Quant Developer (6-month contract) Location: London (Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in office, W1S) Salary: £750-£800pd (Inside IR35) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a pioneering spin-out hedge fund as they build out their technology functions from the ground up. This includes developing cutting-edge trading, portfolio management, and order management systems. Role Overview: We are seeking a Quant Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting to the head of engineering and data, who reports directly to the founders, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing quantitative solutions to support the firm's investment strategies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models, algorithms, and tools using Python Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Build and enhance trading, portfolio, and Order Management Systems (OMS) Work with Orchestrade or similar Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) Design, implement, and maintain robust quantitative infrastructure Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation Continuously improve systems and processes for enhanced efficiency Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience with Python in a quantitative finance role Strong background in Fixed Income products and markets Prior experience in buy-side, hedge fund, asset management, or investment banking Business-facing experience, comfortable working with portfolio managers Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering) If you are a talented Quant Developer passionate about quantitative finance and excited to be part of a pioneering hedge fund launch, we invite you to apply with your current resume.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Quant Developer (6-month contract) Location: London (Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in office, W1S) Salary: £750-£800pd (Inside IR35) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a pioneering spin-out hedge fund as they build out their technology functions from the ground up. This includes developing cutting-edge trading, portfolio management, and order management systems. Role Overview: We are seeking a Quant Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. Reporting to the head of engineering and data, who reports directly to the founders, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing quantitative solutions to support the firm's investment strategies. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain quantitative models, algorithms, and tools using Python Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions Build and enhance trading, portfolio, and Order Management Systems (OMS) Work with Orchestrade or similar Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) Design, implement, and maintain robust quantitative infrastructure Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation Continuously improve systems and processes for enhanced efficiency Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience with Python in a quantitative finance role Strong background in Fixed Income products and markets Prior experience in buy-side, hedge fund, asset management, or investment banking Business-facing experience, comfortable working with portfolio managers Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering) If you are a talented Quant Developer passionate about quantitative finance and excited to be part of a pioneering hedge fund launch, we invite you to apply with your current resume.
SC cleared Software Solutions Architect Portsmouth (5 days a wweek on site) 12 months initially £92.37 Inside IR35/Umbrella Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current and transferrable SC Clearance. Role Description A senior role with in the Training & Simulation team responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the software solution for the Training & Simulation Maritime Synthetic Core (MSC) Defining, developing, assessing and reviewing the set of architectural artefacts required to identify the software elements necessary to satisfy software and/or system requirements for the MSC Establishing, maintaining and/or enhancing the set of transformational activities and supporting tools deployed to develop and maintain software design artefacts and related work products throughout the engineering life cycle for the MSC. Providing specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance MSC performance. This position is based in Portsmouth but will require occasional travel to exhibitions, conferences, subcontractor and customer sites. Core Duties Produce, document, own and maintain the MSC software architecture(s), clearly communicating the associated software solutions to the wider team. Design and document the software architecture for Training and Simulation products, taking account of the need to design for the modernisation and modularisation of existing capability, commonality of approach and re-use of capability across solutions, integration of new capabilities and open standards and integration of third party products and capabilities Provide specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance product performance. Define, implement and maintain the software configuration management toolsets and processes needed to manage the product software, including structure of repositories, build processes and seek endorsement from the Head of Engineering and Technology/Product Lead for the proposed approach. Design software solutions to meet overarching functional requirements. Provide guidance to and co-ordinate with Project teams in the integration of product software into deliverable systems and systems architecture. Support bid work undertaken by projects and Business Development including solution design, documentation and software estimating. Design for product security and produce solutions that address Maritime Services Cyber Security and Export Control requirements. Working experience of Host infrastructure systems and software development using a variety of software languages. Network communications for local and wide area connectivity. Knowledge of synthetic environments and associated communication protocols eg High Level Architecture (HLA). Knowledge and understanding of training systems and combat system capabilities, interfaces and integration. Knowledge of technology trends and their potential road maps. Awareness and understanding of different stakeholders and their organizational structures is essential. Knowledge and experience of the client's Systems' engineering governance and life cycle management processes is desirable. Excellent awareness of emerging software techniques and technologies. Skills: Ability to design solutions that integrate systems and software across multiple projects. Ability to design solutions that integrate third party applications across multiple projects. Excellent problem solving skills required for complex systems and software issues. Self-reliant. Able to be self-motivated and work without direction when required to achieve the overall objectives. Experience of multiple software languages Technically lead the software design process and resultant solutions Able to clearly present and justify complex information and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects and concurrent developments/requirements. Able to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. The ability to understand and propose solution recommendations and trade-offs on software technical aspects pertaining to the projects whilst ensuring the balance between technical risk and cost is fully understood for the solutions, is essential. The ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues, team members, line management and senior management is essential. Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent technical professional experience and have relevant IT and/or business experience. Defence industry is ideal, but open to other industries providing they have the relevant technical experience. About the team you'll be working in Sits within the product team, part of the wider Training & Simulation Team Reporting in to Product Delivery Lead Software and Systems Team of 13 that has plans to grow over the year.
