Database Administrator Location: Brighton Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum plus benefits. We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our client in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, and support of the university's business systems and databases, which are vital to our IT infrastructure. This role requires a reliable and secure approach to integrated business-critical systems, processes, and information, along with line management responsibilities. Day to Day of the Role: Create, maintain, support, and develop the databases and technical infrastructure underpinning Business Systems applications. Perform database administration tasks, including software and system upgrades, monitoring database activity, optimising performance, and forecasting future resource needs. Ensure databases are protected by effective support and maintenance activities, including backup and recovery routines, and business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Design and implement new application services, liaising with third parties and IT colleagues to meet technical and operational standards. Manage complex technical integrations across multiple systems, ensuring secure and reliable data integration between business applications. Provide expert advice on database and integration technologies to senior management. Resolve specialist-level database and integration problems affecting mission-critical services. Act as a technical lead for the full life cycle of university services, including project management responsibilities. Participate in the Change Advisory Board and the IT Major Incident Team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and skills in database administration of MS SQL Server and Oracle databases. Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server T-SQL. Familiarity with application installation on Linux and Windows environments. Understanding of Application Server technologies, including Java. Experience with enterprise integration techniques. Awareness of security and data protection policies. Skilled in managing application upgrades and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and technical documentation writing. Business analysis, project management, and change management skills. Up-to-date knowledge of computing methods, tools, and systems. Team player with a strong sense of customer service. Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Insight into the needs and priorities of students and staff in Higher Education. Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional experience in a similar role. Professional certification in MCDBA, OCA, OCP, MCSE, or equivalent experience. Experience: Substantial experience in database administration within a MS SQL Server and Oracle environment. Experience in technical change implementation and systems integration. Experience managing incidents affecting critical services. Experience with enterprise reporting tools and management information systems. Effective communication with various stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Experience in a service-oriented IT environment within an ITIL framework. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional development and certification. Supportive team environment. Access to university facilities and resources.
04/10/2024
Full time
Database Administrator Location: Brighton Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 per annum plus benefits. We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our client in Brighton. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, and support of the university's business systems and databases, which are vital to our IT infrastructure. This role requires a reliable and secure approach to integrated business-critical systems, processes, and information, along with line management responsibilities. Day to Day of the Role: Create, maintain, support, and develop the databases and technical infrastructure underpinning Business Systems applications. Perform database administration tasks, including software and system upgrades, monitoring database activity, optimising performance, and forecasting future resource needs. Ensure databases are protected by effective support and maintenance activities, including backup and recovery routines, and business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Design and implement new application services, liaising with third parties and IT colleagues to meet technical and operational standards. Manage complex technical integrations across multiple systems, ensuring secure and reliable data integration between business applications. Provide expert advice on database and integration technologies to senior management. Resolve specialist-level database and integration problems affecting mission-critical services. Act as a technical lead for the full life cycle of university services, including project management responsibilities. Participate in the Change Advisory Board and the IT Major Incident Team. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive knowledge and skills in database administration of MS SQL Server and Oracle databases. Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server T-SQL. Familiarity with application installation on Linux and Windows environments. Understanding of Application Server technologies, including Java. Experience with enterprise integration techniques. Awareness of security and data protection policies. Skilled in managing application upgrades and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and technical documentation writing. Business analysis, project management, and change management skills. Up-to-date knowledge of computing methods, tools, and systems. Team player with a strong sense of customer service. Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Insight into the needs and priorities of students and staff in Higher Education. Qualifications: Degree or equivalent professional experience in a similar role. Professional certification in MCDBA, OCA, OCP, MCSE, or equivalent experience. Experience: Substantial experience in database administration within a MS SQL Server and Oracle environment. Experience in technical change implementation and systems integration. Experience managing incidents affecting critical services. Experience with enterprise reporting tools and management information systems. Effective communication with various stakeholders and third-party suppliers. Experience in a service-oriented IT environment within an ITIL framework. Benefits: Competitive salary package. Opportunities for professional development and certification. Supportive team environment. Access to university facilities and resources.
Product Delivery Team Leader Term: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday - 35 HRS p/w) Location: Ipswich - Hybrid working Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 We are seeking a Product Delivery Team Leader to manage our clients team of Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Technology Adoption Specialists. The ideal candidate will ensure IT projects meet business needs and will be responsible for embedding Agile/Scrum methodologies within the team. This role requires a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Manage the Product Delivery Team, overseeing performance and day-to-day requirements. Develop and manage project plans, deliverables, stakeholder expectations, and project relationships. Communicate and manage tasks and activities to a schedule with the team, providing feedback as appropriate. Handle project scope, budget, resource management, time management, communications, risk management, QA and testing, user training, ongoing maintenance, and support. Perform requirements gathering, analytical techniques, and develop implementation plans. Develop and implement test plans/scenarios to ensure successful delivery of projects. Support various business and technology teams during project delivery. Accurately assess risks associated with each solution design/project. Support the professional and technical development of team members. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 3 years' experience in Agile project management/business analysis within software development projects. Thorough knowledge of SDLC models/Scrum methodology and direct implementation to projects. Proven project management skills within software development and IT projects. Leadership skills in leading technical personnel through software development project deliveries. Strong business and systems analysis skills, test planning, and troubleshooting experience. Familiarity with object-oriented modelling techniques, including UML, use case, activity, and sequence diagrams. Experience with requirements management and modelling tools. Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail skills. Benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service. Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% Employee) Staff Profit Share/Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance Paid CSR day Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex membership Electric car scheme Dress for your Day Policy Agile/hybrid working Policy 35 hour working week.
