Technical Lead - Underwriting Technology Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity. About the Role The Technology Lead will need to have a clear understanding of the commercial imperatives for these UW Technology Initiatives and drive technology direction, staying up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and business outcomes. About the Department & Team Key Responsibilities Understanding the UW Technology initiatives landscape for my client on a global basis, and the different UW Technology initiatives to design and support the implementation of proportionate and fit for purpose solutions designs and plans, including the downstream impacts on the technology landscape, and associated governance/controls Solution Design: Understand the individual initiatives and products to build and present designs (based on the high-level design considerations and transition states) to a sufficient level of detail for translation into technical deliverables Set-up and run a Design Authority Group, in line with the Terms of Reference Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Development teams to develop the solution design, aligning detailed designs with the high-level design and escalating any deviations Work closely with Software Architects, challenging their decisions and collaborating with them to optimise technical designs and translate them into technical deliverables Documenting key transition states from a Technology delivery point of view, and evolution throughout interim states, to a target Technology state Technology Capabilities & Standards: Provide application design and programming expertise and guidance to Technology professionals involved in the development and enhancement of business applications Work with Technology areas to identify, propose and implement new technologies as solutions to business needs, based on strategic direction and priorities Aligning the detailed designs with the wider GRS Technology Roadmap and 'North Star' Architecture and standards Create technical documentation for development solutions, future reference, and reporting Supporting the Development Teams: Work with agile development teams to build and enhance a growing software platform and provide technical leadership throughout the technical design and sprint process and ensure the team delivers high quality work that supports the delivery of business capabilities and associated value. Develop and set documentation and standards for all development and delivery activities, including using a common approach, structure, and platform (eg Confluence) for documentation, be responsible for checking that these standards are being properly met and ensure documentation and reporting evolves as requirements change over time. Supporting GRS/GRSI's Agile Transformation - the Technology Lead is also responsible supporting Agile practices at both the Team and Portfolio level, including: Facilitating the prioritisation of features for Program Increment (PI) 90/30-day planning and individual Sprint planning and prioritisation, supporting the Portfolio Head and Product Owners to manage change to the programs' PI plan and identify the impacts of those changes Driving cross team, Portfolio, and departmental planning, collaboration, coordination, including identifying dependencies and resolving impediments Driving delivery and continuous improvement by utilising feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity Participating at Portfolio level and within cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve operating policies and procedures and be an advocate in adopting Agile best practices and processes Supporting the configuration of Scaled Agile to the needs of the organisation, standardising, and documenting practices Skills and Experience Technology Expertise - you will have experience as the technology expert on a development team where you were responsible for everything from planning to delivering key features and management of those features. To be successful in the role you will need to quickly develop a deep understanding of the products and business goals which you can translate into technology direction, design, and decisions. Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Agile and Scaled Agile practices - you know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Scaled Agile tools and techniques and be an advocate for these tools and techniques. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out) and ensure this relates to UW Technology Initiatives objectives and business needs. You can ensure the team has a situational awareness of work and priorities across the team. Angular 6 Java/JavaScript/JSON Ci/Cd pipeline build & deployment tools eg Bamboo Micro services & APIs Cloud experience (AWS & Azure) and serverless code deployment API integration experience, REST preferred Understanding of event driven architecture. Different AWS deployment methods eg native EC2, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (JVM) & Docker Familiar with design thinking, behaviour, and test-driven development/familiarity with test-and-learn approaches Experience of SQL database development, SSIS and cloud deployment eg RDS in AWS Knowledge of containerised deployments and optimisation techniques & tools eg Docker, Fargate, Kubernetes Experience of working with wider project teams including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Testers Experience of producing technical support documentation Experience of writing technical specifications/User Stories Experience of working within the full development life cycle ie development, unit testing and release management Experience of source code repositories, code branching and version control systems eg GIT and TFS
