Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £52,000+ (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who are we looking for? The ideal Senior HPC Software Engineer candidate will have a PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 20, 2024
Full time
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £52,000+ (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who are we looking for? The ideal Senior HPC Software Engineer candidate will have a PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Job Description - Global Head of Application Solutions () Job Description Global Head of Application Solutions ( Job Number: ) DISCOVER your opportunity Global Head of Application Solutions London or Paris Application solutions owns the end-to-end delivery of business solutions for strategic applications that are mature in functionality and non-strategic applications .Oversees the Application Solutions Operating Model including solution delivery, production support and maintenance across all platforms.Delivery of business solutions will be through both waterfall and scaled agile frameworks.Creates and maintains stakeholder relationships, understands the business strategy and the technology needs and challenges of the business.Ensures the cost-efficient delivery of applications and support business transformational change. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Accountable for the strategy and execution of the Application Solutions Operating Model.Working with the AXA XL business, TCD (Transformation Change Delivery), GT teams and strategic vendors to create a business focused, scalable and cost optimal function. Partner cross-functionally to ensure that the overall Applications Solutions Operating Model is efficient and continually improves. Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of applications within Applications Solutions for AXA XL.Works closely with Transversal Apps Services and Digital Factory to ensure the scope of services are executed in line with the governance processes and business benefits are realised. Partners with the Transformation Change Delivery Function and the business to ensure effective Project Delivery - on time, to budget, to scope. Good understanding of the business strategy, architectural strategy and accountable for the delivery of the technical strategy to support the ambitions. Collaborates with business stakeholders on opportunity identification, issue resolution and governance. Responsible for running appropriate robust vendor management and able to demonstrate continuous improvement in cost efficiency of the portfolio of applications Creates high-level organizational goals and objectives for Application Solutions.Ensures synergy with the broader business and Global Technology vision. Works closely with the Head of Digital Factory and Transversal Application Services to continually ensure efficiencies across the two application Delivery Models. In collaboration with Procurement, manages RFI/RFPs, contract negotiations and delivery of contract terms.Actively removes underperforming suppliers from Application Solutions. Ensures that business cases for application investments, such as technology upgrades, productivity tools, and continuous service improvement initiatives are developed and adequately funded. Ensures that Application Solutions adheres to Information Security policies, DPO and Audit standards through the SDLC. Define and execute action plans for concerns raised as a result of audits Support delivery through escalation of risks and issues Control and manage the budget for Application Solutions Sharing best practices across vendors You will report to the Chief Information Officer. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Significant IT and business/industry work experience, including experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to solve complex problems/issues Excellent communications skills which are adapted to different audiences and can effectively drive consensus within the delivery team(s) Adept at vendor management, both commercially and interpersonally, with a clear understanding of T&M, Managed Services, and Managed Outcome commercial models through both waterfall and agile delivery models Ability to articulate problems, create solutions, and present analysis with proper detail and rigor for the target audience Thought leader in implementing best practices with experience leading teams through change Expert knowledge of application development and testing process using various software delivery methods (waterfall, agile, etc.) with a significant background in application development Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, with change, able to easily make transitions. Advanced experience / capability in Financial forecasting and business case justification Must understand the Scaled Agile methodology and be familiar with multiple SDLC Previous experience leading development and delivery teams in delivering high quality, low defect solutions Experience in planning and executing multiple complex, large scale initiatives or operational areas. Highly advanced analytical abilities with operational vision. Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, with change, able to easily make transitions. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location Location : GB-GB-London Other Locations : FR-FR-Paris Work Locations : GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field Job Field : Information Technology Schedule Schedule : Full-time Job Type Job Type : Standard Local Title (France) : Global Head of Application Solutions Local Class (France) : Class 7 . click apply for full job details
May 20, 2024
Full time
Job Description - Global Head of Application Solutions () Job Description Global Head of Application Solutions ( Job Number: ) DISCOVER your opportunity Global Head of Application Solutions London or Paris Application solutions owns the end-to-end delivery of business solutions for strategic applications that are mature in functionality and non-strategic applications .Oversees the Application Solutions Operating Model including solution delivery, production support and maintenance across all platforms.Delivery of business solutions will be through both waterfall and scaled agile frameworks.Creates and maintains stakeholder relationships, understands the business strategy and the technology needs and challenges of the business.Ensures the cost-efficient delivery of applications and support business transformational change. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Accountable for the strategy and execution of the Application Solutions Operating Model.Working with the AXA XL business, TCD (Transformation Change Delivery), GT teams and strategic vendors to create a business focused, scalable and cost optimal function. Partner cross-functionally to ensure that the overall Applications Solutions Operating Model is efficient and continually improves. Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of applications within Applications Solutions for AXA XL.Works closely with Transversal Apps Services and Digital Factory to ensure the scope of services are executed in line with the governance processes and business benefits are realised. Partners with the Transformation Change Delivery Function and the business to ensure effective Project Delivery - on time, to budget, to scope. Good understanding of the business strategy, architectural strategy and accountable for the delivery of the technical strategy to support the ambitions. Collaborates with business stakeholders on opportunity identification, issue resolution and governance. Responsible for running appropriate robust vendor management and able to demonstrate continuous improvement in cost efficiency of the portfolio of applications Creates high-level organizational goals and objectives for Application Solutions.Ensures synergy with the broader business and Global Technology vision. Works closely with the Head of Digital Factory and Transversal Application Services to continually ensure efficiencies across the two application Delivery Models. In collaboration with Procurement, manages RFI/RFPs, contract negotiations and delivery of contract terms.Actively removes underperforming suppliers from Application Solutions. Ensures that business cases for application investments, such as technology upgrades, productivity tools, and continuous service improvement initiatives are developed and adequately funded. Ensures that Application Solutions adheres to Information Security policies, DPO and Audit standards through the SDLC. Define and execute action plans for concerns raised as a result of audits Support delivery through escalation of risks and issues Control and manage the budget for Application Solutions Sharing best practices across vendors You will report to the Chief Information Officer. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Significant IT and business/industry work experience, including experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to solve complex problems/issues Excellent communications skills which are adapted to different audiences and can effectively drive consensus within the delivery team(s) Adept at vendor management, both commercially and interpersonally, with a clear understanding of T&M, Managed Services, and Managed Outcome commercial models through both waterfall and agile delivery models Ability to articulate problems, create solutions, and present analysis with proper detail and rigor for the target audience Thought leader in implementing best practices with experience leading teams through change Expert knowledge of application development and testing process using various software delivery methods (waterfall, agile, etc.) with a significant background in application development Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, with change, able to easily make transitions. Advanced experience / capability in Financial forecasting and business case justification Must understand the Scaled Agile methodology and be familiar with multiple SDLC Previous experience leading development and delivery teams in delivering high quality, low defect solutions Experience in planning and executing multiple complex, large scale initiatives or operational areas. Highly advanced analytical abilities with operational vision. Proven planning and organization skills, creating own work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, with change, able to easily make transitions. FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting. AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving. For more information, please see AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location Location : GB-GB-London Other Locations : FR-FR-Paris Work Locations : GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field Job Field : Information Technology Schedule Schedule : Full-time Job Type Job Type : Standard Local Title (France) : Global Head of Application Solutions Local Class (France) : Class 7 . click apply for full job details
