Surprise and delight clients through innovation, knowledge share & insight; highlighting successes on a weekly basis (monthly for smaller clients) Provide reporting and measurement of the effectiveness of campaigns, ensure client reports are delivered on time and accurately Provide direction and guidance to the SEO Executives and Managers to deliver excellence in required communication and client service standards for each client as well as generally Direct line manage a team of SEO Executives and Managers, managing monthly 1:1s and Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs), mentor new team members to become operational in their roles quickly and efficiently Advocate knowledge share, drive delivery of cross channel processes and sharing of tools. Lead by example and drive the team to share knowledge cross team and cross channel to support in identifying cross-channel upsells and knowledge growth Contribute to the new business process and pitches with support from wider & SEO teams Identify areas of development within existing business to upsell digital services where relevant across your client portfolio Drive overall performance within the team to achieve margin and incremental revenue month on month Proactively identify workflow efficiencies to counter ineffective process within the team - new ways of working, continuous process improvement Contribute to and supporting marketing activities including whitepapers, blog posts and industry insights specifically across SEO & luxury PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing - experience within luxury is preferable, passion and interest is essential In-depth demonstrable experience in SEO advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Demonstrable line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing, SEO and luxury to help drive our team forward COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! 25 days holiday a year with the option to purchase more Hybrid working model Annual performance bonus Recruitment referrals bonus Health & wellbeing contributions Cycle to Work scheme Free fruit, breakfast cereals and tea & coffee Regular socials and events planned Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Enhanced maternity and paternity package Pension Employee Assistance Programme Access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Life and income protection Medical cash plan Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Award winning Digital Agency, based in Glasgow are looking for a skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong .Net & Azure skills to join their agile team. Opportunity to work within an established Digital Team, at a really stable and mature organisation. The company have been running successfully for well over 20 years now. Their main HQ is based in Glasgow and they're looking for people who are keen to get in to the office a couple of times a week! You'll join a large digital team of roughly 30 that boasts Back-End, Front-End & Full Stack Developers, UX Designers, Testers, Project Managers, Tech Leads and many more! It's a really good learning environment and great place to bounce ideas off other Developers / tech enthusiasts. You'll be leading one of their core cross-functional teams to deliver eneterprise level projects, remaining hands on with .Net in the back end and working in a cloud hosted environment with Azure. The work will be really varied from helping a start-up develop their main platform, to helping a globally known organisation create a whole new website and image for themselves - they are really busy with work just now, so like most agencies you may have a couple of projects to juggle at once so they are keen for people that have experience working in fast paced environments. You'll ideally have; Solid Experience with C#/.Net Experience with Microsoft Azure Knowledge of building APIs This role would suit an ambitious Senior / Lead Software Engineer that is keen to work in a fast paced environment and to lead a large digital team. In return the company are offering a salary from 70k to 80k plus some great benefits. It's a hybrid role so you'll be expected to be on site in their Glasgow office twice a week. If you're interested in finding out more and have experience with most of the skills listed, please apply and / or give Max at Cathcart Technology a call.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Award winning Digital Agency, based in Glasgow are looking for a skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong .Net & Azure skills to join their agile team. Opportunity to work within an established Digital Team, at a really stable and mature organisation. The company have been running successfully for well over 20 years now. Their main HQ is based in Glasgow and they're looking for people who are keen to get in to the office a couple of times a week! You'll join a large digital team of roughly 30 that boasts Back-End, Front-End & Full Stack Developers, UX Designers, Testers, Project Managers, Tech Leads and many more! It's a really good learning environment and great place to bounce ideas off other Developers / tech enthusiasts. You'll be leading one of their core cross-functional teams to deliver eneterprise level projects, remaining hands on with .Net in the back end and working in a cloud hosted environment with Azure. The work will be really varied from helping a start-up develop their main platform, to helping a globally known organisation create a whole new website and image for themselves - they are really busy with work just now, so like most agencies you may have a couple of projects to juggle at once so they are keen for people that have experience working in fast paced environments. You'll ideally have; Solid Experience with C#/.Net Experience with Microsoft Azure Knowledge of building APIs This role would suit an ambitious Senior / Lead Software Engineer that is keen to work in a fast paced environment and to lead a large digital team. In return the company are offering a salary from 70k to 80k plus some great benefits. It's a hybrid role so you'll be expected to be on site in their Glasgow office twice a week. If you're interested in finding out more and have experience with most of the skills listed, please apply and / or give Max at Cathcart Technology a call.
