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 25, 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.
About us We are a fast-growing team on a mission to reimagine the analytical workflow and make data accessible to all. The Count canvas combines the power of a data notebook with the collaborative workflow of digital whiteboards. We're often referred to as the "Figma for data" because of the way Count transforms the way data teams work and communicate with the wider business through greater transparency and trust. We launched in September 2022 and have seen the canvas concept explode with over 28k canvases created to date and some of Europe's best startups such as Cleo, BeautyPie, TooGoodToGo and Omnipresent join us as customers. What you'll do We're looking for experienced software engineers who are interested in tackling deep technical challenges in data analytics. As an early hire, you'll work closely with the founders on shaping the future direction for Count and be responsible for shipping entire features. Due to our small scale and flat structure, you'll work autonomously on business critical projects, and collaborate with others throughout our team and user base. Our tech stack includes TypeScript, Python, Node, WebAssembly, WebGL, Apache Arrow, DuckDB, Kubernetes and React. For the best possible user experience, we have developed various technologies in-house, including a custom WebGL rendering engine, data visualization library, reactive SQL/Python notebook, and database query framework. Some of the projects you could work on include: Accelerating rendering using quadtree tiling Extending the interactivity and customizability of visualizations Leveraging LLMs in data exploration Developing serverless frameworks for executing database queries at high concurrency We'd love to hear from you if you: Have at least 4 years of professional experience shipping features as a full-stack engineer Have experience working in a high-growth startup Love inventing solutions to complex technical challenges Are driven by a passion to create amazing user experiences Are comfortable working autonomously and taking responsibility for the delivery of large technical projects Are eager to learn from others and collaborative in helping others learn Want to shape the future of data analytics and visualization Our interview process will cover: An initial discussion (30-45 mins) for you to ask any questions you have about Count and for us to learn more about your experience and interests A working session with our engineers (2-3 hours), where we'll dive into the stack and work with you through a technical challenge that we have faced recently A final meeting with our founders (45-60 mins) The working session and final meeting will take place either virtually or in London, depending on where you're based. Life at Count Count is a hybrid working company. Most of our team is based in the UK and we use our office in London as base to meet and collaborate regularly. However we believe great work can happen anywhere and we're happy to consider candidates from elsewhere in Europe. Our work is important to us, and we know we work best when we actively maintain a good work-life balance. We're backed by some of Europe's best investors allowing us to offer a competitive employment package. Some of the benefits of working at Count include: Competitive salary, pension and share options Flexible working hours 28 days of holiday (plus public holidays) Private health care Generous parental leave An annual working from home allowance and personal development budget Quarterly meetups with the team to relax and brainstorm, each time in a different city We're committed to building a diverse team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability, we want to hear from you. If you're unsure whether to apply (or just want to ask a question) please just drop us an email .
Jan 25, 2025
Full time
About us We are a fast-growing team on a mission to reimagine the analytical workflow and make data accessible to all. The Count canvas combines the power of a data notebook with the collaborative workflow of digital whiteboards. We're often referred to as the "Figma for data" because of the way Count transforms the way data teams work and communicate with the wider business through greater transparency and trust. We launched in September 2022 and have seen the canvas concept explode with over 28k canvases created to date and some of Europe's best startups such as Cleo, BeautyPie, TooGoodToGo and Omnipresent join us as customers. What you'll do We're looking for experienced software engineers who are interested in tackling deep technical challenges in data analytics. As an early hire, you'll work closely with the founders on shaping the future direction for Count and be responsible for shipping entire features. Due to our small scale and flat structure, you'll work autonomously on business critical projects, and collaborate with others throughout our team and user base. Our tech stack includes TypeScript, Python, Node, WebAssembly, WebGL, Apache Arrow, DuckDB, Kubernetes and React. For the best possible user experience, we have developed various technologies in-house, including a custom WebGL rendering engine, data visualization library, reactive SQL/Python notebook, and database query framework. Some of the projects you could work on include: Accelerating rendering using quadtree tiling Extending the interactivity and customizability of visualizations Leveraging LLMs in data exploration Developing serverless frameworks for executing database queries at high concurrency We'd love to hear from you if you: Have at least 4 years of professional experience shipping features as a full-stack engineer Have experience working in a high-growth startup Love inventing solutions to complex technical challenges Are driven by a passion to create amazing user experiences Are comfortable working autonomously and taking responsibility for the delivery of large technical projects Are eager to learn from others and collaborative in helping others learn Want to shape the future of data analytics and visualization Our interview process will cover: An initial discussion (30-45 mins) for you to ask any questions you have about Count and for us to learn more about your experience and interests A working session with our engineers (2-3 hours), where we'll dive into the stack and work with you through a technical challenge that we have faced recently A final meeting with our founders (45-60 mins) The working session and final meeting will take place either virtually or in London, depending on where you're based. Life at Count Count is a hybrid working company. Most of our team is based in the UK and we use our office in London as base to meet and collaborate regularly. However we believe great work can happen anywhere and we're happy to consider candidates from elsewhere in Europe. Our work is important to us, and we know we work best when we actively maintain a good work-life balance. We're backed by some of Europe's best investors allowing us to offer a competitive employment package. Some of the benefits of working at Count include: Competitive salary, pension and share options Flexible working hours 28 days of holiday (plus public holidays) Private health care Generous parental leave An annual working from home allowance and personal development budget Quarterly meetups with the team to relax and brainstorm, each time in a different city We're committed to building a diverse team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability, we want to hear from you. If you're unsure whether to apply (or just want to ask a question) please just drop us an email .
Job Title: Head of IT Location: Lancashire Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, on site Our client a Catholic Education Trust based in Lancashire, are looking to onboard a Head of IT, who is committed to providing outstanding learning environments across their schools in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Calderdale. Please note a driving licence is an essential requirement of the role. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of IT to lead our IT strategy and operations across the Trust. This pivotal role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of their IT infrastructure and services, ensuring they support their educational objectives effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement the Trust's IT strategy, aligning with the organisation's educational goals. Lead and manage the IT team (service desk, infrastructure, software development) fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Oversee the delivery of IT services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions. Ensure compliance with relevant data protection and cybersecurity regulations. Provide strategic leadership on digital transformation projects to enhance teaching and learning. Collaborate with senior leadership to support the Trust's strategic objectives. Drive staff training and development to maximise the use of IT resources. Person Specification: Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within the education sector. Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strategic thinking with the ability to implement innovative IT solutions. Strong project management and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Driving licence, own vehicle Desirable: Experience with education-specific IT systems and platforms. Relevant industry certifications (e.g. ITIL, Prince2, Microsoft Certified). What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education through faith and technology. How to Apply: If you are a dynamic IT leader with a passion for education and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Please note - The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Key words: Head of IT, IT Manager, Senior Systems Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Senior Infrastructure, Team Lead, Service Desk Manager, IT Director, Director of IT In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 25, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Head of IT Location: Lancashire Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 DOE Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, on site Our client a Catholic Education Trust based in Lancashire, are looking to onboard a Head of IT, who is committed to providing outstanding learning environments across their schools in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Calderdale. Please note a driving licence is an essential requirement of the role. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of IT to lead our IT strategy and operations across the Trust. This pivotal role will oversee the development, implementation, and management of their IT infrastructure and services, ensuring they support their educational objectives effectively and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement the Trust's IT strategy, aligning with the organisation's educational goals. Lead and manage the IT team (service desk, infrastructure, software development) fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Oversee the delivery of IT services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Manage IT budgets, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions. Ensure compliance with relevant data protection and cybersecurity regulations. Provide strategic leadership on digital transformation projects to enhance teaching and learning. Collaborate with senior leadership to support the Trust's strategic objectives. Drive staff training and development to maximise the use of IT resources. Person Specification: Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, ideally within the education sector. Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strategic thinking with the ability to implement innovative IT solutions. Strong project management and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Driving licence, own vehicle Desirable: Experience with education-specific IT systems and platforms. Relevant industry certifications (e.g. ITIL, Prince2, Microsoft Certified). What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education through faith and technology. How to Apply: If you are a dynamic IT leader with a passion for education and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Please note - The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Key words: Head of IT, IT Manager, Senior Systems Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Senior Infrastructure, Team Lead, Service Desk Manager, IT Director, Director of IT In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Developer (Senior title also available) Onsite as and when required 60,000 - 100,000 We are seeking a skilled Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Developer to lead the design, development, and integration of end-to-end ERP solutions. This role involves collaborating with technical teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions while ensuring best practices in software engineering. Key Responsibilities: Lead the low-level solution design for Dynamics 365 F&O projects, ensuring security, scalability, and performance. Develop and customize D365 F&O solutions to meet business needs with a focus on scalability and reusability. Design and implement integration architectures across the Microsoft technology stack. Work closely with client technical teams and external architects to ensure seamless project execution. Mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall growth and improvement of the team. Explore integration opportunities with emerging technologies such as AI and sustainability-focused solutions. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations, with strong skills in X and .NET technologies. Expertise in extending D365 F&O frameworks and developing ISV solutions. Hands-on experience with software unit testing using the ATL framework. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and project management. Experience with Azure DevOps for development and release management, including repositories, pipelines, and automation. Familiarity with Azure cloud infrastructure, including security, user management, and subscriptions. Strong understanding of Lifecycle Services (LCS) for ALM management. Experience integrating D365 F&O with external and non-Microsoft cloud systems using tools such as Dataverse, DMF, Power Platform, and Dual Write. If you or someone you could suggest migth be open to this, please contact (phone number removed) and ask for Ben.