25/04/2024
Project-based
SC cleared Software Solutions Architect Portsmouth (5 days a wweek on site) 12 months initially £92.37 Inside IR35/Umbrella Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current and transferrable SC Clearance. Role Description A senior role with in the Training & Simulation team responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the software solution for the Training & Simulation Maritime Synthetic Core (MSC) Defining, developing, assessing and reviewing the set of architectural artefacts required to identify the software elements necessary to satisfy software and/or system requirements for the MSC Establishing, maintaining and/or enhancing the set of transformational activities and supporting tools deployed to develop and maintain software design artefacts and related work products throughout the engineering life cycle for the MSC. Providing specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance MSC performance. This position is based in Portsmouth but will require occasional travel to exhibitions, conferences, subcontractor and customer sites. Core Duties Produce, document, own and maintain the MSC software architecture(s), clearly communicating the associated software solutions to the wider team. Design and document the software architecture for Training and Simulation products, taking account of the need to design for the modernisation and modularisation of existing capability, commonality of approach and re-use of capability across solutions, integration of new capabilities and open standards and integration of third party products and capabilities Provide specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance product performance. Define, implement and maintain the software configuration management toolsets and processes needed to manage the product software, including structure of repositories, build processes and seek endorsement from the Head of Engineering and Technology/Product Lead for the proposed approach. Design software solutions to meet overarching functional requirements. Provide guidance to and co-ordinate with Project teams in the integration of product software into deliverable systems and systems architecture. Support bid work undertaken by projects and Business Development including solution design, documentation and software estimating. Design for product security and produce solutions that address Maritime Services Cyber Security and Export Control requirements. Working experience of Host infrastructure systems and software development using a variety of software languages. Network communications for local and wide area connectivity. Knowledge of synthetic environments and associated communication protocols eg High Level Architecture (HLA). Knowledge and understanding of training systems and combat system capabilities, interfaces and integration. Knowledge of technology trends and their potential road maps. Awareness and understanding of different stakeholders and their organizational structures is essential. Knowledge and experience of the client's Systems' engineering governance and life cycle management processes is desirable. Excellent awareness of emerging software techniques and technologies. Skills: Ability to design solutions that integrate systems and software across multiple projects. Ability to design solutions that integrate third party applications across multiple projects. Excellent problem solving skills required for complex systems and software issues. Self-reliant. Able to be self-motivated and work without direction when required to achieve the overall objectives. Experience of multiple software languages Technically lead the software design process and resultant solutions Able to clearly present and justify complex information and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects and concurrent developments/requirements. Able to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. The ability to understand and propose solution recommendations and trade-offs on software technical aspects pertaining to the projects whilst ensuring the balance between technical risk and cost is fully understood for the solutions, is essential. The ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues, team members, line management and senior management is essential. Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent technical professional experience and have relevant IT and/or business experience. Defence industry is ideal, but open to other industries providing they have the relevant technical experience. About the team you'll be working in Sits within the product team, part of the wider Training & Simulation Team Reporting in to Product Delivery Lead Software and Systems Team of 13 that has plans to grow over the year.
