Operations Engineer - 3rd Line App Support Akkodis are currently working with a market leading software and solutions provider to recruit an experienced Operations Engineer with extensive application support experience both BAU and project focused. As an Operations Engineer, you will participate in the Support, Deployment and Maintenance of a number of key software products. The Role As an Operations Engineer you will have an excellent understanding of computer systems and a demonstrated willingness to learn and apply new technology. You must possess superior technical aptitude, written and oral communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. Additionally, you must possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. Proven ability to operate in extreme high pressure situations, successfully handle multiple priorities and possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible. The Requirements Third line application support experience Experience of Microsoft SQL database management systems Experience of web server technologies such as IIS Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Experience deploying solutions to managed services Experience working successfully under high-pressure Desirable Experience with Azure Experience of patch management deployments/Windows software Update Services Experience with Microsoft clustering, SQL & System Centre Management Experience with SAN/Clustering & High Availability Systems Network and Communication troubleshooting Network Access/Distribution & Core switching design & implementation Firewall and VPN technologies Exposure to domain management and solution design If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading Operations team and gain continued development and training, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
19/04/2024
Full time
Operations Engineer - 3rd Line App Support Akkodis are currently working with a market leading software and solutions provider to recruit an experienced Operations Engineer with extensive application support experience both BAU and project focused. As an Operations Engineer, you will participate in the Support, Deployment and Maintenance of a number of key software products. The Role As an Operations Engineer you will have an excellent understanding of computer systems and a demonstrated willingness to learn and apply new technology. You must possess superior technical aptitude, written and oral communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. Additionally, you must possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. Proven ability to operate in extreme high pressure situations, successfully handle multiple priorities and possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible. The Requirements Third line application support experience Experience of Microsoft SQL database management systems Experience of web server technologies such as IIS Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Experience deploying solutions to managed services Experience working successfully under high-pressure Desirable Experience with Azure Experience of patch management deployments/Windows software Update Services Experience with Microsoft clustering, SQL & System Centre Management Experience with SAN/Clustering & High Availability Systems Network and Communication troubleshooting Network Access/Distribution & Core switching design & implementation Firewall and VPN technologies Exposure to domain management and solution design If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading Operations team and gain continued development and training, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Senior Java Developer - Hybrid - £50k-£60k DOE, plus flexible benefits - Permanent role Leading IT Consultancy with offices in UK and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) is looking to recruit permanent Senior Java Developer with expert core Java 17 coding skills for our prestigious international client in the Entertainment sector. Low level code experience is welcomed for this role. The role will be based full time in an office for the first 3 months (either in Borehamwood, Horsham or Central London) with minimum of 2 days per week in the office thereafter. Occasional travel to Client sites for meetings may be required. The successful candidate will join an established and experienced Java Consultancy team. We pride ourselves in employing high calibre IT consultants and software engineers and this is a great opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced Java Consultants around. Key skills to have: Experience of working on large, complex Enterprise systems Minimum of 5 years experience in Java development including recent Java 17: Interceptors and Evaluators Concurrency and Multi-threading Design Patterns and Functional programming Annotation Processors and Reflection Java Security and advanced Exception Handling An IT related degree or similar qualification Technical skill set: excellent core Java, IntelliJ IDE, IntelliJ debugging, Javadocs, low level code, GIT, JIRA, Swing,Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Web technologies, XML, Web Services, REST API, JSON, JQuery Proven strong communicator, who is able to speak about technical matters in non-technical English with business stake-holders Flexible, can-do attitude, capable of multi-tasking, structured approach and works well within a team environment. Nice to have skills : Preferred additional technical skills: GraphQL, Postgres, Sybase, low level code experience Experience of the Entertainment business domain Good Front End development including HTML5, CSS3 and Bootstrap Our Offer: Salary between £50K to £60K depending on experience Variety of Benefits available including Pension, Life insurance, Medical & Dental cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness benefit Generous Holiday Allowance which increases based on length of service Variety of work Opportunity to progress, both in terms of skills, experience and grade levels quickly for the motivated and talented individual Main responsibilities of the successful candidate: Java Web and desktop application development, enhancements and problem resolution for core, large scale business applications using IntelliJ IDE and associated de-bugging tools Extensive use of Jira for managing team work-load, Javadocs and Wiki for documentation Quality assurance including peer reviews, Unit and Integration testing Release management including source control using Git Attending and contributing to Agile scrum meetings and regular team operational meetings. For further information on this excellent Senior Java Developer role please email CV to the address shown.
19/04/2024
Full time
Senior Java Developer - Hybrid - £50k-£60k DOE, plus flexible benefits - Permanent role Leading IT Consultancy with offices in UK and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) is looking to recruit permanent Senior Java Developer with expert core Java 17 coding skills for our prestigious international client in the Entertainment sector. Low level code experience is welcomed for this role. The role will be based full time in an office for the first 3 months (either in Borehamwood, Horsham or Central London) with minimum of 2 days per week in the office thereafter. Occasional travel to Client sites for meetings may be required. The successful candidate will join an established and experienced Java Consultancy team. We pride ourselves in employing high calibre IT consultants and software engineers and this is a great opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced Java Consultants around. Key skills to have: Experience of working on large, complex Enterprise systems Minimum of 5 years experience in Java development including recent Java 17: Interceptors and Evaluators Concurrency and Multi-threading Design Patterns and Functional programming Annotation Processors and Reflection Java Security and advanced Exception Handling An IT related degree or similar qualification Technical skill set: excellent core Java, IntelliJ IDE, IntelliJ debugging, Javadocs, low level code, GIT, JIRA, Swing,Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Web technologies, XML, Web Services, REST API, JSON, JQuery Proven strong communicator, who is able to speak about technical matters in non-technical English with business stake-holders Flexible, can-do attitude, capable of multi-tasking, structured approach and works well within a team environment. Nice to have skills : Preferred additional technical skills: GraphQL, Postgres, Sybase, low level code experience Experience of the Entertainment business domain Good Front End development including HTML5, CSS3 and Bootstrap Our Offer: Salary between £50K to £60K depending on experience Variety of Benefits available including Pension, Life insurance, Medical & Dental cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness benefit Generous Holiday Allowance which increases based on length of service Variety of work Opportunity to progress, both in terms of skills, experience and grade levels quickly for the motivated and talented individual Main responsibilities of the successful candidate: Java Web and desktop application development, enhancements and problem resolution for core, large scale business applications using IntelliJ IDE and associated de-bugging tools Extensive use of Jira for managing team work-load, Javadocs and Wiki for documentation Quality assurance including peer reviews, Unit and Integration testing Release management including source control using Git Attending and contributing to Agile scrum meetings and regular team operational meetings. For further information on this excellent Senior Java Developer role please email CV to the address shown.