04/10/2024
Full time
Product Delivery Team Leader Term: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday - 35 HRS p/w) Location: Ipswich - Hybrid working Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 We are seeking a Product Delivery Team Leader to manage our clients team of Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Technology Adoption Specialists. The ideal candidate will ensure IT projects meet business needs and will be responsible for embedding Agile/Scrum methodologies within the team. This role requires a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Manage the Product Delivery Team, overseeing performance and day-to-day requirements. Develop and manage project plans, deliverables, stakeholder expectations, and project relationships. Communicate and manage tasks and activities to a schedule with the team, providing feedback as appropriate. Handle project scope, budget, resource management, time management, communications, risk management, QA and testing, user training, ongoing maintenance, and support. Perform requirements gathering, analytical techniques, and develop implementation plans. Develop and implement test plans/scenarios to ensure successful delivery of projects. Support various business and technology teams during project delivery. Accurately assess risks associated with each solution design/project. Support the professional and technical development of team members. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 3 years' experience in Agile project management/business analysis within software development projects. Thorough knowledge of SDLC models/Scrum methodology and direct implementation to projects. Proven project management skills within software development and IT projects. Leadership skills in leading technical personnel through software development project deliveries. Strong business and systems analysis skills, test planning, and troubleshooting experience. Familiarity with object-oriented modelling techniques, including UML, use case, activity, and sequence diagrams. Experience with requirements management and modelling tools. Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail skills. Benefits: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service. Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% Employee) Staff Profit Share/Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance Paid CSR day Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex membership Electric car scheme Dress for your Day Policy Agile/hybrid working Policy 35 hour working week.
Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead Job Type: Full-time Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive An exciting new opportunity has become available for a leading research-based pharmaceutical organisation with a human healthcare philosophy. As the Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead, you will direct the design, engineering, and development of IT Infrastructure cloud platforms, ensuring they align with business strategies and priorities. This role is integral to the optimisation and migration to new cloud technologies, with a focus on performance, reliability, and compliance with global standards. Day to Day of the Role: Own cloud hosting environments and data centre strategies. Ensure cloud and data centre implementations address business strategies and priorities. Integrate cloud strategy with the organisation's strategic principles and internal standards. Provide direction for technology selection, system integration, and governance across cloud and on-premises platforms. Lead the enterprise through optimisation and migration to new cloud technologies. Evaluate processing performance relating to cloud infrastructure utilisation and reliability. Oversee financial forecasting and human resources planning to meet service level objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive IT Platform services domain experience, including Cloud & Data Center platforms. Proven experience as a Solutions Architect on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google. Degree in computer science, engineering, finance, business management, or a related field. Advanced certification with cloud providers, AWS Certified Architect Professional required. Effective leadership skills, including team building, consensus building, and ethical integrity. Strong track record of cross-functional team collaboration and execution. Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT, and predictive analytics. Experience in planning and consolidating regional infrastructure operations into a global approach. Familiarity with information management practices, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, and ITIL frameworks. Experience managing system changes in compliance with validation, 21 CFR Part 11, and GxP policies. Benefits: Hybrid working options - 3 days a week onsite Car Allowance Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles. Discretionary Bonus. Free onsite parking. Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop. Learning and development opportunities. Retail discounts. Well-being & mental health awareness programmes. Multi-faith prayer room. To apply for this new exciting Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
04/10/2024
Full time
Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead Job Type: Full-time Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive An exciting new opportunity has become available for a leading research-based pharmaceutical organisation with a human healthcare philosophy. As the Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead, you will direct the design, engineering, and development of IT Infrastructure cloud platforms, ensuring they align with business strategies and priorities. This role is integral to the optimisation and migration to new cloud technologies, with a focus on performance, reliability, and compliance with global standards. Day to Day of the Role: Own cloud hosting environments and data centre strategies. Ensure cloud and data centre implementations address business strategies and priorities. Integrate cloud strategy with the organisation's strategic principles and internal standards. Provide direction for technology selection, system integration, and governance across cloud and on-premises platforms. Lead the enterprise through optimisation and migration to new cloud technologies. Evaluate processing performance relating to cloud infrastructure utilisation and reliability. Oversee financial forecasting and human resources planning to meet service level objectives. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive IT Platform services domain experience, including Cloud & Data Center platforms. Proven experience as a Solutions Architect on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google. Degree in computer science, engineering, finance, business management, or a related field. Advanced certification with cloud providers, AWS Certified Architect Professional required. Effective leadership skills, including team building, consensus building, and ethical integrity. Strong track record of cross-functional team collaboration and execution. Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT, and predictive analytics. Experience in planning and consolidating regional infrastructure operations into a global approach. Familiarity with information management practices, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, and ITIL frameworks. Experience managing system changes in compliance with validation, 21 CFR Part 11, and GxP policies. Benefits: Hybrid working options - 3 days a week onsite Car Allowance Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles. Discretionary Bonus. Free onsite parking. Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop. Learning and development opportunities. Retail discounts. Well-being & mental health awareness programmes. Multi-faith prayer room. To apply for this new exciting Global Cloud & Data Centre Lead position, please submit your CV to be considered immediately.
