We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards and project objectives. Review and approve changes, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and coding standards. You will rationalise and simplify solutions before and during their build. Mentor and guide engineers as required, working with the Chapter Lead to ensure appropriate guidelines, standards and processes are in place and applied consistently. Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies. Minimise the creation of any new technical debt by managing delivery priorities with long term stability. Present technical concepts to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. Encourage and participate in experimentation & innovation within the chapter and across teams to solve complex technical challenges. And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns. What you will need: Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders. Experience working with cloud platforms including AWS services such as EKS, VPC, RDS, and S3, as well as Azure, Azure DevOps, and VMware. Proficiency with automation and infrastructure tools including Ansible, Terraform, and Packer, along with scripting languages like Python and Bash. Experience working with onshore and offshore teams and working in an environment that includes 3rd party vendors and suppliers. A solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and associated technologies like Istio, Karpenter, and Kong. Demonstrated experience in managing the full route to live, encompassing the automation of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a focus on observability, security, code quality, infrastructure as code (IaC), and environment provisioning. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Our promise to you We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring they meet quality standards and project objectives. Review and approve changes, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and coding standards. You will rationalise and simplify solutions before and during their build. Mentor and guide engineers as required, working with the Chapter Lead to ensure appropriate guidelines, standards and processes are in place and applied consistently. Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies. Minimise the creation of any new technical debt by managing delivery priorities with long term stability. Present technical concepts to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. Encourage and participate in experimentation & innovation within the chapter and across teams to solve complex technical challenges. And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns. What you will need: Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders. Experience working with cloud platforms including AWS services such as EKS, VPC, RDS, and S3, as well as Azure, Azure DevOps, and VMware. Proficiency with automation and infrastructure tools including Ansible, Terraform, and Packer, along with scripting languages like Python and Bash. Experience working with onshore and offshore teams and working in an environment that includes 3rd party vendors and suppliers. A solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and associated technologies like Istio, Karpenter, and Kong. Demonstrated experience in managing the full route to live, encompassing the automation of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a focus on observability, security, code quality, infrastructure as code (IaC), and environment provisioning. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Our promise to you We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!). We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
The role - Senior IT Endpoint Engineer The salary - 49,000 - 57,000 The location - Edinburgh Hybrid working is available for this role with a minimum of 2 days on-site a week. I'm working with a fantastic Edinburgh-based organisation as they look to add a Senior IT Endpoint Engineer to their Edinburgh team to help lead the development and management of their IT Infrastructure and long-term strategy. In this role you'll assume a leadership rope in the development and management of cutting-edge systems and processes, focusing on the efficiency and stability of the organisations service. The successful candidate will also provide expert technical support to all internal users. This role is perfect for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys being in an environment where no two days are the same and where you want to be hands on across many different types of infrastructure. There will be the opportunity to work across a range of technologies and work alongside other technical teams as part of the ongoing modernisation project. Your day-to-day: Lead the development and management of the organisations Windows supported desktop infrastructure. Plan and develop future services on a long-term basis in line with the long term strategy of the organisation. Enable remote and on-demand installation of operating systems, applications and configurations. Provide expert technical support to internal colleagues across the organisation. Evaluate existing systems and processes and propose enhancements and efficiencies to optimise performance and security. Ensure effective technical documentation to build the organisations knowledge base to be shared between colleagues. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. About you: You'll have specialist experience working with Large-Scale Endpoint Management. Strong knowledge of SCCM. Strong experience in managing Windows operating systems within enterprise environments, including image deployment, group policies and software distribution. Extensive knowledge of networking technologies. Experience with PowerShell scripting, WMI and other related management and automation tools. A great understanding of desktop security principles and experience implementing them. Experience providing high level technical support. A practical understanding of database systems. Experience in staff supervision and skills development. Experience with building a knowledge base and developing technical documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with application packaging. Due to the nature of this role it will close when the successful candidate is found, so if this sounds like the right role for you then apply today to avoid missing out on the opportunity.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
The role - Senior IT Endpoint Engineer The salary - 49,000 - 57,000 The location - Edinburgh Hybrid working is available for this role with a minimum of 2 days on-site a week. I'm working with a fantastic Edinburgh-based organisation as they look to add a Senior IT Endpoint Engineer to their Edinburgh team to help lead the development and management of their IT Infrastructure and long-term strategy. In this role you'll assume a leadership rope in the development and management of cutting-edge systems and processes, focusing on the efficiency and stability of the organisations service. The successful candidate will also provide expert technical support to all internal users. This role is perfect for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys being in an environment where no two days are the same and where you want to be hands on across many different types of infrastructure. There will be the opportunity to work across a range of technologies and work alongside other technical teams as part of the ongoing modernisation project. Your day-to-day: Lead the development and management of the organisations Windows supported desktop infrastructure. Plan and develop future services on a long-term basis in line with the long term strategy of the organisation. Enable remote and on-demand installation of operating systems, applications and configurations. Provide expert technical support to internal colleagues across the organisation. Evaluate existing systems and processes and propose enhancements and efficiencies to optimise performance and security. Ensure effective technical documentation to build the organisations knowledge base to be shared between colleagues. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. About you: You'll have specialist experience working with Large-Scale Endpoint Management. Strong knowledge of SCCM. Strong experience in managing Windows operating systems within enterprise environments, including image deployment, group policies and software distribution. Extensive knowledge of networking technologies. Experience with PowerShell scripting, WMI and other related management and automation tools. A great understanding of desktop security principles and experience implementing them. Experience providing high level technical support. A practical understanding of database systems. Experience in staff supervision and skills development. Experience with building a knowledge base and developing technical documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with application packaging. Due to the nature of this role it will close when the successful candidate is found, so if this sounds like the right role for you then apply today to avoid missing out on the opportunity.
Associate Director, Technology and Scientific Computing Job ID REQ- United Kingdom Summary Understands complex and critical business problems from a variety of stakeholders and business functions, formulates integrated analytical approaches to mine data sources, employs statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to solve unmet medical needs, discover actionable insights, and automate processes for reducing effort and time for repeated use. Manages the definition, implementation, and adherence to the overall data lifecycle of enterprise data from data acquisition or creation through enrichment, consumption, retention, and retirement, enabling the availability of useful, clean, and accurate data throughout its useful lifecycle. High agility to work across various business domains. Integrates business presentations, smart visualization tools, and contextual storytelling to translate findings back to business users with a clear impact. Independently sets strategy, manages budget, ensures appropriate staffing, and coordinates projects within the area supervised. If managing a team: empowers the team and provides guidance and coaching, with limited guidance from more senior managers. About the Role Our Development Team is guided by our purpose: to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. To do this, we are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working. We are investing in new technologies and building specific therapeutic area and platform depth and capabilities - all to bring our medicines to patients even faster. We are seeking key talent, like you, to join us and help give people with disease and their families a brighter future to look forward to. Apply today and welcome to where we thrive together! The Role This role is pivotal in leading the development and adoption of innovative tools and processes for clinical reporting on a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders from statistical programming and biostatistics to pharmacometrics, facilitating the iterative design of new processes in clinical reporting. This includes supporting the development of open-source tools, with a focus on complex executions, for instance implementing novel statistical methods as well-documented and tested R packages. Key Accountabilities: Develop New Ways of Working: lead discussions about adapting new ways of working to enable provenance, orchestration, versioning of data, outputs, and code from planning of deliverables through to submission. Matrix Leadership: work as part of an interdisciplinary team that ranges from current users, process engineers, platform development team, and an innovation team focused on the application of AI and automation. Lead Tool Development: develop technical tools such as packages and applications that enable clinical trial teams to design and analyze clinical trials. Agile Development Leadership: drive the agile development cycle, from gathering user requirements and prototyping to production release, demos, training, and support. Continuous Improvement: work with users to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and modernization of our tooling. Problem-solving Skills: demonstrated ability to lead the analysis of complex problems, identify potential solutions, and implement effective outcomes. Mentor Team Members: coach junior team members on technical topics and best practices, including R package development, agile development, and managing environments. Promote Open-Source Culture: foster a culture of continuous evolution and open-source development by engaging with external communities, contributing new packages/features, and undertaking maintenance and support activities. Your experience: Strong interest in modern ways of working, including git, open source languages, and applying data science principles in a GxP setting. Proven experience in leading the development lifecycle of R packages from prototype to production standard. Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP) and computer system validation principles. Current or former maintainer of an open source (R/Julia/Python) package implementing statistical methods. Experience as a statistical programmer or statistician. Previous experience in collaborating on open-source projects within the pharmaceutical sector, such as those associated with R Consortium, pharmaverse, openpharma, or openstatware. Deep understanding of good software development practices (e.g., containers, versioning, CICD, code review) and embedding these in team workflows. Proficiency with git and application of git flows. Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Associate Director, Technology and Scientific Computing Job ID REQ- United Kingdom Summary Understands complex and critical business problems from a variety of stakeholders and business functions, formulates integrated analytical approaches to mine data sources, employs statistical methods and machine learning algorithms to solve unmet medical needs, discover actionable insights, and automate processes for reducing effort and time for repeated use. Manages the definition, implementation, and adherence to the overall data lifecycle of enterprise data from data acquisition or creation through enrichment, consumption, retention, and retirement, enabling the availability of useful, clean, and accurate data throughout its useful lifecycle. High agility to work across various business domains. Integrates business presentations, smart visualization tools, and contextual storytelling to translate findings back to business users with a clear impact. Independently sets strategy, manages budget, ensures appropriate staffing, and coordinates projects within the area supervised. If managing a team: empowers the team and provides guidance and coaching, with limited guidance from more senior managers. About the Role Our Development Team is guided by our purpose: to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. To do this, we are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working. We are investing in new technologies and building specific therapeutic area and platform depth and capabilities - all to bring our medicines to patients even faster. We are seeking key talent, like you, to join us and help give people with disease and their families a brighter future to look forward to. Apply today and welcome to where we thrive together! The Role This role is pivotal in leading the development and adoption of innovative tools and processes for clinical reporting on a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders from statistical programming and biostatistics to pharmacometrics, facilitating the iterative design of new processes in clinical reporting. This includes supporting the development of open-source tools, with a focus on complex executions, for instance implementing novel statistical methods as well-documented and tested R packages. Key Accountabilities: Develop New Ways of Working: lead discussions about adapting new ways of working to enable provenance, orchestration, versioning of data, outputs, and code from planning of deliverables through to submission. Matrix Leadership: work as part of an interdisciplinary team that ranges from current users, process engineers, platform development team, and an innovation team focused on the application of AI and automation. Lead Tool Development: develop technical tools such as packages and applications that enable clinical trial teams to design and analyze clinical trials. Agile Development Leadership: drive the agile development cycle, from gathering user requirements and prototyping to production release, demos, training, and support. Continuous Improvement: work with users to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and modernization of our tooling. Problem-solving Skills: demonstrated ability to lead the analysis of complex problems, identify potential solutions, and implement effective outcomes. Mentor Team Members: coach junior team members on technical topics and best practices, including R package development, agile development, and managing environments. Promote Open-Source Culture: foster a culture of continuous evolution and open-source development by engaging with external communities, contributing new packages/features, and undertaking maintenance and support activities. Your experience: Strong interest in modern ways of working, including git, open source languages, and applying data science principles in a GxP setting. Proven experience in leading the development lifecycle of R packages from prototype to production standard. Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP) and computer system validation principles. Current or former maintainer of an open source (R/Julia/Python) package implementing statistical methods. Experience as a statistical programmer or statistician. Previous experience in collaborating on open-source projects within the pharmaceutical sector, such as those associated with R Consortium, pharmaverse, openpharma, or openstatware. Deep understanding of good software development practices (e.g., containers, versioning, CICD, code review) and embedding these in team workflows. Proficiency with git and application of git flows. Solution-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
I am recruiting for a highly successful technology and transformation leader with proven success working at an executive level to initiate, design, and technically lead the delivery of technology and business transformations. The ideal candidate would have supported CIOs and executive teams across multiple industries with technology and business transformation strategies and execution. Technology - Developing and delivering technology and digital strategy; Cloud, web, mobile, analytics, architecture, software development, delivering in a waterfall and Agile methodology. Experience of many different technology types and approaches, front end, back end, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, cloud, hybrid Cloud, Opensource, ERP, CRM, Web, Automation, DevOps, Scrum. Expertise in both the strategy and execution of digital and technology transformation. Develop and lead substantial technology and implementation functions. Support the CIOs and executive teams across multiple industries with technology and business transformation strategies and execution. Building world-class teams by first designing the right OD and then hiring, coaching, managing, mentoring, training, engaging, and inspiring multi-disciplinary delivery teams. Lead the technology approach and integration for new acquisitions. Commercial/Strategic Acumen - Leading and developing strategy at both corporate and divisional level by understanding and analyzing internal and external drivers, developing and testing hypotheses, creating the case for change, aligning boards. Significant technology and vendor management experience. Stakeholder Engagement - A consultative and collaborative approach to achieve consensus with diverse business sponsors and others - i.e. Executives, suppliers, vendors, service providers, and clients. Communication - Conveying complex topics to senior and non-technical stakeholders; consulting with the business, translating business needs into strategy, developing technology and change roadmaps in complex environments. This is an amazing role, however only suitable for a hands-on technically minded Head of Technology with the above-mentioned profile. Modernizing legacy Product lines to serverless. Uplift external services to the cloud. Act as a technologist to the solution, architect and advance to Cloud. Develop and lead teams of developers and architects. Must Haves Experience as a Director of Technology transforming legacy monolithic applications to modernized cloud platforms. Leading a team of developers and architects. Architect & develop roadmaps and strategies. Expertise acting as an applications architect in previous roles. Experience owning the modernization to the cloud, implementing cloud services (GCP, Azure, AWS) and platforms supporting Products. Expertise working in both PAAS and SAAS environments. Background in Java Development and Architecture. Responsibilities Cultivate an understanding of our products, along with their respective strengths and weaknesses, and provide solutions to existing and future challenges. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assist in application design and engineering to drive stability, performance, and quality through your knowledge of industry trends and tools, together with your own experience. Drive process and methodology improvements to help development teams tear down obstacles and keep initiatives on target and moving forward. Drive advances in system monitoring and be a touchpoint for management of Critical Issues. Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner. Lead a team - provide guidance - able to coach, mentor and grow technology and development team. Identify architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company aligning to our move to the cloud.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
I am recruiting for a highly successful technology and transformation leader with proven success working at an executive level to initiate, design, and technically lead the delivery of technology and business transformations. The ideal candidate would have supported CIOs and executive teams across multiple industries with technology and business transformation strategies and execution. Technology - Developing and delivering technology and digital strategy; Cloud, web, mobile, analytics, architecture, software development, delivering in a waterfall and Agile methodology. Experience of many different technology types and approaches, front end, back end, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, cloud, hybrid Cloud, Opensource, ERP, CRM, Web, Automation, DevOps, Scrum. Expertise in both the strategy and execution of digital and technology transformation. Develop and lead substantial technology and implementation functions. Support the CIOs and executive teams across multiple industries with technology and business transformation strategies and execution. Building world-class teams by first designing the right OD and then hiring, coaching, managing, mentoring, training, engaging, and inspiring multi-disciplinary delivery teams. Lead the technology approach and integration for new acquisitions. Commercial/Strategic Acumen - Leading and developing strategy at both corporate and divisional level by understanding and analyzing internal and external drivers, developing and testing hypotheses, creating the case for change, aligning boards. Significant technology and vendor management experience. Stakeholder Engagement - A consultative and collaborative approach to achieve consensus with diverse business sponsors and others - i.e. Executives, suppliers, vendors, service providers, and clients. Communication - Conveying complex topics to senior and non-technical stakeholders; consulting with the business, translating business needs into strategy, developing technology and change roadmaps in complex environments. This is an amazing role, however only suitable for a hands-on technically minded Head of Technology with the above-mentioned profile. Modernizing legacy Product lines to serverless. Uplift external services to the cloud. Act as a technologist to the solution, architect and advance to Cloud. Develop and lead teams of developers and architects. Must Haves Experience as a Director of Technology transforming legacy monolithic applications to modernized cloud platforms. Leading a team of developers and architects. Architect & develop roadmaps and strategies. Expertise acting as an applications architect in previous roles. Experience owning the modernization to the cloud, implementing cloud services (GCP, Azure, AWS) and platforms supporting Products. Expertise working in both PAAS and SAAS environments. Background in Java Development and Architecture. Responsibilities Cultivate an understanding of our products, along with their respective strengths and weaknesses, and provide solutions to existing and future challenges. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to speak to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assist in application design and engineering to drive stability, performance, and quality through your knowledge of industry trends and tools, together with your own experience. Drive process and methodology improvements to help development teams tear down obstacles and keep initiatives on target and moving forward. Drive advances in system monitoring and be a touchpoint for management of Critical Issues. Respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner. Lead a team - provide guidance - able to coach, mentor and grow technology and development team. Identify architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company aligning to our move to the cloud.