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office, 3 can be from home. Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent. Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What's in it for you? You'll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way. security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
19/04/2024
Full time
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office, 3 can be from home. Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent. Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What's in it for you? You'll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way. security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
Technical Architect Permanent Andover (Hybrid) £90,000 - £95,000 (DOE) + Benefits A Technical Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Identity and Access Management (IDM/IAM) experience. Hybrid working from Andover (Hampshire) with 2 days/week on-site with the option to work remotely for rest of the time. Start ASAP, ideally in March/April 2024. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients. Benefits include - Annual Bonus (to 5%) + Pension + 22 days holiday (plus BHs) + Healthcare + More. Delivering large-scale Identity & Access Management architecture solutions ideally for Central Government/GOV.UK projects. Leading the technical design of systems and services, communicating design decisions + resolving complex technical challenges. Strong Identity & Access Management domain experience, including authentication protocols, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect + account life cycles. Java application stacks, REST APIs, Linux Virtual Server environments, Cloud (AWS/Azure), IP Networking, DNS certificates, port configuration + Firewalls. Technical governance and assurance for digital identity architecture solutions + working closely with key stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers. Assimilating vendor product integration requirements + making technical design and technical decisions for both off-the-shelf and custom Java components. Technical Environment: IDM, IAM, Java, micro-services, APIs, open-source, DevSecOps teams, Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD, Kanban
19/04/2024
Full time
Technical Architect Permanent Andover (Hybrid) £90,000 - £95,000 (DOE) + Benefits A Technical Architect needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong Identity and Access Management (IDM/IAM) experience. Hybrid working from Andover (Hampshire) with 2 days/week on-site with the option to work remotely for rest of the time. Start ASAP, ideally in March/April 2024. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients. Benefits include - Annual Bonus (to 5%) + Pension + 22 days holiday (plus BHs) + Healthcare + More. Delivering large-scale Identity & Access Management architecture solutions ideally for Central Government/GOV.UK projects. Leading the technical design of systems and services, communicating design decisions + resolving complex technical challenges. Strong Identity & Access Management domain experience, including authentication protocols, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect + account life cycles. Java application stacks, REST APIs, Linux Virtual Server environments, Cloud (AWS/Azure), IP Networking, DNS certificates, port configuration + Firewalls. Technical governance and assurance for digital identity architecture solutions + working closely with key stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers. Assimilating vendor product integration requirements + making technical design and technical decisions for both off-the-shelf and custom Java components. Technical Environment: IDM, IAM, Java, micro-services, APIs, open-source, DevSecOps teams, Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD, Kanban
Senior Backend Developer, Node & Typescript Remote, DOE £75k/annum We are working with a fast-growing and award winning healthtech, using pioneering AI technology as the cornerstone of their digital products. An experienced Senior Backend Developer is needed to play a pivotal role in extending the product and tooling as well as adding more rigor to their existing API. You will be working very closely with the Lead Platform Engineer. Essential skills: Node with Typescript Shell Scripting Unit and integration testing experience Infrastructure as Code - ideally AWS CloudFormation/Serverless CI/CD Nice to have skills: OpenAPI/swagger/json schema DynamoDB DevOps - experience with monitoring, logging tooling Domain - experience with IoT, and managing fleets of devices If this sounds like you, please send your CV ASAP This is a remote role but you will need to be based in the UK. There is no sponsorship in this instance.
19/04/2024
Full time
Senior Backend Developer, Node & Typescript Remote, DOE £75k/annum We are working with a fast-growing and award winning healthtech, using pioneering AI technology as the cornerstone of their digital products. An experienced Senior Backend Developer is needed to play a pivotal role in extending the product and tooling as well as adding more rigor to their existing API. You will be working very closely with the Lead Platform Engineer. Essential skills: Node with Typescript Shell Scripting Unit and integration testing experience Infrastructure as Code - ideally AWS CloudFormation/Serverless CI/CD Nice to have skills: OpenAPI/swagger/json schema DynamoDB DevOps - experience with monitoring, logging tooling Domain - experience with IoT, and managing fleets of devices If this sounds like you, please send your CV ASAP This is a remote role but you will need to be based in the UK. There is no sponsorship in this instance.
Harvey Nash have partnered exclusively with the University of Sheffield as they continue revolutionise their solutions and solidify its position as a leading Russell Group university. IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex services that support all our staff and students. Working in a new product-led way, the department is undergoing a significant amount of change as it establishes itself as a key partner across the University. Reporting to the CTO you will line manage a team of SAP specialists who deliver both BAU and change for SAP. Currently on SAP ECC, we will be starting a major programme of work to change how we use SAP across Finance and HR, introduce new models and move progressively to S4/HANA. Essential criteria: Experience of delivering technology programmes of work which have interdependent high-level milestones of interrelated projects Proven experience of managing multi-disciplined technical teams Confident and capable people manager with proven experience of line management and mentoring of team members Proven knowledge and experience of managing SAP environments Experience of managing suppliers and delivery partners including managing the outputs and planning of the deliverables to time, cost & quality Experience of creating technology roadmaps to ensure the validity and security of the domain systems/applications - specifically SAP Proven experience managing successful technology transitions and migrations Proven experience of stakeholder management with both suppliers and internal stakeholders Demonstrable ability to motivate high performance in others What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes A range of generous family-friendly policies + more! The University of Sheffield is a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a recognition given by the Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to employers based in Great Britain who have agreed to take action to meet thirteen commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. One of these commitments is to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. A false declaration of disability to obtain an interview will result in the invalidation of any offer made. If you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please make this visible in your application or send an email to the consultant (see below) Criminal record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page
19/04/2024
Full time
Harvey Nash have partnered exclusively with the University of Sheffield as they continue revolutionise their solutions and solidify its position as a leading Russell Group university. IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex services that support all our staff and students. Working in a new product-led way, the department is undergoing a significant amount of change as it establishes itself as a key partner across the University. Reporting to the CTO you will line manage a team of SAP specialists who deliver both BAU and change for SAP. Currently on SAP ECC, we will be starting a major programme of work to change how we use SAP across Finance and HR, introduce new models and move progressively to S4/HANA. Essential criteria: Experience of delivering technology programmes of work which have interdependent high-level milestones of interrelated projects Proven experience of managing multi-disciplined technical teams Confident and capable people manager with proven experience of line management and mentoring of team members Proven knowledge and experience of managing SAP environments Experience of managing suppliers and delivery partners including managing the outputs and planning of the deliverables to time, cost & quality Experience of creating technology roadmaps to ensure the validity and security of the domain systems/applications - specifically SAP Proven experience managing successful technology transitions and migrations Proven experience of stakeholder management with both suppliers and internal stakeholders Demonstrable ability to motivate high performance in others What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more. Generous pension scheme. A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel. A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes A range of generous family-friendly policies + more! The University of Sheffield is a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a recognition given by the Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to employers based in Great Britain who have agreed to take action to meet thirteen commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. One of these commitments is to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. A false declaration of disability to obtain an interview will result in the invalidation of any offer made. If you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please make this visible in your application or send an email to the consultant (see below) Criminal record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page