Jan 25, 2025
Full time
Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Developer (Senior title also available) Onsite as and when required 60,000 - 100,000 We are seeking a skilled Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Developer to lead the design, development, and integration of end-to-end ERP solutions. This role involves collaborating with technical teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions while ensuring best practices in software engineering. Key Responsibilities: Lead the low-level solution design for Dynamics 365 F&O projects, ensuring security, scalability, and performance. Develop and customize D365 F&O solutions to meet business needs with a focus on scalability and reusability. Design and implement integration architectures across the Microsoft technology stack. Work closely with client technical teams and external architects to ensure seamless project execution. Mentor junior developers and contribute to the overall growth and improvement of the team. Explore integration opportunities with emerging technologies such as AI and sustainability-focused solutions. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in full lifecycle D365 F&O implementations, with strong skills in X and .NET technologies. Expertise in extending D365 F&O frameworks and developing ISV solutions. Hands-on experience with software unit testing using the ATL framework. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and project management. Experience with Azure DevOps for development and release management, including repositories, pipelines, and automation. Familiarity with Azure cloud infrastructure, including security, user management, and subscriptions. Strong understanding of Lifecycle Services (LCS) for ALM management. Experience integrating D365 F&O with external and non-Microsoft cloud systems using tools such as Dataverse, DMF, Power Platform, and Dual Write. If you or someone you could suggest migth be open to this, please contact (phone number removed) and ask for Ben.
Senior Engineer (Java) Remote, UK Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £60,000/annum About Us Barbour EHS is a trusted and comprehensive provider of regulatory information, guidance, standards and resources to support organisations with their EHS compliance. Our knowledge of complex legislation and our flexible tools empower them to simplify and manage their diverse range of regulatory responsibilities. We help industry professionals to stay on top of ever-changing developments, ensuring their organisation keeps people safe and protects the environment. About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Java) to join our busy software development team to work on a variety of projects and platform maintenance work. The Senior Engineer must have a strong level of experience and expertise in Java and will lead the development and integration work with a small team of developers. Responsibilities include collaboration on design features, preparation and review of technical specifications, writing storyboards, coding in Java (and other languages as appropriate), analysing data and contributing to the design and implementation of software as well as assisting in mentoring and training junior staff. With AI at the core of our new developments, the Senior Engineer will be involved in the development and validation of products, systems and components in the CI/CD cycle of a replatforming of the core product, as well as working on other new components and projects to drive the business forward. This involves working closely with the product development team and others around the business. Analysis and direction of recommendations for problem resolution in the overall design of the new platform and work with the team to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products and provide support on general business as usual tasks. To be successful, applicants should have a strong understand of the fundamentals of software development lifecycles, demonstrable skills in creativity and innovation, an ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must have strong experience in Agile software development using JavaScript, be able to keep up to date with deadlines, and have strong numeracy and analytical skills. The applicant should have a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and data environments and should be adept with use of MySQL and various development tools (detailed below). An interest in DevOps and SecOps would also be favourable. What you ll be getting up to Performing coding assignments which provide reusable, testable and efficient code. Designing and implementing low latency, high availability and performant applications. Integration of data storage solutions. Implementation of security and data protection. Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality. Creating and implementing design plans. Analysing code segments regularly. Creation of APIs. Microservices Architectural models and implementation of microservices in AWS. Effective delegation to team members. Plan multiple projects simultaneously. Estimate, track and complete projects on time and within budget / estimation. Ability to understand the development required to enable the design requirements to be delivered. Adept at creating coherent story boards for consideration and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Analyse design specifications and applicable regulations / legislation and apply into product. Define the functional analysis of the design specifications (based on standards) into clear product criteria. Standing up services and environments in Azure and AWS and working server-side with new technologies. Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the design and analysis process. Support the Solutions Architect about specifications knowledge and product robustness if required. Participate in design reviews. Use tools to gather data on systems performance. Use gathered data alongside subjective evaluation to identify parameter changes to drive desired change in the systems performance. Define, plan and actively involved in software development and evaluation. Undertake special projects as required. Contribute to continuous improvement activities. Quality control of own, junior staff and others work through reviews. Attend various meetings and action / communicate instructions. Product written reports and make presentations as required. Undertake continuous training and development. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. People Management Mentor groups of Engineers and Technicians as required. Provides guidance and advice to other team members. Undertake formal 1-2-1 meetings and working with team members on any development plans. Train both team and broader organisation members. Relationship Management Represent work team at reviews and cross-organisational team meetings. Liaise and communicate with other departments. Build and work closely with key stakeholders and colleagues. Work with other team members and the wider technology team. Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Develop technical relationships with key suppliers and staff. Comply with the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies. Self-Management Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcome change. Proactively contributes to the team and has a collaborative approach to working with others. Is self-aware. Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings. Good team working skills. Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed. What we're looking for We re seeking someone who can take initiative and make sound decisions with minimal supervision. You should be comfortable working independently, managing your time effectively and balancing competing priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills are essential, along with the ability to approach challenges creatively and with attention to detail. You ll need a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. We value individuals who can generate innovative solutions and follow through with practical implementation. The ability to estimate project costs and resources and to create compelling proposals, is important, as well as experience collaborating with vendor technical teams. We re looking for someone who can effectively manage both their own workload and that of their team, while mentoring and supporting others in their development. Strong IT skills and familiarity with software tools are required, and the ability to quickly gain proficiency in new areas is essential. Must-haves: Relevant Computer Science / technical degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTEC Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification. Membership of a technical related Professional Body would be advantageous. Will require extensive hands-on programming experience of JavaScript. Other programming languages (PHP, .Net, Python, SQL) would be advantageous. Experience with JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, Draw.IO, Figma, Okta/Auth0, DevOps and security profiles would be advantageous although training can be given. Ability to understand legislative and regulatory demands on software development. At least 5 years strong programming experience in JavaScript. Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity. Strong knowledge of HTML and web frameworks. Integrations and API construction experience. Why Join Barbour EHS? We put people first whether it s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Some of our benefits We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. Here s a snapshot of what we offer: Location: Hybrid - 90% home based with occasional travel to our offices in London or Newcastle. Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Annual leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Wellbeing: Simply Health plan, gym discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Flexibility: Charity days and religious holiday swaps. Learning: Online learning resources and professional development support. Extras: Cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts. INDLS
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Senior Engineer (Java) Remote, UK Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £60,000/annum About Us Barbour EHS is a trusted and comprehensive provider of regulatory information, guidance, standards and resources to support organisations with their EHS compliance. Our knowledge of complex legislation and our flexible tools empower them to simplify and manage their diverse range of regulatory responsibilities. We help industry professionals to stay on top of ever-changing developments, ensuring their organisation keeps people safe and protects the environment. About the role We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer (Java) to join our busy software development team to work on a variety of projects and platform maintenance work. The Senior Engineer must have a strong level of experience and expertise in Java and will lead the development and integration work with a small team of developers. Responsibilities include collaboration on design features, preparation and review of technical specifications, writing storyboards, coding in Java (and other languages as appropriate), analysing data and contributing to the design and implementation of software as well as assisting in mentoring and training junior staff. With AI at the core of our new developments, the Senior Engineer will be involved in the development and validation of products, systems and components in the CI/CD cycle of a replatforming of the core product, as well as working on other new components and projects to drive the business forward. This involves working closely with the product development team and others around the business. Analysis and direction of recommendations for problem resolution in the overall design of the new platform and work with the team to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products and provide support on general business as usual tasks. To be successful, applicants should have a strong understand of the fundamentals of software development lifecycles, demonstrable skills in creativity and innovation, an ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must have strong experience in Agile software development using JavaScript, be able to keep up to date with deadlines, and have strong numeracy and analytical skills. The applicant should have a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and data environments and should be adept with use of MySQL and various development tools (detailed below). An interest in DevOps and SecOps would also be favourable. What you ll be getting up to Performing coding assignments which provide reusable, testable and efficient code. Designing and implementing low latency, high availability and performant applications. Integration of data storage solutions. Implementation of security and data protection. Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality. Creating and implementing design plans. Analysing code segments regularly. Creation of APIs. Microservices Architectural models and implementation of microservices in AWS. Effective delegation to team members. Plan multiple projects simultaneously. Estimate, track and complete projects on time and within budget / estimation. Ability to understand the development required to enable the design requirements to be delivered. Adept at creating coherent story boards for consideration and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Analyse design specifications and applicable regulations / legislation and apply into product. Define the functional analysis of the design specifications (based on standards) into clear product criteria. Standing up services and environments in Azure and AWS and working server-side with new technologies. Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation associated with the design and analysis process. Support the Solutions Architect about specifications knowledge and product robustness if required. Participate in design reviews. Use tools to gather data on systems performance. Use gathered data alongside subjective evaluation to identify parameter changes to drive desired change in the systems performance. Define, plan and actively involved in software development and evaluation. Undertake special projects as required. Contribute to continuous improvement activities. Quality control of own, junior staff and others work through reviews. Attend various meetings and action / communicate instructions. Product written reports and make presentations as required. Undertake continuous training and development. Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems. People Management Mentor groups of Engineers and Technicians as required. Provides guidance and advice to other team members. Undertake formal 1-2-1 meetings and working with team members on any development plans. Train both team and broader organisation members. Relationship Management Represent work team at reviews and cross-organisational team meetings. Liaise and communicate with other departments. Build and work closely with key stakeholders and colleagues. Work with other team members and the wider technology team. Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels. Develop technical relationships with key suppliers and staff. Comply with the Health and Safety and Environmental Policies. Self-Management Assertive, optimistic, resilient and welcome change. Proactively contributes to the team and has a collaborative approach to working with others. Is self-aware. Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings. Good team working skills. Self-motivated, flexible, proactive and committed. What we're looking for We re seeking someone who can take initiative and make sound decisions with minimal supervision. You should be comfortable working independently, managing your time effectively and balancing competing priorities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills are essential, along with the ability to approach challenges creatively and with attention to detail. You ll need a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. We value individuals who can generate innovative solutions and follow through with practical implementation. The ability to estimate project costs and resources and to create compelling proposals, is important, as well as experience collaborating with vendor technical teams. We re looking for someone who can effectively manage both their own workload and that of their team, while mentoring and supporting others in their development. Strong IT skills and familiarity with software tools are required, and the ability to quickly gain proficiency in new areas is essential. Must-haves: Relevant Computer Science / technical degree preferred, or ONC, A Levels, BTEC Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification. Membership of a technical related Professional Body would be advantageous. Will require extensive hands-on programming experience of JavaScript. Other programming languages (PHP, .Net, Python, SQL) would be advantageous. Experience with JIRA, GitHub, Confluence, Draw.IO, Figma, Okta/Auth0, DevOps and security profiles would be advantageous although training can be given. Ability to understand legislative and regulatory demands on software development. At least 5 years strong programming experience in JavaScript. Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity. Strong knowledge of HTML and web frameworks. Integrations and API construction experience. Why Join Barbour EHS? We put people first whether it s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Some of our benefits We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. Here s a snapshot of what we offer: Location: Hybrid - 90% home based with occasional travel to our offices in London or Newcastle. Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Annual leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Wellbeing: Simply Health plan, gym discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Flexibility: Charity days and religious holiday swaps. Learning: Online learning resources and professional development support. Extras: Cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts. INDLS
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits - Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Opportunity for a yearly bonus - Life Assurance 2x annual salary - Collaborative, fast paced working environment - Hybrid Working - Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits - Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Opportunity for a yearly bonus - Life Assurance 2x annual salary - Collaborative, fast paced working environment - Hybrid Working - Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Avanti Recruitment is currently partnered with a Leading Precision-engineering Company, who are seeking an.NET Developer to join their established team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major system modernization project, transitioning from WinForms to modern web-based technologies. You'll be working alongside a strong senior development team in a company that values technical excellence and professional growth. The company has an impressive track record in delivering precision engineering solutions to process industries worldwide. Based near Ipswich, they offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance while maintaining collaborative team dynamics. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with WinForms experience who is keen to expand their skillset and be part of a significant technological transformation. You'll be working with an experienced senior team who are committed to knowledge sharing and professional development. Technical Requirements: Strong experience with WinForms development .NET development skills SQL Server expertise Interest in/exposure to modern web technologies Understanding of software architecture and design patterns Project Focus: Modernization of existing WinForms applications to web-based solutions Working with both legacy and modern .NET technologies Database development and optimization Collaborating on architecture decisions for the new system Benefits Package: Salary up to 50,000 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Competitive pension scheme Flexible hybrid working arrangements Career development opportunities Investment in professional growth and training
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Avanti Recruitment is currently partnered with a Leading Precision-engineering Company, who are seeking an.NET Developer to join their established team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major system modernization project, transitioning from WinForms to modern web-based technologies. You'll be working alongside a strong senior development team in a company that values technical excellence and professional growth. The company has an impressive track record in delivering precision engineering solutions to process industries worldwide. Based near Ipswich, they offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance while maintaining collaborative team dynamics. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with WinForms experience who is keen to expand their skillset and be part of a significant technological transformation. You'll be working with an experienced senior team who are committed to knowledge sharing and professional development. Technical Requirements: Strong experience with WinForms development .NET development skills SQL Server expertise Interest in/exposure to modern web technologies Understanding of software architecture and design patterns Project Focus: Modernization of existing WinForms applications to web-based solutions Working with both legacy and modern .NET technologies Database development and optimization Collaborating on architecture decisions for the new system Benefits Package: Salary up to 50,000 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Competitive pension scheme Flexible hybrid working arrangements Career development opportunities Investment in professional growth and training
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits - Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Opportunity for a yearly bonus - Life Assurance 2x annual salary - Collaborative, fast paced working environment - Hybrid Working - Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Senior Broker Systems Engineer Open GI Calling all people with Open GI Experience This is a fantastic opportunity to Markerstudy Insurance Group who are a growing, thriving company with a huge presence in the insurance space. This role can be largely remote based with occasional travel to either the Peterborough, Manchester or Stoke Offices depending on which you are closest too. Role Purpose: As a Senior Broker Systems Engineer you are responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of development/configuration and through the delivery processes. Working within squads you will play a key role in setting an example by ensure quality solutions and positive mindset. Role Responsibilities: Undertake development/configuration and delivery of systems at a level appropriate to the role. Specifically focused on the Open GI Core Platform and associated products. Use Open GI frame calculation functions to implement business and regulatory changes into the Open GI Core system, ensuring the best journey for clients and staff. Working alongside other key business functions including Trading, Pricing, Wholesale, Operations, Commercial and Business Optimisation to ensure optimal commercial performance of the platform. Execute unit testing for all development/configuration and contribute to the planning of appropriate testing by the test team. Ensure all production and development / test platforms are robust and secure, with clear auditing of change, in accordance with the Change Management practises. Support the Scrum team in the successful planning and delivery of sprints. Coaching/mentoring Junior and Broker Systems Engineers to ensure the appropriate standards are met within squad working. Create training plans to fit the needs of Broker Systems professionals to enhance knowledge and Skill. Provide 3rd line support for existing Policy Administration Systems within Atlanta. To produce suitable design proposals for all new development in association with the rest of the scrum team in line with the Product Design Authority process (PDA). Ensure all configuration documents are kept up to date inline with our config change procedure for audit trail purposes. Work with Head of Broker Systems, Broker Systems Consultant and Principal Broker Systems Engineers on the delivery of work set as part of the overall strategy for Broker Systems. Deliver new configuration components, documents to the agreed levels of quality and in the agreed timescales to ensure project and other change success. To provide reliable estimates of the effort required to develop new systems and functionality. Follow best practise in development and unit testing of configuration and documents builds to ensure minimal defect count in both None prod and Prod environments. To provide input to the analysis process to avoid re-work and re-specification of systems mid-project. Skills and Experience Required: Essential Experience of the Open GI Core back-office systems. Experience of Open GI enhanced calculation functions including Core toolkit and Scheme Toolkit. Understanding and experience of the software development life cycle, agile methodology (especially Scrum). Good Knowledge and experience use of HTML, Velocity, CSS and Microsoft applications. Strong knowledge and experience of technical configuration of a policy administration system(s). A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset. Good experience to develop and mentor Broker System professionals. Good awareness of Incident, Problem and change management. Desirable Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Good awareness of Cyber / Information / Data Security risks and the potential impact of these to the business. Use of issue management tools such as Jira, Service Now and confluence etc. Experience managing 3rd party suppliers. Benefits - Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - Opportunity for a yearly bonus - Life Assurance 2x annual salary - Collaborative, fast paced working environment - Hybrid Working - Modern, vibrant offices Why us? Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners. If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Senior Technical Product Manager is required for a non-profit organisation company working with political leaders to drive change located in London. As the Senior Product Manager, you will act as the Lead for their Digital Delivery Platform, leading their technology vision and execution. You will be responsible for the product vision, building out a product roadmap, and overseeing its execution with a team. In addition, you will lead on the maintenance of the platform and spearheading innovation by building new features and integrating advanced technologies. This role requires a blend of product leadership, technical expertise, strategic planning, and management skills to manage team members. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define the product vision, and execute the product roadmap, aligning with companies vision and stakeholder needs (internal and external). Drive the strategic direction for technology, product development, and innovation. Team Leadership: Lead and manage teams - set the team up for success on platform maintenance and delivering against the roadmap on new feature development and innovation. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Technical Oversight: Make key technical decisions, ensuring the platform's scalability, security, and performance. Oversee the integration of AI, data warehousing, and management technologies to enhance platform capabilities. Ensure the Digital Platform is set up to be best in class with external integrations that are available. Product Management: Drive the product vision and lifecycle, from concept to launch, including ideation, specification, prioritization, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure the delivery of high-quality features and improvements. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with governments to understand their needs and translate them into product features. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends. Explore and integrate innovative solutions that can enhance the platform's impact on global governance and project management. Be a thought leader on Digital innovation and solutions in government. Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role managing teams of product managers, software engineers, and data experts. Proven experience in leading product development teams and managing complex technology projects, preferably in a government or large-scale enterprise setting. Strong technical background, with experience in Salesforce platform development, AI integrations, and data management solutions. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical product manager to join a non-profit organisation based in London. If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV through this website or to .
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Senior Technical Product Manager is required for a non-profit organisation company working with political leaders to drive change located in London. As the Senior Product Manager, you will act as the Lead for their Digital Delivery Platform, leading their technology vision and execution. You will be responsible for the product vision, building out a product roadmap, and overseeing its execution with a team. In addition, you will lead on the maintenance of the platform and spearheading innovation by building new features and integrating advanced technologies. This role requires a blend of product leadership, technical expertise, strategic planning, and management skills to manage team members. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define the product vision, and execute the product roadmap, aligning with companies vision and stakeholder needs (internal and external). Drive the strategic direction for technology, product development, and innovation. Team Leadership: Lead and manage teams - set the team up for success on platform maintenance and delivering against the roadmap on new feature development and innovation. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Technical Oversight: Make key technical decisions, ensuring the platform's scalability, security, and performance. Oversee the integration of AI, data warehousing, and management technologies to enhance platform capabilities. Ensure the Digital Platform is set up to be best in class with external integrations that are available. Product Management: Drive the product vision and lifecycle, from concept to launch, including ideation, specification, prioritization, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure the delivery of high-quality features and improvements. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with governments to understand their needs and translate them into product features. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry trends. Explore and integrate innovative solutions that can enhance the platform's impact on global governance and project management. Be a thought leader on Digital innovation and solutions in government. Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role managing teams of product managers, software engineers, and data experts. Proven experience in leading product development teams and managing complex technology projects, preferably in a government or large-scale enterprise setting. Strong technical background, with experience in Salesforce platform development, AI integrations, and data management solutions. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical product manager to join a non-profit organisation based in London. If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV through this website or to .
Do you know JDA Dispatcher/Red Prairie/Blue Yonder/DLx like the back of your hand? Do you have a solid background in managing the IT and systems functions within a warehouse environment? Is your WMS knowledge second-to-none? Have you got a very good understanding of operational warehousing? Here at GXO, we are currently looking for a Senior Systems Development Manager to join our team on the Virgin Media contract in Wellingborough. Day to day, you'll be responsible for systems incident management, overseeing escalations and assisting with the identification and delivery of service support improvement opportunities and programmes. This is a full-time, permanent position predominantly working Monday - Friday, 9 till 5 with some flexibility needed, this is logistics after all. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary, circa of £59,000.00, with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum. Your benefits package includes a car allowance up to the value of £505 pcm, flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day: Liaison with key customer contacts to understand and support system enhancements and improve service and opportunities and identify system enhancements to provide customer satisfaction Coordinate systems upgrades and implementations as required, including co-ordinating testing in conjunction with the Systems Team Ensure maximum system availability through control and improvement of system activities Identify system enhancements to provide customer satisfaction Supporting applications that are managed centrally (this will involve asking relevant questions of the operation and our customers to determine the way the system should be configured. Plan and carry out the data set up and then test to make sure it works correctly Testing newly developed IT Business Systems to ensure readiness for implementation, recording results of tests in a logical manner and providing clear feedback on any software faults Identifying, developing and training site super-users on applications What you need to succeed at GXO: High proficiency of JDA Dispatcher/Red Prairie/Blue Yonder/DLx to super-user level as a minimum Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL or Jasper report writing A strong track record in IT delivery with a broad understanding of everything that goes into running a warehouse IT function SOC 1 auditing experience Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Do you know JDA Dispatcher/Red Prairie/Blue Yonder/DLx like the back of your hand? Do you have a solid background in managing the IT and systems functions within a warehouse environment? Is your WMS knowledge second-to-none? Have you got a very good understanding of operational warehousing? Here at GXO, we are currently looking for a Senior Systems Development Manager to join our team on the Virgin Media contract in Wellingborough. Day to day, you'll be responsible for systems incident management, overseeing escalations and assisting with the identification and delivery of service support improvement opportunities and programmes. This is a full-time, permanent position predominantly working Monday - Friday, 9 till 5 with some flexibility needed, this is logistics after all. Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary, circa of £59,000.00, with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum. Your benefits package includes a car allowance up to the value of £505 pcm, flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! What you'll do on a typical day: Liaison with key customer contacts to understand and support system enhancements and improve service and opportunities and identify system enhancements to provide customer satisfaction Coordinate systems upgrades and implementations as required, including co-ordinating testing in conjunction with the Systems Team Ensure maximum system availability through control and improvement of system activities Identify system enhancements to provide customer satisfaction Supporting applications that are managed centrally (this will involve asking relevant questions of the operation and our customers to determine the way the system should be configured. Plan and carry out the data set up and then test to make sure it works correctly Testing newly developed IT Business Systems to ensure readiness for implementation, recording results of tests in a logical manner and providing clear feedback on any software faults Identifying, developing and training site super-users on applications What you need to succeed at GXO: High proficiency of JDA Dispatcher/Red Prairie/Blue Yonder/DLx to super-user level as a minimum Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL or Jasper report writing A strong track record in IT delivery with a broad understanding of everything that goes into running a warehouse IT function SOC 1 auditing experience Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Technical Business Analyst (eTrading) London (Hybrid) emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to join our Technology Practice as Technical Business Analysts; allocated to a multi-disciplinary squad delivering a range projects across eTrading. Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of Rates or Credit trading businesses is mandatory. Recent and significant experience with eTrading platforms is essential. Academic Excellence: Degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier institution. A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst/Project Manager in a large organization. Extensive understanding of electronic trading venues, APIs, and associated dataflows, including market, static, and trade data. Significant professional experience in support, business analysis, project management, or product management, ideally in financial institutions or software houses. Outstanding English communication skills (spoken and written); additional languages are advantageous. A proactive and innovative mindset with a focus on system architecture design. Exceptional problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-oriented approach. Knowledge of Scripting, debugging, or software development is a plus. Our people The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project life cycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career. The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project life cycle. We pride ourselves on; Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose. Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development. Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model Investing in employees' growth through ongoing training and development Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise Providing an transparent performance and career management experience. Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients' most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as: Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation Interested? At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin
Jan 24, 2025
Contractor