14/05/2024
Full time
Technical Lead - Underwriting Technology Permanent London Hybrid - 2 days in office £110,000 + Bonus + Progression + Benefits Fantastic Opportunity. About the Role The Technology Lead will need to have a clear understanding of the commercial imperatives for these UW Technology Initiatives and drive technology direction, staying up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and business outcomes. About the Department & Team Key Responsibilities Understanding the UW Technology initiatives landscape for my client on a global basis, and the different UW Technology initiatives to design and support the implementation of proportionate and fit for purpose solutions designs and plans, including the downstream impacts on the technology landscape, and associated governance/controls Solution Design: Understand the individual initiatives and products to build and present designs (based on the high-level design considerations and transition states) to a sufficient level of detail for translation into technical deliverables Set-up and run a Design Authority Group, in line with the Terms of Reference Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects and Development teams to develop the solution design, aligning detailed designs with the high-level design and escalating any deviations Work closely with Software Architects, challenging their decisions and collaborating with them to optimise technical designs and translate them into technical deliverables Documenting key transition states from a Technology delivery point of view, and evolution throughout interim states, to a target Technology state Technology Capabilities & Standards: Provide application design and programming expertise and guidance to Technology professionals involved in the development and enhancement of business applications Work with Technology areas to identify, propose and implement new technologies as solutions to business needs, based on strategic direction and priorities Aligning the detailed designs with the wider GRS Technology Roadmap and 'North Star' Architecture and standards Create technical documentation for development solutions, future reference, and reporting Supporting the Development Teams: Work with agile development teams to build and enhance a growing software platform and provide technical leadership throughout the technical design and sprint process and ensure the team delivers high quality work that supports the delivery of business capabilities and associated value. Develop and set documentation and standards for all development and delivery activities, including using a common approach, structure, and platform (eg Confluence) for documentation, be responsible for checking that these standards are being properly met and ensure documentation and reporting evolves as requirements change over time. Supporting GRS/GRSI's Agile Transformation - the Technology Lead is also responsible supporting Agile practices at both the Team and Portfolio level, including: Facilitating the prioritisation of features for Program Increment (PI) 90/30-day planning and individual Sprint planning and prioritisation, supporting the Portfolio Head and Product Owners to manage change to the programs' PI plan and identify the impacts of those changes Driving cross team, Portfolio, and departmental planning, collaboration, coordination, including identifying dependencies and resolving impediments Driving delivery and continuous improvement by utilising feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity Participating at Portfolio level and within cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve operating policies and procedures and be an advocate in adopting Agile best practices and processes Supporting the configuration of Scaled Agile to the needs of the organisation, standardising, and documenting practices Skills and Experience Technology Expertise - you will have experience as the technology expert on a development team where you were responsible for everything from planning to delivering key features and management of those features. To be successful in the role you will need to quickly develop a deep understanding of the products and business goals which you can translate into technology direction, design, and decisions. Experience of Insurance and Reinsurance business and supporting technologies and/or experience leading implementation programs for the same is preferable. Agile and Scaled Agile practices - you know about and can lead on a range of Agile and Scaled Agile tools and techniques and be an advocate for these tools and techniques. You can establish a feedback loop for teams; you can take responsibility for the translation and measurement of value (what you put in and what you will get out) and ensure this relates to UW Technology Initiatives objectives and business needs. You can ensure the team has a situational awareness of work and priorities across the team. Angular 6 Java/JavaScript/JSON Ci/Cd pipeline build & deployment tools eg Bamboo Micro services & APIs Cloud experience (AWS & Azure) and serverless code deployment API integration experience, REST preferred Understanding of event