Senior Full Stack Developer (.Net/JavaScript/Azure) About Methods Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Description Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Our core technology stack currently includes Java, Node, Python, Go and C#; but we believe in using the best technology for each situation, so we are always trying new tools and learning new languages. You will get to work on a wide variety of projects and learn and work with lots of different technologies. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Skills Extensive C#/.Net development experience (ASP .NET Core with MVC) Experience with the Azure cloud platform (Functions, Service Bus, SQL/CosmosDB, AKS) Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering user centred services Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Knowledge of web accessibility and associated tooling Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. SC Roles Have you lived in the UK for the last 5 years? Have you travelled outside of the UK for more than 28 days in the last 12 months? Have you had any extended periods of travel over 3 months in the last 5 years? Do you have dual nationality or any former nationalities? Are you willing to go through the vetting process for SC? Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
May 20, 2024
Full time
Senior Full Stack Developer (.Net/JavaScript/Azure) About Methods Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Description Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Our core technology stack currently includes Java, Node, Python, Go and C#; but we believe in using the best technology for each situation, so we are always trying new tools and learning new languages. You will get to work on a wide variety of projects and learn and work with lots of different technologies. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Skills Extensive C#/.Net development experience (ASP .NET Core with MVC) Experience with the Azure cloud platform (Functions, Service Bus, SQL/CosmosDB, AKS) Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering user centred services Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Knowledge of web accessibility and associated tooling Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. SC Roles Have you lived in the UK for the last 5 years? Have you travelled outside of the UK for more than 28 days in the last 12 months? Have you had any extended periods of travel over 3 months in the last 5 years? Do you have dual nationality or any former nationalities? Are you willing to go through the vetting process for SC? Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
We have a great opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton. As our Development Manager you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation and construction teams. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process. Good geographic knowledge of the West Midlands area Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety. More about the Development Manager role Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales. Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software, and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes. Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts. Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate. Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales. Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner. Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risk pre start on site. When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times. Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times. Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues, and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work and prepare 'offer documentation' as required. Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 20, 2024
Full time
We have a great opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our office in Wolverhampton. As our Development Manager you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation and construction teams. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position. Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word and Outlook Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process. Good geographic knowledge of the West Midlands area Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility Professional manner Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety. More about the Development Manager role Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales. Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software, and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes. Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance. Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts. Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate. Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales. Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner. Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risk pre start on site. When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times. Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times. Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues, and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes. Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company. When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work and prepare 'offer documentation' as required. Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business. Any other task deemed necessary to the role. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Company Description Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference. Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Global People Analytics team - the People Analytics Lead role has become available for a fixed-term one-year period. This role sits within the People Technology & Analytics (PTA) organisation, and reports into the Global Head of People Analytics & Insights at Experian. The People Analytics team at Experian is responsible for delivering insights across the full employee lifecycle from core management information to predictive solutions, overseeing global and regional people insights alongside bespoke analytics projects. The team are highly regarded across our business by continually driving excellence in analytics. You will play a part in optimising and shaping the agenda, producing insightful, valuable, and commercial insights into people activity at Experian. In the People Analytics Lead role you will lead a small team of analytics experts and will deliver a range of solutions to our HR and business stakeholders - from reporting and analysis to bespoke advanced analytics support. You will also help to shape the frameworks and strategies around responsible data governance and controls and contribute to developing the company's people data architecture for the future. Qualifications What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian The ideal candidate will have a relevant education and leadership experience working within HR or Analytics functions, with a bias towards harnessing data to drive insights and decision making to help build successful businesses. They will have an excellent understanding of the people analytics industry and technology tools and solutions (including cloud HR systems, analytical tools and software, visualisation and reporting tools and planning software and latest AI/ML technologies); in order to leverage our employee data for operational reporting and strategic insights, whilst also understanding the latest trends to drive innovation. We are looking for a person who: Brings curiosity and creativity to every situation to push boundaries and drive change; Is an excellent communicator and facilitator, with high capability in problem analysis, framing and hypothesis building; Translates people data insights into actionable strategies and scalable solutions; Uses data to tell a story and drive business decisions; Ideates new ways of using data to create and improve employee experience; Has experience with managing analytics projects and teams; Can effectively work with diverse, geographically distributed teams. Work that matters - What you'll be doing Working closely with the people technology team to support people data controls, quality assurance and governance alongside developing plans for future data architecture requirements as the business evolves, harnessing tooling such as robotics, automation and AI. Leading a small team of data & analytics specialists who are familiar with the company's people data and the current technology and solution landscape; providing coaching, support, development and feedback. Providing subject matter expertise on people analytics solutions from core reporting through to data manipulation and modelling to drive innovation & development of leading-edge insights. Your team will often address ad hoc data requests, develop reports and build and maintain repeatable dashboards for stakeholders, as well as use advanced techniques to address the more complex people-related business challenges using any relevant data source. Maintaining a strong internal network working closely with wider corporate teams (e.g. Finance, IT) around enterprise-wide data & analytics activity, and keep abreast of external best practice globally and apply it as appropriate within Experian. More about you Experience in Oracle SQL, Python and R, exposure to data science & statistical packages would all be beneficial Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. Experience working in a Global Human Resources, Finance, Analytics or Consultancy environment is preferred, however we would also consider someone from a data science background. Solid background in statistical analysis and experience with HR/ people systems and reporting tools, especially any knowledge of Oracle, Prism / SAP Success Factors, ServiceNow HR, Visier, Cornerstone, and SmartRecruiters would be beneficial. Experience of leading and/or developing advanced HR analytics, tools, strategies and models using leading data science techniques. Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organisation. Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. To learn more about our culture and what it's really like to work here, check out our interactive guide here: Could this be the role for you? Apply now to start your journey with Experian. To learn more about our culture and what it's really like to work here, check out our LinkedIn and social media channels using the hashtags Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here
May 18, 2024
Full time