Harvey Nash have partnered exclusively with the University of Sheffield as they continue revolutionise their solutions and solidify its position as a leading Russell Group university. IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex services that support all our staff and students. Working in a new product-led way, the department is undergoing a significant amount of change as it establishes itself as a key partner across the University. Reporting to the CTO, you will run a team of software engineers who deliver our in-house Student Record System. This system, called CIS, is undergoing a process of modernisation of which the first major stage was completed last year with an upgrade and move to AWS. Essential criteria: Experience of delivering technology programmes of work which have interdependent high-level milestones of interrelated projects Experience with software engineering including modern development practices and embedding best practice into teams Proven knowledge and experience of managing complex business systems systems on a cloud platform (AWS preferred but training can be provided) Experience of managing suppliers and delivery partners including managing the outputs and planning of the deliverables to time, cost & quality Experience of creating technology roadmaps to ensure the validity and security of the domain systems/applications Proven experience managing successful technology transitions and migrations Proven experience of stakeholder management with both suppliers and internal stakeholders Demonstrable ability to motivate high performance in others What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more Generous pension scheme A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes A range of generous family-friendly policies + more! The University of Sheffield is a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a recognition given by the Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to employers based in Great Britain who have agreed to take action to meet thirteen commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. One of these commitments is to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. A false declaration of disability to obtain an interview will result in the invalidation of any offer made. If you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please make this visible in your application or send an email to the consultant (see below) Criminal record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page
19/04/2024
Full time
Harvey Nash have partnered exclusively with the University of Sheffield as they continue revolutionise their solutions and solidify its position as a leading Russell Group university. IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex services that support all our staff and students. Working in a new product-led way, the department is undergoing a significant amount of change as it establishes itself as a key partner across the University. Reporting to the CTO, you will run a team of software engineers who deliver our in-house Student Record System. This system, called CIS, is undergoing a process of modernisation of which the first major stage was completed last year with an upgrade and move to AWS. Essential criteria: Experience of delivering technology programmes of work which have interdependent high-level milestones of interrelated projects Experience with software engineering including modern development practices and embedding best practice into teams Proven knowledge and experience of managing complex business systems systems on a cloud platform (AWS preferred but training can be provided) Experience of managing suppliers and delivery partners including managing the outputs and planning of the deliverables to time, cost & quality Experience of creating technology roadmaps to ensure the validity and security of the domain systems/applications Proven experience managing successful technology transitions and migrations Proven experience of stakeholder management with both suppliers and internal stakeholders Demonstrable ability to motivate high performance in others What we offer A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more Generous pension scheme A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes A range of generous family-friendly policies + more! The University of Sheffield is a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a recognition given by the Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to employers based in Great Britain who have agreed to take action to meet thirteen commitments regarding the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. One of these commitments is to offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. A false declaration of disability to obtain an interview will result in the invalidation of any offer made. If you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and would like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please make this visible in your application or send an email to the consultant (see below) Criminal record A basic DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page
Principle Software Engineer upto £80k + 10% bonus & benefits Fully Remote My client is a tech for good company that aim to deliver market leading digital learning to millions of students across thousands of schools. They are pioneers in digital learning, and are looking for a Principle Engineer to join their team. As a Principal Software Engineer of the Product and Enterprise Ops team, you will be instrumental in the solution architecture, engineering direction, and engineering capability of the core platform. You will define and integrate the architectural roadmap with broader, next-generation enterprise platform services to consistently deliver high-quality software. You will use your experience and communication skills to collaborate with engineering and operations teams. Essential Job Functions Analyse requirements for stories/tasks from product owners to create solution designs and provide useful timeline estimates. Code solutions using appropriate languages - Node.js primarily. Some knowledge of Java, React, and Kubernetes is helpful). Use metrics to identify opportunities and create new features. Write clean, maintainable code with minimal defects so that future work on any codebase that you touch can be easily understood and maintained by other developers. Test code functionality through unit tests so that we can be assured of expected code functionality before deployment. Work with data and databases, as well as the appropriate technologies and languages for data transfer. Resolve any customer support issues when required as part of the team's strategy, so that products continue to delight customers and ensure the capability of products. Work with management and stakeholders to ensure an understanding of the current progress in your work. Write simple, easily understood documentation so that better decisions can be made in the moment regarding which tasks to work on next, and both existing and future team members can understand what you have worked on and the reasons behind any architectural or stylistic choices you may have made. Learn about new technologies and adopt them into your working pattern to ensure you are up to date with emerging trends and can provide forward-thinking solutions to problems. Proactively identify areas of the application that can be improved and work with Product Owners to add those tasks to the workstream to ensure the product remains competitive Own the packaging and release of your code through a CI/CD pipeline and resolve any issues so that customers can use the features or bug fixes you deliver. Constructively conduct Pull Request reviews on other team members' code so that the bar on code quality continues raising and team members are encouraged to develop. Train and mentor other team members, ensuring that you are knowledge-sharing to build team efficiencies. Continuously identify and implement ideas that improve the overall developer experience. Promote Product and Enterprise Operations culture and values Experience & Technical Skills Experience designing and creating Restful Services Experience in designing and building solutions using Microservices Architecture & Event Driven Architecture Experience with Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Strong understanding and experience with AWS or other cloud providers Capable of high level strategic architectural planning and goal setting Strong technology leader in two or more domains; working knowledge of all enterprise domains Mastery with Node.js and proficient in other languages and frameworks such as Java, React.js, and Kubernetes. Last but not least You'll Have the ability to innovate and evaluate at a senior level; thinks strategically across one or more technologies Drive continuous improvement across architecture, engineering, and quality Be an excellent communicator to non-technologists and Product teams; makes technical issues readily understandable to general audiences If this sounds like you and you have the right skills and experience to excel, please apply.
19/04/2024
Full time
Principle Software Engineer upto £80k + 10% bonus & benefits Fully Remote My client is a tech for good company that aim to deliver market leading digital learning to millions of students across thousands of schools. They are pioneers in digital learning, and are looking for a Principle Engineer to join their team. As a Principal Software Engineer of the Product and Enterprise Ops team, you will be instrumental in the solution architecture, engineering direction, and engineering capability of the core platform. You will define and integrate the architectural roadmap with broader, next-generation enterprise platform services to consistently deliver high-quality software. You will use your experience and communication skills to collaborate with engineering and operations teams. Essential Job Functions Analyse requirements for stories/tasks from product owners to create solution designs and provide useful timeline estimates. Code solutions using appropriate languages - Node.js primarily. Some knowledge of Java, React, and Kubernetes is helpful). Use metrics to identify opportunities and create new features. Write clean, maintainable code with minimal defects so that future work on any codebase that you touch can be easily understood and maintained by other developers. Test code functionality through unit tests so that we can be assured of expected code functionality before deployment. Work with data and databases, as well as the appropriate technologies and languages for data transfer. Resolve any customer support issues when required as part of the team's strategy, so that products continue to delight customers and ensure the capability of products. Work with management and stakeholders to ensure an understanding of the current progress in your work. Write simple, easily understood documentation so that better decisions can be made in the moment regarding which tasks to work on next, and both existing and future team members can understand what you have worked on and the reasons behind any architectural or stylistic choices you may have made. Learn about new technologies and adopt them into your working pattern to ensure you are up to date with emerging trends and can provide forward-thinking solutions to problems. Proactively identify areas of the application that can be improved and work with Product Owners to add those tasks to the workstream to ensure the product remains competitive Own the packaging and release of your code through a CI/CD pipeline and resolve any issues so that customers can use the features or bug fixes you deliver. Constructively conduct Pull Request reviews on other team members' code so that the bar on code quality continues raising and team members are encouraged to develop. Train and mentor other team members, ensuring that you are knowledge-sharing to build team efficiencies. Continuously identify and implement ideas that improve the overall developer experience. Promote Product and Enterprise Operations culture and values Experience & Technical Skills Experience designing and creating Restful Services Experience in designing and building solutions using Microservices Architecture & Event Driven Architecture Experience with Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Strong understanding and experience with AWS or other cloud providers Capable of high level strategic architectural planning and goal setting Strong technology leader in two or more domains; working knowledge of all enterprise domains Mastery with Node.js and proficient in other languages and frameworks such as Java, React.js, and Kubernetes. Last but not least You'll Have the ability to innovate and evaluate at a senior level; thinks strategically across one or more technologies Drive continuous improvement across architecture, engineering, and quality Be an excellent communicator to non-technologists and Product teams; makes technical issues readily understandable to general audiences If this sounds like you and you have the right skills and experience to excel, please apply.