driven architecture. Different AWS deployment methods eg native EC2, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (JVM) & Docker Familiar with design thinking, behaviour, and test-driven development/familiarity with test-and-learn approaches Experience of SQL database development, SSIS and cloud deployment eg RDS in AWS Knowledge of containerised deployments and optimisation techniques & tools eg Docker, Fargate, Kubernetes Experience of working with wider project teams including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Testers Experience of producing technical support documentation Experience of writing technical specifications/User Stories Experience of working within the full development life cycle ie development, unit testing and release management Experience of source code repositories, code branching and version control systems eg GIT and TFS
SOCIAL MEDIA DATA ANALYST - INITIAL 6 MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 Loriens leading Public sector client is looking to expand their Media team by adding an experienced Social Media Analyst to the team on an initial 6 month contract. Main Duties Lead on social media insight and audience research projects, seeking guidance and working with other professions across the team and wider organisation as required. This will involve analysis of large volumes of quantitative data as well as written analysis. Share findings with colleagues across the organisation to inform strategic decision-making on communications activity. Work on the configuration, maintenance and continual improvement of social media data collection and visualisation tools, including live dashboards, working with suppliers to resolve issues as they arise. Undertake social listening for key announcements, including writing regex based queries using social listening tools, producing reports and sharing these with stakeholders Produce reports tailored to the needs of internal audiences, evaluating the performance of social media activity on the social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, drawing out actionable insights to inform future content and optimise its performance. Develop processes for integrating new tools or platforms into our social media dashboards and regular reporting, seeking guidance and personal learning where required. Produce templates and replicable report creation processes which can be utilised by other members of the team. Train colleagues on best-practice social media data analysis and evaluation. Maintain and disseminate training materials and promote learning opportunities as they arise. Essential Criteria Proven data analysis skills and experience, using MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, Google BigQuery, or similar tools Understanding of social media and web analytics and terminology, including in-platform analysis and reporting tools on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, and third-party providers such as Adverity, Hootsuite, SproutSocial and Brandwatch Experience of using data visualisation tools such as Google Data Studio, Tableau or Power BI to provide dashboards and insights reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain data analysis to non-expert internal stakeholders trong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently to find innovative solutions. Adaptable in applying analysis tools or techniques to new contexts. Desirable Criteria Experience of using and configuring social or marketing data sources via APIs using a tool such as Adverity, Funnel, or Supermetric Experience of using Python, Regex, or SQL to extract and analyse data Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
13/05/2024
Project-based
SOCIAL MEDIA DATA ANALYST - INITIAL 6 MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 Loriens leading Public sector client is looking to expand their Media team by adding an experienced Social Media Analyst to the team on an initial 6 month contract. Main Duties Lead on social media insight and audience research projects, seeking guidance and working with other professions across the team and wider organisation as required. This will involve analysis of large volumes of quantitative data as well as written analysis. Share findings with colleagues across the organisation to inform strategic decision-making on communications activity. Work on the configuration, maintenance and continual improvement of social media data collection and visualisation tools, including live dashboards, working with suppliers to resolve issues as they arise. Undertake social listening for key announcements, including writing regex based queries using social listening tools, producing reports and sharing these with stakeholders Produce reports tailored to the needs of internal audiences, evaluating the performance of social media activity on the social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, drawing out actionable insights to inform future content and optimise its performance. Develop processes for integrating new tools or platforms into our social media dashboards and regular reporting, seeking guidance and personal learning where required. Produce templates and replicable report creation processes which can be utilised by other members of the team. Train colleagues on best-practice social media data analysis and evaluation. Maintain and disseminate training materials and promote learning opportunities as they arise. Essential Criteria Proven data