Senior C++ Software Engineer - Embedded - Linux/Windows, InsideIR35 - 2 days WFHC++ Software EngineerJob SummaryConceptualizes, designs, codes, debugs and performs development activities in accordance with designated standards and procedures to meet specific project requirements.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Using the current programming language and technologies to provide creative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems. Analyse and contribute to system and subsystem requirements specifications and design definitions. Design, develop and test applications and programs to support the company's products. Design, develop and test software programs following established quality standards and in accordance with internal engineering procedures including coding, unit testing, peer reviews and software configuration control. Complete high and low level detailed software design specifications, storyboards and interface specifications. Provide support of products through conception to product delivery including problem solving, defect maintenance and support to customer services (which may require out of hours support in certain circumstances). Keeps abreast of improvements and developments within software engineering, supporting continuous improvement within engineering. Comply with company values and adhere to all company policy and procedures. In particular, comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.Education and QualificationsEssentialBachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience or combination of bothDesirable Master's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Certification in a relevant programming language or framework Certified Scrum MasterSkills, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential:o Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems.o Experience with Scripting languages PERL, BASH, PYTHON.o Experience in Software Engineering with a proven track record of specification, design, and development.o An effective problem solver with the ability to understand and resolve complex issues.o Experience of Object-Oriented Design (eg UML) and implementation, along with Design patterns. C++ and/or C Experience of applying test-Driven Development, SOLID principles and Clean Codeo Ability to contribute to the development of the architecture for applications.o Demonstrable experience of defining test plans and test data requirements.Desirable:o Experience working in a similar industry.o Scrum or Kanban experience.o GIT experience.o Jenkins or equivalent CI build server experience.o Experience of maintaining and improving coding standards.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior C++ Software Engineer - Embedded - Linux/Windows, InsideIR35 - 2 days WFHC++ Software EngineerJob SummaryConceptualizes, designs, codes, debugs and performs development activities in accordance with designated standards and procedures to meet specific project requirements.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Using the current programming language and technologies to provide creative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems. Analyse and contribute to system and subsystem requirements specifications and design definitions. Design, develop and test applications and programs to support the company's products. Design, develop and test software programs following established quality standards and in accordance with internal engineering procedures including coding, unit testing, peer reviews and software configuration control. Complete high and low level detailed software design specifications, storyboards and interface specifications. Provide support of products through conception to product delivery including problem solving, defect maintenance and support to customer services (which may require out of hours support in certain circumstances). Keeps abreast of improvements and developments within software engineering, supporting continuous improvement within engineering. Comply with company values and adhere to all company policy and procedures. In particular, comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.Education and QualificationsEssentialBachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience or combination of bothDesirable Master's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent qualification/experience Certification in a relevant programming language or framework Certified Scrum MasterSkills, Knowledge and ExperienceEssential:o Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems.o Experience with Scripting languages PERL, BASH, PYTHON.o Experience in Software Engineering with a proven track record of specification, design, and development.o An effective problem solver with the ability to understand and resolve complex issues.o Experience of Object-Oriented Design (eg UML) and implementation, along with Design patterns. C++ and/or C Experience of applying test-Driven Development, SOLID principles and Clean Codeo Ability to contribute to the development of the architecture for applications.o Demonstrable experience of defining test plans and test data requirements.Desirable:o Experience working in a similar industry.o Scrum or Kanban experience.o GIT experience.o Jenkins or equivalent CI build server experience.o Experience of maintaining and improving coding standards.
Job Brief: A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior .Net Developer, within a leading travel company that is a pre-eminent escorted touring specialist. The role will be reporting to the Group Technology Manager and will be working closely with existing highly experience team of developers.We are looking for a Senior Application Developer to join the technology team working on existing and future projects from troubleshooting legacy systems to greenfield projects. You will be responsible for creating, enhancing and maintaining core API's, mobile and web applications covering anything from routing and vehicle tracking, managing customers and bookings to cutting edge AI tech to make the most of our data driven approach to business.As a developer you will be working through the full life cycle of software projects from planning & designing, coding & testing through to maintenance and support, make sure it's all implemented correctly to high standards.You will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies on a variety of projects, this role is for a driven and ambitious software developer. You will be passionate about solving problems, working alongside some talented developers using the latest technologies. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Developing and maintaining our existing ecommerce web sites to improve the customer journey. Improvements and enhancements to our existing back-office applications Working with our cross device mobile app (Flutter) Working on and Migrating Legacy Web Apps to Modern Frameworks Essential Skills: Working in an Agile environment Using Azure DevOps to manage pipelines and releases in an CI/CD environment Knowledge of .NET Core and C# using Entity Framework Hands on experience with ASP.NET - MVC or Blazor Microsoft SQL Server Coordinating with the team to meet project related deliverables Providing user support and advice when required Collaborative approach and happy to mentor team members Desirable but not essential: Using Azure Serverless or Containerised Technologies Working with Microservices architecture Flutter Mobile Development Experience developing web-based applications in Angular, VBScript/ASP (Legacy Apps) AI, Azure AI, Elastic Search, Open AI / Chat GPT / CoPilot Awareness of good UI/UX Standards Experience: 4+ years of software development experience in a developer role or similar, ideally using .Net technologies. What you will get: Competitive salary package £45-50k DOE with annual salary review 22 days holiday + bank holidays - increasing each year up to 25 Additional leave for your birthday Up to 5 days additional leave & up to £1500 allowance towards a Leger Shearings Group Coach Tour holiday Ability to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days Free connected travel insurance when travelling on a Leger Shearings group break Friends & family discount Free eye test Social events such as summer party, plus more REF-
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Brief: A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior .Net Developer, within a leading travel company that is a pre-eminent escorted touring specialist. The role will be reporting to the Group Technology Manager and will be working closely with existing highly experience team of developers.We are looking for a Senior Application Developer to join the technology team working on existing and future projects from troubleshooting legacy systems to greenfield projects. You will be responsible for creating, enhancing and maintaining core API's, mobile and web applications covering anything from routing and vehicle tracking, managing customers and bookings to cutting edge AI tech to make the most of our data driven approach to business.As a developer you will be working through the full life cycle of software projects from planning & designing, coding & testing through to maintenance and support, make sure it's all implemented correctly to high standards.You will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies on a variety of projects, this role is for a driven and ambitious software developer. You will be passionate about solving problems, working alongside some talented developers using the latest technologies. Key Responsibilities and accountabilities: Developing and maintaining our existing ecommerce web sites to improve the customer journey. Improvements and enhancements to our existing back-office applications Working with our cross device mobile app (Flutter) Working on and Migrating Legacy Web Apps to Modern Frameworks Essential Skills: Working in an Agile environment Using Azure DevOps to manage pipelines and releases in an CI/CD environment Knowledge of .NET Core and C# using Entity Framework Hands on experience with ASP.NET - MVC or Blazor Microsoft SQL Server Coordinating with the team to meet project related deliverables Providing user support and advice when required Collaborative approach and happy to mentor team members Desirable but not essential: Using Azure Serverless or Containerised Technologies Working with Microservices architecture Flutter Mobile Development Experience developing web-based applications in Angular, VBScript/ASP (Legacy Apps) AI, Azure AI, Elastic Search, Open AI / Chat GPT / CoPilot Awareness of good UI/UX Standards Experience: 4+ years of software development experience in a developer role or similar, ideally using .Net technologies. What you will get: Competitive salary package £45-50k DOE with annual salary review 22 days holiday + bank holidays - increasing each year up to 25 Additional leave for your birthday Up to 5 days additional leave & up to £1500 allowance towards a Leger Shearings Group Coach Tour holiday Ability to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days Free connected travel insurance when travelling on a Leger Shearings group break Friends & family discount Free eye test Social events such as summer party, plus more REF-