Network Management System Lead Architect (CRS6JP) JOB LOCATION: Ashton Vale, Bristol WORK PATTERN: Working from home options available, though required in the office as and when business requires. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC DURATION: 4 + Months Minimum PAY RATE: £70/hr or £75/hr - Umbrella inside IR35 Role: Our Client have been awarded the contract to manage and develop the UK satellite network. As part of this an extensive modernisation programme is taking place. This role will lead the team to maintain the current Network Management System for the communications network and assist in development and deployment of the architecture to modernise and enhance the system. A background in Telecoms network management and understand of current products and methodologies is essential, and any knowledge of satellite operations would be an advantage. Who We're Looking for: Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally. A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate. You will also be self-motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solution. Capable of working within a team, providing specialist knowledge and direction to others Someone who understands how' you do things is just as important as what' you do - who will role model and apply our Principles (see below) A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity and help teams own and deliver day to day. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the above qualities and experience in: Must have: Proven experience leading teams of technical personnel at various levels of experience Technical expertise as a lead architect in the design, operation, and support of telecom network management systems Ability to think strategically, setting technical direction and defining steps to reach a desired end state Demonstrable experience leading teams in the defence or telecommunication industry Understanding of change and configuration control process in the context of the Engineering Design Lifecycle Ability to represent the NMS function to the wider business- engaging in cross departmental working groups, committees and exercises UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain under Babcock sponsorship Would Ideally Have: Experience with the MILSATCOM domain but not essential. Previous experience with a satellite network operator Strong understanding of IT network disaster recovery practices Knowledge of satellite Network management and configuration systems would be an advantage. Understanding of the ITIL model and TM framework Education and Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering Discipline Skills and Attributes: Be conversant with the standards relating to the Systems Engineering discipline (eg ISO/IEC/IEEE15288) Must hold or be able to obtain SC Clearance.
18/04/2024
Project-based
Network Management System Lead Architect (CRS6JP) JOB LOCATION: Ashton Vale, Bristol WORK PATTERN: Working from home options available, though required in the office as and when business requires. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC DURATION: 4 + Months Minimum PAY RATE: £70/hr or £75/hr - Umbrella inside IR35 Role: Our Client have been awarded the contract to manage and develop the UK satellite network. As part of this an extensive modernisation programme is taking place. This role will lead the team to maintain the current Network Management System for the communications network and assist in development and deployment of the architecture to modernise and enhance the system. A background in Telecoms network management and understand of current products and methodologies is essential, and any knowledge of satellite operations would be an advantage. Who We're Looking for: Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally. A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate. You will also be self-motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solution. Capable of working within a team, providing specialist knowledge and direction to others Someone who understands how' you do things is just as important as what' you do - who will role model and apply our Principles (see below) A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity and help teams own and deliver day to day. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the above qualities and experience in: Must have: Proven experience leading teams of technical personnel at various levels of experience Technical expertise as a lead architect in the design, operation, and support of telecom network management systems Ability to think strategically, setting technical direction and defining steps to reach a desired end state Demonstrable experience leading teams in the defence or telecommunication industry Understanding of change and configuration control process in the context of the Engineering Design Lifecycle Ability to represent the NMS function to the wider business- engaging in cross departmental working groups, committees and exercises UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain under Babcock sponsorship Would Ideally Have: Experience with the MILSATCOM domain but not essential. Previous experience with a satellite network operator Strong understanding of IT network disaster recovery practices Knowledge of satellite Network management and configuration systems would be an advantage. Understanding of the ITIL model and TM framework Education and Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Engineering Discipline Skills and Attributes: Be conversant with the standards relating to the Systems Engineering discipline (eg ISO/IEC/IEEE15288) Must hold or be able to obtain SC Clearance.
Role: Dynamics 365 F&O Platform Manager Location: North West of England Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + benefits As the Platform Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive implementation and administration of D365 solutions. You as the Platform Manager effectively coordinates team activities, collaborates with stakeholders in IT and business Group Functions, and spearheads initiatives for continuous improvement to optimise the systems' value for the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Supervise the holistic implementation and management of solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with Partners, finance, commercial, HR stakeholders, IT change management teams, and other pertinent business functions. Collaborate closely with finance, commercial, and HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Partners and IT change management teams to establish change management procedures, evaluate proposed changes, and orchestrate implementation activities across both Finance & Operations (F&O) and HR domains. Coordinate the efforts of the Solution Architect and release/test manager to ensure the integration of change management requirements into project plans, resource allocation, and deliverables across both F&O and HR platforms. Act as the primary liaison for finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders, Parners, IT change management teams, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and resolving issues or dependencies related to change management. Conduct regular meetings and workshops with finance, commercial, HR SMEs, Partners, IT change management teams, and other pertinent stakeholders to assess proposed changes, discuss impact assessments, and synchronise implementation activities across both F&O and HR solutions. Provide stakeholders with system status updates and a roadmap of forthcoming enhancements. Advocate for a proactive approach to drive the utilisation of the D365 platform. Stakeholder Engagement: Report in to ensure that IT Senior Leadership remains informed about system status and feature enhancements. Engage with Finance and HR function heads to ensure their satisfaction with system operations, enabling the platform manager to address any issues with appropriate support parties. Solicit feedback and input from finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders during change management reviews, leveraging technical partners' expertise and industry best practices to mitigate potential risks and dependencies. If this role interests you then contact (see below) with your up to date CV/CLICK APPLY now.
18/04/2024
Full time
Role: Dynamics 365 F&O Platform Manager Location: North West of England Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum DOE + benefits As the Platform Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive implementation and administration of D365 solutions. You as the Platform Manager effectively coordinates team activities, collaborates with stakeholders in IT and business Group Functions, and spearheads initiatives for continuous improvement to optimise the systems' value for the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Supervise the holistic implementation and management of solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with Partners, finance, commercial, HR stakeholders, IT change management teams, and other pertinent business functions. Collaborate closely with finance, commercial, and HR Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Partners and IT change management teams to establish change management procedures, evaluate proposed changes, and orchestrate implementation activities across both Finance & Operations (F&O) and HR domains. Coordinate the efforts of the Solution Architect and release/test manager to ensure the integration of change management requirements into project plans, resource allocation, and deliverables across both F&O and HR platforms. Act as the primary liaison for finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders, Parners, IT change management teams, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating communication, managing expectations, and resolving issues or dependencies related to change management. Conduct regular meetings and workshops with finance, commercial, HR SMEs, Partners, IT change management teams, and other pertinent stakeholders to assess proposed changes, discuss impact assessments, and synchronise implementation activities across both F&O and HR solutions. Provide stakeholders with system status updates and a roadmap of forthcoming enhancements. Advocate for a proactive approach to drive the utilisation of the D365 platform. Stakeholder Engagement: Report in to ensure that IT Senior Leadership remains informed about system status and feature enhancements. Engage with Finance and HR function heads to ensure their satisfaction with system operations, enabling the platform manager to address any issues with appropriate support parties. Solicit feedback and input from finance, commercial, and HR stakeholders during change management reviews, leveraging technical partners' expertise and industry best practices to mitigate potential risks and dependencies. If this role interests you then contact (see below) with your up to date CV/CLICK APPLY now.