Technical Business Analyst (eTrading) London (Hybrid) emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to join our Technology Practice as Technical Business Analysts; allocated to a multi-disciplinary squad delivering a range projects across eTrading. Essential Skills: Strong knowledge of Rates or Credit trading businesses is mandatory. Recent and significant experience with eTrading platforms is essential. Academic Excellence: Degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier institution. A minimum of 3+ years' experience as a Business Analyst/Project Manager in a large organization. Extensive understanding of electronic trading venues, APIs, and associated dataflows, including market, static, and trade data. Significant professional experience in support, business analysis, project management, or product management, ideally in financial institutions or software houses. Outstanding English communication skills (spoken and written); additional languages are advantageous. A proactive and innovative mindset with a focus on system architecture design. Exceptional problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery-oriented approach. Knowledge of Scripting, debugging, or software development is a plus. Our people The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project life cycle, from strategy to implementation. This will provide you with a broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career. The ideal consultants will share our values and be aligned with our ways of working and as your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the project life cycle. We pride ourselves on; Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose. Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development. Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model Investing in employees' growth through ongoing training and development Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise Providing an transparent performance and career management experience. Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients' most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as: Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation Interested? At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin
Job Title: 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineer Location: Outskirts of Ipswich Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Health Care, Workplace Pension Scheme, Training & Development Opportunities Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled and motivated 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineer . This full-time, on-site role involves troubleshooting and providing exceptional technical support to our clients, ensuring smooth operations for their IT systems. As a Senior Support Engineer, you will play a key role in managing system health, resolving complex issues, and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities: Monitor Real Time alerts for hardware, software, and security issues, using central monitoring software to predict and prevent problems. Support and maintain a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, including VMs, SAN solutions, and system applications. Perform regular system checks on hardware, performance, configurations, asset inventories, and database backups. Plan, test, install, and roll out system updates (Servers, Clients, Network, Applications, etc.) on both pre-production and production systems. Serve as a point of escalation for system issues and resolve unplanned faults. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve 3rd line support tasks, liaising with software/hardware suppliers as required. Provide timely, accurate remote troubleshooting and support to resolve issues without the need for on-site visits. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of technical issues in the fault recording system. Stay informed about new technologies and participate in ongoing training and development (including occasional out-of-hours work). Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation for various purposes. Essential Skills & Experience: 3+ years of experience in IT, Server Support, or IT Administration, providing high-quality technical support and customer service. Experience in offering remote diagnostics and troubleshooting support. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft OS (Server & Desktop), Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy Management. Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Servers (including Hyper-V), Desktop, and storage solutions. Experience with LAN/WAN/Firewall networking. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users, as well as to communicate effectively with technically skilled engineers. Strong time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines. Experience in producing clear, well-structured reports and technical documentation. Full UK driving license. To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Job Title: 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineer Location: Outskirts of Ipswich Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Health Care, Workplace Pension Scheme, Training & Development Opportunities Role Overview: We are looking for a skilled and motivated 2nd/3rd Line Support Engineer . This full-time, on-site role involves troubleshooting and providing exceptional technical support to our clients, ensuring smooth operations for their IT systems. As a Senior Support Engineer, you will play a key role in managing system health, resolving complex issues, and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities: Monitor Real Time alerts for hardware, software, and security issues, using central monitoring software to predict and prevent problems. Support and maintain a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, including VMs, SAN solutions, and system applications. Perform regular system checks on hardware, performance, configurations, asset inventories, and database backups. Plan, test, install, and roll out system updates (Servers, Clients, Network, Applications, etc.) on both pre-production and production systems. Serve as a point of escalation for system issues and resolve unplanned faults. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve 3rd line support tasks, liaising with software/hardware suppliers as required. Provide timely, accurate remote troubleshooting and support to resolve issues without the need for on-site visits. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of technical issues in the fault recording system. Stay informed about new technologies and participate in ongoing training and development (including occasional out-of-hours work). Produce clear, well-structured technical documentation for various purposes. Essential Skills & Experience: 3+ years of experience in IT, Server Support, or IT Administration, providing high-quality technical support and customer service. Experience in offering remote diagnostics and troubleshooting support. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft OS (Server & Desktop), Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy Management. Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Servers (including Hyper-V), Desktop, and storage solutions. Experience with LAN/WAN/Firewall networking. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users, as well as to communicate effectively with technically skilled engineers. Strong time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines. Experience in producing clear, well-structured reports and technical documentation. Full UK driving license. To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
2nd Line Service Desk Engineer - Perm - Keighley Salary : £37,000 - £43,000 Location: Keighley Job type: Fully on site Our client is urgently looking for a Service Desk Engineer to join their team in Keighley on a full time basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong technical skills and customer management skills. We want customers to feel that their level of service delivery is excellent, not just that their SLAs are being me. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Responsibilities: The purpose of the Service Desk Engineer is to provide outstanding IT support and incident resolution for our clients, ensuring prompt and effective handling of technical issues, maintaining critical system uptime, and delivering a seamless service desk experience. Customer satisfaction is key by creating strong client relationships, adhering to SLAs, and contributing to the smooth operation of client's vital public sector services. The Service Desk Engineer will need to support the customer base utilising the KPI's and monitoring visible to them. This extends to the Service Desk Engineer visiting customer sites (offices, warehouses and off-site locations) for pro-active and reactive visits across the United Kingdom and sometimes abroad, to resolve user, software and physical hardware issues. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Skills: Proven experience as a Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, or similar role. Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders, executives and leaders. Intermediate level user in Microsoft packages especially in Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Experience in troubleshooting and supporting Microsoft environments (AD, Azure AD, Windows Server, GPO, Windows Desktop, SQL). Experience in Milestone and BriefCam applications and infrastructure. Solid networking knowledge - Firewalls, LAN configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Requirements: Happy to travel to customer sites and be away from home as needed. Willing and able to work evenings and weekends when needed. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (NPPV3+SC). Full UK driving license and own car. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
2nd Line Service Desk Engineer - Perm - Keighley Salary : £37,000 - £43,000 Location: Keighley Job type: Fully on site Our client is urgently looking for a Service Desk Engineer to join their team in Keighley on a full time basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong technical skills and customer management skills. We want customers to feel that their level of service delivery is excellent, not just that their SLAs are being me. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Responsibilities: The purpose of the Service Desk Engineer is to provide outstanding IT support and incident resolution for our clients, ensuring prompt and effective handling of technical issues, maintaining critical system uptime, and delivering a seamless service desk experience. Customer satisfaction is key by creating strong client relationships, adhering to SLAs, and contributing to the smooth operation of client's vital public sector services. The Service Desk Engineer will need to support the customer base utilising the KPI's and monitoring visible to them. This extends to the Service Desk Engineer visiting customer sites (offices, warehouses and off-site locations) for pro-active and reactive visits across the United Kingdom and sometimes abroad, to resolve user, software and physical hardware issues. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Skills: Proven experience as a Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, or similar role. Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders, executives and leaders. Intermediate level user in Microsoft packages especially in Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Experience in troubleshooting and supporting Microsoft environments (AD, Azure AD, Windows Server, GPO, Windows Desktop, SQL). Experience in Milestone and BriefCam applications and infrastructure. Solid networking knowledge - Firewalls, LAN configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostics. 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer Requirements: Happy to travel to customer sites and be away from home as needed. Willing and able to work evenings and weekends when needed. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (NPPV3+SC). Full UK driving license and own car. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
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 24, 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
We invest heavily in cutting-edge recruitment software, job boards, and other recruitment tools to help provide an environment where you can maximize your earnings. If you are a driven individual with a proven track record, are based near our Chester Office, and are eager to join a recruitment business that gives you clearly defined progression and development opportunities, we want to hear from you! For the successful Recruitment Consultant , we are offering: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum DOE (With an Uncapped Commission Structure). Monday to Friday (8am to 5.30pm). Every 2nd Friday off in addition to 19 days holiday + bank holidays rising every year after two years of service, and your birthday off on us! Bespoke training courses and personal development through our in-house training team. Sales competitions with the chance to win extra holiday days, spending money, short staycations & much more. Not to mention healthcare & employee wellbeing schemes, Perkbox, Cycle2work, and an ever-growing social calendar! The Role - Recruitment Consultant: Being part of a team that develops your client portfolio through a mixture of Business Development and New Business Sales. Providing a consultative approach to support our clients. Building lasting relations with customers and networking through the businesses. Working collaboratively with our in-house Talent Acquisition team to ensure that your roles are recruited for in an effective manner. Keeping up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities to improve the client's operations. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and industry associations. What we are loo king for in a Recruitment Consultant: A highly motivated individual with proven recruitment experience - ESSENTIAL. Valid driving license - ESSENTIAL . Ability to multitask and problem-solve. An excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Strong PC skills and the ability to record accurate data. We would be interested in speaking to individuals who worked in the following disciplines: Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial and Commercial. Key skills or similar Job titles: Recruitment, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Coordinator, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Principle Consultant, Business Development Manager, Industrial Recruiter Commutable From: Chester, Deeside, Wirral, Wrexham, Rhyl, Flint, Crewe, Nantwich For further information about this and other positions, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham), who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