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimisation. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimisation. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Job Opportunity: Full stack PHP Developer - High-Mid to Senior Level A reputable company is seeking an experienced Full stack PHP developer at a high-mid to senior level, with 6 to 15+ years of web software development expertise, particularly in eCommerce. This presents an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative development team, where significant contributions can be made to client projects, internal software advancement, and overall business expansion. Responsibilities and Duties: Collaborating in designing, planning, and executing new front-end and back-end development projects, including contributing to the creation of business solutions and conducting comprehensive testing. As a Full stack PHP Developer, your role will be pivotal in shaping the architecture and functionality of these projects. Developing modules and performing programming tasks using object-oriented programming, predominantly within a LAMP environment, utilising PHP/MYSQL/MariaDB, and/or Laravel. Your expertise as a PHP developer will be instrumental in delivering robust and scalable solutions. Continuously assessing and integrating new security features, functionalities, and efficiency improvements. Assist in transitioning legacy systems to the company's modern CMS. Your proficiency as a skilled PHP developer will be paramount in ensuring a smooth migration process. Promptly identifying and resolving issues. As a PHP developer, your problem-solving abilities will be essential in maintaining the integrity and functionality of the systems. Playing a pivotal role as a team member, actively contributing to project success. Demonstrating effective English communication skills, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders by understanding requirements and effectively liaising with colleagues and clients. Qualifications and Skills: Required: Extensive experience in eCommerce. Proficiency in Object-Oriented PHP (5.6 - 8), Laravel (where specified), SQL database management, HTML, Git, SASS, JavaScript (including JQuery Foundation.js and Vue.js), SLIM (3) and TWIG, JSON, XML, and REST APIs. Working knowledge of web servers (Apache), DevOps practices, package managers (Composer and NPN), and unit testing (PHPUnit). Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux. Desirable: Experience with Selenium, Gherkin language, and Cucumber. Familiarity with React.js, Linux server administration, JIRA, or similar task management systems. Exposure to WordPress, Prestashop, Magento 2, Drupal Commerce, Shopify, Wix, or similar eCommerce platforms. Knowledge of AWS/DigitalOcean. Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 58,000 per annum, commensurate with skills, experience, and location. Flexible work location, ideally office-based or hybrid. Negotiable working hours. 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays). Healthcare benefits available through an opt-in scheme, including discounted health insurance. Sickness cover option. Exceptional opportunities for career advancement. Potential for equity participation. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to share in the company's success through equity participation. Full-time permanent contract. If you are a passionate senior-level developer seeking a challenging yet rewarding role where you can contribute to ground-breaking projects and shape the future of a growing business, we encourage you to apply. Join a close-knit team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Opportunity: Full stack PHP Developer - High-Mid to Senior Level A reputable company is seeking an experienced Full stack PHP developer at a high-mid to senior level, with 6 to 15+ years of web software development expertise, particularly in eCommerce. This presents an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative development team, where significant contributions can be made to client projects, internal software advancement, and overall business expansion. Responsibilities and Duties: Collaborating in designing, planning, and executing new front-end and back-end development projects, including contributing to the creation of business solutions and conducting comprehensive testing. As a Full stack PHP Developer, your role will be pivotal in shaping the architecture and functionality of these projects. Developing modules and performing programming tasks using object-oriented programming, predominantly within a LAMP environment, utilising PHP/MYSQL/MariaDB, and/or Laravel. Your expertise as a PHP developer will be instrumental in delivering robust and scalable solutions. Continuously assessing and integrating new security features, functionalities, and efficiency improvements. Assist in transitioning legacy systems to the company's modern CMS. Your proficiency as a skilled PHP developer will be paramount in ensuring a smooth migration process. Promptly identifying and resolving issues. As a PHP developer, your problem-solving abilities will be essential in maintaining the integrity and functionality of the systems. Playing a pivotal role as a team member, actively contributing to project success. Demonstrating effective English communication skills, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders by understanding requirements and effectively liaising with colleagues and clients. Qualifications and Skills: Required: Extensive experience in eCommerce. Proficiency in Object-Oriented PHP (5.6 - 8), Laravel (where specified), SQL database management, HTML, Git, SASS, JavaScript (including JQuery Foundation.js and Vue.js), SLIM (3) and TWIG, JSON, XML, and REST APIs. Working knowledge of web servers (Apache), DevOps practices, package managers (Composer and NPN), and unit testing (PHPUnit). Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux. Desirable: Experience with Selenium, Gherkin language, and Cucumber. Familiarity with React.js, Linux server administration, JIRA, or similar task management systems. Exposure to WordPress, Prestashop, Magento 2, Drupal Commerce, Shopify, Wix, or similar eCommerce platforms. Knowledge of AWS/DigitalOcean. Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 58,000 per annum, commensurate with skills, experience, and location. Flexible work location, ideally office-based or hybrid. Negotiable working hours. 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays). Healthcare benefits available through an opt-in scheme, including discounted health insurance. Sickness cover option. Exceptional opportunities for career advancement. Potential for equity participation. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to share in the company's success through equity participation. Full-time permanent contract. If you are a passionate senior-level developer seeking a challenging yet rewarding role where you can contribute to ground-breaking projects and shape the future of a growing business, we encourage you to apply. Join a close-knit team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management? If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager. We do this using our specialised programme looking at placing candidates into gateway project management positions to build the foundation of a project management career. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers: Project Administrator - £26,000 Project Coordinator - £33,000 Junior Project Manager - £36,500 PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500 Senior Project Manager - £70,000+ Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world. Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience. Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology. Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. Step 3 - Project Management Simulation With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios. Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations. We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Project Management? If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Project Manager. We do this using our specialised programme looking at placing candidates into gateway project management positions to build the foundation of a project management career. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Qualified Project Managers can easily earn between £450-£1,000 per day working on contracted positions and average salaries for lower level and entry level positions are also extremely lucrative and in high demand. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Project Managers: Project Administrator - £26,000 Project Coordinator - £33,000 Junior Project Manager - £36,500 PRINCE2 Project Manager - £61,500 Senior Project Manager - £70,000+ Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world. Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience. Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management. It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology. Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. Step 3 - Project Management Simulation With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager. These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios. Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations. We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.