Looking from 3 to 10 years of experience since client has multiple level of openings Working within M365 Workplace Feature team, which provides design, build, test and support services for the IT transformation delivery teams. Responsible for conducting stock checks and preparing the stock to be bundled to the designated room/location. Responsible for completing pre-requisites for meeting room installations, such as port checking. Responsible for conducting stock checks and preparing the stock to be bundled to the designated room/location. Work closely with our onsite Pro-AV support team. As a Microsoft Teams Meeting Room Engineer in the Colleague and Collaboration sub-domain, work with our Lead engineers, Ensuring Teams Meeting room standards are always followed during installs. Collaborate with other support engineers on all tasks where applicable. Work effectively alongside 3rd parties to ensure communication is clear, and needs are met. Fully documenting AIS activities post install of meeting rooms. Location - primarily Swindon but may venture to some of our other offices. Monday to Friday (100% Office hours)
18/04/2024
Project-based
Looking from 3 to 10 years of experience since client has multiple level of openings Working within M365 Workplace Feature team, which provides design, build, test and support services for the IT transformation delivery teams. Responsible for conducting stock checks and preparing the stock to be bundled to the designated room/location. Responsible for completing pre-requisites for meeting room installations, such as port checking. Responsible for conducting stock checks and preparing the stock to be bundled to the designated room/location. Work closely with our onsite Pro-AV support team. As a Microsoft Teams Meeting Room Engineer in the Colleague and Collaboration sub-domain, work with our Lead engineers, Ensuring Teams Meeting room standards are always followed during installs. Collaborate with other support engineers on all tasks where applicable. Work effectively alongside 3rd parties to ensure communication is clear, and needs are met. Fully documenting AIS activities post install of meeting rooms. Location - primarily Swindon but may venture to some of our other offices. Monday to Friday (100% Office hours)
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
17/04/2024
Project-based
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
17/04/2024
Full time
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
Cloud Support Lead - Azure Location: London/Hybrid Azure Support Lead , with significant experience managing applications within Azure is required for a prominent specialist insurer in the City of London. This would be a brand-new team engaged in transitioning and transforming the technology landscape of the organisation. Role Overview: The organisation are undergoing a generational transformation and are looking for an experienced 2nd or 3rd line support analyst who can act as the Azure expert for the organisation. You will come with strong knowledge reporting and fixing bugs within Azure and API support. You will have expert experience in Azure Logic Apps Service bus and Azure functions. Initially this will be working and supporting vendors but will grow to driving the internal Cloud Integration and Orchestration platform. You will also have experience in the cloud security element to ensure a robust cyber security element. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain API services, ensuring seamless connectivity across applications. Act as an Azure SME and expert, able to fix bugs and issues within Azure provide second and third-line support, resolving incidents, and fulfilling requests in line with defined SLAs. Analyse technical and business requirements, designing enterprise solutions integrating various applications and systems. Work closely with third-party suppliers to troubleshoot integration issues and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain technical documentation and a knowledge base of solutions and procedures. Experience with Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus and Azure functions as well as Azure Logic Apps. Good knowledge of cloud security and Cyber Security principles. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, ETL processes, and data manipulation. Experience within the Financial Services sector or Specialist insurance. Understanding of ITIL-based service management concepts (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management). Why Join: Collaborate on a major technical transition for a brand new team and business unit Hybrid work model with a City of London office presence. Contribute to a transformative journey in the insurance domain. Supportive and inclusive work environment valuing diverse perspectives. This is a brand new opening within a new team so apply now for consideration!
17/04/2024
Full time
Cloud Support Lead - Azure Location: London/Hybrid Azure Support Lead , with significant experience managing applications within Azure is required for a prominent specialist insurer in the City of London. This would be a brand-new team engaged in transitioning and transforming the technology landscape of the organisation. Role Overview: The organisation are undergoing a generational transformation and are looking for an experienced 2nd or 3rd line support analyst who can act as the Azure expert for the organisation. You will come with strong knowledge reporting and fixing bugs within Azure and API support. You will have expert experience in Azure Logic Apps Service bus and Azure functions. Initially this will be working and supporting vendors but will grow to driving the internal Cloud Integration and Orchestration platform. You will also have experience in the cloud security element to ensure a robust cyber security element. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain API services, ensuring seamless connectivity across applications. Act as an Azure SME and expert, able to fix bugs and issues within Azure provide second and third-line support, resolving incidents, and fulfilling requests in line with defined SLAs. Analyse technical and business requirements, designing enterprise solutions integrating various applications and systems. Work closely with third-party suppliers to troubleshoot integration issues and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain technical documentation and a knowledge base of solutions and procedures. Experience with Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus and Azure functions as well as Azure Logic Apps. Good knowledge of cloud security and Cyber Security principles. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, ETL processes, and data manipulation. Experience within the Financial Services sector or Specialist insurance. Understanding of ITIL-based service management concepts (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management). Why Join: Collaborate on a major technical transition for a brand new team and business unit Hybrid work model with a City of London office presence. Contribute to a transformative journey in the insurance domain. Supportive and inclusive work environment valuing diverse perspectives. This is a brand new opening within a new team so apply now for consideration!
Role: Senior RAM Engineer Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior RAM Engineer to join our global team of experts in high voltage electrical equipment, with a particular focus on HVDC systems. As the Senior RAM Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, creating, verifying, and validating the reliability, availability, and maintainability models for HVDC systems and subsystems, managing risks and opportunities that affect the systems throughout their life cycle. You will also play a key role in enforcing engineering discipline and quality processes, developing and industrializing engineering solutions, promoting health and safety practices, and providing technical leadership and training to customers and colleagues Job Description Essential Responsibilities Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Studies and Management (RAMS) Defining RAMS study structure and processes; Monitoring the performance of RAMS processes; Tracking and reporting to the Project Directorate the status of the action list; Participating in cross functional Gate Reviews and present RAMS dashboard; Chairing the 3D Model Review for Maintainability; Leading the engagement with OEMs and relevant interface control documents; Leading the engagement, the Logistics Interface; Leading Maintainability deliverables and Consultant; Leading Workshop Consultants. Escalating to the GSC Technical Director and SHE Coordinator all SHE related risks. Health and Safety Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited institution Proven substantial knowledge and practical experience in performing reliability engineering in different industries Desired Characteristics Education Preferably educated with a Master of Engineering degree or above from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge or professional experience. Technical Domain Competencies At least proficient in the following areas: HVDC domain knowledge Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Knowledgeable in the following areas: Reliability Centred Maintenance Systems Engineering HazId HazOp Electrical power systems modelling and analysis Offshore electrical power facilities Engineering Management Competencies: Planning: Ability to plan and manage team work. Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues and opportunities. Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services. Knowledge Management: capable of deploying training, coaching and mentoring to customers and colleagues. Proactively records and disseminates return of experience. Technical Domain Tools knowledge: Proficient use of: Reliability and availability assessment modelling by Markov and Monte Carlo methods (Reliasoft, Isograph); Professional Competencies Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions and decisions. Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment. Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct. Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests. Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions. Characteristic: Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach. Curious, resilient and willing to learn. Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery. Focused on delivering value to customers. Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills. Willingness to travel as required.