Summary: We are looking for an experienced full stack developer to join our growing business unit (headquartered in Reigate, ~200 engineers) developing a wide range of market leading InsurTech solutions. You will join us at an exciting time as we focus increasingly on cloud/SaaS solutions, upgrading existing products to new technologies and modern UX, as well as developing brand-new applications. As a full stack developer, you will be working with agile teams delivering value on the flagship Radar Live product. You will play a key role in designing and creating new features and enhancing existing code, whilst ensuring the foundational components continue to meet high levels of reliability, maintainability, usability, and performance. The Role: Work with the Product Owner to define, refine and deliver the product backlog . Contribute to the design of SaaS software solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate web application design and implementation across multiple streams to ensure consistency of approach. Interface between relevant guilds and the development teams on best practice and approach. Implement product code, following best practices for maintainability, testability, and performance. Implement test-related code (unit tests, test frameworks and associated automated test cases). Review and debug code to identify defects, performance bottlenecks or technical debt . Participate in Agile/scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives), striving to continuously improve the team velocity, its processes and engineering practices. Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and quality-focused engineering culture. The Requirements: The technology stack is primarily Angular, C#, and Azure along with other suitable technologies guided by our internal tech radar. We are therefore looking for a developer with both front and Back End skills to complement our existing teams, hence candidates will need to demonstrate: Experience with Back End development: RESTful API's and services for Microsoft cloud deployments using C# .NET Core/ASP.NET, Azure infrastructure and services, JSON/XML. Experience in the design and development of responsive single-page/progressive web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript/HTML/CSS and Angular. Strong emphasis on Angular as the adopted Front End technology. Experience of working with cloud technologies, specifically the Azure stack. Strong appreciation of UX principles, ability to iterate commercial-quality GUI implementations working from wireframes/mockups and other assets produced by UX designers. Experience with CI/CD deployment processes, with a particular focus on developing and support YAML based deployments Experience developing test frameworks/test cases for web UI's and RESTful services (eg using Cypress). Experience with the Agile/Scrum development life cycle in a commercial/production environment. Experience with software engineering best practices: object-oriented, design patterns, SOLID principles. Experience with software development ecosystem (IDE's, version control, test automation/CI, etc.). Experience in OWASP as well as general security practices. Other highly desirable, but not essential skills are: Ability to architect high-performance and scalable web application and supporting infrastructures. Experience using Visual Studio, VS Code, Azure DevOps and Git. Experience with Azure Experience with XUnit, Moq, Cypress and other unit testing tools. General knowledge of the Insurance Industry Equal Opportunity Employer At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one-size-fits-all solution. (ICT TECH_TD_2024_92R)
Jan 18, 2025
Contractor
Summary: We are looking for an experienced full stack developer to join our growing business unit (headquartered in Reigate, ~200 engineers) developing a wide range of market leading InsurTech solutions. You will join us at an exciting time as we focus increasingly on cloud/SaaS solutions, upgrading existing products to new technologies and modern UX, as well as developing brand-new applications. As a full stack developer, you will be working with agile teams delivering value on the flagship Radar Live product. You will play a key role in designing and creating new features and enhancing existing code, whilst ensuring the foundational components continue to meet high levels of reliability, maintainability, usability, and performance. The Role: Work with the Product Owner to define, refine and deliver the product backlog . Contribute to the design of SaaS software solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Coordinate web application design and implementation across multiple streams to ensure consistency of approach. Interface between relevant guilds and the development teams on best practice and approach. Implement product code, following best practices for maintainability, testability, and performance. Implement test-related code (unit tests, test frameworks and associated automated test cases). Review and debug code to identify defects, performance bottlenecks or technical debt . Participate in Agile/scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives), striving to continuously improve the team velocity, its processes and engineering practices. Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and quality-focused engineering culture. The Requirements: The technology stack is primarily Angular, C#, and Azure along with other suitable technologies guided by our internal tech radar. We are therefore looking for a developer with both front and Back End skills to complement our existing teams, hence candidates will need to demonstrate: Experience with Back End development: RESTful API's and services for Microsoft cloud deployments using C# .NET Core/ASP.NET, Azure infrastructure and services, JSON/XML. Experience in the design and development of responsive single-page/progressive web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript/HTML/CSS and Angular. Strong emphasis on Angular as the adopted Front End technology. Experience of working with cloud technologies, specifically the Azure stack. Strong appreciation of UX principles, ability to iterate commercial-quality GUI implementations working from wireframes/mockups and other assets produced by UX designers. Experience with CI/CD deployment processes, with a particular focus on developing and support YAML based deployments Experience developing test frameworks/test cases for web UI's and RESTful services (eg using Cypress). Experience with the Agile/Scrum development life cycle in a commercial/production environment. Experience with software engineering best practices: object-oriented, design patterns, SOLID principles. Experience with software development ecosystem (IDE's, version control, test automation/CI, etc.). Experience in OWASP as well as general security practices. Other highly desirable, but not essential skills are: Ability to architect high-performance and scalable web application and supporting infrastructures. Experience using Visual Studio, VS Code, Azure DevOps and Git. Experience with Azure Experience with XUnit, Moq, Cypress and other unit testing tools. General knowledge of the Insurance Industry Equal Opportunity Employer At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and hybrid is not a one-size-fits-all solution. (ICT TECH_TD_2024_92R)
Head of Software Engineering 500 - 600 per day (inside IR35) 6 month plus contract role. Hybrid - 2 days per week in office. Northamptonshire Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to join us mid programme to lead and transform our development function. This is an opportunity for a proactive leader to establish engineering best practices and introduce robust metrics across development. You will also be responsible for ensuring that code quality meets high standards across both internal and third-party development teams, including offshore, nearshore and UK-based contributors. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Define and implement a strategic vision for software engineering that aligns with programme deliverables and drives technical excellence. Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, building a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. Establish performance metrics and KPIs to measure team effectiveness, code quality and delivery timelines. Standards, Quality & Best Practices Develop and enforce coding, testing and documentation standards to ensure maintainability, scalability and high quality across both internal and external teams. Design and implement quality assurance processes, code reviews and testing practices for third-party contributions to ensure alignment with internal engineering standards. Lead the improvement of agile practices and a establish a continuous delivery framework to improve release cycles and product quality. Technical Excellence Own the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using modern tools and techniques, integrating with Azure and leveraging Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to deliver scalable solutions. Oversee and optimise DevOps and CI/CD processes within an Azure environment, enabling efficient collaboration with third-party teams. Drive technical best practices such as test automation, continuous integration and deployment to ensure high-quality, reliable delivery. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, support) to align on objectives and drive successful project outcomes. Coordinate effectively with third-party vendors, agencies and code contributors, ensuring that external development meets internal standards. Communicate engineering progress and technical strategies to senior leadership, providing visibility on risks, milestones and improvements. Essential Skills and Experience Extensive experience in leading software engineering teams, with a proven track record of establishing standards and fostering a culture of continuous delivery. Proven expertise in managing outsourced or third-party development teams, ensuring consistent code quality and alignment with internal engineering standards. Deep familiarity with cloud-based development, particularly within Azure environments and an understanding of Microsoft Power Platform, D365 and Azure data services. Proficiency in implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and automation within cloud infrastructures, particularly using Azure DevOps. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage remote collaboration and enforce quality standards across multiple locations Desirable Attributes Hands-on software engineering experience preferably developing solutions in .Net. Experience with remote collaboration tools, code review platforms and automated testing frameworks to facilitate consistent quality across teams. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, capable of leading teams through change and ambiguity. Data-driven mindset, leveraging metrics to improve team performance and code quality. Experience of establishing an inner source model. Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 18, 2025
Contractor
Head of Software Engineering 500 - 600 per day (inside IR35) 6 month plus contract role. Hybrid - 2 days per week in office. Northamptonshire Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Head of Software Engineering to join us mid programme to lead and transform our development function. This is an opportunity for a proactive leader to establish engineering best practices and introduce robust metrics across development. You will also be responsible for ensuring that code quality meets high standards across both internal and third-party development teams, including offshore, nearshore and UK-based contributors. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy Define and implement a strategic vision for software engineering that aligns with programme deliverables and drives technical excellence. Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, building a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. Establish performance metrics and KPIs to measure team effectiveness, code quality and delivery timelines. Standards, Quality & Best Practices Develop and enforce coding, testing and documentation standards to ensure maintainability, scalability and high quality across both internal and external teams. Design and implement quality assurance processes, code reviews and testing practices for third-party contributions to ensure alignment with internal engineering standards. Lead the improvement of agile practices and a establish a continuous delivery framework to improve release cycles and product quality. Technical Excellence Own the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using modern tools and techniques, integrating with Azure and leveraging Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to deliver scalable solutions. Oversee and optimise DevOps and CI/CD processes within an Azure environment, enabling efficient collaboration with third-party teams. Drive technical best practices such as test automation, continuous integration and deployment to ensure high-quality, reliable delivery. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, support) to align on objectives and drive successful project outcomes. Coordinate effectively with third-party vendors, agencies and code contributors, ensuring that external development meets internal standards. Communicate engineering progress and technical strategies to senior leadership, providing visibility on risks, milestones and improvements. Essential Skills and Experience Extensive experience in leading software engineering teams, with a proven track record of establishing standards and fostering a culture of continuous delivery. Proven expertise in managing outsourced or third-party development teams, ensuring consistent code quality and alignment with internal engineering standards. Deep familiarity with cloud-based development, particularly within Azure environments and an understanding of Microsoft Power Platform, D365 and Azure data services. Proficiency in implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and automation within cloud infrastructures, particularly using Azure DevOps. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage remote collaboration and enforce quality standards across multiple locations Desirable Attributes Hands-on software engineering experience preferably developing solutions in .Net. Experience with remote collaboration tools, code review platforms and automated testing frameworks to facilitate consistent quality across teams. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, capable of leading teams through change and ambiguity. Data-driven mindset, leveraging metrics to improve team performance and code quality. Experience of establishing an inner source model. Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Engineer - Treasury Technology London, England, United Kingdom The Role Schonfeld is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our Treasury Technology team. This team is dedicated to delivering top-tier systems that manage the firm's securities lending and financing, repo trading, FX hedging, and collateral management. You will collaborate closely with our global Treasury Technology, Treasury Desk, and Portfolio Management teams. Your responsibilities will include designing and building business-critical applications in an agile environment, as well as providing level 3 support. What you'll do Design and Develop Treasury Applications: Design, develop, and support applications for securities lending, fixed-income portfolio financing, repo trading, financing cost, FX hedging, and collateral management. Collaborate with Business Users: Work closely with Treasury and Portfolio Managers on a day-to-day basis to design and develop applications that solve business challenges and address market changes. Enhance Tech Stack: Work with and improve our modern tech stack, building microservices deployed to the cloud (AWS) using Docker and Kubernetes. Contribute to Firmwide Frameworks: Ensure the code base is highly supportable, future-ready, and performant without latency. Build reusable components and contribute to firmwide libraries. Engage in Agile Processes: Participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities to meet dynamic business requirements and provide Level 3 support globally. Mentor Junior team members: Mentor junior team members in both technology and career development. What you'll bring At least 7 years of Java development experience. Strong skills in design and architecture, with a preference for microservice experience. Proven experience leading strategic technical initiatives from inception to completion. Experience with relational databases. Familiarity with messaging systems, with a preference for Kafka. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work closely with business users and communicate across different regions and time zones. Demonstrated strong ownership and a track record of delivering results. A background in financial services with knowledge in one or more of the following areas: equity portfolio financing, fixed income trading and settlement, or collateral and margin management. Experience with front-end development technologies, such as React and TypeScript. Knowledge of cloud services, particularly AWS. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD and build automation. Our Culture The firm's ethos is embedded in our people. 'Talent is our strategy' is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions. At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. Who we are Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses. Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Treasury Technology London, England, United Kingdom The Role Schonfeld is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our Treasury Technology team. This team is dedicated to delivering top-tier systems that manage the firm's securities lending and financing, repo trading, FX hedging, and collateral management. You will collaborate closely with our global Treasury Technology, Treasury Desk, and Portfolio Management teams. Your responsibilities will include designing and building business-critical applications in an agile environment, as well as providing level 3 support. What you'll do Design and Develop Treasury Applications: Design, develop, and support applications for securities lending, fixed-income portfolio financing, repo trading, financing cost, FX hedging, and collateral management. Collaborate with Business Users: Work closely with Treasury and Portfolio Managers on a day-to-day basis to design and develop applications that solve business challenges and address market changes. Enhance Tech Stack: Work with and improve our modern tech stack, building microservices deployed to the cloud (AWS) using Docker and Kubernetes. Contribute to Firmwide Frameworks: Ensure the code base is highly supportable, future-ready, and performant without latency. Build reusable components and contribute to firmwide libraries. Engage in Agile Processes: Participate in an Agile framework, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities to meet dynamic business requirements and provide Level 3 support globally. Mentor Junior team members: Mentor junior team members in both technology and career development. What you'll bring At least 7 years of Java development experience. Strong skills in design and architecture, with a preference for microservice experience. Proven experience leading strategic technical initiatives from inception to completion. Experience with relational databases. Familiarity with messaging systems, with a preference for Kafka. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work closely with business users and communicate across different regions and time zones. Demonstrated strong ownership and a track record of delivering results. A background in financial services with knowledge in one or more of the following areas: equity portfolio financing, fixed income trading and settlement, or collateral and margin management. Experience with front-end development technologies, such as React and TypeScript. Knowledge of cloud services, particularly AWS. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD and build automation. Our Culture The firm's ethos is embedded in our people. 'Talent is our strategy' is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions. At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. Who we are Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses. Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities.