We invest heavily in cutting-edge recruitment software, job boards, and other recruitment tools to help provide an environment where you can maximize your earnings. If you are a driven individual with a proven track record, are based near our Chester Office, and are eager to join a recruitment business that gives you clearly defined progression and development opportunities, we want to hear from you! For the successful Recruitment Consultant , we are offering: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum DOE (With an Uncapped Commission Structure). Monday to Friday (8am to 5.30pm). Every 2nd Friday off in addition to 19 days holiday + bank holidays rising every year after two years of service, and your birthday off on us! Bespoke training courses and personal development through our in-house training team. Sales competitions with the chance to win extra holiday days, spending money, short staycations & much more. Not to mention healthcare & employee wellbeing schemes, Perkbox, Cycle2work, and an ever-growing social calendar! The Role - Recruitment Consultant: Being part of a team that develops your client portfolio through a mixture of Business Development and New Business Sales. Providing a consultative approach to support our clients. Building lasting relations with customers and networking through the businesses. Working collaboratively with our in-house Talent Acquisition team to ensure that your roles are recruited for in an effective manner. Keeping up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities to improve the client's operations. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and industry associations. What we are loo king for in a Recruitment Consultant: A highly motivated individual with proven recruitment experience - ESSENTIAL. Valid driving license - ESSENTIAL . Ability to multitask and problem-solve. An excellent communicator, both written and verbal. Strong PC skills and the ability to record accurate data. We would be interested in speaking to individuals who worked in the following disciplines: Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial and Commercial. Key skills or similar Job titles: Recruitment, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Coordinator, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Principle Consultant, Business Development Manager, Industrial Recruiter Commutable From: Chester, Deeside, Wirral, Wrexham, Rhyl, Flint, Crewe, Nantwich For further information about this and other positions, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham), who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.
Just Recruitment is delighted to support a growing organisation based on the outskirts of Ipswich that is looking for an experienced and motivated 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their team. The Senior Support Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and providing technical and customer support for operating systems. The Senior Support Engineer will also be responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients. Duties include: Monitor real time alerts for hardware, software and security issues and using central monitor software to proactively predict and prevent issues. Support and maintain the infrastructure of a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, including VM's, SAN solutions and system applications. Complete system checks that include hardware, performance, configuration, asset inventory and database backups. Conduct the planning, testing, installation and rollout of system updates (Servers, Clients, Network, Applications, etc ) on pre production and production. Be a point of escalation for system issues and unplanned faults. Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve system faults that fall under 3rd line support tasks and to liaise with software/hardware suppliers to resolve issues. Key skills required: 3+ years of IT, Server Support or IT administration experience providing industry leading technical support and customer service. Previous experience of offering over the phone & remote diagnostics Strong analytical skills, enquiring and investigative mind. Able to get to the root causes of a problem and communicate this clearly to others. Excellent knowledge with Microsoft OS (Server & Desktop) including Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy Management. Good knowledge with Microsoft Windows Servers (including Hyper-V) and Desktop and storage. Qualifications: Expert-level knowledge of operating systems including Windows and macOS Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills Excellent customer support and service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with cloud-based solutions is a plus
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Just Recruitment is delighted to support a growing organisation based on the outskirts of Ipswich that is looking for an experienced and motivated 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their team. The Senior Support Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting and providing technical and customer support for operating systems. The Senior Support Engineer will also be responsible for providing excellent customer service to clients. Duties include: Monitor real time alerts for hardware, software and security issues and using central monitor software to proactively predict and prevent issues. Support and maintain the infrastructure of a Microsoft Hyper-V environment, including VM's, SAN solutions and system applications. Complete system checks that include hardware, performance, configuration, asset inventory and database backups. Conduct the planning, testing, installation and rollout of system updates (Servers, Clients, Network, Applications, etc ) on pre production and production. Be a point of escalation for system issues and unplanned faults. Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve system faults that fall under 3rd line support tasks and to liaise with software/hardware suppliers to resolve issues. Key skills required: 3+ years of IT, Server Support or IT administration experience providing industry leading technical support and customer service. Previous experience of offering over the phone & remote diagnostics Strong analytical skills, enquiring and investigative mind. Able to get to the root causes of a problem and communicate this clearly to others. Excellent knowledge with Microsoft OS (Server & Desktop) including Microsoft Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy Management. Good knowledge with Microsoft Windows Servers (including Hyper-V) and Desktop and storage. Qualifications: Expert-level knowledge of operating systems including Windows and macOS Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills Excellent customer support and service skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with cloud-based solutions is a plus
Position: Senior Product Manager Reports to: Director of Product Management Department: Central Technology Purpose of the job: As a Senior Product Manager for our Audio and HR Products, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, create user stories, and oversee delivery execution. You are knowledgeable about how to find and define value measures for clients and have experience working in audio/interactive production or the entertainment industry. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual who is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced startup environment and addressing complex problems. The right candidate will need to be very organised and be comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment. Position in the organization: The Senior Product Manager will be part of the Central Technology team and report directly to the Director of Product Management. This position is in-office onsite 5-days a week at our Tileyard office building in London, England. Duties and key responsibilities: Embed yourself in the Audio Voice Recording team and process and understand their workflow and usage of our internal tools to write clear and concise requirements for the development team to execute. Engage internal customers to learn about their pain points and to find new features and opportunities that will help our audio production tools give us a competitive advantage. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders from Product, Engineering, Design, QA and Operations to bring ideas to life. Assist in understanding the requirements that also come from HR teams for our HR tools and manage HR stakeholders. Gather insights on product adoption/improvements, track KPIs, identify key metrics, and propose further iterations. Contribute to the development of the overall product strategy and product roadmap, with on-time and successful implementation of the tools. Manage engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Customers need to feel heard and happy. Successfully manage sprints from planning to completion, ensuring the team is fed plenty of work and not stalled or blocked. Oversee a team of indirect reports and make sure the team feels happy and appreciated. Minimum Requirements: Experience in an audio/interactive production or the entertainment industry, ideally in a product management or similar role. Experience running a Scrum-based software team, including Standup, Planning, Estimation, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming. Knowledge and experience setting up and using Jira tools. Knowledge of Kanban method of project management. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships within our team and with external groups rapidly. Strong team player with a good understanding of features and technology that impact customer experience. Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product. Experience owning feature delivery and trade-offs of product features vs bugs vs time. Experience of going through a full product lifecycle, integrating data, metrics, and customer feedback into product requirements, driving prioritization and pre/post-launch execution. Results-oriented self-starter with a bias to speed, and a strong sense of ownership. Proven track record working with globally distributed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Critical thinking. Analytical, time management, and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally. This position is in-office onsite 5-days a week at our Tileyard office building in London, England. Education: B-tech or MBA with relevant experience. 4+ years of experience in a similar role, building web and mobile apps. Compensation: Competitive basic salary and all full-time employee benefits. Who we are: PTW is a boutique games services company that provides custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms. We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Ghostpunch. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry-wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio. Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players. In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world. Welcome to PTW, Family of Brands.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Position: Senior Product Manager Reports to: Director of Product Management Department: Central Technology Purpose of the job: As a Senior Product Manager for our Audio and HR Products, you will collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, create user stories, and oversee delivery execution. You are knowledgeable about how to find and define value measures for clients and have experience working in audio/interactive production or the entertainment industry. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual who is enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced startup environment and addressing complex problems. The right candidate will need to be very organised and be comfortable working in a multi-cultural environment. Position in the organization: The Senior Product Manager will be part of the Central Technology team and report directly to the Director of Product Management. This position is in-office onsite 5-days a week at our Tileyard office building in London, England. Duties and key responsibilities: Embed yourself in the Audio Voice Recording team and process and understand their workflow and usage of our internal tools to write clear and concise requirements for the development team to execute. Engage internal customers to learn about their pain points and to find new features and opportunities that will help our audio production tools give us a competitive advantage. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders from Product, Engineering, Design, QA and Operations to bring ideas to life. Assist in understanding the requirements that also come from HR teams for our HR tools and manage HR stakeholders. Gather insights on product adoption/improvements, track KPIs, identify key metrics, and propose further iterations. Contribute to the development of the overall product strategy and product roadmap, with on-time and successful implementation of the tools. Manage engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Customers need to feel heard and happy. Successfully manage sprints from planning to completion, ensuring the team is fed plenty of work and not stalled or blocked. Oversee a team of indirect reports and make sure the team feels happy and appreciated. Minimum Requirements: Experience in an audio/interactive production or the entertainment industry, ideally in a product management or similar role. Experience running a Scrum-based software team, including Standup, Planning, Estimation, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming. Knowledge and experience setting up and using Jira tools. Knowledge of Kanban method of project management. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships within our team and with external groups rapidly. Strong team player with a good understanding of features and technology that impact customer experience. Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product. Experience owning feature delivery and trade-offs of product features vs bugs vs time. Experience of going through a full product lifecycle, integrating data, metrics, and customer feedback into product requirements, driving prioritization and pre/post-launch execution. Results-oriented self-starter with a bias to speed, and a strong sense of ownership. Proven track record working with globally distributed cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. Critical thinking. Analytical, time management, and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally. This position is in-office onsite 5-days a week at our Tileyard office building in London, England. Education: B-tech or MBA with relevant experience. 4+ years of experience in a similar role, building web and mobile apps. Compensation: Competitive basic salary and all full-time employee benefits. Who we are: PTW is a boutique games services company that provides custom solutions worldwide. We believe in accelerating innovation across the globe. We started more than 25 years ago and since then, have grown exponentially year-on-year to who we are today. Our history is in gaming, and we are still gamers at heart. In our time within the games industry, we have worked on over 1,500 titles across all genres and all platforms. We have grown rapidly over the past few years and now have 16 sites spanning the globe. The PTW umbrella of companies includes SIDE, 1518, OR Esports, and Ghostpunch. SIDE works at the cutting edge of interactive media as a provider of audio services for the global entertainment market. 1518 is known industry-wide for world-class art and is also our in-house game and product development studio. Basically, anywhere in the world, any platform, any genre, we can help come up with a custom solution to make games run better, get to market faster, and enhance the lives of more players. In summary, we connect and bring fun to the world. Welcome to PTW, Family of Brands.
Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our IT Engineering Team in Milton Keynes. You will help development, support and enhance the business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server and to help both drive and support change within the department on both a professional and technical level. Key responsibilities: Keep up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to Development coding standards Provides direction and technical context for more junior developers Fosters a culture of observability across the engineering team. Helps teams across engineering use operational data to improve stability and performance of their applications. Awareness of application security considerations Leads incident response across the engineering teams as needed Identifies dependencies across the organization and works with individual teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and installs preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences. Effectively handles risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization. Work alongside other Software Engineers on projects or work alone where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall development processes and methodologies followed by the Development team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Works with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks. Experience & skills required: Experience leading software deliverables in an agile environment. Experience developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Strong C# skills Web applications experience using C# and ASP.NET MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Skilled in software testing methodologies Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Experience with modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as blazor and react Microsoft certified status Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00516
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our IT Engineering Team in Milton Keynes. You will help development, support and enhance the business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server and to help both drive and support change within the department on both a professional and technical level. Key responsibilities: Keep up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to Development coding standards Provides direction and technical context for more junior developers Fosters a culture of observability across the engineering team. Helps teams across engineering use operational data to improve stability and performance of their applications. Awareness of application security considerations Leads incident response across the engineering teams as needed Identifies dependencies across the organization and works with individual teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and installs preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences. Effectively handles risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization. Work alongside other Software Engineers on projects or work alone where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall development processes and methodologies followed by the Development team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Works with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks. Experience & skills required: Experience leading software deliverables in an agile environment. Experience developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Strong C# skills Web applications experience using C# and ASP.NET MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Skilled in software testing methodologies Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Experience with modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as blazor and react Microsoft certified status Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00516
Our Ways of Working Principles: We believe that most of us do our best work when we work together, but we know that everyone works in different ways, and quite frankly, has other commitments and responsibilities outside of work. As we further adjust to hybrid working, we want to take what we've learnt from working remotely and keep the flexibility that's enabled us to thrive and keep driving our business forward. We have some core principles which support us in this: Do what's right Trust & give permission Delivery matters We understand ways of working can look different based on your role, team and you as an individual so we are here to support and discuss this with you during the interview process. Work with us At Moonpig Group our mission is to help people connect and create moments that matter. We're an international group made up of three brilliant brands - Moonpig in the UK, Ireland, US and Australia, and Greetz in the Netherlands - with our newest addition Buyagift joining us in 2022. We were founded with a goal to disrupt the traditional greetings industry. Two decades on, we're an established leader within the online gifting market, offering a wide range of products to customers across the world. Moonpig is an iconic brand and innovator, with clear values (read more about our values here!). These values set our teams and our business up for success in an environment that's fun, supportive and challenging. They're the glue that binds us together and we think of them as a platform to help us deliver our best work. You have every chance to drive impact here at Moonpig, and most importantly, we genuinely want you! Our architecture is built for scale and flexibility which will allow us to quickly innovate and launch new propositions coupling that with the wealth of data we have on our customers, the sky's the limit in the world of experimenting with cutting edge ideas. Why do our Product Managers love working for us? It is only when you visit one of our factories and see the end product being shipped to our customers, do you fully realise how important our role is as Product Managers at Moonpig Group. We help customers send messages of care and sit at the intersection of Technology, Business, and Product teams to deliver this vision. Our Product Managers come to Moonpig Group to make an impact and have fun whilst doing it. You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering innovation in the Card / Gift industry, working on a platform that delivers over 50m orders and over 73m cards and gifts to our customers globally per year. To give you an idea of this scale, that's more than one product for each person in the UK. Each person is valued for the diverse background they bring to the team and we have a culture of high-challenge / high-support to help you reach your full potential. What You'll Be Doing You will be reporting to the Director of Product, and joining 15 other Product Managers in a high-performing, friendly and supportive team (which includes Design, Engineering, User Research, and Product Analytics). You'll experience the best of working for a tech-first company with the pride of working for a household name that helps millions of people show their loved ones they care. You'll have a manager who takes your professional development seriously and supports you to grow in your career. Our vision is to become the Ultimate Gifting Companion and with 85% of the greetings cards market existing offline, the mission of the Personalise teams is to capture this market with features that the high street cannot compete with. In the past 12 months this team has been responsible for completely transforming the card customisation experience with features such as video & audio messages, AI suggested messages, stickers and photos to attract new customers and keep them coming back because of these features. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Research and Data to build zero-to-one products/features or product optimisations that solve customer problems and drive growth for Moonpig Group Deliver against business goals by running A/B or MVT tests on new features to drive outcomes such as conversion and repeat purchase rate Owner of the go-to-market strategy for new features through collaboration with our marketing and commercial teams A champion of simplicity, who is not afraid to fail fast in order to learn and deliver the best customer solution Contributing to the Product Team culture and helping to develop the team's capability by sharing your knowledge and skills with others Comfortable discussing technically complex subject matter, adapting your language dependent upon the audience The voice of the customer within the team, able to clearly articulate the desired outcomes of the new or improved product You'll be a great addition to the team if you: Have 2-5 years of experience as a Product Manager at a B2B or B2C business Are intellectually curious and enjoy solving complex problems with the Designer and Engineers in your team Have experience working in Agile software development teams (Scrum/Kanban) and can effectively facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning sessions, reviews, retrospectives) Are happy managing senior stakeholders from across our different brands Bonus: experience working on an eCommerce product What success looks like Increase the number of customers who go beyond just adding text and photos to their card to drive our Creative Order share metric Prove out how engaging with card customisation features impacts short term and long term customer behaviour Champion the work of the team across the business Want to hear more? Find out more about Moonpig Group and what it has to offer here ! Moonpig's Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity At Moonpig Group, we're committed to creating an inclusive and caring culture with brilliant people who feel a real sense of belonging. We welcome and celebrate all diverse backgrounds to Moonpig Group, from working parents who need flexibility with their hours to individuals who are neurodiverse and prefer to work a certain way. We're proud to have several employee-led committees within our organisation, including the LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and our EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) Committees. We'll continue to push for diversity and that sense of belonging so that all Moonpig Group employees feel safe and comfortable to be their true authentic self at work.