Junior Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Junior Technical Writer (Cyber security) ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Junior Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. Ideally you will have experience in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer, you will create effective and impactful: - Technical documentation, - User manuals/guidelines, - Brochures, - Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Junior Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Junior Technical Writer (Cyber security) ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Junior Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. Ideally you will have experience in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer, you will create effective and impactful: - Technical documentation, - User manuals/guidelines, - Brochures, - Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Technical Writer ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring an Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. The ideal candidate has proficiency in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer to create an effective and impactful: Technical documentation, User manuals/guidelines, Brochures, Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Technical Writer - Banking/remote Are you a passionate and confident Technical Writer ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring an Technical Writer to join us on a PAYE contract basis and work on a project we are delivering for a Tier 1 Bank. We are seeking a Technical Writer to join the bank's Cybersecurity Education and Awareness team to design and deliver clear and effective documentation and communications across several projects of varying complexity. The ideal candidate has proficiency in a technical field such as cybersecurity, software development, or engineering, and is confident working with stakeholders at all levels to gather requirements and translate complex processes and information into accurate, engaging, and digestible content. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Technical Writer to create an effective and impactful: Technical documentation, User manuals/guidelines, Brochures, Documentation packs, Actively engage with relevant stakeholders and teams to understand projects and their impact. Gather information from subject matter experts to create accurate, accessible, and engaging content to brand and communication guidelines. Create reusable, easy to maintain templates across a range of documentation and content types, including Intranet portals, product catalogues, and presentations. Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required skills and qualifications: Must: Minimum of 3 years of experience as technical writer. Must: Excellent spoken and written English with a keen eye for detail. Must: Rapidly grasp complex processes and translate them into accurate and simple content. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the IT industry. Functional understanding of designing and writing for neurodiverse audiences. A flexible, enthusiastic, and accessible team member, calm under pressure, keen to share knowledge, introduce ideas, and assist the team when needed. Good to have skillsets: Use of a project and task management tool such as JIRA or Understanding of process and workflow optimisation. A certification in technical writing. Functional understanding of CSS and HTML, and a development language such as JavaScript. Functional understanding of project, software, UI/UX, and documentation development life cycles. Strong project, prioritisation, and stakeholder management across concurrent projects. Remote working. Please apply now for immediate consideration.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
IT Business Analyst - Hybrid, Edinburgh Up to £60,000 + benefits (bonus etc) Head Resourcing are working with a Fintech company who are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to join the team. With a 30+ year history they are at the forefront of technology and offer great development opportunities. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and passionate team responsible for the development and support of our web-based services. This is a hybrid role with one day per week in the office based just outside Edinburgh with the rest of the week working from home. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables The successful applicant must possess relevant and demonstrable experience in the following areas: Be able to comfortably work under your own initiative but also as part of wider project and / or functional teams to develop and deliver client specific solutions - ensuring that the end solution is not only of the highest quality but is also fit for purpose. Provide accurate estimates for all analysis activities to assist with estimating project costs / timescales. Deliver analysis activities to the budget, timescales and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release through the complete lifecycle (and during the post release warranty period). Gather and document business requirements (both general requirements - relating to business policies, standards and needs - and technical requirements - relating to technical policies and / or constraints) and transform them into detailed business / functional and non-functional / operational requirements. Analyse, review, and improve existing business analysis artefacts and processes (e.g. models, diagrams, interface specifications, documentation) or create and maintain these artefacts, if they do not already exist. Collate and review existing requirements, assess status of deliverables through information gathering and gap analysis and identify new / enhanced requirements. Along with the project / programme manager and the Head of Business Analysis, participate in and enforce the Change Management / Change Control Process. Be able to balance workload across a number of different services. Operate as a key liaison between client and technical teams with a particular focus on translating business requirements from internal / external users into the information needed by developers and / or database analysts (DBA) and review any technical documentation produced by the technical team members. Review and / or assist testers with the development of test cases, test scripts and test accounts. Along with testers and internal / external project stakeholders, evaluate and approve delivered solutions for deployment into system test (SYS), user acceptance test (UAT) and production environments. Essential Skills and Experience The successful applicant must have experience in the following areas: Advanced oral and written communication skills - including expertise in delivering presentations / demonstrations and facilitating / participating in workshops, often involving the various working groups for the services that the Business Analysis functional area supports. Provide guidance / support to less experienced business analysts Peer review documentation produced by less experienced business analysts. Assist with scoping and feasibility exercises. Assist with the preparation of business cases. Ability to communicate well and form strong working relationships within and across teams / departments / organisations - e.g. peers, managers and senior managers. Extensive problem solving abilities. Skills in translating complex business requirements (both general and technical) into high quality functional and non-functional requirements that the required solution needs to provide. Ability to work independently - with minimal supervision - as well as work collaboratively to identify, understand and document non-functional requirements (e.g. having awareness of system, infrastructure, and security considerations but consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) when necessary). Experience in dealing with stakeholders at various levels, including senior management. Knowledge of User Experience / User Interface design considerations. Experience of documenting user journeys, analysing use cases and defining process models using an industry standard graphical modelling language like Unified Modelling Language (UML). Additional/Desirable Skills and Experience Although not essential, additional skills/experience in any of the following areas are also beneficial: Experience in the Financial Services industry - preferably with a working knowledge of the Life and Pensions and/or Fund Management sectors. Working knowledge of data models and database principles. Awareness of Project Management methodologies and activities. Appreciation of web-based technologies. The ability to perform data analysis using scripting languages (e.g. SQL) and / or advanced Excel skills would be of benefit. Experience of XML messaging. Experience of Management Information / Reporting. Experience of user interface (UI) and / or user experience (UX) design.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