17/04/2024
Project-based
Role: Senior RAM Engineer Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior RAM Engineer to join our global team of experts in high voltage electrical equipment, with a particular focus on HVDC systems. As the Senior RAM Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, creating, verifying, and validating the reliability, availability, and maintainability models for HVDC systems and subsystems, managing risks and opportunities that affect the systems throughout their life cycle. You will also play a key role in enforcing engineering discipline and quality processes, developing and industrializing engineering solutions, promoting health and safety practices, and providing technical leadership and training to customers and colleagues Job Description Essential Responsibilities Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Studies and Management (RAMS) Defining RAMS study structure and processes; Monitoring the performance of RAMS processes; Tracking and reporting to the Project Directorate the status of the action list; Participating in cross functional Gate Reviews and present RAMS dashboard; Chairing the 3D Model Review for Maintainability; Leading the engagement with OEMs and relevant interface control documents; Leading the engagement, the Logistics Interface; Leading Maintainability deliverables and Consultant; Leading Workshop Consultants. Escalating to the GSC Technical Director and SHE Coordinator all SHE related risks. Health and Safety Actively and routinely promote the identification of hazards and EHS risks in own area of operation and objects of design. Provide insight to leaders, customers and colleagues with respect to own safety and systems and product integrity. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited institution Proven substantial knowledge and practical experience in performing reliability engineering in different industries Desired Characteristics Education Preferably educated with a Master of Engineering degree or above from an accredited institution or equivalent knowledge or professional experience. Technical Domain Competencies At least proficient in the following areas: HVDC domain knowledge Reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) assessment and management Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Knowledgeable in the following areas: Reliability Centred Maintenance Systems Engineering HazId HazOp Electrical power systems modelling and analysis Offshore electrical power facilities Engineering Management Competencies: Planning: Ability to plan and manage team work. Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identifies and manages risks, issues and opportunities. Acquisition and Supply: Generation of work products associated with acquiring or providing products or services. Knowledge Management: capable of deploying training, coaching and mentoring to customers and colleagues. Proactively records and disseminates return of experience. Technical Domain Tools knowledge: Proficient use of: Reliability and availability assessment modelling by Markov and Monte Carlo methods (Reliasoft, Isograph); Professional Competencies Communications: Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Critical Thinking: Capable of structuring defendable arguments, evidence, assumptions and decisions. Ethics and Professionalism: Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment. Technical Leadership: understanding of customer need, problem solving, creativity and innovation, relationship management, operational oversight and accountability, engineering instinct. Negotiation: capable of resolving points of difference, to gain advantage for an individual or collective, or crafting outcomes to satisfy various interests. Team Dynamics and Facilitation: Ability to be a team player and to facilitate groups interactions. Characteristic: Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach. Curious, resilient and willing to learn. Able to work to deadlines with high quality, sense of urgency and delivery. Focused on delivering value to customers. Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills. Willingness to travel as required.
Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer - 3 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working Are you ready to take charge of your career and make an impact in the dynamic world of insurance technology? Look no further! We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. You will be working for a global insurance organisation. As the Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our team through an essential Cloud upgrade project. Your expertise will be instrumental in understanding our current system, asking the right questions, and actively participating in impact analysis and code evaluation. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the lead developer for our Billing Center Guide the team through the Cloud upgrade project Conduct thorough analysis of the current system Facilitate impactful discussions and ask insightful questions Collaborate with the team to produce comprehensive analysis documents Provide guidance and support in executing project tasks effectively What you will Ideally Bring: Strong experience in application development using Guidewire BillingCenter Strong domain knowledge in Property & Casualty Insurance Strong experience in Guidewire integration mechanisms including predefined & custom plug-in, messaging destination, custom batch process, predefined and custom web services. Experience in Integrating BillingCenter with external reporting systems such as (but not limited to) motor vehicle reports, property reports, accident auto clue reports. Experience in designing physical design document (UML diagrams - component, class and sequence diagrams, data mapping, data model and error conditions) Contract Details: Duration: 3 months (View to Extension) Location: Guildford Or London/Remote Day Rate: Up to £500 Per Day (Inside IR35) Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer - 3 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working
17/04/2024
Project-based
Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer - 3 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working Are you ready to take charge of your career and make an impact in the dynamic world of insurance technology? Look no further! We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. You will be working for a global insurance organisation. As the Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our team through an essential Cloud upgrade project. Your expertise will be instrumental in understanding our current system, asking the right questions, and actively participating in impact analysis and code evaluation. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the lead developer for our Billing Center Guide the team through the Cloud upgrade project Conduct thorough analysis of the current system Facilitate impactful discussions and ask insightful questions Collaborate with the team to produce comprehensive analysis documents Provide guidance and support in executing project tasks effectively What you will Ideally Bring: Strong experience in application development using Guidewire BillingCenter Strong domain knowledge in Property & Casualty Insurance Strong experience in Guidewire integration mechanisms including predefined & custom plug-in, messaging destination, custom batch process, predefined and custom web services. Experience in Integrating BillingCenter with external reporting systems such as (but not limited to) motor vehicle reports, property reports, accident auto clue reports. Experience in designing physical design document (UML diagrams - component, class and sequence diagrams, data mapping, data model and error conditions) Contract Details: Duration: 3 months (View to Extension) Location: Guildford Or London/Remote Day Rate: Up to £500 Per Day (Inside IR35) Guidewire Billing Center Lead Developer - 3 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working
Lead TypeScript Engineer A financial giant with a bespoke platform team is hiring for a TypeScript Engineer with an ability to lead a budding team. This business has a passion for cutting-edge technology and have financed an incubator team to create platform rebuild, offering an exceptional opportunity within a leading UI focused Product business unit. As the most experienced Front End Developer within this team, you will play a crucial role in the next phase of their growth, working on intuitive SPAs and UIs for autonomous software for a global client pool, with a focus on exceptional customer experience and reliability. All the while, you will be coaching and mentoring the team and ensuring best practises are followed. Must have experience: 5+ years' experience React and Typescript. SASS and any understanding of CSS-in-JS is a plus. Experience with Cypress, Playwright Jest for unit testing. Cross platform/device UI skills. Experience working alongside BE developers, ideally Java/Kotlin. Finance domain exposure a plus (FIX, FX, Derivatives). Be confident prototyping and conceptualising at pace, when required. To excel in this role, you will need a minimum of 5 years' experience working on the Front End, with proficiency in both React and Typescript, having lead teams of 4+ people. You will need to develop your teams' professional horizons, whilst also passing on your expertise in the financial technology sector from an experienced viewpoint and be part of shaping the future of trading within the organisation. If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
17/04/2024
Full time
Lead TypeScript Engineer A financial giant with a bespoke platform team is hiring for a TypeScript Engineer with an ability to lead a budding team. This business has a passion for cutting-edge technology and have financed an incubator team to create platform rebuild, offering an exceptional opportunity within a leading UI focused Product business unit. As the most experienced Front End Developer within this team, you will play a crucial role in the next phase of their growth, working on intuitive SPAs and UIs for autonomous software for a global client pool, with a focus on exceptional customer experience and reliability. All the while, you will be coaching and mentoring the team and ensuring best practises are followed. Must have experience: 5+ years' experience React and Typescript. SASS and any understanding of CSS-in-JS is a plus. Experience with Cypress, Playwright Jest for unit testing. Cross platform/device UI skills. Experience working alongside BE developers, ideally Java/Kotlin. Finance domain exposure a plus (FIX, FX, Derivatives). Be confident prototyping and conceptualising at pace, when required. To excel in this role, you will need a minimum of 5 years' experience working on the Front End, with proficiency in both React and Typescript, having lead teams of 4+ people. You will need to develop your teams' professional horizons, whilst also passing on your expertise in the financial technology sector from an experienced viewpoint and be part of shaping the future of trading within the organisation. If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Associate Solutions Engineer - Insurance - AWS - Azure - .NET - London - Permanent - up to £60,000 base salary About the Role: A leading global insurer offering world-class insurance and reinsurance services is looking for an Associate Solution Engineer to join their London team on a permanent basis offering up to £60,000 base salary and a hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week). The role sits in withing the CIO function, which is responsible for delivering key technical services ranging from technology to business processes. You will collaborate closely with various teams such as Technical Leads, Product Owners, and other Developers on creating various portfolios and cloud-based applications, while ensuring alignment with the targets of the business. Key Requirements: A minimum of 2 years experience working in .Net/C# or Python Architectural experience offering end-to-end support. Experience working in and Agile environment. Excellent communication skills Must be Cloud certified or working towards completing one (AWS or Azure) Nice to have: Knowledge in Data Architecture concepts. Experience with cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and microservices architecture. Experience working in the Insurance or Finance domain. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions, please apply now! Cornwallis Elt is an Employment Agency & Employment Business and has been listed 3 times in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 of the UKs fastest growing private companies, as well as in the Recruitment International Top 250, Top 50 in IT and the Recruiter Fast 50 & Hot 100 reports.