Senior QA Engineer Permanent Location: London / Hybrid - Ideally twice a month on site Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum We are currently looking for a Senior QA Engineer to help drive the quality of the client's legacy systems and new product offerings. You will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing best-in-class QA processes in an environment that currently has minimal test automation. As the Senior QA Engineer, you will also mentor and guide another QA tester in the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning. You will be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans, implementing automation frameworks from scratch, and ensuring that we deliver reliable, high-performing software that meets our customer's needs. Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Include: Test Strategy & Execution : Develop and maintain clear, actionable testing strategies and test cases across both legacy and new platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functionality and performance. Automation Implementation : Design and implement an automation framework or suite to improve test efficiency, reduce manual workload, and provide quicker feedback loops for development teams. Mentoring : Lead and mentor another QA tester on the team, providing guidance on testing best practices, test script creation, and overall QA methodologies. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, raise issues early, and ensure smooth release cycles. Defect Management : Investigate, document, and track bugs in our issue management tools; work with engineering teams on bug prioritisation and resolution time-lines. Continuous Improvement : Help shape QA processes, refine testing tools, and advocate for quality throughout the development life cycle. Reporting & Metrics : Establish and monitor key quality metrics (e.g., defect density, test coverage) to provide insights into product stability and team effectiveness. Skills and Experiences we are looking for: Brings senior-level testing expertise , with demonstrable experience leading QA efforts on complex software products. Excels at methodical problem-solving , able to create thorough and reproducible test plans. Has hands-on experience building out test automation frameworks from scratch, and selecting the appropriate tooling and technologies to do so. Is comfortable mentoring and guiding the professional growth of a junior QA colleague. Enjoys working on both legacy systems (requiring careful troubleshooting and exploratory testing) and new product lines (providing opportunities to implement modern QA practices). Thrives in a collaborative environment , maintaining open communication with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Senior QA Engineer Permanent Location: London / Hybrid - Ideally twice a month on site Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum We are currently looking for a Senior QA Engineer to help drive the quality of the client's legacy systems and new product offerings. You will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing best-in-class QA processes in an environment that currently has minimal test automation. As the Senior QA Engineer, you will also mentor and guide another QA tester in the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning. You will be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans, implementing automation frameworks from scratch, and ensuring that we deliver reliable, high-performing software that meets our customer's needs. Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Include: Test Strategy & Execution : Develop and maintain clear, actionable testing strategies and test cases across both legacy and new platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functionality and performance. Automation Implementation : Design and implement an automation framework or suite to improve test efficiency, reduce manual workload, and provide quicker feedback loops for development teams. Mentoring : Lead and mentor another QA tester on the team, providing guidance on testing best practices, test script creation, and overall QA methodologies. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, raise issues early, and ensure smooth release cycles. Defect Management : Investigate, document, and track bugs in our issue management tools; work with engineering teams on bug prioritisation and resolution time-lines. Continuous Improvement : Help shape QA processes, refine testing tools, and advocate for quality throughout the development life cycle. Reporting & Metrics : Establish and monitor key quality metrics (e.g., defect density, test coverage) to provide insights into product stability and team effectiveness. Skills and Experiences we are looking for: Brings senior-level testing expertise , with demonstrable experience leading QA efforts on complex software products. Excels at methodical problem-solving , able to create thorough and reproducible test plans. Has hands-on experience building out test automation frameworks from scratch, and selecting the appropriate tooling and technologies to do so. Is comfortable mentoring and guiding the professional growth of a junior QA colleague. Enjoys working on both legacy systems (requiring careful troubleshooting and exploratory testing) and new product lines (providing opportunities to implement modern QA practices). Thrives in a collaborative environment , maintaining open communication with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders.
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Belper, Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Belper, Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hereford Hybrid Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 based on experience + Benefits Security Clearance: SC Essential, DV Desirable (Open to Candidates who are willing to obtain SC) The Company Join a forward-thinking technology organisation that designs and builds mission-critical systems, Infrastructure and Applications to support National Security and Defence. They specialise in delivering innovative, lean and effective technical solutions for organisations with challenging operational environments. The Role - Senior Infrastructure Engineer As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you ll be at the forefront of designing, building and managing high-performance Infrastructure that supports critical mission operations. You ll work in a dynamic environment, tackling real-world challenges directly and collaborating with Government and Defence organisations. This role is an opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work in fast-paced, high-stakes settings. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure - Ensure robustness, scalability and high availability by implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and managing configuration changes Troubleshooting and fault resolution - Use logical, systematic approaches to identify and resolve critical issues swiftly Infrastructure deployment - Implement network devices, virtual machines, containers and orchestration workflows using CI/CD pipelines Monitoring and alerting - Create and maintain systems that deliver real-time performance insights for proactive system management Agile and DevOps practices - Promote iterative workflows, cross-functional collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement Secure integration of end-user devices - Build and provision devices for seamless connection with private and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) Essential Skills and Experience: Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with strong knowledge of networking, enterprise operating systems and virtualisation Proficiency in private and public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC practices Expertise in Agile and DevOps workflows to enhance collaboration and efficiency Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail Knowledge of software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and fault-tolerant systems Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure technologies like VMware vSphere, OpenShift or Linux KVM Why Join? Work with cutting-edge technology and critical projects Be part of a growing team, helping shape the future of critical Infrastructure Projects Health Cash Plan Company Pension Scheme Financial Assistance Life Insurance/Income Protection Enhanced Parental Leave 24/7 GP Access Private Medical Insurance EV Car Scheme/Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme How to Apply If you re ready to take on a role that combines technical challenge, mission-critical impact, and continuous learning, apply today with your CV. Key Words - Senior Infrastructure Engineer, hybrid cloud, IT infrastructure, fault resolution, troubleshooting, virtual machines, orchestration workflows, CI/CD pipelines, agile processes, private cloud, public cloud, AWS, Azure, VMware vSphere, Linux KVM, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, IaC, hyper-converged infrastructure, SD-WAN, security clearance, SC clearance, DV clearance
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hereford Hybrid Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 based on experience + Benefits Security Clearance: SC Essential, DV Desirable (Open to Candidates who are willing to obtain SC) The Company Join a forward-thinking technology organisation that designs and builds mission-critical systems, Infrastructure and Applications to support National Security and Defence. They specialise in delivering innovative, lean and effective technical solutions for organisations with challenging operational environments. The Role - Senior Infrastructure Engineer As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you ll be at the forefront of designing, building and managing high-performance Infrastructure that supports critical mission operations. You ll work in a dynamic environment, tackling real-world challenges directly and collaborating with Government and Defence organisations. This role is an opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work in fast-paced, high-stakes settings. Key Responsibilities Maintain and optimise hybrid Cloud IT Infrastructure - Ensure robustness, scalability and high availability by implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and managing configuration changes Troubleshooting and fault resolution - Use logical, systematic approaches to identify and resolve critical issues swiftly Infrastructure deployment - Implement network devices, virtual machines, containers and orchestration workflows using CI/CD pipelines Monitoring and alerting - Create and maintain systems that deliver real-time performance insights for proactive system management Agile and DevOps practices - Promote iterative workflows, cross-functional collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement Secure integration of end-user devices - Build and provision devices for seamless connection with private and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) Essential Skills and Experience: Extensive experience as an Infrastructure Engineer with strong knowledge of networking, enterprise operating systems and virtualisation Proficiency in private and public cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and automation tools like Terraform or Ansible Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC practices Expertise in Agile and DevOps workflows to enhance collaboration and efficiency Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail Knowledge of software-defined networking (SD-WAN) and fault-tolerant systems Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure technologies like VMware vSphere, OpenShift or Linux KVM Why Join? Work with cutting-edge technology and critical projects Be part of a growing team, helping shape the future of critical Infrastructure Projects Health Cash Plan Company Pension Scheme Financial Assistance Life Insurance/Income Protection Enhanced Parental Leave 24/7 GP Access Private Medical Insurance EV Car Scheme/Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme How to Apply If you re ready to take on a role that combines technical challenge, mission-critical impact, and continuous learning, apply today with your CV. Key Words - Senior Infrastructure Engineer, hybrid cloud, IT infrastructure, fault resolution, troubleshooting, virtual machines, orchestration workflows, CI/CD pipelines, agile processes, private cloud, public cloud, AWS, Azure, VMware vSphere, Linux KVM, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, IaC, hyper-converged infrastructure, SD-WAN, security clearance, SC clearance, DV clearance