IT Business Analyst - Hybrid, Edinburgh Up to £60,000 + benefits (bonus etc) Head Resourcing are working with a Fintech company who are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to join the team. With a 30+ year history they are at the forefront of technology and offer great development opportunities. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and passionate team responsible for the development and support of our web-based services. This is a hybrid role with one day per week in the office based just outside Edinburgh with the rest of the week working from home. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables The successful applicant must possess relevant and demonstrable experience in the following areas: Be able to comfortably work under your own initiative but also as part of wider project and / or functional teams to develop and deliver client specific solutions - ensuring that the end solution is not only of the highest quality but is also fit for purpose. Provide accurate estimates for all analysis activities to assist with estimating project costs / timescales. Deliver analysis activities to the budget, timescales and quality criteria of the relevant development project or maintenance release through the complete lifecycle (and during the post release warranty period). Gather and document business requirements (both general requirements - relating to business policies, standards and needs - and technical requirements - relating to technical policies and / or constraints) and transform them into detailed business / functional and non-functional / operational requirements. Analyse, review, and improve existing business analysis artefacts and processes (e.g. models, diagrams, interface specifications, documentation) or create and maintain these artefacts, if they do not already exist. Collate and review existing requirements, assess status of deliverables through information gathering and gap analysis and identify new / enhanced requirements. Along with the project / programme manager and the Head of Business Analysis, participate in and enforce the Change Management / Change Control Process. Be able to balance workload across a number of different services. Operate as a key liaison between client and technical teams with a particular focus on translating business requirements from internal / external users into the information needed by developers and / or database analysts (DBA) and review any technical documentation produced by the technical team members. Review and / or assist testers with the development of test cases, test scripts and test accounts. Along with testers and internal / external project stakeholders, evaluate and approve delivered solutions for deployment into system test (SYS), user acceptance test (UAT) and production environments. Essential Skills and Experience The successful applicant must have experience in the following areas: Advanced oral and written communication skills - including expertise in delivering presentations / demonstrations and facilitating / participating in workshops, often involving the various working groups for the services that the Business Analysis functional area supports. Provide guidance / support to less experienced business analysts Peer review documentation produced by less experienced business analysts. Assist with scoping and feasibility exercises. Assist with the preparation of business cases. Ability to communicate well and form strong working relationships within and across teams / departments / organisations - e.g. peers, managers and senior managers. Extensive problem solving abilities. Skills in translating complex business requirements (both general and technical) into high quality functional and non-functional requirements that the required solution needs to provide. Ability to work independently - with minimal supervision - as well as work collaboratively to identify, understand and document non-functional requirements (e.g. having awareness of system, infrastructure, and security considerations but consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) when necessary). Experience in dealing with stakeholders at various levels, including senior management. Knowledge of User Experience / User Interface design considerations. Experience of documenting user journeys, analysing use cases and defining process models using an industry standard graphical modelling language like Unified Modelling Language (UML). Additional/Desirable Skills and Experience Although not essential, additional skills/experience in any of the following areas are also beneficial: Experience in the Financial Services industry - preferably with a working knowledge of the Life and Pensions and/or Fund Management sectors. Working knowledge of data models and database principles. Awareness of Project Management methodologies and activities. Appreciation of web-based technologies. The ability to perform data analysis using scripting languages (e.g. SQL) and / or advanced Excel skills would be of benefit. Experience of XML messaging. Experience of Management Information / Reporting. Experience of user interface (UI) and / or user experience (UX) design.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia. Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace. The Role: To lead multiple concurrent software development activities, directing and managing software engineers in the delivery of technical solutions for new and existing products. Build and enhance software engineering principles with the appropriate latest technologies delivering projects to cost and timescale budget. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Software Engineer with min 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design Essential Skills: Able to demonstrate technical leadership for software skills in most of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ C RTOS Linux Windows Javascript Software test Software Version control Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security API's Desirable Skills: CAN / LIN Buses Serial Buses (RS485 / RS232 etc ) SPI / I2C Python Go XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets IP video and video routing Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Simulation Tools General accountabilities and responsibilities: To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role. To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information & Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role. To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times. To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines. To carry out any other duties as detailed by your Supervisor or Manager from time to time. To keep good time management to minimise any wasted time and maximise productivity and effectiveness. Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) Cooperate with the company to achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable working environment. Work in ways that ensure your own safety and that of others; "Do the right thing even when no one is looking." Report any incidents, near misses or other health, safety and environmental concerns. Deliver all products and services in line with Saab Seaeye quality standards to ensure we meet our customer requirements and highlight any quality concerns or potential improvements.