16/04/2024
Full time
Associate Solutions Engineer - Insurance - AWS - Azure - .NET - London - Permanent - up to £60,000 base salary About the Role: A leading global insurer offering world-class insurance and reinsurance services is looking for an Associate Solution Engineer to join their London team on a permanent basis offering up to £60,000 base salary and a hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week). The role sits in withing the CIO function, which is responsible for delivering key technical services ranging from technology to business processes. You will collaborate closely with various teams such as Technical Leads, Product Owners, and other Developers on creating various portfolios and cloud-based applications, while ensuring alignment with the targets of the business. Key Requirements: A minimum of 2 years experience working in .Net/C# or Python Architectural experience offering end-to-end support. Experience working in and Agile environment. Excellent communication skills Must be Cloud certified or working towards completing one (AWS or Azure) Nice to have: Knowledge in Data Architecture concepts. Experience with cloud environments (AWS or Azure) and microservices architecture. Experience working in the Insurance or Finance domain. If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions, please apply now! Cornwallis Elt is an Employment Agency & Employment Business and has been listed 3 times in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 of the UKs fastest growing private companies, as well as in the Recruitment International Top 250, Top 50 in IT and the Recruiter Fast 50 & Hot 100 reports.
My client is looking for an experienced Data Steward. Job Description: Today, the customer is confronted with the evolution of the energy landscape (integration of renewable energy and decentralized production, arrival of new players on the market, closure of central generation units, arrival of batteries, EV, CRM, CEP, etc.) and the possibilities of digitalization (automation, AI, remote monitoring, ) combined with the great ambitions of the main activities (support electrification, integration flexibility, congestion management, ) Data plays a key role in supporting these evolutions: more and more, data is an enabler for the decision-making process (operational, tactical, strategic). However, we are confronted with a number of data-related challenges, which make the customer want to focus on, among other things: Setting up data domains. All data is assigned to a domain, to which an owner is assigned. The owner then becomes accountable for the data in their domain. They are supported by the data steward, who is responsible for monitoring data quality, etc. The switch from IT-led data products to business-led data products. The responsibility for high-quality, timely delivery of data products will lie with the business. The elaboration of the data products is then done by multidisciplinary (business and IT) teams, which also include the data steward. Extensive training and coaching, including for the data stewards, in order to be able to make and support transition. Governance of all this is important and will also be set up (including for data stewards). It is therefore clear that the Data Steward plays a crucial role in our data-driven ambitions! Service description: Some examples of the tasks are: Have an understanding of the business processes for which he/she takes on the role of data steward, for a specific business activity, record and document the Business Concepts, the Business Terms, the Business and Data Quality Rules, the Business Lineage to which they fall, their Business Impact, etc., so that the current level of data management for that activity can be measured (KPIs), eg via dashboards; lead root cause analysis when the current value of a KPI does not match the target value; propose, coordinate and follow up on the implementation of solutions (curative actions or long-term solutions); you are in close contact with business and IT for this, You support the data owner within his domain and contribute to the development of products. Additional requirements: You are familiar with the electricity sector or you are able to quickly gain insight into this sector and the underlying concepts. You have several years of experience as a data steward. You have experience in SQL, Python, or analytical tools. You are familiar with data models and IT architecture. With your analytical skills, you will tackle complex problems in a simple and structured way. You are familiar (processes & tools) with data management, data quality management, metadata management. Concepts such as business glossary; data lineage, data contracts, have no secrets for you. You are proactive and have a sense of responsibility. You have a hands-on mentality. With your communication skills, you will make workshops run smoothly, taking on a leadership role if necessary. You enjoy working with others and you are a team player. You have great powers of persuasion. You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English. Languages: You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English Location: Hybrid role, 3 days per week can be remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels Belgium, ideally candidates will already be based in Belgium.
16/04/2024
Project-based
My client is looking for an experienced Data Steward. Job Description: Today, the customer is confronted with the evolution of the energy landscape (integration of renewable energy and decentralized production, arrival of new players on the market, closure of central generation units, arrival of batteries, EV, CRM, CEP, etc.) and the possibilities of digitalization (automation, AI, remote monitoring, ) combined with the great ambitions of the main activities (support electrification, integration flexibility, congestion management, ) Data plays a key role in supporting these evolutions: more and more, data is an enabler for the decision-making process (operational, tactical, strategic). However, we are confronted with a number of data-related challenges, which make the customer want to focus on, among other things: Setting up data domains. All data is assigned to a domain, to which an owner is assigned. The owner then becomes accountable for the data in their domain. They are supported by the data steward, who is responsible for monitoring data quality, etc. The switch from IT-led data products to business-led data products. The responsibility for high-quality, timely delivery of data products will lie with the business. The elaboration of the data products is then done by multidisciplinary (business and IT) teams, which also include the data steward. Extensive training and coaching, including for the data stewards, in order to be able to make and support transition. Governance of all this is important and will also be set up (including for data stewards). It is therefore clear that the Data Steward plays a crucial role in our data-driven ambitions! Service description: Some examples of the tasks are: Have an understanding of the business processes for which he/she takes on the role of data steward, for a specific business activity, record and document the Business Concepts, the Business Terms, the Business and Data Quality Rules, the Business Lineage to which they fall, their Business Impact, etc., so that the current level of data management for that activity can be measured (KPIs), eg via dashboards; lead root cause analysis when the current value of a KPI does not match the target value; propose, coordinate and follow up on the implementation of solutions (curative actions or long-term solutions); you are in close contact with business and IT for this, You support the data owner within his domain and contribute to the development of products. Additional requirements: You are familiar with the electricity sector or you are able to quickly gain insight into this sector and the underlying concepts. You have several years of experience as a data steward. You have experience in SQL, Python, or analytical tools. You are familiar with data models and IT architecture. With your analytical skills, you will tackle complex problems in a simple and structured way. You are familiar (processes & tools) with data management, data quality management, metadata management. Concepts such as business glossary; data lineage, data contracts, have no secrets for you. You are proactive and have a sense of responsibility. You have a hands-on mentality. With your communication skills, you will make workshops run smoothly, taking on a leadership role if necessary. You enjoy working with others and you are a team player. You have great powers of persuasion. You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English. Languages: You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English Location: Hybrid role, 3 days per week can be remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels Belgium, ideally candidates will already be based in Belgium.