Company Description Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference. Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Global People Analytics team - the People Analytics Lead role has become available for a fixed-term one-year period. This role sits within the People Technology & Analytics (PTA) organisation, and reports into the Global Head of People Analytics & Insights at Experian. The People Analytics team at Experian is responsible for delivering insights across the full employee lifecycle from core management information to predictive solutions, overseeing global and regional people insights alongside bespoke analytics projects. The team are highly regarded across our business by continually driving excellence in analytics. You will play a part in optimising and shaping the agenda, producing insightful, valuable, and commercial insights into people activity at Experian. In the People Analytics Lead role you will lead a small team of analytics experts and will deliver a range of solutions to our HR and business stakeholders - from reporting and analysis to bespoke advanced analytics support. You will also help to shape the frameworks and strategies around responsible data governance and controls and contribute to developing the company's people data architecture for the future. Qualifications What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian The ideal candidate will have a relevant education and leadership experience working within HR or Analytics functions, with a bias towards harnessing data to drive insights and decision making to help build successful businesses. They will have an excellent understanding of the people analytics industry and technology tools and solutions (including cloud HR systems, analytical tools and software, visualisation and reporting tools and planning software and latest AI/ML technologies); in order to leverage our employee data for operational reporting and strategic insights, whilst also understanding the latest trends to drive innovation. We are looking for a person who: Brings curiosity and creativity to every situation to push boundaries and drive change; Is an excellent communicator and facilitator, with high capability in problem analysis, framing and hypothesis building; Translates people data insights into actionable strategies and scalable solutions; Uses data to tell a story and drive business decisions; Ideates new ways of using data to create and improve employee experience; Has experience with managing analytics projects and teams; Can effectively work with diverse, geographically distributed teams. Work that matters - What you'll be doing Working closely with the people technology team to support people data controls, quality assurance and governance alongside developing plans for future data architecture requirements as the business evolves, harnessing tooling such as robotics, automation and AI. Leading a small team of data & analytics specialists who are familiar with the company's people data and the current technology and solution landscape; providing coaching, support, development and feedback. Providing subject matter expertise on people analytics solutions from core reporting through to data manipulation and modelling to drive innovation & development of leading-edge insights. Your team will often address ad hoc data requests, develop reports and build and maintain repeatable dashboards for stakeholders, as well as use advanced techniques to address the more complex people-related business challenges using any relevant data source. Maintaining a strong internal network working closely with wider corporate teams (e.g. Finance, IT) around enterprise-wide data & analytics activity, and keep abreast of external best practice globally and apply it as appropriate within Experian. More about you Experience in Oracle SQL, Python and R, exposure to data science & statistical packages would all be beneficial Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. Experience working in a Global Human Resources, Finance, Analytics or Consultancy environment is preferred, however we would also consider someone from a data science background. Solid background in statistical analysis and experience with HR/ people systems and reporting tools, especially any knowledge of Oracle, Prism / SAP Success Factors, ServiceNow HR, Visier, Cornerstone, and SmartRecruiters would be beneficial. Experience of leading and/or developing advanced HR analytics, tools, strategies and models using leading data science techniques. Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organisation. Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. To learn more about our culture and what it's really like to work here, check out our interactive guide here: Could this be the role for you? Apply now to start your journey with Experian. To learn more about our culture and what it's really like to work here, check out our LinkedIn and social media channels using the hashtags Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £38,000-£46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who Are We Looking For? Qualifications / Experience : A PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus equivalent industrial experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 17, 2024
Full time
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £38,000-£46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who Are We Looking For? Qualifications / Experience : A PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus equivalent industrial experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g. , bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 17, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
Lead Enterprise Architect page is loaded Lead Enterprise Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: The purpose of this role is to lead the design of solutions, governing the development and setting out the strategic technology direction for Landsec. Acting as a consultant within a given business domain e.g. Lifestyle, Workplace or Corporate Services for a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings. The role ensures that Landsec deliver the right technology in the right way. They will do this by defining solutions that deliver the desired business strategy and outcomes. They then support the design & delivery of technology projects by providing architectural skills and governance to ensure the successful delivery of the desired outcomes for Landsec. Salary: Competitive The Team: Ability to matrix manage teams across multiple disciplines, able to set and communicate vision and enthuse others. What you will be responsible for: Supports and deputises for the Head of Architecture, setting overarching technology strategy and providing guidance to other architects. Leads the development and maintenance of a technology strategy and an outcome driven, commercially focused technology roadmap for their business domain. Ensuring alignment of strategic needs with technology delivery across the entire organisation. Leads the identification, evaluation, design and analysis of new solutions, suppliers and delivery methods to extend and refine Landsec's digital eco-system. Responsible for ensuring that the respective business, application, data, security and technology architectures are in line with Landsec's technology and governance strategies, policies and standards. Ensures that projects are aligned to the technology strategy throughout the delivery process and do not duplicate functionality or diverge from the agreed strategy. Manges the upkeep of the architecture repository, principles, methods and standards. Ensures that the appropriate design and technical documentation are completed and kept up to date. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. Identify and recommend technology innovation experiments, helping to create new products and services and assists in integrating the best of these into steady-state operations for the organisation. Review the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends improvements. Identifies the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact. Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Senior level enterprise architecture experience or lead level experience in disciplines, such as application development, business analysis, digital marketing, or infrastructure operations in a multi-technology/multi-partner environment. Knowledge of software development methodologies and design techniques e.g. UML, Agile etc. Understanding of infrastructure and network architecture Have the ability to prototype and demonstrate using recognised tools and technologies e.g. JavaScript, .Net, Powershell, SharePoint, Azure, Power BI, Power Platform and Drupal. Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and data analytics. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and being able to demonstrate back to stakeholders. Certification in and knowledge of architecture and information management practices and EA frameworks e.g. TOGAF level 2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; or equivalent related experience. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews. In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews. Stage 3: Offer and Contract If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online. You will be fully supported by Landsec's recruitment team during this process. Stage 4: Onboarding Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Lead Enterprise Architect page is loaded Lead Enterprise Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: The purpose of this role is to lead the design of solutions, governing the development and setting out the strategic technology direction for Landsec. Acting as a consultant within a given business domain e.g. Lifestyle, Workplace or Corporate Services for a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings. The role ensures that Landsec deliver the right technology in the right way. They will do this by defining solutions that deliver the desired business strategy and outcomes. They then support the design & delivery of technology projects by providing architectural skills and governance to ensure the successful delivery of the desired outcomes for Landsec. Salary: Competitive The Team: Ability to matrix manage teams across multiple disciplines, able to set and communicate vision and enthuse others. What you will be responsible for: Supports and deputises for the Head of Architecture, setting overarching technology strategy and providing guidance to other architects. Leads the development and maintenance of a technology strategy and an outcome driven, commercially focused technology roadmap for their business domain. Ensuring alignment of strategic needs with technology delivery across the entire organisation. Leads the identification, evaluation, design and analysis of new solutions, suppliers and delivery methods to extend and refine Landsec's digital eco-system. Responsible for ensuring that the respective business, application, data, security and technology architectures are in line with Landsec's technology and governance strategies, policies and standards. Ensures that projects are aligned to the technology strategy throughout the delivery process and do not duplicate functionality or diverge from the agreed strategy. Manges the upkeep of the architecture repository, principles, methods and standards. Ensures that the appropriate design and technical documentation are completed and kept up to date. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. Identify and recommend technology innovation experiments, helping to create new products and services and assists in integrating the best of these into steady-state operations for the organisation. Review the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends improvements. Identifies the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact. Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Senior level enterprise architecture experience or lead level experience in disciplines, such as application development, business analysis, digital marketing, or infrastructure operations in a multi-technology/multi-partner environment. Knowledge of software development methodologies and design techniques e.g. UML, Agile etc. Understanding of infrastructure and network architecture Have the ability to prototype and demonstrate using recognised tools and technologies e.g. JavaScript, .Net, Powershell, SharePoint, Azure, Power BI, Power Platform and Drupal. Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and data analytics. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and being able to demonstrate back to stakeholders. Certification in and knowledge of architecture and information management practices and EA frameworks e.g. TOGAF level 2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; or equivalent related experience. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews. In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews. Stage 3: Offer and Contract If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online. You will be fully supported by Landsec's recruitment team during this process. Stage 4: Onboarding Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.