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: The opportunity Our team of technology, data and business transformation professionals help financial services organisations tackle some of their biggest technology and data challenges arising as a result of their global tax obligations and enabling them to transform for the digital age. TTT is expanding as demand grows for our innovative services and we are looking for an experienced senior consultant to join us. Our team delivers services in two core areas: Technology, data and transformation consulting services covering areas such as data strategy, operating model transformation and delivery of bespoke technology solutions. Annuity services, which utilise EY's technology assets to deliver SaaS and managed service engagements on a multi-year basis. You'll have opportunities to be part of cross-border, multi-disciplinary teams and to work with tax, technology and data specialists to deliver industry leading services. You will also benefit from all that working at EY has to offer including support for flexible working, career development and competitive benefits options. See the "What working at EY offers" section below for more details. Your key responsibilities In your role you will collaborate with the team and our clients to understand and solve problems through the application of a wide range of technology and consulting skills. Examples for technology, data and transformation consulting services: Support clients in developing and/or implementing effective tax data strategies. Work with the team and our clients to define transformation strategies and transform their operating models. Understand the ever-changing tax regulatory challenges facing our clients and work with Tax and IT stakeholders to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. Examples for annuity services: Support delivery of existing EY technology assets to clients under SaaS and managed service models. Translate business requirements into technical specifications to guide solution design and development of technology EY assets, potentially in collaboration with our global alliance partners (including Microsoft). Work with global teams to support delivery of complex managed services engagements that utilise EY's technology assets. General: Project management including defining target outcomes and delivery strategy, managing stakeholders and building the case for change. Coach, support and collaborate with team members, helping build an inclusive culture and high performing team within TTT. Contribute to business development activities and team capability development. Skills and attributes for success Skills: At least two of these: Understanding and experience of operating model design. Strong fundamentals in core data concepts, methods, tools and how they can be applied to transform businesses processes and/or support solution development. Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies and concepts like Agile, CI/CD, SDLC, DevOps. Excellent understanding of business requirements gathering and design, particularly with a technology overlay. And all of these: Strong project management skills (planning, documentation, resourcing, budgeting etc.) and understanding of good project governance. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.). Attributes: Self-starter, that takes ownership of their work, asks insightful questions and desires to provide excellent client service. Ability to cope with ambiguity, bring clarity to complex, multi-faceted scenarios and drive forward progress via actionable decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. To qualify for the role, you must have: At least 2 years' experience working in a technology/data or business transformation role. Experience of a similar role within a comparable firm to EY (e.g. Big 4, global consultancy, financial institution), preferably with experience of managing external client stakeholders. Experience working in financial services, with a strong grasp of one or more of the following sectors: Banking & Capital Markets; Wealth & Asset Management; Insurance. A willingness to travel within the UK (on some occasions you may be required to travel internationally to support delivery of engagements and projects). Ideally, you'll also have some of the following: Experience in applying data modelling principles/methods including creation of conceptual, logical & physical data models. Working knowledge and experience in using one or more Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is a plus. Familiarity with the application of automation and data technologies (e.g. RPA, ETL tools, visual analytics). Formal project management training certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) or process improvement certification (e.g. Six Sigma 'belt') is preferred. Working knowledge of tax regulation and processes (e.g. FATCA/CRS, Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax etc.). Please note we are hiring in the following locations: London Leeds Birmingham Newcastle What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Requisition ID: The opportunity Our team of technology, data and business transformation professionals help financial services organisations tackle some of their biggest technology and data challenges arising as a result of their global tax obligations and enabling them to transform for the digital age. TTT is expanding as demand grows for our innovative services and we are looking for an experienced senior consultant to join us. Our team delivers services in two core areas: Technology, data and transformation consulting services covering areas such as data strategy, operating model transformation and delivery of bespoke technology solutions. Annuity services, which utilise EY's technology assets to deliver SaaS and managed service engagements on a multi-year basis. You'll have opportunities to be part of cross-border, multi-disciplinary teams and to work with tax, technology and data specialists to deliver industry leading services. You will also benefit from all that working at EY has to offer including support for flexible working, career development and competitive benefits options. See the "What working at EY offers" section below for more details. Your key responsibilities In your role you will collaborate with the team and our clients to understand and solve problems through the application of a wide range of technology and consulting skills. Examples for technology, data and transformation consulting services: Support clients in developing and/or implementing effective tax data strategies. Work with the team and our clients to define transformation strategies and transform their operating models. Understand the ever-changing tax regulatory challenges facing our clients and work with Tax and IT stakeholders to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. Examples for annuity services: Support delivery of existing EY technology assets to clients under SaaS and managed service models. Translate business requirements into technical specifications to guide solution design and development of technology EY assets, potentially in collaboration with our global alliance partners (including Microsoft). Work with global teams to support delivery of complex managed services engagements that utilise EY's technology assets. General: Project management including defining target outcomes and delivery strategy, managing stakeholders and building the case for change. Coach, support and collaborate with team members, helping build an inclusive culture and high performing team within TTT. Contribute to business development activities and team capability development. Skills and attributes for success Skills: At least two of these: Understanding and experience of operating model design. Strong fundamentals in core data concepts, methods, tools and how they can be applied to transform businesses processes and/or support solution development. Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies and concepts like Agile, CI/CD, SDLC, DevOps. Excellent understanding of business requirements gathering and design, particularly with a technology overlay. And all of these: Strong project management skills (planning, documentation, resourcing, budgeting etc.) and understanding of good project governance. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.). Attributes: Self-starter, that takes ownership of their work, asks insightful questions and desires to provide excellent client service. Ability to cope with ambiguity, bring clarity to complex, multi-faceted scenarios and drive forward progress via actionable decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. To qualify for the role, you must have: At least 2 years' experience working in a technology/data or business transformation role. Experience of a similar role within a comparable firm to EY (e.g. Big 4, global consultancy, financial institution), preferably with experience of managing external client stakeholders. Experience working in financial services, with a strong grasp of one or more of the following sectors: Banking & Capital Markets; Wealth & Asset Management; Insurance. A willingness to travel within the UK (on some occasions you may be required to travel internationally to support delivery of engagements and projects). Ideally, you'll also have some of the following: Experience in applying data modelling principles/methods including creation of conceptual, logical & physical data models. Working knowledge and experience in using one or more Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud is a plus. Familiarity with the application of automation and data technologies (e.g. RPA, ETL tools, visual analytics). Formal project management training certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) or process improvement certification (e.g. Six Sigma 'belt') is preferred. Working knowledge of tax regulation and processes (e.g. FATCA/CRS, Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax etc.). Please note we are hiring in the following locations: London Leeds Birmingham Newcastle What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you. EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. About EY As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Enderby, Leicester (Hybrid) £52,000 - £62,000 Please note there is an on-call rota in the role that you will be required to participate in. VIQU are actively seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic Security Remediation team for a large retail provider in the UK. This role is based predominantly in Leicester, with occasional work required at other UK sites. The successful candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge, strong project management skills, and a problem-solving mindset. As the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be tasked with addressing vulnerabilities ranging from high to low priority as identified by security monitoring tools. Key requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Experience supporting a complex, multi-location enterprise IT environment, providing third-line support for servers, workstations, and associated peripherals. Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain a robust Windows Server environment, including Active Directory management, site topology configuration, DNS, and DHCP services. Hands-on expertise with Windows Failover Clustering. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation of tasks through custom scripts. Strong working knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS). Familiarity with managing SQL Server environments. Experience with operating system imaging, software rollouts, and security updates using Microsoft SCCM. Skills in proactive system health monitoring with Microsoft SCOM. Experience managing Android devices with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms. Competence in building and maintaining Microsoft Hyper-V clusters. Understanding and experience with IT change control and configuration management processes. Full UK driving license (due to call out requirements of role) Willingness to participate in the oncall rota To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (url removed) If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). Stay updated on exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news by following us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn and Senior Infrastructure Engineer Enderby, Leicester (Hybrid) £52,000 - £62,000
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Enderby, Leicester (Hybrid) £52,000 - £62,000 Please note there is an on-call rota in the role that you will be required to participate in. VIQU are actively seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a dynamic Security Remediation team for a large retail provider in the UK. This role is based predominantly in Leicester, with occasional work required at other UK sites. The successful candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge, strong project management skills, and a problem-solving mindset. As the Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be tasked with addressing vulnerabilities ranging from high to low priority as identified by security monitoring tools. Key requirements of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer: Experience supporting a complex, multi-location enterprise IT environment, providing third-line support for servers, workstations, and associated peripherals. Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain a robust Windows Server environment, including Active Directory management, site topology configuration, DNS, and DHCP services. Hands-on expertise with Windows Failover Clustering. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation of tasks through custom scripts. Strong working knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS). Familiarity with managing SQL Server environments. Experience with operating system imaging, software rollouts, and security updates using Microsoft SCCM. Skills in proactive system health monitoring with Microsoft SCOM. Experience managing Android devices with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms. Competence in building and maintaining Microsoft Hyper-V clusters. Understanding and experience with IT change control and configuration management processes. Full UK driving license (due to call out requirements of role) Willingness to participate in the oncall rota To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (url removed) If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). Stay updated on exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news by following us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn and Senior Infrastructure Engineer Enderby, Leicester (Hybrid) £52,000 - £62,000