analysis skills and experience, using MS Excel, Google Sheets, Google Data Studio, Google BigQuery, or similar tools Understanding of social media and web analytics and terminology, including in-platform analysis and reporting tools on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, and third-party providers such as Adverity, Hootsuite, SproutSocial and Brandwatch Experience of using data visualisation tools such as Google Data Studio, Tableau or Power BI to provide dashboards and insights reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain data analysis to non-expert internal stakeholders trong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently to find innovative solutions. Adaptable in applying analysis tools or techniques to new contexts. Desirable Criteria Experience of using and configuring social or marketing data sources via APIs using a tool such as Adverity, Funnel, or Supermetric Experience of using Python, Regex, or SQL to extract and analyse data Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Information Security Analyst required for a growing charity based in Glasgow. They are a charity for a brilliant cause providing free support and information in all their centres across the UK as well as online. They have big ambitions to open more centres within the next few years and with all this growth, all of their IT will be brought in house! You will be the first Information Security Officer within the company working closely with the Head of IT and Data Protection officer, ensuring that security guidance is provided to support the entire organisation. You will design, implement, and take ownership of all policies and procedures and develop and implement DLP policies for all the businesses data. You will perform any internal audits, external audits on any platforms used by the company to ensure they meet the security standards and take lead on arranging penetration testing. You will take leadership on coordinating internal phishing campaigns for staff awareness, security training, ensuring all network infrastructure is securely configured and monitor all platforms and systems for unusual activity or threats. You will have the following Skills/Experience - * Strong experience working with and deploying SIEM systems * Certified (or working towards) CISSP or CISM level * Experience with cloud platforms such as O365 and Azure * A good understanding of Network Firewalls and protocols * Strong knowledge and experience of ISO 27001 and ISF Standards * Demonstrable experience in a similar role * Strong understanding of and experience of applying GDPR standards and codes of practice With you being the main IT Security Analyst within the company you may need to travel to their sites on occasion. They are keen to have you in the office, (with some flexibility) and there may be some occasional unsociable hours should there be any work that needs completed on a certain day/afterhours - this shouldn't happen to often! The salary on offer is between £33K- £44K depending on experience, along with a benefits package. If you want to join a company who benefits people in need and want to help develop their team, please apply or call Nicole at Cathcart Technology for more information.
10/05/2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst required for a growing charity based in Glasgow. They are a charity for a brilliant cause providing free support and information in all their centres across the UK as well as online. They have big ambitions to open more centres within the next few years and with all this growth, all of their IT will be brought in house! You will be the first Information Security Officer within the company working closely with the Head of IT and Data Protection officer, ensuring that security guidance is provided to support the entire organisation. You will design, implement, and take ownership of all policies and procedures and develop and implement DLP policies for all the businesses data. You will perform any internal audits, external audits on any platforms used by the company to ensure they meet the security standards and take lead on arranging penetration testing. You will take leadership on coordinating internal phishing campaigns for staff awareness, security training, ensuring all network infrastructure is securely configured and monitor all platforms and systems for unusual activity or threats. You will have the following Skills/Experience - * Strong experience working with and deploying SIEM systems * Certified (or working towards) CISSP or CISM level * Experience with cloud platforms such as O365 and Azure * A good understanding of Network Firewalls and protocols * Strong knowledge and experience of ISO 27001 and ISF Standards * Demonstrable experience in a similar role * Strong understanding of and experience of applying GDPR standards and codes of practice With you being the main IT Security Analyst within the company you may need to travel to their sites on occasion. They are keen to have you in the office, (with some flexibility) and there may be some occasional unsociable hours should there be any work that needs completed on a certain day/afterhours - this shouldn't happen to often! The salary on offer is between £33K- £44K depending on experience, along with a benefits package. If you want to join a company who benefits people in need and want to help develop their team, please apply or call Nicole at Cathcart Technology for more information.