Job Title Head of Engineering Enablement Job Description A key aspect of the IG Group Technology Strategy is to embed best practice software engineering across all teams globally. This role will be responsible for defining and evolving our best practices and preferred tooling; guiding our cohort of 'best engineers'; embedding the software engineering Community of Practice; designing our software engineering learning and development approach and curriculum; providing coaching and advisory support to specific teams; and conducting supportive software engineering reviews of these teams. The Global Head of Engineering Enablement will be critical to helping start the embedding of best practice software engineering practices across the organisation and will work closely with the Head of Technology Future Design, our internal clients and partners to achieve this. So, who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We're a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We've snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences. We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love. Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let's innovate together. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables: Responsible for developing and enhancing the Software Engineering skills and culture of IG Technology. Works as a key part of the Technology Future Design leadership team (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering and Ways of Working) to help shape and develop long term direction of the function and evolve the overall IG Technology Strategy. Sets the strategic direction for embedding best practice software engineering, working in collaboration with senior stakeholders within Technology and the broader organisation to drive, evolve and ensure visibility and awareness of the minimal standards and practices for engineering craftsmanship, ways of working (WoW), tooling and processes. Design, manage and evolve an IG wide Software Engineering Community of Practice, guiding the newly established cohort of 'best engineers' and ensuring that their capacity of approx. 2 days per month is focused on the most impactful, IG, problems and opportunities. Coach, mentors and supports our engineers and wider teams. Act as a disruptor and change agent, educating the wider IG organisation on the business benefits of adopting modern software engineering approaches and practices. Take responsibility for the design and evolution of our software engineering learning and development offerings and resources, ensuring these are visible to the engineering community. Builds strategic relationships with 3rd party providers of software engineering and software engineers. Partners closely with large delivery teams to source software engineering resources for their teams. Undertaking supportive software engineering assurance reviews. Who we're looking for You're curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You're also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you. We don't fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let's raise the bar together. The Person Highly passionate about the ability of technology to transform organisations with a keen awareness of current IT trends. Strong influencing and persuading skills, with a collaborative, open and passionate working style with team empowerment at its heart. Respects a wide range of views and positively encourages and contributes to a learning environment in which everyone is supported to develop to their full potential and excel in their role. Strong communication skills, verbal and written, able to represent a vision for software engineering that is anchored around the business impact and can be presented to all stakeholders at all levels up to and including the main IG Board. Comfortable operating across a global matrix structure and being able to drive organisational-wide change irrespective of reporting lines. Team player with a high degree of empathy and relatability for every role within a modern software engineering function. Engage with commitment and drive, taking initiative willingly, acting with both sensitivity and self-assurance to achieve results. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and influence with key stakeholders based on professional credibility and excellent communication and engagement. Background & Experience Experience working as part of a high-performing engineering function with a comprehensive understanding of building and evolving highly available, mission-critical systems. Broad and detailed knowledge of what good modern software engineering practices should look like in an automated, cloud-native, productised, Agile environment. Will have previously formulated a vision for a modern, complex software engineering function; gained support for it from the business and then used their influence to realise clear, statistically illustrated benefits. Clear track record as a change agent with a clear understanding of best practice change management approaches: setting out a clear vision, defining clear plans to achieve this vision, and engaging broad groups of technologists to embed new ways of working. Experience within a product-focused environment with a strong understanding of system reliability and stability patterns. How you'll grow When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job - we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we'll support you all the way. And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world's best trading experience. We'd love to have you along for the ride. The perks It really is more than a job. We'll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off the list goes on. Competitive salary Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (x%) Private medical cover for you and your family Life insurance Contribution to gym memberships 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total The option to buy or sell holiday days. Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform A comprehensive global and local onboarding process Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund Where you'll work We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it's the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you'll hear an echo of 'our culture'! That's because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you - like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity - can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. That's why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. So, if you're keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do. Number of openings 1
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title Head of Engineering Enablement Job Description A key aspect of the IG Group Technology Strategy is to embed best practice software engineering across all teams globally. This role will be responsible for defining and evolving our best practices and preferred tooling; guiding our cohort of 'best engineers'; embedding the software engineering Community of Practice; designing our software engineering learning and development approach and curriculum; providing coaching and advisory support to specific teams; and conducting supportive software engineering reviews of these teams. The Global Head of Engineering Enablement will be critical to helping start the embedding of best practice software engineering practices across the organisation and will work closely with the Head of Technology Future Design, our internal clients and partners to achieve this. So, who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves. We're a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We've snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences. We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love. Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let's innovate together. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables: Responsible for developing and enhancing the Software Engineering skills and culture of IG Technology. Works as a key part of the Technology Future Design leadership team (Strategy, Architecture, Engineering and Ways of Working) to help shape and develop long term direction of the function and evolve the overall IG Technology Strategy. Sets the strategic direction for embedding best practice software engineering, working in collaboration with senior stakeholders within Technology and the broader organisation to drive, evolve and ensure visibility and awareness of the minimal standards and practices for engineering craftsmanship, ways of working (WoW), tooling and processes. Design, manage and evolve an IG wide Software Engineering Community of Practice, guiding the newly established cohort of 'best engineers' and ensuring that their capacity of approx. 2 days per month is focused on the most impactful, IG, problems and opportunities. Coach, mentors and supports our engineers and wider teams. Act as a disruptor and change agent, educating the wider IG organisation on the business benefits of adopting modern software engineering approaches and practices. Take responsibility for the design and evolution of our software engineering learning and development offerings and resources, ensuring these are visible to the engineering community. Builds strategic relationships with 3rd party providers of software engineering and software engineers. Partners closely with large delivery teams to source software engineering resources for their teams. Undertaking supportive software engineering assurance reviews. Who we're looking for You're curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You're also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you. We don't fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let's raise the bar together. The Person Highly passionate about the ability of technology to transform organisations with a keen awareness of current IT trends. Strong influencing and persuading skills, with a collaborative, open and passionate working style with team empowerment at its heart. Respects a wide range of views and positively encourages and contributes to a learning environment in which everyone is supported to develop to their full potential and excel in their role. Strong communication skills, verbal and written, able to represent a vision for software engineering that is anchored around the business impact and can be presented to all stakeholders at all levels up to and including the main IG Board. Comfortable operating across a global matrix structure and being able to drive organisational-wide change irrespective of reporting lines. Team player with a high degree of empathy and relatability for every role within a modern software engineering function. Engage with commitment and drive, taking initiative willingly, acting with both sensitivity and self-assurance to achieve results. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and influence with key stakeholders based on professional credibility and excellent communication and engagement. Background & Experience Experience working as part of a high-performing engineering function with a comprehensive understanding of building and evolving highly available, mission-critical systems. Broad and detailed knowledge of what good modern software engineering practices should look like in an automated, cloud-native, productised, Agile environment. Will have previously formulated a vision for a modern, complex software engineering function; gained support for it from the business and then used their influence to realise clear, statistically illustrated benefits. Clear track record as a change agent with a clear understanding of best practice change management approaches: setting out a clear vision, defining clear plans to achieve this vision, and engaging broad groups of technologists to embed new ways of working. Experience within a product-focused environment with a strong understanding of system reliability and stability patterns. How you'll grow When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job - we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we'll support you all the way. And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world's best trading experience. We'd love to have you along for the ride. The perks It really is more than a job. We'll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off the list goes on. Competitive salary Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (x%) Private medical cover for you and your family Life insurance Contribution to gym memberships 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total The option to buy or sell holiday days. Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform A comprehensive global and local onboarding process Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund Where you'll work We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it's the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you'll hear an echo of 'our culture'! That's because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you - like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity - can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. That's why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. So, if you're keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do. Number of openings 1