Our client is looking for an experienced Data Mesh/Data Product Expert. Mission Description: Today, our client is confronted with the evolution of the energy landscape (integration of renewable energy and decentralized production, arrival of new players on the market, closure of central production units, arrival of batteries, EV, CRM, CEP, etc.) and the possibilities of digitalization (automation, AI, remote monitoring, ) combined with the great ambitions of the main activities (support electrification, integration flexibility, manage congestion, ). Data plays a key role in supporting these evolutions: more and more, data is an enabler for the decision-making process (operational, tactical, strategic). The customer wants to fully commit to making this data available according to the "FAIR" principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), both for people and for systems and has been inspired by the DataMesh approach. The customer wants to fully commit to: Setting up Data Domains: all data is assigned to a domain, to which a Data Owner is assigned. The Data Owner then becomes accountable for the data in their domain. They are supported by the Data Steward, who is responsible for monitoring data quality, among other things; The switch from IT-led Data Products to Business Led Data Products: the responsibility for high-quality and timely delivery of Data Products will lie with business. The elaboration of the Data Products is then done by multidisciplinary (business and IT) teams. In these teams, the Data Product Owner and the Data Engineers of the Data Chapter play a crucial role. Extensive training and coaching; Governance of it all; The entire set-up must be supported by a solid technological foundation - the Data Platform. During the implementation of the data strategy, two first crucial steps were taken: A Data Strategy was drawn up and validated at C-level; A number of pilot Data Products were identified per management; The customer now wants to start fully implementing this pilot Data Products for which the necessary support is being sought. Service description: The transition to a Business Led Data Product Organization is a major change that requires good support from both the Business and IT teams. To manage this change, the customer is looking for a DataProduct/DataMesh Expert - a technically-oriented profile who has extensive experience in setting up/developing such a set-up. The main tasks of the Data Product/Data Mesh expert will consist of defining: Data Product Contract (templates) and its concrete application for the pilots, in close collaboration with the IT teams; Data Platform Service requirements for the implementation of the pilot Data Products; Data Platform Service requirements for interactive querying of the Data Products; A Data Catalog and the minimum required metadata in close collaboration with the IT teams; A Workflow for onboarding new Data Products; The orchestration between the Data Products; Integration of Master Data Management; In addition, we expect the Data Product/Data Mesh expert to help the business teams with: Understanding the "best practices" when setting up a Data Platform in terms of: Standardization (eg: setting up configurable DataOps pipelines that retrieve information from a code repository, setting up a data quality framework, central monitoring services, etc.); Drafting Data Access Policies; The development of a realistic phased approach in which the first results are quickly visible; Managing and implementing all data governance best practices; Additional requirements: Necessary: Experience as a (lead) Data Platform expert in the implementation of a Data Mesh oriented set-up in at least 2 organizations - at least on a technological level, but preferably also on an organizational level; In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one technology stack for setting up a Data Platform that supports the implementation of Business Led Data Products (eg: the Microsoft stack within Azure with products such as DataBricks, Azure Purview, Data Factory, ) Knowledge of Domain Driven Design principles; In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in setting up DataOps Pipelines, Data Contracts, Data Catalog, Workflow for onboarding Data Products, Data Product orchestration, An Advantage: You are familiar with the electricity sector or you are able to quickly gain insight into this sector and the underlying concepts. You are proactive and have a sense of responsibility. You have a hands-on mentality. With your communication skills, you will make workshops run smoothly, taking on a leadership role if necessary. You enjoy working with others and you are a team player. You have great powers of persuasion. Languages: You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English Location: Hybrid role, 3 days per week can be remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels Belgium, ideally candidates will already be based in Belgium.
16/04/2024
Project-based
Our client is looking for an experienced Data Mesh/Data Product Expert. Mission Description: Today, our client is confronted with the evolution of the energy landscape (integration of renewable energy and decentralized production, arrival of new players on the market, closure of central production units, arrival of batteries, EV, CRM, CEP, etc.) and the possibilities of digitalization (automation, AI, remote monitoring, ) combined with the great ambitions of the main activities (support electrification, integration flexibility, manage congestion, ). Data plays a key role in supporting these evolutions: more and more, data is an enabler for the decision-making process (operational, tactical, strategic). The customer wants to fully commit to making this data available according to the "FAIR" principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), both for people and for systems and has been inspired by the DataMesh approach. The customer wants to fully commit to: Setting up Data Domains: all data is assigned to a domain, to which a Data Owner is assigned. The Data Owner then becomes accountable for the data in their domain. They are supported by the Data Steward, who is responsible for monitoring data quality, among other things; The switch from IT-led Data Products to Business Led Data Products: the responsibility for high-quality and timely delivery of Data Products will lie with business. The elaboration of the Data Products is then done by multidisciplinary (business and IT) teams. In these teams, the Data Product Owner and the Data Engineers of the Data Chapter play a crucial role. Extensive training and coaching; Governance of it all; The entire set-up must be supported by a solid technological foundation - the Data Platform. During the implementation of the data strategy, two first crucial steps were taken: A Data Strategy was drawn up and validated at C-level; A number of pilot Data Products were identified per management; The customer now wants to start fully implementing this pilot Data Products for which the necessary support is being sought. Service description: The transition to a Business Led Data Product Organization is a major change that requires good support from both the Business and IT teams. To manage this change, the customer is looking for a DataProduct/DataMesh Expert - a technically-oriented profile who has extensive experience in setting up/developing such a set-up. The main tasks of the Data Product/Data Mesh expert will consist of defining: Data Product Contract (templates) and its concrete application for the pilots, in close collaboration with the IT teams; Data Platform Service requirements for the implementation of the pilot Data Products; Data Platform Service requirements for interactive querying of the Data Products; A Data Catalog and the minimum required metadata in close collaboration with the IT teams; A Workflow for onboarding new Data Products; The orchestration between the Data Products; Integration of Master Data Management; In addition, we expect the Data Product/Data Mesh expert to help the business teams with: Understanding the "best practices" when setting up a Data Platform in terms of: Standardization (eg: setting up configurable DataOps pipelines that retrieve information from a code repository, setting up a data quality framework, central monitoring services, etc.); Drafting Data Access Policies; The development of a realistic phased approach in which the first results are quickly visible; Managing and implementing all data governance best practices; Additional requirements: Necessary: Experience as a (lead) Data Platform expert in the implementation of a Data Mesh oriented set-up in at least 2 organizations - at least on a technological level, but preferably also on an organizational level; In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one technology stack for setting up a Data Platform that supports the implementation of Business Led Data Products (eg: the Microsoft stack within Azure with products such as DataBricks, Azure Purview, Data Factory, ) Knowledge of Domain Driven Design principles; In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in setting up DataOps Pipelines, Data Contracts, Data Catalog, Workflow for onboarding Data Products, Data Product orchestration, An Advantage: You are familiar with the electricity sector or you are able to quickly gain insight into this sector and the underlying concepts. You are proactive and have a sense of responsibility. You have a hands-on mentality. With your communication skills, you will make workshops run smoothly, taking on a leadership role if necessary. You enjoy working with others and you are a team player. You have great powers of persuasion. Languages: You are fluent in Dutch and/or French and you have a good command of English Location: Hybrid role, 3 days per week can be remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels Belgium, ideally candidates will already be based in Belgium.