A Senior Electronics Design Engineer is now needed for my Sheffield based client working on unique technology and working at their Headquarters. As their Senior Electronic Design Engineer you will be playing a pivotal role in the design and development of their products working through the full life cycle from concept through to production. You will be responsible for designing and implementing electronic systems to meet customer requirements and leasing with the firmware and software team. As this role is for a Senior Engineer you will also be expected to mentor/help guide with junior engineers who certainly will value your knowledge and experience, working in a friendly and welcoming environment. This role is ideally based on site with core hours/flexible working. Core skills include:- Electronic Design Analogue/digital/Mixed Circuitry Schematics Verification Leasing with the software teams for integration of hardware Debugging Validation testing PCB Layout Altium Design for EMC Desirable skills include:- SMPS Communication protocols Power Electronics DFMEA Do not worry if you don't have every skill listed the company are really interested in passionate Engineers so please do not hesitate to get in touch, as it would be great to hear from you. I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
24/04/2024
Full time
A Senior Electronics Design Engineer is now needed for my Sheffield based client working on unique technology and working at their Headquarters. As their Senior Electronic Design Engineer you will be playing a pivotal role in the design and development of their products working through the full life cycle from concept through to production. You will be responsible for designing and implementing electronic systems to meet customer requirements and leasing with the firmware and software team. As this role is for a Senior Engineer you will also be expected to mentor/help guide with junior engineers who certainly will value your knowledge and experience, working in a friendly and welcoming environment. This role is ideally based on site with core hours/flexible working. Core skills include:- Electronic Design Analogue/digital/Mixed Circuitry Schematics Verification Leasing with the software teams for integration of hardware Debugging Validation testing PCB Layout Altium Design for EMC Desirable skills include:- SMPS Communication protocols Power Electronics DFMEA Do not worry if you don't have every skill listed the company are really interested in passionate Engineers so please do not hesitate to get in touch, as it would be great to hear from you. I appreciate that you may not have all of the skills listed but if you feel this may be suitable lets have a chat and go from there. Please send your CV to (see below). Alternatively if you know someone who would be ideal for this role help them out and point them in my direction as we do offer referral fees WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Embedded C++ Engineer (Microcontrollers, Obtain SC Clearance) Chertsey, Surrey (3+ days in the office) £50000 - £60000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must be eligible to for SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. That requires you to be resident in the UK for the last 5 years, with no trips of 30 days or more out of the country during that time. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced C++ Developer. You will be working from their Chertsey site in leafy Surrey and will be required to work 3+ days per week in the office. You will need to have experience with Embedded design onto hardware with C++ experience. however, the design stage has already been completed for this project. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering the role includes software design, development, and review for various systems, from small Embedded single processors to multi-processor networked systems. Collaborating closely with systems and hardware engineers, you'll create multidisciplinary solutions, defining software-hardware and software-firmware interfaces. Ensuring technical requirements are met at every stage of design, integration, and ultimately leading to customer acceptance. You will be joining a team of 4 and they will be the only software engineer on the project, so this is a really good opportunity to grow and progress into a Senior or Lead role. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You must have experience (3+ years) working as an Embedded Software Engineer using C++ in a Linux environment. You will have a passion using Microcontrollers and will have experience with Testing and Acceptance. A full understanding of the engineering life cycle is also important. You will ideally have knowledge of defence or MOD system gateways. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
24/04/2024
Full time
Embedded C++ Engineer (Microcontrollers, Obtain SC Clearance) Chertsey, Surrey (3+ days in the office) £50000 - £60000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must be eligible to for SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. That requires you to be resident in the UK for the last 5 years, with no trips of 30 days or more out of the country during that time. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced C++ Developer. You will be working from their Chertsey site in leafy Surrey and will be required to work 3+ days per week in the office. You will need to have experience with Embedded design onto hardware with C++ experience. however, the design stage has already been completed for this project. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering the role includes software design, development, and review for various systems, from small Embedded single processors to multi-processor networked systems. Collaborating closely with systems and hardware engineers, you'll create multidisciplinary solutions, defining software-hardware and software-firmware interfaces. Ensuring technical requirements are met at every stage of design, integration, and ultimately leading to customer acceptance. You will be joining a team of 4 and they will be the only software engineer on the project, so this is a really good opportunity to grow and progress into a Senior or Lead role. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You must have experience (3+ years) working as an Embedded Software Engineer using C++ in a Linux environment. You will have a passion using Microcontrollers and will have experience with Testing and Acceptance. A full understanding of the engineering life cycle is also important. You will ideally have knowledge of defence or MOD system gateways. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Technical Lead (C++, Maritime, SC Clearance Required) Portland, Dorset (3 days in the office) £60000 - £80000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must already hold SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced C++ Technical Lead. You will be working from their Portland sight in the beautiful Dorset Purbecks and can work a 4 day compressed week if you wish. Signal processing and acoustics understanding is essential for this role. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will be spearheading a Maritime project to lead a team of 5 in the role of Design Authority. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, software design and development, system/software engineering, acceptance, technical governance and mentoring of the design team. The work is predominantly related to the in-board aspects of Sonar processing and display software but also includes sensor data acquisition sub-systems and wider aspects of submarine combat systems development. Currently, the work covers Maritime systems but has the potential to evolve into other associated domains in the future. You, and your team, will be involved from the initial concept right through to customer acceptance of highly complex systems, ensuring that all design requirements are met. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You should have previous experience as a Tech Lead, or leading a team of circa 5 Engineers as a Senior. The secure nature of the project work will require you to already hold SC Cleared to be successful in this process. You must have strong core programming skills (8+ years) using C++ in a Linux environment and will have exposure to the entire SDLC. You must have a strong background in UML modelling using Enterprise Architect (or similar). Desirable skills are Real Time Operating Systems, Java, Jira and SVN/GIT plus experience in Continuous Integration and test tools such as Jenkins. Signal processing and acoustics understanding is essential. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
23/04/2024
Full time
Technical Lead (C++, Maritime, SC Clearance Required) Portland, Dorset (3 days in the office) £60000 - £80000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must already hold SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced C++ Technical Lead. You will be working from their Portland sight in the beautiful Dorset Purbecks and can work a 4 day compressed week if you wish. Signal processing and acoustics understanding is essential for this role. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will be spearheading a Maritime project to lead a team of 5 in the role of Design Authority. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, software design and development, system/software engineering, acceptance, technical governance and mentoring of the design team. The work is predominantly related to the in-board aspects of Sonar processing and display software but also includes sensor data acquisition sub-systems and wider aspects of submarine combat systems development. Currently, the work covers Maritime systems but has the potential to evolve into other associated domains in the future. You, and your team, will be involved from the initial concept right through to customer acceptance of highly complex systems, ensuring that all design requirements are met. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You should have previous experience as a Tech Lead, or leading a team of circa 5 Engineers as a Senior. The secure nature of the project work will require you to already hold SC Cleared to be successful in this process. You must have strong core programming skills (8+ years) using C++ in a Linux environment and will have exposure to the entire SDLC. You must have a strong background in UML modelling using Enterprise Architect (or similar). Desirable skills are Real Time Operating Systems, Java, Jira and SVN/GIT plus experience in Continuous Integration and test tools such as Jenkins. Signal processing and acoustics understanding is essential. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Senior SW Engineer (C++, Maritime, SC Clearance Required) Chertsey, Surrey (4-5 days in the office) £50000 - £70000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must already hold SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced Senior C++ Developer. You will be working from their Chertsey site in leafy Surrey and will be required to work 4-5 days per week in the office. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will be spearheading a Maritime project to lead a team of 5 in the role of Design Authority. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, software design and development, system/software engineering, acceptance, technical governance and mentoring of the design team. The work is predominantly related to the in-board aspects of Sonar processing and display software but also includes sensor data acquisition sub-systems and wider aspects of submarine combat systems development. Currently, the work covers Maritime systems but has the potential to evolve into other associated domains in the future. You, and your team, will be involved from the initial concept right through to customer acceptance of highly complex systems, ensuring that all design requirements are met. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You should have previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, around 5 years. You may also have worked with C or Java. You will have experience with both Embedded and desktop operating systems such as Linux and Windows. The secure nature of the project work will require you to already hold SC Cleared to be successful in this process. You will ideally have knowledge of defence or MOD system gateways. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
23/04/2024
Full time
Senior SW Engineer (C++, Maritime, SC Clearance Required) Chertsey, Surrey (4-5 days in the office) £50000 - £70000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must already hold SC (Security Clearance) to apply for this role. Your new company This leading Defence Contractor business are looking to bolster their Software team with an experienced Senior C++ Developer. You will be working from their Chertsey site in leafy Surrey and will be required to work 4-5 days per week in the office. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will be spearheading a Maritime project to lead a team of 5 in the role of Design Authority. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, software design and development, system/software engineering, acceptance, technical governance and mentoring of the design team. The work is predominantly related to the in-board aspects of Sonar processing and display software but also includes sensor data acquisition sub-systems and wider aspects of submarine combat systems development. Currently, the work covers Maritime systems but has the potential to evolve into other associated domains in the future. You, and your team, will be involved from the initial concept right through to customer acceptance of highly complex systems, ensuring that all design requirements are met. As a small-medium enterprise, they benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business. Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design life cycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments. What you'll need to succeed You should have previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills, around 5 years. You may also have worked with C or Java. You will have experience with both Embedded and desktop operating systems such as Linux and Windows. The secure nature of the project work will require you to already hold SC Cleared to be successful in this process. You will ideally have knowledge of defence or MOD system gateways. What you'll get in return The benefits here are great. You'll work a 37.5 hour week but can condense your hours into a 4-day week if you choose. There is flexi-time and you can earn up to 24 additional paid days off per year (or conversely can work overtime). 32 days holiday+ Christmas close down for a week. There is private medical cover too. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
iO associates have patterned with a leading multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and defense systems. With a rich history spanning decades, it is known for innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability in aviation. Its global presence and diverse product portfolio make it a key player in the aerospace industry, driving advancements in air travel and shaping its future. You will be responsible support the UK HR team in day-to-day activities, collaborating closely with HR Management, Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Partners. Manage diaries, emails, travel, and expenses proactively for the Head of HR, ensuring seamless organization and efficiency. Job Title: HR Administrator/Executive Assistant Location: Monday to Friday days - core hours 37 per week Remote working available 3 days on site, 2 days remote Duration: 12 Months Responsibilities: Provide HR administrative, operational, and project support to HR Business Partners & UK HR Manage and prioritize the diary of the Head of HR, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel. Support onboarding, induction, exit, and overseas deployment processes. Provide day-to-day time, attendance, and payroll support. Assist in Disciplinary & Grievance processes as required. Manage visitor process, room booking, and hospitality. Assist in creating and running HR events and processes. Perform ad hoc data management and analysis, such as file archiving, audits, surveys, and reports. Organize the Long Service Award process. Qualifications Highly organized with exceptional time management skills Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail Proficient in Google Workspace or demonstrate adaptability to learn. Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive/HR confidential topics. Proactive and adaptable, ready to tackle new challenges and support team needs. If this role aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to take the next step and apply for this job. Please email or call.
23/04/2024
Project-based
iO associates have patterned with a leading multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and defense systems. With a rich history spanning decades, it is known for innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability in aviation. Its global presence and diverse product portfolio make it a key player in the aerospace industry, driving advancements in air travel and shaping its future. You will be responsible support the UK HR team in day-to-day activities, collaborating closely with HR Management, Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Partners. Manage diaries, emails, travel, and expenses proactively for the Head of HR, ensuring seamless organization and efficiency. Job Title: HR Administrator/Executive Assistant Location: Monday to Friday days - core hours 37 per week Remote working available 3 days on site, 2 days remote Duration: 12 Months Responsibilities: Provide HR administrative, operational, and project support to HR Business Partners & UK HR Manage and prioritize the diary of the Head of HR, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel. Support onboarding, induction, exit, and overseas deployment processes. Provide day-to-day time, attendance, and payroll support. Assist in Disciplinary & Grievance processes as required. Manage visitor process, room booking, and hospitality. Assist in creating and running HR events and processes. Perform ad hoc data management and analysis, such as file archiving, audits, surveys, and reports. Organize the Long Service Award process. Qualifications Highly organized with exceptional time management skills Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail Proficient in Google Workspace or demonstrate adaptability to learn. Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive/HR confidential topics. Proactive and adaptable, ready to tackle new challenges and support team needs. If this role aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to take the next step and apply for this job. Please email or call.
D365 Business Central Developer - Engineering sector - £60k - £75k My client are a manufacturing and engineering company who have a presence in UK and Europe with over 7 different entities encompassed under the parent group. They are looking to get all entities across to Business central and are at the start of their journey. With the UK and Irish entity on NAV 2016 and plans to move to Business central and the Swedish and Spanish moving across to Business central with go-live set for December 2024. They are looking for a BC Developer to work within the pre-existing systems team, developing end-to-end solutions and being the in-house technical specialist alongside the systems manager and group head of IT who are both strong NAV specialists. Key Responsibilities: Analyse the current system and assist with upgrading and migrating existing C/AL codebase to AL, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Collaborate with project team members, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather and document functional specifications and requirements for the upgrade project. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to the project team throughout the upgrade process. Conduct unit testing, system integration testing, and assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and reliability of the upgraded system. Maintain and update system documentation, training materials, and best practices related to Business Central development. Ensure the integrity of the codebase for all Business Central Environments is upkept through Source control and diligent extension release management. Be the gatekeeper to all AL extensions across the company and ensure they are compliant with Change Management and Microsoft Upgrades. Would this role be of interest? Best Fergus