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 17, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 17, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 17, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 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 Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. A world without heartbreak. British Heart Foundation is the leading independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases, and the largest charity retailer in the UK. Our lifesaving work is advanced by investment in medical research - we have over £410 million of BHF-funded research underway, with an aspiration to invest £1 billion in research over the next ten years. As one of our Directors of Technology you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of technology in support of BHF's strategic ambitions. You'll work closely with BHF teams to build and manage key relationships, partner stakeholders to understand organisational needs, and align and agree technology solutions that best support them in delivering their strategic outcomes. Working across BHF to identify the best solutions to meet the business and technical requirements and standards focused on delivering maximum value, you'll also provide thought leadership and key knowledge of industry landscape to shape and influence the direction of these teams strategy from a Technology perspective. Please note we have two opportunities available: A permanent opportunity which will support the work of our Medical directorate. A 20-month fixed term contract which will support the work of our Commercial and Retail directorate. About Technology Medical The role of technology within health and research is rapidly changing. For patients, digital health is continuing to transform their healthcare experience, from self-management through to how they interact with GP and hospital services. Technology is also changing research, from the utilisation of artificial intelligence, to monitoring and maximising our investments and, with the support of two product teams we provide Medical with clear and consistent access to Technology expertise and services to better support our mission goal. About Technology Commercial and Retail In response to the rapid expansion of our shop and store network, the evolution of online pre-loved marketplaces, and the increasing integration of digital technologies in our operations, we have formed three dedicated product teams to support our Commercial and Retail teams. These teams take ownership, nurture, and advance technology within the Commercial and Retail domain, fostering enhanced collaboration, ownership clarity, and long-term strategic thinking. Our objective is to bolster collaboration, provide sustained support, and address growing demands by establishing an application support capacity within the team. Working arrangements This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. About you With a comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure and architecture, as well as an appreciation of digital terminology, practice and process, you'll have extensive experience of software development and project delivery in a large, complex organisations. You'll have extensive senior management and leadership experience, having led a large team previously, and will have excellent communication and influencing skills, able to influence at senior levels of an organisation. You'll also be able to develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation alongside key partners / suppliers, and be able to inspire a team of technical specialists to deliver an outstanding service. Strategically astute, with a successful track record of technology strategy development, delivery and execution, you'll have previous experience of leading transformational change programmes, involving business process, people and organisational change, and will be able to lead and develop staff, creating a high-performance operations environment and team. Able to see the big picture, as well as the finer detail, you'll be passionate for new technology, and the benefits it can bring for customers. You'll also be an expert in reporting and communicating technical reports and processes to business stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. About us Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change , along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Interview process First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams. Interviews for the Director of Technology - Medical opportunity will be held on 28th and 29th May, via MS Teams. Second stage interviews will be held, in person at our London head office, on 6th June. Interviews for the Director of Technology - Commercial and Retail opportunity will be held on 29th and 30th May, via MS Teams. Second stage interviews will be held, in person at our London head office, on 11th June. How to apply It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
May 16, 2024
Full time
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. A world without heartbreak. British Heart Foundation is the leading independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases, and the largest charity retailer in the UK. Our lifesaving work is advanced by investment in medical research - we have over £410 million of BHF-funded research underway, with an aspiration to invest £1 billion in research over the next ten years. As one of our Directors of Technology you'll lead the end-to-end delivery of technology in support of BHF's strategic ambitions. You'll work closely with BHF teams to build and manage key relationships, partner stakeholders to understand organisational needs, and align and agree technology solutions that best support them in delivering their strategic outcomes. Working across BHF to identify the best solutions to meet the business and technical requirements and standards focused on delivering maximum value, you'll also provide thought leadership and key knowledge of industry landscape to shape and influence the direction of these teams strategy from a Technology perspective. Please note we have two opportunities available: A permanent opportunity which will support the work of our Medical directorate. A 20-month fixed term contract which will support the work of our Commercial and Retail directorate. About Technology Medical The role of technology within health and research is rapidly changing. For patients, digital health is continuing to transform their healthcare experience, from self-management through to how they interact with GP and hospital services. Technology is also changing research, from the utilisation of artificial intelligence, to monitoring and maximising our investments and, with the support of two product teams we provide Medical with clear and consistent access to Technology expertise and services to better support our mission goal. About Technology Commercial and Retail In response to the rapid expansion of our shop and store network, the evolution of online pre-loved marketplaces, and the increasing integration of digital technologies in our operations, we have formed three dedicated product teams to support our Commercial and Retail teams. These teams take ownership, nurture, and advance technology within the Commercial and Retail domain, fostering enhanced collaboration, ownership clarity, and long-term strategic thinking. Our objective is to bolster collaboration, provide sustained support, and address growing demands by establishing an application support capacity within the team. Working arrangements This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office. At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage. About you With a comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure and architecture, as well as an appreciation of digital terminology, practice and process, you'll have extensive experience of software development and project delivery in a large, complex organisations. You'll have extensive senior management and leadership experience, having led a large team previously, and will have excellent communication and influencing skills, able to influence at senior levels of an organisation. You'll also be able to develop strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation alongside key partners / suppliers, and be able to inspire a team of technical specialists to deliver an outstanding service. Strategically astute, with a successful track record of technology strategy development, delivery and execution, you'll have previous experience of leading transformational change programmes, involving business process, people and organisational change, and will be able to lead and develop staff, creating a high-performance operations environment and team. Able to see the big picture, as well as the finer detail, you'll be passionate for new technology, and the benefits it can bring for customers. You'll also be an expert in reporting and communicating technical reports and processes to business stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. About us Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change , along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Interview process First stage interviews will be a short one-way video interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams. Interviews for the Director of Technology - Medical opportunity will be held on 28th and 29th May, via MS Teams. Second stage interviews will be held, in person at our London head office, on 6th June. Interviews for the Director of Technology - Commercial and Retail opportunity will be held on 29th and 30th May, via MS Teams. Second stage interviews will be held, in person at our London head office, on 11th June. How to apply It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria. As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £38,000-£46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who Are We Looking For? Qualifications / Experience : A PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus equivalent industrial experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 16, 2024
Full time
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £38,000-£46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who Are We Looking For? Qualifications / Experience : A PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus equivalent industrial experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £52,000+ (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who are we looking for? The ideal Senior HPC Software Engineer candidate will have a PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. ? What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 16, 2024
Full time
Would you like to work on an industry leading high-performance computing platform? An opportunity is now available for a Senior HPC Software Engineer to provide computer science support, through development and deployment of software techniques and solutions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with plenty of onsite parking. Package: £52,000+ (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may also be available with this role (terms & conditions apply). Closing Date : 30th May 2024 Key Responsibilities: Providing appropriate assistance for porting specific codes to new platforms Design, coding, testing, installation, and maintenance of software modules Production of suitable online documentation Interacting with vendors, universities, and US laboratories on leading-edge research Research level investigation of advanced novel techniques for solution of multi-physics problems Development of relevant benchmarks for assessing current and future systems Maintaining an awareness of current and future developments in the HPC field Who are we looking for? The ideal Senior HPC Software Engineer candidate will have a PhD or a BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, we are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following areas: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Knowledge of computer architectures, in particular, parallel architectures and their applicability to running large scientific calculations. Familiarity with parallel programming concepts - both threading and MPI style parallelism. An understanding of software development life cycles. An interest in processing technologies: software, hardware, and algorithms together with their use and application. Experience of using debuggers and performance analysis tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of open-source software. Experience of working in Unix/Linux environment. Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Software testing experience. Familiarity with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python. Ability to write in clear and concise language on technical matters and summarise and present such material effectively. ? What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to support a team of software developers in the delivery of a new battle modelling capability. This is an opportunity work within our Software Development team and in collaboration with our wider Physics community to provide extensive expertise, champion the agile software development method and ensure the overall functionality of the code. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire - We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £60,000-£80,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) A relocation package may be available - terms and conditions apply. Closing Date: 28th May 2024 As a Software Architect at AWE you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the framework of the code, defining the interfaces between the functional elements of the code and generating the tests require to validate the code. What will you be responsible for? Implement the vision of the software Capability Lead and challenge the vision, where appropriate Own the development of the software to ensure that it meets the requirements Define and maintain the framework of the code Define the tasks for the software developers to support the agile methodology Define the software verification tests Remain aware of current software best practices What knowledge/skills will you need to be considered? Ideally, candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM discipline at (2:1) or higher. Essential: Experience of software development and delivery with a consideration for time, quality and cost Leadership of software development teams for complex projects Experience developing software with scientific and/or engineering applications Experience developing software that emulates the function of physical systems or environments 10 years C++ development in external industry Working knowledge of C++ 11 Familiarity with FORTRAN, C#, SQL, Python Experience with GitLab, Enterprise Architect and Visual Studio Desirable: Post graduate qualification in computer science Working knowledge of C++ 20 Experience working in a science or technology focused environment Experience developing software for scientific applications Experience with coding statistical methods, e.g. Monte Carlo What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 15, 2024