Software Engineering Manager / Lead Hybid Manchester An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a technical leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies including Full stack on (JavaScript), Back End (C#/Go) Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Zero politics Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Manager / Lead Hybid Manchester An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a technical leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies including Full stack on (JavaScript), Back End (C#/Go) Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Zero politics Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street Posted Date: Jan Director, IAM Lifecycle Management This role provides the accountability and product ownership globally for GSK, managing Identity and Access Lifecycle capabilities including strategy, design, engineering, and operations. This role will be responsible for preparing for the next stage of transformation for Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM), focusing on overall risk reduction, operational efficiency, and usability utilizing automation, data analytics, and increased monitoring capabilities. In addition to this, the role will have to design and deploy, in collaboration with the CSO organization, a robust monitoring framework to ensure that services are continuously monitored (driven by audit requirements). The role is also responsible for demand management, stakeholder engagement, end user and executive communications. Your responsibilities include Accountable to align, develop and maintain the vision, strategy and roadmap for ILM services with GSK's Business and Security objectives, along with industry and tech standards and best practices. Lead and support the design and build of technical capabilities. Improve Maturity: Oversees the transformation and use of ILM capabilities and other supporting tools. Develops business cases that drive the adoption of the tools by proving the benefits. Ensures that new features are assessed and taken advantage of to improve GSK's security position. Effective Reporting: Leads the development, implementation and management of relevant metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service. Builds capability to monitor automation performance by including benchmarking and tracking performance against service improvements. Team Management: Leadership of team, including performance management, capacity planning, and developing and mentoring staff. Grow and retain talent through effective leadership capabilities. Operational Excellence: Fosters an environment of operational excellence by building a foundation based on automated monitoring, resilient architecture, and continued service improvement. Compliance and Audit Management: Drive compliance and audit requirements, ensuring right set of processes and procedures exist and are executed effectively. This includes regulations related to GDPR, PII, Sarbanes Oxley, GxP, etc. Manage relationship with internal and external auditors ensuring GSK meets audit requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Partner Management: Building and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, including service partners and product vendors. Stakeholder Management: Partner and collaborate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders across the enterprise, displaying strong influencing skills to work with various service and product owners. Budget Management: Responsible for managing the financials including forecasting, demand management, and ongoing budgeting. Policy and Standards: Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support in developing policies and standards for IAM. This includes directory services, account provisioning, de-provisioning, and monitoring access. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Significant experience designing or implementing complex technology projects specifically in the IAM domain (leading products in the IGA space). Experience in deploying and managing Lifecycle management environments and the accompanying technologies both on premise and using cloud services. Hands-on experience of deploying large enterprise scale IGA solutions like SailPoint focusing on driving security and user experience. Strong knowledge of technology and experience in developing/executing strategy in relation to Access Management and governance. Proven experience in business process transformation in the IGA space (e.g., Joiners, Movers, Leavers). Strong understanding of the compliance landscape and associated policies, regulations and assurance models. Proven experience in dealing with external auditors and leading audit support and response work. Proven experience in driving service improvements including adoption of automation and self-service models. Awareness of wider external strategy & direction being pursued by industry in relation to identity management and access control. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Experience managing third party vendors supplying tech services. Ability to influence/manage senior stakeholders. Able to demonstrate abilities to effectively exploit complex data, present it effectively and extract actionable insights. Proven experience in leading and building robust teams. Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to handle multiple high-priority work demands simultaneously in an outcome-driven organization. Proven experience managing operational budgets for the portfolio. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends. Passionate about enhancing the customer experience. Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs. Proficient in agile delivery methodologies. Experienced in the DevOps operational model and exposure to AI/ML/Data science. Interested in Joining the Team? Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter. (Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert) Closing Date: 24th January 2025 Hybrid working applies to this role, with the expectation of 2-3 days per week onsite at GSK HQ Central London. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work. Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK GSK. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class (US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured . click apply for full job details
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street Posted Date: Jan Director, IAM Lifecycle Management This role provides the accountability and product ownership globally for GSK, managing Identity and Access Lifecycle capabilities including strategy, design, engineering, and operations. This role will be responsible for preparing for the next stage of transformation for Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM), focusing on overall risk reduction, operational efficiency, and usability utilizing automation, data analytics, and increased monitoring capabilities. In addition to this, the role will have to design and deploy, in collaboration with the CSO organization, a robust monitoring framework to ensure that services are continuously monitored (driven by audit requirements). The role is also responsible for demand management, stakeholder engagement, end user and executive communications. Your responsibilities include Accountable to align, develop and maintain the vision, strategy and roadmap for ILM services with GSK's Business and Security objectives, along with industry and tech standards and best practices. Lead and support the design and build of technical capabilities. Improve Maturity: Oversees the transformation and use of ILM capabilities and other supporting tools. Develops business cases that drive the adoption of the tools by proving the benefits. Ensures that new features are assessed and taken advantage of to improve GSK's security position. Effective Reporting: Leads the development, implementation and management of relevant metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service. Builds capability to monitor automation performance by including benchmarking and tracking performance against service improvements. Team Management: Leadership of team, including performance management, capacity planning, and developing and mentoring staff. Grow and retain talent through effective leadership capabilities. Operational Excellence: Fosters an environment of operational excellence by building a foundation based on automated monitoring, resilient architecture, and continued service improvement. Compliance and Audit Management: Drive compliance and audit requirements, ensuring right set of processes and procedures exist and are executed effectively. This includes regulations related to GDPR, PII, Sarbanes Oxley, GxP, etc. Manage relationship with internal and external auditors ensuring GSK meets audit requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Partner Management: Building and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, including service partners and product vendors. Stakeholder Management: Partner and collaborate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders across the enterprise, displaying strong influencing skills to work with various service and product owners. Budget Management: Responsible for managing the financials including forecasting, demand management, and ongoing budgeting. Policy and Standards: Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support in developing policies and standards for IAM. This includes directory services, account provisioning, de-provisioning, and monitoring access. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Significant experience designing or implementing complex technology projects specifically in the IAM domain (leading products in the IGA space). Experience in deploying and managing Lifecycle management environments and the accompanying technologies both on premise and using cloud services. Hands-on experience of deploying large enterprise scale IGA solutions like SailPoint focusing on driving security and user experience. Strong knowledge of technology and experience in developing/executing strategy in relation to Access Management and governance. Proven experience in business process transformation in the IGA space (e.g., Joiners, Movers, Leavers). Strong understanding of the compliance landscape and associated policies, regulations and assurance models. Proven experience in dealing with external auditors and leading audit support and response work. Proven experience in driving service improvements including adoption of automation and self-service models. Awareness of wider external strategy & direction being pursued by industry in relation to identity management and access control. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Experience managing third party vendors supplying tech services. Ability to influence/manage senior stakeholders. Able to demonstrate abilities to effectively exploit complex data, present it effectively and extract actionable insights. Proven experience in leading and building robust teams. Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to handle multiple high-priority work demands simultaneously in an outcome-driven organization. Proven experience managing operational budgets for the portfolio. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends. Passionate about enhancing the customer experience. Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs. Proficient in agile delivery methodologies. Experienced in the DevOps operational model and exposure to AI/ML/Data science. Interested in Joining the Team? Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter. (Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert) Closing Date: 24th January 2025 Hybrid working applies to this role, with the expectation of 2-3 days per week onsite at GSK HQ Central London. We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme. We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work. Discover more about our company-wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK GSK. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class (US only). We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the link and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured . click apply for full job details
Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street Posted Date: Jan Director, IAM Lifecycle Management This role provides the accountability and product ownership globally for GSK, managing Identify and Access Lifecycle capabilities including strategy, design, engineering, and operations. This role will be responsible for preparing for the next stage of transformation for Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM), focusing on overall risk reduction, operational efficiency, and usability utilising automation, data analytics and increased monitoring capabilities. In addition to this, the role will have to design and deploy, in collaboration with the CSO organisation, a robust monitoring framework to ensure that services are continuously monitored (driven by audit requirements). The role is also responsible for demand management, stakeholder engagement, end user and executive communications. Your responsibilities include Accountable to align, develop and maintain the vision, strategy and roadmap for ILM services with GSK's Business and Security objectives, along with industry and tech standards and best practices. Lead and support the design and build of technical capabilities. Improve Maturity: Oversees the transformation and use of ILM capabilities and other supporting tools. Develops business cases that drive the adoption of the tools by proving the benefits. Ensures that new features are assessed and taken advantage of to improve GSK's security position. Effective Reporting: Leads the development, implementation and management of relevant metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service. Builds capability to monitor automation performance by including benchmarking and tracking performance against service improvements. Team Management: Leadership of team, including performance management, capacity planning, and developing and mentoring staff. Grow and retain talent through effective leadership capabilities. Operational Excellence: Fosters an environment of operational excellence by building a foundation based on automated monitoring, resilient architecture, and continued service improvement. Compliance and Audit Management: Drive compliance and audit requirements, ensuring right set of process and procedures exist and are executed effectively. This includes regulations related to GDPR, PII, Sarbanes Oxley, GxP, etc. Manage relationship with internal and external auditors ensuring GSK meets audit requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Partner Management: Building and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, including service partners and product vendor. Stakeholder Management: Partner and collaborate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders across the enterprise, displaying strong influencing skills to work with various service and product owners. Budget Management: Responsible for managing the financials including forecasting, demand management, and on-going budgeting. Policy and Standards: Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support in developing policies and standards for IAM. This includes directory services, account provisioning, de-provisioning and monitoring access. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Significant experience designing or implementing complex technology projects specifically in the IAM domain (leading products in the IGA space). Experience in deploying and managing Lifecycle management environments and the accompanying technologies both on premise and using cloud services. Hands on experience of deploying large enterprise scale IGA solutions like SailPoint focusing on driving security and user experience. Strong knowledge of technology and experience in developing/executing strategy in relation to Access Management and governance. Proven experience in business process transformation in the IGA space (e.g., Joiners, Movers, Leavers). Strong understanding of the compliance landscape and associated policies, regulations and assurance models. Proven experience in dealing with external auditors and leading audit support and response work. Proven experience in driving service improvements including adoption of automation and self-service models. Awareness of wider external strategy & direction being pursued by industry in relation to identity management and access control. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Experience managing third party vendors supplying tech services. Ability to influence/manage senior stakeholders. Able to demonstrate abilities to effectively exploit complex data, present it effectively and extract actionable insights. Proven experience in leading and building robust teams. Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to handle multiple high-priority work demands simultaneously in an outcome-driven organization. Proven experience managing operational budgets for the portfolio. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends. Passionate about enhancing the customer experience. Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs. Proficient in agile delivery methodologies. Experienced in the DevOps operational model and exposure to AI/ML /Data science. Interested in Joining the Team? Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter. (Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert) Closing Date: 24th January 2025 Hybrid working applies to this role, with the expectation of 2-3 days per week onsite at GSK HQ Central London.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street Posted Date: Jan Director, IAM Lifecycle Management This role provides the accountability and product ownership globally for GSK, managing Identify and Access Lifecycle capabilities including strategy, design, engineering, and operations. This role will be responsible for preparing for the next stage of transformation for Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM), focusing on overall risk reduction, operational efficiency, and usability utilising automation, data analytics and increased monitoring capabilities. In addition to this, the role will have to design and deploy, in collaboration with the CSO organisation, a robust monitoring framework to ensure that services are continuously monitored (driven by audit requirements). The role is also responsible for demand management, stakeholder engagement, end user and executive communications. Your responsibilities include Accountable to align, develop and maintain the vision, strategy and roadmap for ILM services with GSK's Business and Security objectives, along with industry and tech standards and best practices. Lead and support the design and build of technical capabilities. Improve Maturity: Oversees the transformation and use of ILM capabilities and other supporting tools. Develops business cases that drive the adoption of the tools by proving the benefits. Ensures that new features are assessed and taken advantage of to improve GSK's security position. Effective Reporting: Leads the development, implementation and management of relevant metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the service. Builds capability to monitor automation performance by including benchmarking and tracking performance against service improvements. Team Management: Leadership of team, including performance management, capacity planning, and developing and mentoring staff. Grow and retain talent through effective leadership capabilities. Operational Excellence: Fosters an environment of operational excellence by building a foundation based on automated monitoring, resilient architecture, and continued service improvement. Compliance and Audit Management: Drive compliance and audit requirements, ensuring right set of process and procedures exist and are executed effectively. This includes regulations related to GDPR, PII, Sarbanes Oxley, GxP, etc. Manage relationship with internal and external auditors ensuring GSK meets audit requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Strategic Partner Management: Building and maintaining relationships with strategic partners, including service partners and product vendor. Stakeholder Management: Partner and collaborate with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders across the enterprise, displaying strong influencing skills to work with various service and product owners. Budget Management: Responsible for managing the financials including forecasting, demand management, and on-going budgeting. Policy and Standards: Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) support in developing policies and standards for IAM. This includes directory services, account provisioning, de-provisioning and monitoring access. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Significant experience designing or implementing complex technology projects specifically in the IAM domain (leading products in the IGA space). Experience in deploying and managing Lifecycle management environments and the accompanying technologies both on premise and using cloud services. Hands on experience of deploying large enterprise scale IGA solutions like SailPoint focusing on driving security and user experience. Strong knowledge of technology and experience in developing/executing strategy in relation to Access Management and governance. Proven experience in business process transformation in the IGA space (e.g., Joiners, Movers, Leavers). Strong understanding of the compliance landscape and associated policies, regulations and assurance models. Proven experience in dealing with external auditors and leading audit support and response work. Proven experience in driving service improvements including adoption of automation and self-service models. Awareness of wider external strategy & direction being pursued by industry in relation to identity management and access control. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Experience managing third party vendors supplying tech services. Ability to influence/manage senior stakeholders. Able to demonstrate abilities to effectively exploit complex data, present it effectively and extract actionable insights. Proven experience in leading and building robust teams. Self-starter with a sense of urgency and the ability to handle multiple high-priority work demands simultaneously in an outcome-driven organization. Proven experience managing operational budgets for the portfolio. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification with relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of its technological trends. Passionate about enhancing the customer experience. Experienced in initiating and delivering large-scale operational programs. Proficient in agile delivery methodologies. Experienced in the DevOps operational model and exposure to AI/ML /Data science. Interested in Joining the Team? Please apply via our online portal providing your CV and Cover Letter. (Please take a personal copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available online post closure of the advert) Closing Date: 24th January 2025 Hybrid working applies to this role, with the expectation of 2-3 days per week onsite at GSK HQ Central London.
Software Engineering Leader Hybid Manchester City Centre (2 days per week) An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a hands off team leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies including Full stack on (JavaScript), Back End (C#) Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Leader Hybid Manchester City Centre (2 days per week) An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a hands off team leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies including Full stack on (JavaScript), Back End (C#) Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
One of the UK's top Tech Organisations are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join their Edinburgh-based office on a hybrid basis (2 days per week). They are one of the UK's leading companies in supplying top of the range hardware and software to some of the most well-known tech giants. They've been operating for over 40 years now and they're recognised world-wide - it's an extremely established organisation and environment. You would be working alongside the industry's top engineering minds, working on cutting-edge solutions for their leading global consumer brands. On top of that this company have an award-winning culture and have created an environment where innovation and employee satisfaction are equal. Your role You would be helping to drive the testing process for their products, leading the end-to-end testing processes for embedded software. You'll collaborate with multiple teams to create and execute effective testing strategies, ensuring software is reliable and meets industry standards. You will be involved in the testing throughout the product lifecycle, conducting and analysing tests during all stages of development. Designing and implementing test plans which cover all necessary aspects, (Black box, White box, Stress, Long duration, System test etc.) - including automation to increase efficiency. The team thrives on solving complex technical challenges, you will collaborate closely with software teams to identify and fix issues, whilst acting as the main liaison with other teams. You'll ideally have the following; Strong knowledge of embedded systems and RTOS Experience with MCU/DSP processors Strong leadership experience - evidence delivering on projects Scripting experience (Python/Shell/C/C++ etc.) Automation experience Any experience with Jira/Gi/CI Systems i.e. Jenkins would be a bonus! The company have a great culture (and a solid Glassdoor page to boast) it's highly unlikely anyone has a short stint here as many of the Engineering team have been with the business for several years. They're great at offering Engineers opportunities for upskilling, L&D, career progression and really respecting their employee's work to life balance. They are offering a strong salary (happy to provide full info prior to application) for this role + a range of strong benefits (8% Bonus, 8% Pension, 33 days holiday package and a good training budget to match). Their offices are based in central Edinburgh where they would expect you onsite about twice a week, however they really do have a world-class set up, with their own top of the range gym, sound-proofed music room, and so much more. If you're experienced in embedded systems and passionate about quality, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology,
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
One of the UK's top Tech Organisations are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join their Edinburgh-based office on a hybrid basis (2 days per week). They are one of the UK's leading companies in supplying top of the range hardware and software to some of the most well-known tech giants. They've been operating for over 40 years now and they're recognised world-wide - it's an extremely established organisation and environment. You would be working alongside the industry's top engineering minds, working on cutting-edge solutions for their leading global consumer brands. On top of that this company have an award-winning culture and have created an environment where innovation and employee satisfaction are equal. Your role You would be helping to drive the testing process for their products, leading the end-to-end testing processes for embedded software. You'll collaborate with multiple teams to create and execute effective testing strategies, ensuring software is reliable and meets industry standards. You will be involved in the testing throughout the product lifecycle, conducting and analysing tests during all stages of development. Designing and implementing test plans which cover all necessary aspects, (Black box, White box, Stress, Long duration, System test etc.) - including automation to increase efficiency. The team thrives on solving complex technical challenges, you will collaborate closely with software teams to identify and fix issues, whilst acting as the main liaison with other teams. You'll ideally have the following; Strong knowledge of embedded systems and RTOS Experience with MCU/DSP processors Strong leadership experience - evidence delivering on projects Scripting experience (Python/Shell/C/C++ etc.) Automation experience Any experience with Jira/Gi/CI Systems i.e. Jenkins would be a bonus! The company have a great culture (and a solid Glassdoor page to boast) it's highly unlikely anyone has a short stint here as many of the Engineering team have been with the business for several years. They're great at offering Engineers opportunities for upskilling, L&D, career progression and really respecting their employee's work to life balance. They are offering a strong salary (happy to provide full info prior to application) for this role + a range of strong benefits (8% Bonus, 8% Pension, 33 days holiday package and a good training budget to match). Their offices are based in central Edinburgh where they would expect you onsite about twice a week, however they really do have a world-class set up, with their own top of the range gym, sound-proofed music room, and so much more. If you're experienced in embedded systems and passionate about quality, get in touch with Olivia at Cathcart Technology,
Integration and Test Engineer Permanent role Based in Gloucester Negotiable on salary - multiple seniority positions available Are you an experience Integration and Test Engineer? Do you have experience with Digital Infrastructures? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Integration and Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK clearances in this role. What you will be involved in: Play a pivotal role in integrating, testing, and securing a range of systems and applications where you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures. Plan, Develop, and Execute software test and integration plans ensuring compliance with specification Develop scripts and integrate automated testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools Debug and identify defects in the whole stack, from front-end to back-end databased and middleware Integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems Deployment in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments Your skillset may include some of the following: Experience in the field of Test and Integration Experience working with Agile and DevSecOps software delivery Experience in Agile Development using SCRUM Experience planning, developing, and executing test plans Experience in developing strategies supporting formal product sell off Experience in automated testing in the software domain Experience in developing GitLab CI/CD Pipelines Experience with Commercial and Open Source automated testing frameworks Experience working with Git, Atlassian suite, Jira, Confluence or similar Knowledge and automation of both functional and non-functional aspects of a system Automated analysis and reporting of test results, identifying trends or anomalies overtime If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Integration and Test Engineer Permanent role Based in Gloucester Negotiable on salary - multiple seniority positions available Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Integration and Test Engineer Permanent role Based in Gloucester Negotiable on salary - multiple seniority positions available Are you an experience Integration and Test Engineer? Do you have experience with Digital Infrastructures? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Integration and Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain UK clearances in this role. What you will be involved in: Play a pivotal role in integrating, testing, and securing a range of systems and applications where you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures. Plan, Develop, and Execute software test and integration plans ensuring compliance with specification Develop scripts and integrate automated testing frameworks within CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools Debug and identify defects in the whole stack, from front-end to back-end databased and middleware Integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems Deployment in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments Your skillset may include some of the following: Experience in the field of Test and Integration Experience working with Agile and DevSecOps software delivery Experience in Agile Development using SCRUM Experience planning, developing, and executing test plans Experience in developing strategies supporting formal product sell off Experience in automated testing in the software domain Experience in developing GitLab CI/CD Pipelines Experience with Commercial and Open Source automated testing frameworks Experience working with Git, Atlassian suite, Jira, Confluence or similar Knowledge and automation of both functional and non-functional aspects of a system Automated analysis and reporting of test results, identifying trends or anomalies overtime If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Integration and Test Engineer Permanent role Based in Gloucester Negotiable on salary - multiple seniority positions available Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Senior Systems Engineer (Windows Cloud IaC) London / WFH to 85k Are you a Senior Systems Engineer with an automation mindset looking to progress your career? You could be progressing your career at a global FinTech. As a Senior Systems Engineer at this global financial software house you will join a newly formed Operations team responsible for the Managed Service platform (SaaS) with the primary focus of developing, maintaining and continuously improving the services, supporting processes, standardisation and availability. You'll be focussed on maintaining the core application platforms, mainly on-premise but with also with AWS cloud based systems, as well as delivering on internal projects and carrying out BAU activities such as patching and escalated application / infrastructure support in conjunction with the development team. This Senior Systems Engineer role will allow you to take ownership of projects from design phase through to implementation, documentation and knowledge sharing. You'll be an integral part of a highly collaborative Agile team but able to work with a high degree of autonomy. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues 2-3 days a week in the City offices, when there you can you enjoy a range of facilities including large kitchen, caf and all the latest kit to work on. About you: You have experience in a similar Systems / Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer role with a strong knowledge of Windows, some Linux knowledge would also be great You have strong PowerShell scripting skills and a good knowledge of Virtualisation You have a good knowledge of SQL principles and database deployments You have experience within AWS environments (will also consider Azure or on-prem experience if you're happy to use AWS) You have a good understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and associated tools such as Ansible / Terraform; ideally also containerisation with Docker You're self organising and able to take ownership of projects You're collaborative and excellent communication skills What's in it for you: As a Senior Systems Engineer you will earn a competitive package including: Salary to 85,000 Pension and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave Employee share option scheme Mental health / wellness programmes Retail discounts, free lunch vouchers, car and bike parking Paid for training and career development Apply now to find out more about this Senior Systems Engineer (Windows Cloud IaC) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer (Windows Cloud IaC) London / WFH to 85k Are you a Senior Systems Engineer with an automation mindset looking to progress your career? You could be progressing your career at a global FinTech. As a Senior Systems Engineer at this global financial software house you will join a newly formed Operations team responsible for the Managed Service platform (SaaS) with the primary focus of developing, maintaining and continuously improving the services, supporting processes, standardisation and availability. You'll be focussed on maintaining the core application platforms, mainly on-premise but with also with AWS cloud based systems, as well as delivering on internal projects and carrying out BAU activities such as patching and escalated application / infrastructure support in conjunction with the development team. This Senior Systems Engineer role will allow you to take ownership of projects from design phase through to implementation, documentation and knowledge sharing. You'll be an integral part of a highly collaborative Agile team but able to work with a high degree of autonomy. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues 2-3 days a week in the City offices, when there you can you enjoy a range of facilities including large kitchen, caf and all the latest kit to work on. About you: You have experience in a similar Systems / Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer role with a strong knowledge of Windows, some Linux knowledge would also be great You have strong PowerShell scripting skills and a good knowledge of Virtualisation You have a good knowledge of SQL principles and database deployments You have experience within AWS environments (will also consider Azure or on-prem experience if you're happy to use AWS) You have a good understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and associated tools such as Ansible / Terraform; ideally also containerisation with Docker You're self organising and able to take ownership of projects You're collaborative and excellent communication skills What's in it for you: As a Senior Systems Engineer you will earn a competitive package including: Salary to 85,000 Pension and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme 25 days annual leave Employee share option scheme Mental health / wellness programmes Retail discounts, free lunch vouchers, car and bike parking Paid for training and career development Apply now to find out more about this Senior Systems Engineer (Windows Cloud IaC) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
JOB TITLE: Application Support Engineer (C# & SQL skills required) LOCATION: Home based / Remote (occasional visit to the office every month) SALARY: 35 - 45k+ (depending on experience) My client are a leading provider of automation solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to their clients worldwide. As part of their continuous growth, they are seeking two dynamic and experienced Application Support Engineers to join the team. As an Application Support Engineer in Helpdesk you would be a key technical resource supporting the logistics and supply chain software systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of C++, C#, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, automation, and tools like Freshdesk. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Understanding of how to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain WMS solutions. Ability to troubleshoot or make minor modifications in the code, particularly for custom in-house applications that help manage inventory, shipments, or integration with warehouse automation tools. Use your programming knowledge to troubleshoot issues with C++ and C# applications, read error logs, and fix minor bugs. Solve technical issues that require code-level insights and work closely with development teams when issues arise. Understand the logic behind system errors, and where needed, escalate the issue to senior developers with relevant insights or potential fixes. Write or edit scripts to automate routine tasks, modify reports, or fine-tune system functionalities based on user needs. Provide support for automated systems (robotics, conveyors, pick and place systems) that work alongside the WMS. Knowledge of how automation systems integrate with WMS and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware (like scanners, printers, robots) and software interfaces. Understanding of the logistics workflows that drive warehouse efficiency, such as inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. Use Freshdesk or similar helpdesk tools to manage and resolve tickets efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and customer satisfaction. Proactively monitor systems and resolve issues before they impact warehouse operations, ensuring minimal disruption to the logistics process. Provide support and training to warehouse staff and logistics teams to ensure they can effectively use WMS and automation tools. Working in 24/7 shift pattern. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting customers on 24/7 shift pattern basis. The Application Support Engineer will help our Helpdesk team investigate and resolve all technical issues. If you have strong technical skills and passion for providing support, we want to hear from you. Core Competencies Expertise in managing tickets, prioritizing issues, and resolving technical problems efficiently. Ability to document issues clearly and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users. You would also collaborate with developers, warehouse managers, and logistics teams to ensure solutions are implemented quickly. Monitor software and hardware systems in real-time, detect problems early, and escalate to the appropriate teams. Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues, using your programming knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations to pinpoint the origin of problems. Handle technical inquiries, guide users through system functionalities, and offer assistance in solving application-related issues. C++ and C# for troubleshooting, small enhancements, and debugging. Expertise in managing monitoring and alerting systems. Excellent documentation skills. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents. Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure. Previous experience working in 24/7 shift pattern environments. A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, keen for new experiences and responsibilities with a clear focus on high quality and operational efficiency. High degree of ownership and accountability.
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Application Support Engineer (C# & SQL skills required) LOCATION: Home based / Remote (occasional visit to the office every month) SALARY: 35 - 45k+ (depending on experience) My client are a leading provider of automation solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to their clients worldwide. As part of their continuous growth, they are seeking two dynamic and experienced Application Support Engineers to join the team. As an Application Support Engineer in Helpdesk you would be a key technical resource supporting the logistics and supply chain software systems. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of C++, C#, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, automation, and tools like Freshdesk. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Understanding of how to troubleshoot, configure, and maintain WMS solutions. Ability to troubleshoot or make minor modifications in the code, particularly for custom in-house applications that help manage inventory, shipments, or integration with warehouse automation tools. Use your programming knowledge to troubleshoot issues with C++ and C# applications, read error logs, and fix minor bugs. Solve technical issues that require code-level insights and work closely with development teams when issues arise. Understand the logic behind system errors, and where needed, escalate the issue to senior developers with relevant insights or potential fixes. Write or edit scripts to automate routine tasks, modify reports, or fine-tune system functionalities based on user needs. Provide support for automated systems (robotics, conveyors, pick and place systems) that work alongside the WMS. Knowledge of how automation systems integrate with WMS and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware (like scanners, printers, robots) and software interfaces. Understanding of the logistics workflows that drive warehouse efficiency, such as inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. Use Freshdesk or similar helpdesk tools to manage and resolve tickets efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and customer satisfaction. Proactively monitor systems and resolve issues before they impact warehouse operations, ensuring minimal disruption to the logistics process. Provide support and training to warehouse staff and logistics teams to ensure they can effectively use WMS and automation tools. Working in 24/7 shift pattern. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting customers on 24/7 shift pattern basis. The Application Support Engineer will help our Helpdesk team investigate and resolve all technical issues. If you have strong technical skills and passion for providing support, we want to hear from you. Core Competencies Expertise in managing tickets, prioritizing issues, and resolving technical problems efficiently. Ability to document issues clearly and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users. You would also collaborate with developers, warehouse managers, and logistics teams to ensure solutions are implemented quickly. Monitor software and hardware systems in real-time, detect problems early, and escalate to the appropriate teams. Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues, using your programming knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations to pinpoint the origin of problems. Handle technical inquiries, guide users through system functionalities, and offer assistance in solving application-related issues. C++ and C# for troubleshooting, small enhancements, and debugging. Expertise in managing monitoring and alerting systems. Excellent documentation skills. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interpret written requirements and technical specification documents. Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure. Previous experience working in 24/7 shift pattern environments. A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, keen for new experiences and responsibilities with a clear focus on high quality and operational efficiency. High degree of ownership and accountability.