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Our Ways of Working Principles: We believe that most of us do our best work when we work together, but we know that everyone works in different ways, and quite frankly, has other commitments and responsibilities outside of work. As we further adjust to hybrid working, we want to take what we've learnt from working remotely and keep the flexibility that's enabled us to thrive and keep driving our business forward. We have some core principles which support us in this: Do what's right Trust & give permission Delivery matters We understand ways of working can look different based on your role, team and you as an individual so we are here to support and discuss this with you during the interview process. Work with us At Moonpig Group our mission is to help people connect and create moments that matter. We're an international group made up of three brilliant brands - Moonpig in the UK, Ireland, US and Australia, and Greetz in the Netherlands - with our newest addition Buyagift joining us in 2022. We were founded with a goal to disrupt the traditional greetings industry. Two decades on, we're an established leader within the online gifting market, offering a wide range of products to customers across the world. Moonpig is an iconic brand and innovator, with clear values (read more about our values here!). These values set our teams and our business up for success in an environment that's fun, supportive and challenging. They're the glue that binds us together and we think of them as a platform to help us deliver our best work. You have every chance to drive impact here at Moonpig, and most importantly, we genuinely want you! Our architecture is built for scale and flexibility which will allow us to quickly innovate and launch new propositions coupling that with the wealth of data we have on our customers, the sky's the limit in the world of experimenting with cutting edge ideas. Why do our Product Managers love working for us? It is only when you visit one of our factories and see the end product being shipped to our customers, do you fully realise how important our role is as Product Managers at Moonpig Group. We help customers send messages of care and sit at the intersection of Technology, Business, and Product teams to deliver this vision. Our Product Managers come to Moonpig Group to make an impact and have fun whilst doing it. You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering innovation in the Card / Gift industry, working on a platform that delivers over 50m orders and over 73m cards and gifts to our customers globally per year. To give you an idea of this scale, that's more than one product for each person in the UK. Each person is valued for the diverse background they bring to the team and we have a culture of high-challenge / high-support to help you reach your full potential. What You'll Be Doing You will be reporting to the Director of Product, and joining 15 other Product Managers in a high-performing, friendly and supportive team (which includes Design, Engineering, User Research, and Product Analytics). You'll experience the best of working for a tech-first company with the pride of working for a household name that helps millions of people show their loved ones they care. You'll have a manager who takes your professional development seriously and supports you to grow in your career. Our vision is to become the Ultimate Gifting Companion and with 85% of the greetings cards market existing offline, the mission of the Personalise teams is to capture this market with features that the high street cannot compete with. In the past 12 months this team has been responsible for completely transforming the card customisation experience with features such as video & audio messages, AI suggested messages, stickers and photos to attract new customers and keep them coming back because of these features. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Research and Data to build zero-to-one products/features or product optimisations that solve customer problems and drive growth for Moonpig Group Deliver against business goals by running A/B or MVT tests on new features to drive outcomes such as conversion and repeat purchase rate Owner of the go-to-market strategy for new features through collaboration with our marketing and commercial teams A champion of simplicity, who is not afraid to fail fast in order to learn and deliver the best customer solution Contributing to the Product Team culture and helping to develop the team's capability by sharing your knowledge and skills with others Comfortable discussing technically complex subject matter, adapting your language dependent upon the audience The voice of the customer within the team, able to clearly articulate the desired outcomes of the new or improved product You'll be a great addition to the team if you: Have 2-5 years of experience as a Product Manager at a B2B or B2C business Are intellectually curious and enjoy solving complex problems with the Designer and Engineers in your team Have experience working in Agile software development teams (Scrum/Kanban) and can effectively facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning sessions, reviews, retrospectives) Are happy managing senior stakeholders from across our different brands Bonus: experience working on an eCommerce product What success looks like Increase the number of customers who go beyond just adding text and photos to their card to drive our Creative Order share metric Prove out how engaging with card customisation features impacts short term and long term customer behaviour Champion the work of the team across the business Want to hear more? Find out more about Moonpig Group and what it has to offer here ! Moonpig's Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity At Moonpig Group, we're committed to creating an inclusive and caring culture with brilliant people who feel a real sense of belonging. We welcome and celebrate all diverse backgrounds to Moonpig Group, from working parents who need flexibility with their hours to individuals who are neurodiverse and prefer to work a certain way. We're proud to have several employee-led committees within our organisation, including the LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and our EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) Committees. We'll continue to push for diversity and that sense of belonging so that all Moonpig Group employees feel safe and comfortable to be their true authentic self at work.
Software Engineer (Python FAST API AWS) Hybrid WFH to 70k Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer who enjoys working on complex systems with a range of programming languages? You could be progressing your career at a Tech for Good start-up technology company that has recently received 70 million in funding and has secure government backing. As a Software Engineer you'll design, develop and maintain the core platform, continually seeking improvements and optimisation. You'll focus on backend functionality using Python and FAST APIs within a cloud (AWS) environment but will also have exposure to Next.js and TypeScript on the front end and NumPy, Pandas for data modelling and visualisation. You'll collaborate closely with the CTO and be supported to progress to a senior role within the business. The company specialise in retrofits for new and existing properties centred around environmental efficiency, enabling construction companies and home owners alike to meet government energy efficiency targets. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Birmingham office once or twice a week. About you: You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university, Computer Science preferred You have strong commercial experience within a start-up or SME and have worked across the full development lifecycle You have strong backend Python development experience You have experience with FAST APIs (will also consider Flask) You have a good understanding of AWS, Docker, Terraform, DevOps environments You're familiar with TypeScript front end tools such as Next.js, it would also be useful to have an appreciation of data modelling and data visualisation You have excellent communication and collaboration skills What's in it for you: Salary to 70k Hybrid working Pension Excellent career growth as the company scales 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 24, 2025
Full time
Software Engineer (Python FAST API AWS) Hybrid WFH to 70k Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer who enjoys working on complex systems with a range of programming languages? You could be progressing your career at a Tech for Good start-up technology company that has recently received 70 million in funding and has secure government backing. As a Software Engineer you'll design, develop and maintain the core platform, continually seeking improvements and optimisation. You'll focus on backend functionality using Python and FAST APIs within a cloud (AWS) environment but will also have exposure to Next.js and TypeScript on the front end and NumPy, Pandas for data modelling and visualisation. You'll collaborate closely with the CTO and be supported to progress to a senior role within the business. The company specialise in retrofits for new and existing properties centred around environmental efficiency, enabling construction companies and home owners alike to meet government energy efficiency targets. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Birmingham office once or twice a week. About you: You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university, Computer Science preferred You have strong commercial experience within a start-up or SME and have worked across the full development lifecycle You have strong backend Python development experience You have experience with FAST APIs (will also consider Flask) You have a good understanding of AWS, Docker, Terraform, DevOps environments You're familiar with TypeScript front end tools such as Next.js, it would also be useful to have an appreciation of data modelling and data visualisation You have excellent communication and collaboration skills What's in it for you: Salary to 70k Hybrid working Pension Excellent career growth as the company scales 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.