Full time
AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to support a team of software developers in the delivery of a new battle modelling capability. This is an opportunity work within our Software Development team and in collaboration with our wider Physics community to provide extensive expertise, champion the agile software development method and ensure the overall functionality of the code. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire - We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £60,000-£80,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) A relocation package may be available - terms and conditions apply. Closing Date: 28th May 2024 As a Software Architect at AWE you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the framework of the code, defining the interfaces between the functional elements of the code and generating the tests require to validate the code. What will you be responsible for? Implement the vision of the software Capability Lead and challenge the vision, where appropriate Own the development of the software to ensure that it meets the requirements Define and maintain the framework of the code Define the tasks for the software developers to support the agile methodology Define the software verification tests Remain aware of current software best practices What knowledge/skills will you need to be considered? Ideally, candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM discipline at (2:1) or higher. Essential: Experience of software development and delivery with a consideration for time, quality and cost Leadership of software development teams for complex projects Experience developing software with scientific and/or engineering applications Experience developing software that emulates the function of physical systems or environments 10 years C++ development in external industry Working knowledge of C++ 11 Familiarity with FORTRAN, C#, SQL, Python Experience with GitLab, Enterprise Architect and Visual Studio Desirable: Post graduate qualification in computer science Working knowledge of C++ 20 Experience working in a science or technology focused environment Experience developing software for scientific applications Experience with coding statistical methods, e.g. Monte Carlo What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Head of Engineering, Product Development (hands on) Wagestream is on a mission to bring better financial wellbeing to frontline workers. We partner with some of the world's most famous employers, like Bupa, Burger King, Green King and the mighty NHS to give their teams access to fairer financial services - all built around flexible pay. Over three million people can now choose how often they're paid, track their shifts and earnings, start saving, use budgeting tools, get free financial coaching, and access fairer financial products. All in one financial wellbeing super-app. Wagestream is unique: VC-backed and growing at scale-up pace, but with a social conscience. Some of the world's leading financial charities and impact funds were our founding investors, and we operate on a social charter - which means every product we build has to improve financial health and reduce the $5.6bn 'premium' lower-income earners pay for financial services each year. You'd be joining a team of over 150 passionate, ambitious people, across Europe and the USA, building a category-leading fintech product and all united by that same mission. The Opportunity: As we continue to broaden our product offering we are looking to strengthen our engineering leadership team, offering the chance toown key product domains and teams, driving engineering efforts, setting product specifictechnical strategy and execution. What will you be doing? Taking ownership of certain key product domains. Overseeing the architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Working alongsideotherEngineering Directors to set standards and practices, ensuring a uniformed approach acrosssquads; including hiring, mentoring and performance management. Serve as a technical evangelist and advocate for engineering excellence within the organisation and the broader tech community; promoting Wagestream as a thought leader. Work with the CTO as well as the senior leadership team to define and execute the technical roadmap and strategy aligned with the company's business OKRs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to prioritise and deliver product features and iterations. Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and velocity. Monitor and analyse system performance, scalability, and reliability metrics, and implement solutions to optimise performance and mitigate risks. Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and assess their potential impact on our product and business. What experience might you have? Extensive experience building and scaling platforms and products. Up to date and constantly evolving technical expertise in software development, architecture, and infrastructure, with proficiency in modern technologies and frameworks. Demonstrated ability operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation, delivering results, and solving complex technical challenges. Passion for social impact and a commitment to driving positive change through technology. Salary: Starting from£130,000 + Bonus & Stock Options. Working Policy: Hybrid 25 Days Annual Leave in addition to public holidays (up to 5 day rollover), as well as flexible time off allowances for any ad-hoc childcare/family/caring needs 10 days Annual Leave Buy-Back scheme 24 weeks' paid Maternity Leave and 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave for employees with over 12 months service Special Leave for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other fertility treatments Sabbatical scheme Paid leave to volunteer Work from Abroad policy Private Healthcare through AXA including comprehensive mental-, physical- and dental healthcare £250 home office allowance to make WFH comfortable Salary sacrifice to pension, as well as bonus exchange to Pension: reap even more rewards of any bonus by paying into your pension & save on Tax and NI + added compound growth Season Ticket Loan The best benefit of all, access to Wagestream! Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes via ThanksBen: THE Benefits marketplace. Choose the benefits you want, when you want. Pay less tax, receive more value. Additional: Cycle to Work Home and Tech Scheme Discounts platform At Wagestream we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Wagestream is an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, or veteran status. Wagestream improves the financial wellbeing of 3 million frontline workers, with a workplace finance platform built around their pay. Award-winning employers like Asda, Bupa, Crate & Barrel, Pizza Express and the NHS make money fairer and work more rewarding, by offering Wagestream as an employee benefit. Wagestream is a B Corporation that was founded with a social charter and built with the Fair By Design financial inclusion campaign. Founded in 2018 Co-workers About 150 Engineering London Office Head of Engineering, Product Development (hands on) Loading application form Already working at Wagestream? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Head of Engineering, Product Development (hands on) Wagestream is on a mission to bring better financial wellbeing to frontline workers. We partner with some of the world's most famous employers, like Bupa, Burger King, Green King and the mighty NHS to give their teams access to fairer financial services - all built around flexible pay. Over three million people can now choose how often they're paid, track their shifts and earnings, start saving, use budgeting tools, get free financial coaching, and access fairer financial products. All in one financial wellbeing super-app. Wagestream is unique: VC-backed and growing at scale-up pace, but with a social conscience. Some of the world's leading financial charities and impact funds were our founding investors, and we operate on a social charter - which means every product we build has to improve financial health and reduce the $5.6bn 'premium' lower-income earners pay for financial services each year. You'd be joining a team of over 150 passionate, ambitious people, across Europe and the USA, building a category-leading fintech product and all united by that same mission. The Opportunity: As we continue to broaden our product offering we are looking to strengthen our engineering leadership team, offering the chance toown key product domains and teams, driving engineering efforts, setting product specifictechnical strategy and execution. What will you be doing? Taking ownership of certain key product domains. Overseeing the architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Working alongsideotherEngineering Directors to set standards and practices, ensuring a uniformed approach acrosssquads; including hiring, mentoring and performance management. Serve as a technical evangelist and advocate for engineering excellence within the organisation and the broader tech community; promoting Wagestream as a thought leader. Work with the CTO as well as the senior leadership team to define and execute the technical roadmap and strategy aligned with the company's business OKRs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and operations, to prioritise and deliver product features and iterations. Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and velocity. Monitor and analyse system performance, scalability, and reliability metrics, and implement solutions to optimise performance and mitigate risks. Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices, and assess their potential impact on our product and business. What experience might you have? Extensive experience building and scaling platforms and products. Up to date and constantly evolving technical expertise in software development, architecture, and infrastructure, with proficiency in modern technologies and frameworks. Demonstrated ability operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation, delivering results, and solving complex technical challenges. Passion for social impact and a commitment to driving positive change through technology. Salary: Starting from£130,000 + Bonus & Stock Options. Working Policy: Hybrid 25 Days Annual Leave in addition to public holidays (up to 5 day rollover), as well as flexible time off allowances for any ad-hoc childcare/family/caring needs 10 days Annual Leave Buy-Back scheme 24 weeks' paid Maternity Leave and 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave for employees with over 12 months service Special Leave for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and other fertility treatments Sabbatical scheme Paid leave to volunteer Work from Abroad policy Private Healthcare through AXA including comprehensive mental-, physical- and dental healthcare £250 home office allowance to make WFH comfortable Salary sacrifice to pension, as well as bonus exchange to Pension: reap even more rewards of any bonus by paying into your pension & save on Tax and NI + added compound growth Season Ticket Loan The best benefit of all, access to Wagestream! Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes via ThanksBen: THE Benefits marketplace. Choose the benefits you want, when you want. Pay less tax, receive more value. Additional: Cycle to Work Home and Tech Scheme Discounts platform At Wagestream we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Wagestream is an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, or veteran status. Wagestream improves the financial wellbeing of 3 million frontline workers, with a workplace finance platform built around their pay. Award-winning employers like Asda, Bupa, Crate & Barrel, Pizza Express and the NHS make money fairer and work more rewarding, by offering Wagestream as an employee benefit. Wagestream is a B Corporation that was founded with a social charter and built with the Fair By Design financial inclusion campaign. Founded in 2018 Co-workers About 150 Engineering London Office Head of Engineering, Product Development (hands on) Loading application form Already working at Wagestream? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to support a team of software developers in the delivery of a new battle modelling capability. This is an opportunity work within our Software Development team and in collaboration with our wider Physics community to provide extensive expertise, champion the agile software development method and ensure the overall functionality of the code. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire - We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £60,000-£80,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) A relocation package may be available - terms and conditions apply. Closing Date: 28th May 2024 As a Software Architect at AWE you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the framework of the code, defining the interfaces between the functional elements of the code and generating the tests require to validate the code. What will you be responsible for? Implement the vision of the software Capability Lead and challenge the vision, where appropriate Own the development of the software to ensure that it meets the requirements Define and maintain the framework of the code Define the tasks for the software developers to support the agile methodology Define the software verification tests Remain aware of current software best practices What knowledge/skills will you need to be considered? Ideally, candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM discipline at (2:1) or higher. Essential: Experience of software development and delivery with a consideration for time, quality and cost Leadership of software development teams for complex projects Experience developing software with scientific and/or engineering applications Experience developing software that emulates the function of physical systems or environments 10 years C++ development in external industry Working knowledge of C++ 11 Familiarity with FORTRAN, C#, SQL, Python Experience with GitLab, Enterprise Architect and Visual Studio Desirable: Post graduate qualification in computer science Working knowledge of C++ 20 Experience working in a science or technology focused environment Experience developing software for scientific applications Experience with coding statistical methods, e.g. Monte Carlo What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