23/04/2024
Full time
D365 Business Central Developer - Engineering sector - £60k - £75k My client are a manufacturing and engineering company who have a presence in UK and Europe with over 7 different entities encompassed under the parent group. They are looking to get all entities across to Business central and are at the start of their journey. With the UK and Irish entity on NAV 2016 and plans to move to Business central and the Swedish and Spanish moving across to Business central with go-live set for December 2024. They are looking for a BC Developer to work within the pre-existing systems team, developing end-to-end solutions and being the in-house technical specialist alongside the systems manager and group head of IT who are both strong NAV specialists. Key Responsibilities: Analyse the current system and assist with upgrading and migrating existing C/AL codebase to AL, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. Collaborate with project team members, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather and document functional specifications and requirements for the upgrade project. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to the project team throughout the upgrade process. Conduct unit testing, system integration testing, and assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and reliability of the upgraded system. Maintain and update system documentation, training materials, and best practices related to Business Central development. Ensure the integrity of the codebase for all Business Central Environments is upkept through Source control and diligent extension release management. Be the gatekeeper to all AL extensions across the company and ensure they are compliant with Change Management and Microsoft Upgrades. Would this role be of interest? Best Fergus
SC Cleared Talend/Denodo/Grafana Engineer Telford 6 months IR35 Status - Mandated Umbrella Candidates MUST hold Active SC clearance We are heading up a recruitment drive on behalf of a leading IT consultancy that require an SC Cleared Talend/Denodo/Grafana Engineer to join their team on a major government project that is based in Telford. Software development activity across the full range of development life cycle; requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding/development, testing, implementation and live support. This may be within new systems development projects or enhancements and fixes to existing applications. Carrying out development in accordance with the agreed requirements and development standards Testing of products in accordance with the test strategy to ensure that they are fit for purpose Assisting the team in examining packages of work and giving realistic timescales for completion Completion of work allocated within agreed time, cost and quality criteria and providing progress reports on assigned work as required Management and control of problems and change within their area of responsibility, including negotiation with other team members Problem analysis, investigation and resolution Playing an active part in Process improvement, awareness of and compliance with all relevant quality processes and procedures, including completion of all the specified quality records Mandatory Skills: FTEs will be used across Live Support systems wherever required: Technologies - Denodo/Talend/PDI/Git/MySQL/Redshift/Grafana Dashboard creation/consolidation Gathering requirements, understanding the service and delivery alerts to suit Skills must have: FTE ideally should have experience in Grafana monitoring: Dashboard creation/consolidation A software engineering background with proven ability to rapidly learn and apply application development process, tools and programming/Scripting languages. Awareness of key SE engineering concepts and governance (design, development, config management and version control, quality control, continuous integration, release/deployment, documentation, built in supportability, built in maintainability, re-use and extensibility) Specific experience of data solutions development addressing data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processing and data analytics and reporting requirements. Familiar with Agile software development principles and practices and experience of delivery as a member of an Agile Scrum team utilising Scrum methodology.
23/04/2024
Project-based
SC Cleared Talend/Denodo/Grafana Engineer Telford 6 months IR35 Status - Mandated Umbrella Candidates MUST hold Active SC clearance We are heading up a recruitment drive on behalf of a leading IT consultancy that require an SC Cleared Talend/Denodo/Grafana Engineer to join their team on a major government project that is based in Telford. Software development activity across the full range of development life cycle; requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding/development, testing, implementation and live support. This may be within new systems development projects or enhancements and fixes to existing applications. Carrying out development in accordance with the agreed requirements and development standards Testing of products in accordance with the test strategy to ensure that they are fit for purpose Assisting the team in examining packages of work and giving realistic timescales for completion Completion of work allocated within agreed time, cost and quality criteria and providing progress reports on assigned work as required Management and control of problems and change within their area of responsibility, including negotiation with other team members Problem analysis, investigation and resolution Playing an active part in Process improvement, awareness of and compliance with all relevant quality processes and procedures, including completion of all the specified quality records Mandatory Skills: FTEs will be used across Live Support systems wherever required: Technologies - Denodo/Talend/PDI/Git/MySQL/Redshift/Grafana Dashboard creation/consolidation Gathering requirements, understanding the service and delivery alerts to suit Skills must have: FTE ideally should have experience in Grafana monitoring: Dashboard creation/consolidation A software engineering background with proven ability to rapidly learn and apply application development process, tools and programming/Scripting languages. Awareness of key SE engineering concepts and governance (design, development, config management and version control, quality control, continuous integration, release/deployment, documentation, built in supportability, built in maintainability, re-use and extensibility) Specific experience of data solutions development addressing data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processing and data analytics and reporting requirements. Familiar with Agile software development principles and practices and experience of delivery as a member of an Agile Scrum team utilising Scrum methodology.