Senior Network Engineer - Inside IR35 Contract 450 - 540 per day inside IR35 3 days a week on site Job Details: To take a leading role in the Design, Build, and Deploy Cisco ACI migration. To provide consultancy and operational support to all areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: - Strong Cisco ACI Experience and involvement with previous Brownfield migrations - Design, build, deploy experience for Cisco Data centre technologies - Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies including: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, PVST, LCP - Create and maintain accurate, clear and comprehensive network documentation. - Install and commission network infrastructure platforms including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers. - Assist in the recommendation of new network equipment to meet project requirements - Work closely with other areas of the business to provide appropriate solutions and specialist support/advice for projects and variation orders as required - Take responsibility for customer project deliverables - Mentor and assist with the development of less experienced team members. - Provide 3rd line support, including out-of-hours support in critical incidents and participate in on-call support. - Perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. - Ensure application availability, performance, scalability and security throughout their networks by using traffic management, delivery and acceleration techniques in conjunction with WAN optimisation caching and quality of service methods. - Monitor and report on network health using management tools including Solarwinds Network Performance Manager Qualifications and Experience: Desirable: Current Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification or a recognised equivalent Current full driving license and own car for travelling to and from data centres and their sites. Foundation in ITIL University degree in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, maths or engineering). Skills and Experience: - Extensive and proven commercial experience in designing, Installing, commissioning and supporting large complex multi-site voice and data LAN and WAN network solutions based predominantly on Cisco products. - An in-depth understanding of network infrastructure design and best practice principles including routing and switching concepts and technologies, advanced IP addressing, dynamic routing protocols. - MPLS, Secure and resilient routing solutions, Unified communications, Load balancing and traffic management, Quality of Service (QOS), Wireless and Mobile communications. - Experience of implementing and supporting remote access and legacy dialup technologies - An in-depth understanding of end to end secure network concepts, technologies and protocols including Access control, Next generation, Web application and Stateful firewalls technologies, Intrusion prevention, Encryption (IPSEC, SSL, PKI), Security event information management systems, Proxy services. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem diagnosis skills developed from experience - Experience of FCOE solutions - Experience of Storage Area Network implementation - An understanding of the principles of Datacentre Management. - Unix/Linux knowledge Platform Technology Exposure: Essential: Cisco Branch and Edge Routers Cisco Datacentre, SAN fabric and Campus LAN Switches, including Nexus 5-7K Cisco Adaptive security and IDP appliances F5 Local and Global load-balancers Juniper (JUNOS) Firewalls Web Application or Next generation firewalls (Barracuda, Palo alto or similar) Ethernet, MPLS, DSL, Leased lines, ISDN DHCP, Dynamic DNS/BIND, SNMPv3, ACS, Radius/TACACS+, Fibre networks deployment and standards Cisco-Works LMS, Solarwinds Orion (or similar), Netflow collection and analysis. Probes, packet sniffers, cable analysers Desirable: Web Filtering (Websense)
Apr 18, 2024
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Senior Network Engineer - Inside IR35 Contract 450 - 540 per day inside IR35 3 days a week on site Job Details: To take a leading role in the Design, Build, and Deploy Cisco ACI migration. To provide consultancy and operational support to all areas of the business. Key Responsibilities: - Strong Cisco ACI Experience and involvement with previous Brownfield migrations - Design, build, deploy experience for Cisco Data centre technologies - Strong understanding of network protocols and technologies including: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, PVST, LCP - Create and maintain accurate, clear and comprehensive network documentation. - Install and commission network infrastructure platforms including switches, routers, firewalls and load balancers. - Assist in the recommendation of new network equipment to meet project requirements - Work closely with other areas of the business to provide appropriate solutions and specialist support/advice for projects and variation orders as required - Take responsibility for customer project deliverables - Mentor and assist with the development of less experienced team members. - Provide 3rd line support, including out-of-hours support in critical incidents and participate in on-call support. - Perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. - Ensure application availability, performance, scalability and security throughout their networks by using traffic management, delivery and acceleration techniques in conjunction with WAN optimisation caching and quality of service methods. - Monitor and report on network health using management tools including Solarwinds Network Performance Manager Qualifications and Experience: Desirable: Current Cisco Certified Network Professional qualification or a recognised equivalent Current full driving license and own car for travelling to and from data centres and their sites. Foundation in ITIL University degree in a numerate subject (e.g. Computer Science, maths or engineering). Skills and Experience: - Extensive and proven commercial experience in designing, Installing, commissioning and supporting large complex multi-site voice and data LAN and WAN network solutions based predominantly on Cisco products. - An in-depth understanding of network infrastructure design and best practice principles including routing and switching concepts and technologies, advanced IP addressing, dynamic routing protocols. - MPLS, Secure and resilient routing solutions, Unified communications, Load balancing and traffic management, Quality of Service (QOS), Wireless and Mobile communications. - Experience of implementing and supporting remote access and legacy dialup technologies - An in-depth understanding of end to end secure network concepts, technologies and protocols including Access control, Next generation, Web application and Stateful firewalls technologies, Intrusion prevention, Encryption (IPSEC, SSL, PKI), Security event information management systems, Proxy services. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem diagnosis skills developed from experience - Experience of FCOE solutions - Experience of Storage Area Network implementation - An understanding of the principles of Datacentre Management. - Unix/Linux knowledge Platform Technology Exposure: Essential: Cisco Branch and Edge Routers Cisco Datacentre, SAN fabric and Campus LAN Switches, including Nexus 5-7K Cisco Adaptive security and IDP appliances F5 Local and Global load-balancers Juniper (JUNOS) Firewalls Web Application or Next generation firewalls (Barracuda, Palo alto or similar) Ethernet, MPLS, DSL, Leased lines, ISDN DHCP, Dynamic DNS/BIND, SNMPv3, ACS, Radius/TACACS+, Fibre networks deployment and standards Cisco-Works LMS, Solarwinds Orion (or similar), Netflow collection and analysis. Probes, packet sniffers, cable analysers Desirable: Web Filtering (Websense)
Head of Product Design at SaaS Employee Engagement Platform Revolutionizing workforce connectivity, this digital platform enhances communication and collaboration for frontline teams, driving operational efficiency and employee engagement in diverse industries. THE ROLE: Reporting to the CPO Completely own the design practice - build the strategy as you see fit Hiring, growing & developing UX teams in a scaling B2B SaaS organization Lead and mentor a team of product designers to deliver exceptional user experiences across digital products Collaborating with Product Marketing and Go-To-Market teams THE COMPANY: Leading player in the world of SaaS Employee Engagement Diverse, international team Extensive benefits, bonuses, and share options 4/5 stars on Glassdoor SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience with frontline-related products, UX needs Pitching vision and strategy to executive team and other internal stakeholders Fluent in English (fluency in German is a plus!) If you have the required experience for this role please reply to this advert or email for more information. Not right? Have a look at some of our other Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Advertising Technology Team are specialists in the digital advertising industry and work with a range of companies from ad tech vendors, media agencies and publishers working on vacancies across programmatic, paid social, PPC, CRM & data analytics. The key roles they hire for are ad operations, account managers, technical account managers, traders and analytics. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of mid-senior and executive level roles