May 15, 2024
Full time
AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to support a team of software developers in the delivery of a new battle modelling capability. This is an opportunity work within our Software Development team and in collaboration with our wider Physics community to provide extensive expertise, champion the agile software development method and ensure the overall functionality of the code. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire - We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £60,000-£80,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) A relocation package may be available - terms and conditions apply. Closing Date: 28th May 2024 As a Software Architect at AWE you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the framework of the code, defining the interfaces between the functional elements of the code and generating the tests require to validate the code. What will you be responsible for? Implement the vision of the software Capability Lead and challenge the vision, where appropriate Own the development of the software to ensure that it meets the requirements Define and maintain the framework of the code Define the tasks for the software developers to support the agile methodology Define the software verification tests Remain aware of current software best practices What knowledge/skills will you need to be considered? Ideally, candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM discipline at (2:1) or higher. Essential: Experience of software development and delivery with a consideration for time, quality and cost Leadership of software development teams for complex projects Experience developing software with scientific and/or engineering applications Experience developing software that emulates the function of physical systems or environments 10 years C++ development in external industry Working knowledge of C++ 11 Familiarity with FORTRAN, C#, SQL, Python Experience with GitLab, Enterprise Architect and Visual Studio Desirable: Post graduate qualification in computer science Working knowledge of C++ 20 Experience working in a science or technology focused environment Experience developing software for scientific applications Experience with coding statistical methods, e.g. Monte Carlo What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - our employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Senior Unity Software Engineer Luminary is looking for an experienced Senior Unity Software Engineer with a solid understanding of programming and proven production experience for our LUMI Music Apps. This software drives our music learning platform, LUMI. LUMI is changing how people play and learn music by offering an integrated hardware and software experience for learning how to play the piano. LUMI was initially launched on Kickstarter and became the most successfully backed musical instrument on the platform, making Time magazine's top 100 inventions for 2019. The Senior Unity Software Engineer will play a key part in helping us to grow and evolve this innovative product as we deliver against an exciting roadmap. As a Senior Unity Software Engineer, you will take an active role in the development of the LUMI Music App, working closely with the other developers and the key stakeholders on the product. You will be responsible for prototyping, developing new features, fixing bugs, maintaining the current code base, and driving architectural improvements. You will also be responsible for the app's technical integration with our APIs and other 3rd party services. Responsibilities: Prototyping, developing new features, bug fixing, and maintaining the current code base , Identify risks and opportunities presented during the development and provide solutions to resolve challenging problems, Working alongside project managers to deliver projects on time and according to requirements and keep projects in scope, Work in a highly practical Research-and-Development and product-driven culture, Work with Hardware, Software, and Design teams to develop cutting edge products, Ensure best practices are implemented and maintained, Advocate for and lead architectural improvements to elevate quality standards. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study, 5+ years of professional experience in Unity & C# development, Proven hands-on experience implementing algorithms for AR and Computer Vision applications, Able to write and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code, A proven track record of shipping high quality production apps, A proven understanding of system design patterns, memory performance optimisation and Test-Driven Development, Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Nice to have: Experience working with C++, Experience of audio software development in JUCE, Experience with integrating native plugins into Unity, Experience working with RESTful or GraphQL APIs, Experience working with MIDI standard, A passion for music and technology. Who we are: Luminary's mission is to enable more people to experience the transformative power of life-long music making. We do this by making the whole process of music learning and practise more inspiring and effective. We are a hardware, software, and content music technology company based in Dalston, London. Our focus on pioneering new and innovative technological solutions to the challenges that face music learners and makers has meant that our products are used by composers, producers, artists, engineers, and hobbyists worldwide. Luminary ROLI offers: The opportunity to work with the leading minds within technology, hardware, and music creation to directly impact the way we create and interact with music A competitive salary according to your level of experience A range of meaningful benefits including: Following probation, a competitive health care cash plan and a generous bike-to-work scheme A competitive company pension scheme following 3 months of full time work 23 days holiday with 2 additional social impact days and the standard 8 statutory holiday days 20 hours per year dedicated to volunteering within the local community Flexible working hours 'Lending Library' of all ROLI products Team member discounts on ROLI products Apple laptop and relevant software licences for your role Generous Parental Leave policy Currently on hold due to COVID-19 remote working: A great working environment, featuring daily complimentary homemade plant-based lunches and limitless homemade GOLDnola Wellness programme which includes regularly offered massages Friends and family events Company-wide Hack Days and workshops to expand your skills In-house bike storag e The majority of our team members are currently working remotely due to COVID-19. We will discuss the latest updates with regards to remote working as part of our interview process. Luminary wholeheartedly believes that difference stimulates a healthy and productive environment, as well as positively impact the products we create. We actively encourage diversity of background and perspective, and as an equal opportunities employer, we oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination in all of our employment related processes and matters.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Senior Unity Software Engineer Luminary is looking for an experienced Senior Unity Software Engineer with a solid understanding of programming and proven production experience for our LUMI Music Apps. This software drives our music learning platform, LUMI. LUMI is changing how people play and learn music by offering an integrated hardware and software experience for learning how to play the piano. LUMI was initially launched on Kickstarter and became the most successfully backed musical instrument on the platform, making Time magazine's top 100 inventions for 2019. The Senior Unity Software Engineer will play a key part in helping us to grow and evolve this innovative product as we deliver against an exciting roadmap. As a Senior Unity Software Engineer, you will take an active role in the development of the LUMI Music App, working closely with the other developers and the key stakeholders on the product. You will be responsible for prototyping, developing new features, fixing bugs, maintaining the current code base, and driving architectural improvements. You will also be responsible for the app's technical integration with our APIs and other 3rd party services. Responsibilities: Prototyping, developing new features, bug fixing, and maintaining the current code base , Identify risks and opportunities presented during the development and provide solutions to resolve challenging problems, Working alongside project managers to deliver projects on time and according to requirements and keep projects in scope, Work in a highly practical Research-and-Development and product-driven culture, Work with Hardware, Software, and Design teams to develop cutting edge products, Ensure best practices are implemented and maintained, Advocate for and lead architectural improvements to elevate quality standards. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or similar technical field of study, 5+ years of professional experience in Unity & C# development, Proven hands-on experience implementing algorithms for AR and Computer Vision applications, Able to write and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code, A proven track record of shipping high quality production apps, A proven understanding of system design patterns, memory performance optimisation and Test-Driven Development, Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently, Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Nice to have: Experience working with C++, Experience of audio software development in JUCE, Experience with integrating native plugins into Unity, Experience working with RESTful or GraphQL APIs, Experience working with MIDI standard, A passion for music and technology. Who we are: Luminary's mission is to enable more people to experience the transformative power of life-long music making. We do this by making the whole process of music learning and practise more inspiring and effective. We are a hardware, software, and content music technology company based in Dalston, London. Our focus on pioneering new and innovative technological solutions to the challenges that face music learners and makers has meant that our products are used by composers, producers, artists, engineers, and hobbyists worldwide. Luminary ROLI offers: The opportunity to work with the leading minds within technology, hardware, and music creation to directly impact the way we create and interact with music A competitive salary according to your level of experience A range of meaningful benefits including: Following probation, a competitive health care cash plan and a generous bike-to-work scheme A competitive company pension scheme following 3 months of full time work 23 days holiday with 2 additional social impact days and the standard 8 statutory holiday days 20 hours per year dedicated to volunteering within the local community Flexible working hours 'Lending Library' of all ROLI products Team member discounts on ROLI products Apple laptop and relevant software licences for your role Generous Parental Leave policy Currently on hold due to COVID-19 remote working: A great working environment, featuring daily complimentary homemade plant-based lunches and limitless homemade GOLDnola Wellness programme which includes regularly offered massages Friends and family events Company-wide Hack Days and workshops to expand your skills In-house bike storag e The majority of our team members are currently working remotely due to COVID-19. We will discuss the latest updates with regards to remote working as part of our interview process. Luminary wholeheartedly believes that difference stimulates a healthy and productive environment, as well as positively impact the products we create. We actively encourage diversity of background and perspective, and as an equal opportunities employer, we oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination in all of our employment related processes and matters.