Test Manager - Bruges/Ghent and remote - DUTCH SPEAKING (Testing Manager, Test, Tester, Test Lead, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, Test Specialist, Test Consultant) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Dutch speaking Test Manager. For this role you will need to be onsite in Bruges or Ghent 3 days per week. Please find some details below: The role will involve managing all test phases on one or more release based projects/programmes. Experience with improving the test maturity at a company. Knowledge on setting up test automation is a plus Knowledge of cypress is a plus Region Bruges & Ghent. Dutch & English 3days/week onsite Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
09/05/2024
Project-based
Test Manager - Bruges/Ghent and remote - DUTCH SPEAKING (Testing Manager, Test, Tester, Test Lead, Test Engineer, Test Analyst, Test Specialist, Test Consultant) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Dutch speaking Test Manager. For this role you will need to be onsite in Bruges or Ghent 3 days per week. Please find some details below: The role will involve managing all test phases on one or more release based projects/programmes. Experience with improving the test maturity at a company. Knowledge on setting up test automation is a plus Knowledge of cypress is a plus Region Bruges & Ghent. Dutch & English 3days/week onsite Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for an innovative Professional services firm as a Lean Six Sigma Analyst on a permanent basis. As a Lean Six Sigma Analyst in this business, you will work on projects both internally and externally (client facing). This is great exposure for someone passionate about a long-term career in the lean six sigma/operational excellence/continuous improvement space. Client Details My client are a well known, global brand within their sector. They are innovative and exciting and I would describe them as market-leading within the space they operate. They have access to an enviable list of high-profile clients for you to work with and pride themselves on delivering the best service possible within the lean six sigma/continuous improvement space. Description As a Lean Six Sigma Analyst, you will join the Consulting & Technology team on a permanent basis. It will be your role to deliver continuous improvement and change management to a wide variety of interesting clients, combining people, process and technology. You will deliver green and yellow belt projects including post-implementation reviews and help clients to eliminate unnecessary complexity within their business processes, recommending more efficient ways of working. It will also be your responsibility to coach your colleagues who are working towards their yellow belt as they move through the certification process- if you are looking to manage in the future, this is fantastic experience to have! Profile The successful candidate must have worked in a similar role previously whether that be in project management, continuous improvement, operational excellence or change management. The key factor is that you must have a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and be able to demonstrate experience using the methodologies associated. My client are also preferably looking for someone who comes from a professional services background eg legal sector/consultancy. They will also consider applications from individuals who have worked in financial services and possibly retail. You must be able to demonstrate working experience with various project delivery methodologies such as DMAIC, Agile, Waterfall etc. If you have a 'can-do' attitude, enjoy having fun whilst you work and tick the boxes above, then please do apply! Job Offer Competitive salary up to £50,000 Hybrid working (the opportunity to work from home, typically for half of the week) Carers' leave (up to five paid days' leave towards caring responsibilities) 25 days' annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days. Contributory pension of up to 5%. Private healthcare policy. Death in service cover (4 x base salary). Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan. Cycle to work scheme.
09/05/2024
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to work for an innovative Professional services firm as a Lean Six Sigma Analyst on a permanent basis. As a Lean Six Sigma Analyst in this business, you will work on projects both internally and externally (client facing). This is great exposure for someone passionate about a long-term career in the lean six sigma/operational excellence/continuous improvement space. Client Details My client are a well known, global brand within their sector. They are innovative and exciting and I would describe them as market-leading within the space they operate. They have access to an enviable list of high-profile clients for you to work with and pride themselves on delivering the best service possible within the lean six sigma/continuous improvement space. Description As a Lean Six Sigma Analyst, you will join the Consulting & Technology team on a permanent basis. It will be your role to deliver continuous improvement and change management to a wide variety of interesting clients, combining people, process and technology. You will deliver green and yellow belt projects including post-implementation reviews and help clients to eliminate unnecessary complexity within their business processes, recommending more efficient ways of working. It will also be your responsibility to coach your colleagues who are working towards their yellow belt as they move through the certification process- if you are looking to manage in the future, this is fantastic experience to have! Profile The successful candidate must have worked in a similar role previously whether that be in project management, continuous improvement, operational excellence or change management. The key factor is that you must have a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and be able to demonstrate experience using the methodologies associated. My client are also preferably looking for someone who comes from a professional services background eg legal sector/consultancy. They will also consider applications from individuals who have worked in financial services and possibly retail. You must be able to demonstrate working experience with various project delivery methodologies such as DMAIC, Agile, Waterfall etc. If you have a 'can-do' attitude, enjoy having fun whilst you work and tick the boxes above, then please do apply! Job Offer Competitive salary up to £50,000 Hybrid working (the opportunity to work from home, typically for half of the week) Carers' leave (up to five paid days' leave towards caring responsibilities) 25 days' annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days. Contributory pension of up to 5%. Private healthcare policy. Death in service cover (4 x base salary). Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan. Cycle to work scheme.