C/C++ Software Engineer (Obtain SC Clearance)Blandford, Dorset (Full time, in office) £45000 - £65000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must be eligible for SC Clearance to apply for this role (5 years resident in UK, with no trips outside the UK of 30 days or more during this period). Your new company This leading technology-focussed business are looking to bolster their engineering team with an experienced C/C++ Software Engineer. You will be working Monday-Friday in their head office location in the heart of Dorset. The company are open to looking at mid-level or senior applicants given the exciting growth plans in store, you'll obtain SC Clearance in this position which is highly desirable in the market. Your new role You'll join an owner operated business that's been established for decades and has a strong reputation locally with good staff retention rates. It's a rapidly changing environment and they champion Agile, so it's important you are flexible and appreciate the nature of a business at the cutting edge of security technology. You'll be working to deliver a new suite of highly scalable products and a lot of the requirements are greenfield. The company control the systems they build, meaning developers can be intrinsic with the user and understand their journey to build a better product. You will be working on enterprise level projects but may have concurrent deliveries the team is tasked with. Fortunately, the company develop everything in house, so quality is not compromised. You will be expected to bring new ideas to the table in whatever guise you join, but at a Senior level mentoring and leadership opportunities are also available. It's an internally creative team that champion collaboration. They want constant suggestions of how to re-engineer things, not just work from a brief. What you'll need to succeed The secure nature of the project work will require you to become SC Cleared to be successful in this process. The company will take you through this, so do not be concerned, but you must be a British National, resident in the UK for the last 5 years. You must have strong core programming skills using C/C++ in a Linux environment (4-5+ years) and will have exposure to the entire SDLC. Also desirable: * Good understanding of software architectures and design principles. * Understanding of software test strategies * Experience with SMP & multi-threaded applications development * Experience with packet access frameworks such as DPDK * Experience with Scripting languages such as Python, Bash and Perl * Experience with GIT SCM, Jenkins, JIRA * Relevant engineering or computer science degree * Agile/Scrum What you'll get in return You'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. There's an excellent rewards scheme in place including private healthcare, 33 days holiday, generous pension scheme and long term sick cover. There is parking on site and they have progression plans that are revisited with staff regularly. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
22/04/2024
Full time
C/C++ Software Engineer (Obtain SC Clearance)Blandford, Dorset (Full time, in office) £45000 - £65000+ Excellent Benefits Please note you must be eligible for SC Clearance to apply for this role (5 years resident in UK, with no trips outside the UK of 30 days or more during this period). Your new company This leading technology-focussed business are looking to bolster their engineering team with an experienced C/C++ Software Engineer. You will be working Monday-Friday in their head office location in the heart of Dorset. The company are open to looking at mid-level or senior applicants given the exciting growth plans in store, you'll obtain SC Clearance in this position which is highly desirable in the market. Your new role You'll join an owner operated business that's been established for decades and has a strong reputation locally with good staff retention rates. It's a rapidly changing environment and they champion Agile, so it's important you are flexible and appreciate the nature of a business at the cutting edge of security technology. You'll be working to deliver a new suite of highly scalable products and a lot of the requirements are greenfield. The company control the systems they build, meaning developers can be intrinsic with the user and understand their journey to build a better product. You will be working on enterprise level projects but may have concurrent deliveries the team is tasked with. Fortunately, the company develop everything in house, so quality is not compromised. You will be expected to bring new ideas to the table in whatever guise you join, but at a Senior level mentoring and leadership opportunities are also available. It's an internally creative team that champion collaboration. They want constant suggestions of how to re-engineer things, not just work from a brief. What you'll need to succeed The secure nature of the project work will require you to become SC Cleared to be successful in this process. The company will take you through this, so do not be concerned, but you must be a British National, resident in the UK for the last 5 years. You must have strong core programming skills using C/C++ in a Linux environment (4-5+ years) and will have exposure to the entire SDLC. Also desirable: * Good understanding of software architectures and design principles. * Understanding of software test strategies * Experience with SMP & multi-threaded applications development * Experience with packet access frameworks such as DPDK * Experience with Scripting languages such as Python, Bash and Perl * Experience with GIT SCM, Jenkins, JIRA * Relevant engineering or computer science degree * Agile/Scrum What you'll get in return You'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. There's an excellent rewards scheme in place including private healthcare, 33 days holiday, generous pension scheme and long term sick cover. There is parking on site and they have progression plans that are revisited with staff regularly. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Calling All Tidal Power Pioneers! Are you electrified by innovation and powered by passion? Do you dream of designing systems that harness the mighty dance of the tides? If you're nodding your head like a buoy in high tide, then continue reading as this Control Systems Engineer role may be your next destination. You would be a part of a small but growing Electrical and Automation team , steering the generator power circuit, auxiliary power circuit and communication systems. As a Control Systems Engineer you champion product development initiatives that align with the technology development roadmap, like a true tidal trailblazer. You will be able to apply your deep understanding of LV, MV, HV systems and take ownership over design specifications. You will be directly involved with turbine simulator development and network infrastructure configuration. You enjoy a rticulating requirements and concept designs with the clarity of a calm sea, enabling our partners to bring your visions to life . You can apply your systems experience in ensuring a smooth process through all stages of the product life cycle, from the first sketch to the final wave of installation. You will have the autonomy to develop and refine standards and processes, making sure our electrical and automation systems are as reliable as the tides. This role would s uit a intermediate level candidate with demonstrated success in full automation systems ideally in power/marine however this is not essential. This r OLE is based in Bristol, you can expect a salary package up to £60,000 per annum as well as hybrid working, excellent career progression opportunities and a great working culture. If being at the forefront of tidal power technology with a company that leads product development and offshore services sounds like your cup of tea then please apply with your CV and we can arrange an initial chat to discuss further. *Unfortunately candidates not residing in the UK or require sponsorship will not be eligible to apply* To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit the website. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
22/04/2024
Full time
Calling All Tidal Power Pioneers! Are you electrified by innovation and powered by passion? Do you dream of designing systems that harness the mighty dance of the tides? If you're nodding your head like a buoy in high tide, then continue reading as this Control Systems Engineer role may be your next destination. You would be a part of a small but growing Electrical and Automation team , steering the generator power circuit, auxiliary power circuit and communication systems. As a Control Systems Engineer you champion product development initiatives that align with the technology development roadmap, like a true tidal trailblazer. You will be able to apply your deep understanding of LV, MV, HV systems and take ownership over design specifications. You will be directly involved with turbine simulator development and network infrastructure configuration. You enjoy a rticulating requirements and concept designs with the clarity of a calm sea, enabling our partners to bring your visions to life . You can apply your systems experience in ensuring a smooth process through all stages of the product life cycle, from the first sketch to the final wave of installation. You will have the autonomy to develop and refine standards and processes, making sure our electrical and automation systems are as reliable as the tides. This role would s uit a intermediate level candidate with demonstrated success in full automation systems ideally in power/marine however this is not essential. This r OLE is based in Bristol, you can expect a salary package up to £60,000 per annum as well as hybrid working, excellent career progression opportunities and a great working culture. If being at the forefront of tidal power technology with a company that leads product development and offshore services sounds like your cup of tea then please apply with your CV and we can arrange an initial chat to discuss further. *Unfortunately candidates not residing in the UK or require sponsorship will not be eligible to apply* To find out more about Progressive Recruitment please visit the website. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Position Available: Mechanical Manufacturing Technician Location: Bristol (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours Salary: Up to £55,000 + Paid Overtime & Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package Experience needed: Experience in systems design and engineering, including defining requiirements and supporting product development. About the role We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently looking for a Proving Engineer to work in our team. In this role you will support the team in: Supporting the product development team on their full development life cycle. Ensuring the final products meets customer requirements Producing and Supporting definition and success criteria Communicating best practice to other team members. Certifying products in line with product certification procedures. What we need from you: Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 is essential for this role. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate is a plus. Ideally have manual handling training but not essential, training can be provided. Ideally training (Including overhead cranes) but not essential, training can be provided. The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
19/04/2024
Full time
Position Available: Mechanical Manufacturing Technician Location: Bristol (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours Salary: Up to £55,000 + Paid Overtime & Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package Experience needed: Experience in systems design and engineering, including defining requiirements and supporting product development. About the role We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently looking for a Proving Engineer to work in our team. In this role you will support the team in: Supporting the product development team on their full development life cycle. Ensuring the final products meets customer requirements Producing and Supporting definition and success criteria Communicating best practice to other team members. Certifying products in line with product certification procedures. What we need from you: Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 is essential for this role. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate is a plus. Ideally have manual handling training but not essential, training can be provided. Ideally training (Including overhead cranes) but not essential, training can be provided. The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
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