Head of Data and Tech - Workplace page is loaded Head of Data and Tech - Workplace Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: This role will be a member of the Workplace Executive committee, being the voice and shaping the data and technology direction for Workplace, within the context of the Landsec group. Works across the Workplace business areas to guide and deliver data and technology (products, systems and services), make investment plans and drive realisation of value. Responsible for maintaining and optimising business operations to support the current Workplace business model. The role will have a particular emphasis on building long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure that technology enabled change is delivered in a way that aligns with wider group strategy Salary: Competitive The Team: This is a new role that has been created to support data and technology leadership oversight for Landsec's Workplace business. In Workplace we develop, own and manage offices that meet the evolving needs of occupiers ranging from global corporates to small, fast growing businesses. Demand for high quality, sustainable office space is healthy and our track record and deep relationships with occupiers, local authorities and partners alike underpin our competitive advantage. This means we are able to source, envision and deliver complex projects in a way that few can match. What you will be responsible for: Define the Workplace technology strategy for this business area, in line with global Landsec technology strategy. Define, own and deliver portfolio roadmaps for Workplace business areas, in alignment with the business strategy. Prepare and participate in business planning to agree annual budgets for Workplace D&T. Operating in a cross functional matrix team structure, encouraged by project demand, potential direct line management of delivery manager(s), portfolio or programme teams, business architecture, business analysts disciplines, and dotted line management of solution architects, data engineers and building engineers. Delivering data and technology solutions Working collaboratively with the Group Enterprise Architecture (EA) function, Group technical disciplines (data, building engineering, platforms) and business SME's on the development of new products, product enhancements and product redesign. In partnership with the Group EA function, explore how mainstream and emerging technologies can be used to advance business strategy and optimise business operations. Working collaboratively with the Group Cybersecurity function to ensure secure by design for any new initiatives, supporting in-flight cyber programmes and ensuring security of data and technology estate at all times. Business services and Application management Ensure key workplace business services are operating within SLA, meeting end user needs. Ownership all Workplace applications that support those business services. In partnership with Group Cybersecurity function, ensure all applications are compliant (Secure, data privacy and software compliance) and tracked within CMDB / central inventory. In partnership with Group EA, building full application lifecycle, architecture roadmaps with rationalisation plans. Vendor Management Establishing and communicating requirements in acquiring technology applications, services, systems and equipment. Manage technology vendors for the software and hardware procured. Negotiating and managing vendor contracts to cost, safety and performance standards. Risk management Ensuring that the appropriate risk assessments are made when introducing new information and operational technology into Landsec. Setting up risk management actions so that internal and external systems are safe and secure. Performance management and central reporting Provide regular reporting on portfolio, support, vendor and financial / budget performance. Report on key controls performance Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Real estate background - experience in delivering solutions across the real estate value chain i.e., to support development, marketing, operate assets etc. e.g., exposure to building. information modelling, or working with smart building technology and building management systems. Experience in delivering insight initiatives - e.g., on assets, tenants, occupiers through diagnostic, descriptive, predictive or prescriptive analytics approaches. Waterfall and agile ways of working - scrum, kanban etc., managing cross functional teams with disciplines across engineering, architecture, project management, etc. Desirable Exposure to AI / GenAI / machine learning in delivering real estate tech solutions etc. Experience in delivering business to business, direct to consumer digital platforms. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview . click apply for full job details
May 14, 2024
Full time
Head of Data and Tech - Workplace page is loaded Head of Data and Tech - Workplace Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: This role will be a member of the Workplace Executive committee, being the voice and shaping the data and technology direction for Workplace, within the context of the Landsec group. Works across the Workplace business areas to guide and deliver data and technology (products, systems and services), make investment plans and drive realisation of value. Responsible for maintaining and optimising business operations to support the current Workplace business model. The role will have a particular emphasis on building long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure that technology enabled change is delivered in a way that aligns with wider group strategy Salary: Competitive The Team: This is a new role that has been created to support data and technology leadership oversight for Landsec's Workplace business. In Workplace we develop, own and manage offices that meet the evolving needs of occupiers ranging from global corporates to small, fast growing businesses. Demand for high quality, sustainable office space is healthy and our track record and deep relationships with occupiers, local authorities and partners alike underpin our competitive advantage. This means we are able to source, envision and deliver complex projects in a way that few can match. What you will be responsible for: Define the Workplace technology strategy for this business area, in line with global Landsec technology strategy. Define, own and deliver portfolio roadmaps for Workplace business areas, in alignment with the business strategy. Prepare and participate in business planning to agree annual budgets for Workplace D&T. Operating in a cross functional matrix team structure, encouraged by project demand, potential direct line management of delivery manager(s), portfolio or programme teams, business architecture, business analysts disciplines, and dotted line management of solution architects, data engineers and building engineers. Delivering data and technology solutions Working collaboratively with the Group Enterprise Architecture (EA) function, Group technical disciplines (data, building engineering, platforms) and business SME's on the development of new products, product enhancements and product redesign. In partnership with the Group EA function, explore how mainstream and emerging technologies can be used to advance business strategy and optimise business operations. Working collaboratively with the Group Cybersecurity function to ensure secure by design for any new initiatives, supporting in-flight cyber programmes and ensuring security of data and technology estate at all times. Business services and Application management Ensure key workplace business services are operating within SLA, meeting end user needs. Ownership all Workplace applications that support those business services. In partnership with Group Cybersecurity function, ensure all applications are compliant (Secure, data privacy and software compliance) and tracked within CMDB / central inventory. In partnership with Group EA, building full application lifecycle, architecture roadmaps with rationalisation plans. Vendor Management Establishing and communicating requirements in acquiring technology applications, services, systems and equipment. Manage technology vendors for the software and hardware procured. Negotiating and managing vendor contracts to cost, safety and performance standards. Risk management Ensuring that the appropriate risk assessments are made when introducing new information and operational technology into Landsec. Setting up risk management actions so that internal and external systems are safe and secure. Performance management and central reporting Provide regular reporting on portfolio, support, vendor and financial / budget performance. Report on key controls performance Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Real estate background - experience in delivering solutions across the real estate value chain i.e., to support development, marketing, operate assets etc. e.g., exposure to building. information modelling, or working with smart building technology and building management systems. Experience in delivering insight initiatives - e.g., on assets, tenants, occupiers through diagnostic, descriptive, predictive or prescriptive analytics approaches. Waterfall and agile ways of working - scrum, kanban etc., managing cross functional teams with disciplines across engineering, architecture, project management, etc. Desirable Exposure to AI / GenAI / machine learning in delivering real estate tech solutions etc. Experience in delivering business to business, direct to consumer digital platforms. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview . click apply for full job details