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Product Design at SaaS Employee Engagement Platform Revolutionizing workforce connectivity, this digital platform enhances communication and collaboration for frontline teams, driving operational efficiency and employee engagement in diverse industries. THE ROLE: Reporting to the CPO Completely own the design practice - build the strategy as you see fit Hiring, growing & developing UX teams in a scaling B2B SaaS organization Lead and mentor a team of product designers to deliver exceptional user experiences across digital products Collaborating with Product Marketing and Go-To-Market teams THE COMPANY: Leading player in the world of SaaS Employee Engagement Diverse, international team Extensive benefits, bonuses, and share options 4/5 stars on Glassdoor SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience with frontline-related products, UX needs Pitching vision and strategy to executive team and other internal stakeholders Fluent in English (fluency in German is a plus!) If you have the required experience for this role please reply to this advert or email for more information. Not right? Have a look at some of our other Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Advertising Technology Team are specialists in the digital advertising industry and work with a range of companies from ad tech vendors, media agencies and publishers working on vacancies across programmatic, paid social, PPC, CRM & data analytics. The key roles they hire for are ad operations, account managers, technical account managers, traders and analytics. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of mid-senior and executive level roles
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
End Date Tuesday 14 May 2024 Salary Range £86,964 - £158,581 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Flexible / Variable Hours, Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. We re continuing our extensive transformation Programme, redefining what a bank is from the inside out. We're committed to Help Britain Prosper and become the best bank for customers. As part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches. Our digital platforms (public website, mobile & tablet app, and internet banking website) are where the majority of customer and colleague interactions with the bank take place. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the introduction of public API's, growing numbers of devices to access them from and evolving operating systems. Job Description JOB TITLE: Mobile Android Engineering Lead SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 DOE LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the Bristol office. About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. We re continuing our extensive transformation Programme, redefining what a bank is from the inside out. We're committed to Help Britain Prosper and become the best bank for customers. As part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches. Our digital platforms (public website, mobile & tablet app, and internet banking website) are where the majority of customer and colleague interactions with the bank take place. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the introduction of public API's, growing numbers of devices to access them from and evolving operating systems. Here s where you ll make a difference: This is an excellent opportunity for a driven candidate to join us as an Android Engineering Lead working across several cross-disciplinary feature teams providing engineering leadership and expertise. You will be passionate about designing and delivering scalable mobile applications. You will: Collaborate with solution architects, UI/UX designers, API development team and proposition managers to refine and implement features Act as an authority with knowledge of best practice Android UI/UX design principles and patterns Demonstrate leadership for mobile architecture Provide mentoring and supporting for Android development team members Help create prototypes to explore innovative solutions and features In return, you ll enjoy an exciting, innovative environment which supports flexible and agile working. You will work in a highly collaborative way and enjoy seeing the impact of your work by crafting digital experiences. About You: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Android applications with other systems Staying up-to-date with the latest Android trends and technologies and actively contributing to architectural decisions and tech stack choices Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior Android developers Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and supporting knowledge sharing through peer programming About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you ll need - We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you amazing! As a minimum to be considered, we would like to see demonstrated core experience in: Professional working knowledge in designing a mobile experience for variable screen sizes in variable versions of Android Excellent knowledge of Kotlin/Java Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning Awesome knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks and benchmarking and optimisation Proficient in Google's Android design principles, interface guidelines and code versioning tools, such as Git Applying SOLID Principles MVVM/MVI architecture, Android Architecture Components and other Jetpack libraries Jetpack Compose Working in a modularised codebase UI testing It would also be great if you had experience in: Application security principals, cryptography and secure coding techniques React / AngularJS frameworks Strong understanding of source code repositories and change management tools, Git. Experience of working with Docker or other containerisation technologies Experience of successfully implementing and using CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of agile development practices and test automation (Unit/Integration/E2E testing - Jest/Testing Library/Cucumber/Cypress). Displaying a DevOps mindset and ability to use tools like Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience with build processes and release automation (Azure/GCP Pipelines, Nexus). About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We re disability confident. So, if you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares! Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
End Date Tuesday 14 May 2024 Salary Range £86,964 - £158,581 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Flexible / Variable Hours, Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary Who are Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. We re continuing our extensive transformation Programme, redefining what a bank is from the inside out. We're committed to Help Britain Prosper and become the best bank for customers. As part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches. Our digital platforms (public website, mobile & tablet app, and internet banking website) are where the majority of customer and colleague interactions with the bank take place. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the introduction of public API's, growing numbers of devices to access them from and evolving operating systems. Job Description JOB TITLE: Mobile Android Engineering Lead SALARY: £86,964 - £102,310 DOE LOCATION(S): Bristol HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the Bristol office. About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is the UK s leading digital banking franchise, with over 13 million active online customers across our three main brands - including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland - as well as the biggest mobile bank in the country. We're building the bank of the future, and we need your help. We re continuing our extensive transformation Programme, redefining what a bank is from the inside out. We're committed to Help Britain Prosper and become the best bank for customers. As part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches. Our digital platforms (public website, mobile & tablet app, and internet banking website) are where the majority of customer and colleague interactions with the bank take place. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the introduction of public API's, growing numbers of devices to access them from and evolving operating systems. Here s where you ll make a difference: This is an excellent opportunity for a driven candidate to join us as an Android Engineering Lead working across several cross-disciplinary feature teams providing engineering leadership and expertise. You will be passionate about designing and delivering scalable mobile applications. You will: Collaborate with solution architects, UI/UX designers, API development team and proposition managers to refine and implement features Act as an authority with knowledge of best practice Android UI/UX design principles and patterns Demonstrate leadership for mobile architecture Provide mentoring and supporting for Android development team members Help create prototypes to explore innovative solutions and features In return, you ll enjoy an exciting, innovative environment which supports flexible and agile working. You will work in a highly collaborative way and enjoy seeing the impact of your work by crafting digital experiences. About You: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Android applications with other systems Staying up-to-date with the latest Android trends and technologies and actively contributing to architectural decisions and tech stack choices Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior Android developers Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and supporting knowledge sharing through peer programming About us Like the modern Britain we serve, we re evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We re growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you ll need - We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you amazing! As a minimum to be considered, we would like to see demonstrated core experience in: Professional working knowledge in designing a mobile experience for variable screen sizes in variable versions of Android Excellent knowledge of Kotlin/Java Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning Awesome knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks and benchmarking and optimisation Proficient in Google's Android design principles, interface guidelines and code versioning tools, such as Git Applying SOLID Principles MVVM/MVI architecture, Android Architecture Components and other Jetpack libraries Jetpack Compose Working in a modularised codebase UI testing It would also be great if you had experience in: Application security principals, cryptography and secure coding techniques React / AngularJS frameworks Strong understanding of source code repositories and change management tools, Git. Experience of working with Docker or other containerisation technologies Experience of successfully implementing and using CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of agile development practices and test automation (Unit/Integration/E2E testing - Jest/Testing Library/Cucumber/Cypress). Displaying a DevOps mindset and ability to use tools like Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform Experience with build processes and release automation (Azure/GCP Pipelines, Nexus). About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We re disability confident. So, if you d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance Share schemes including free shares! Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping. 30 days holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
This role requires excellent technical skills for design/development of the client's software changes. There are responsibilities for supporting the application running in the live environment. The role involves working as part of a team made up of technical consultants, operational consultants and project managers. The position will be primarily focused on working on the UK MoD account, but there will be opportunities to work on projects for other clients. The core applications are warehouse management systems where minimal downtime is allowed, this therefore requires first class problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude to work is required. Due to the nature of the applications, there may be occasions when support of implementations is required outside standard working hours. There may also be some travel to other Infor offices and clients' sites. The candidate must be willing to work with people from different ethnicity, cultural background and positions in the company. There is a requirement to apply for and obtain UK MoD security clearance for this role. This process that will be initiated by Infor upon acceptance of offer. RESPONSIBILITIES Work as part of a team, consisting of Technical and Functional consultants and Project Manager in an implementation. Able to work well with onshore and offshore consultants. Advising customers on industry best practice supported by the Infor products. Provide technical advice to customers. Issue management and resolution working hand in hand with on/offshore support personnel, international R&D team or local resource. Perform project implementation tasks using Infor project methodologies in accordance with the project goals and business objectives. Willing to continuously develop knowledge on new technology and method, and also keen to develop others in the pursuit of knowledge. Documentation of application changes requested by the client. Technical design of changes requested by the client. Propose solutions to business requirements. Estimate effort for developing/implementing changes. Attend project meetings. Able to resolve complex business application problems, by phone or through personal visit. Man help desk and provide advice/solutions. Provide technical input into project planning. Design/Develop/Test changes. Provide input to design reviews. Monitor application and database as required. May have small projects assigned directly. Assist Project Manager in planning technical elements of a project. Support implementations out of hours and weekends as required by projects REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Good written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area or a master's degree. Experienced in working with Warehouse Management Systems and Automation systems in a Warehousing environment. Excellent written communication skills. Documents will be presented and reviewed both internally and by the clients. Informix 4GL. Unix Shell Scripting. Basic Informix DBA skills. SQL and code optimization. Excellent problem solving skills. Good PC skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from project team to senior management from the customer. Experienced in software implementation life cycle.Added advantage: Experience with Dallas Systems WMS /WM2000/ Exceed / SCE / Infor WMS. Previous experience in a consultancy environment would be an advantage Fourjs BDS/Fourjs Genero. Knowledge of programming languages such as C, Java or Python. Basic Red Hat Linux system administration skills. Situated under 100 miles from our main client office in Milton Keynes PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Strong problem solver with ability to analyze problems and produce steps for investigation or resolution, and able to work with others in the team to achieve the desired outcome. Possess strong sense of responsibility and ownership towards the duties, and able to support others in carrying out their responsibilities. Ability to take the lead, influence and manage situations to ensure that the right solution is agreed and implemented. High degree of attention to detail and able to preempt outcome and introduce measures to reduce risks. Solid communication (written, oral) skills. Ability to communicate at all levels from warehouse operations to senior management. To be able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines. A self-starter with the ability to work as an individual and collaboratively to ensure team goals are achieved. Flexibility and a genuine desire to learn with keen interest in development of new technologies and methods. Excellent time management skills, and make sure all required administration functions are completed in a timely manner. Strong desire for customer success and deliver quality work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience and/or related degree. Driving License