Application Support Engineer Akkodis are currently working with a market leading software and solutions provider to recruit an experienced Application Support Engineer to join a growing support team which provides essential software support to high profile clients. The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Application Support Engineer with proven experience working in a fast paced environment providing application support for multiple products. The Responsibilities Support software applications/systems via e-mail and telephone. Maintain excellent levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent support in line with SLAs. Ensure that all issues are investigated, logged, and dealt with and that adequate information is captured and recorded as it happens. Investigation and resolution of in-life issues related to software products and managed service solutions, both directly with customers and through service management partners. Effectively manage incidents, problems and known issue tickets alongside each other, whilst maintaining SLA adherence. Communicate effectively with customers, IT representatives, and partner support teams. Update and maintain internal support reference systems software and solutions, as well as carrying out updates on managed service customer sites. Handling UAT tickets from software releases and working with our development teams to find adequate solutions to UAT failures. The Requirements Experience working within a team supporting software applications/systems via e-mail and telephone. Excellent understanding of application support. Logical approach to problem solving and investigation. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability. Proven ability to operate in high pressure situations, successfully handle multiple priority incidents and possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible. Proven ability to communicate in writing and verbally, at all levels both internally and customer facing. Willingness to learn the latest technologies, as per the requirements of the business. Experience of managing services and environments, that require consistent availability and have specific user, customer, or business requirements. The ability to understand customer requirements, user workflows, business logic and the downfalls of a poor user experience. Experience solving problems in a technical environment, ideally for internal users and external customers. Experience or exposure to SQL. An understanding of the ITIL Service Desk Framework. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading application support team and gain continued development and training, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Application Support Engineer Akkodis are currently working with a market leading software and solutions provider to recruit an experienced Application Support Engineer to join a growing support team which provides essential software support to high profile clients. The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Application Support Engineer with proven experience working in a fast paced environment providing application support for multiple products. The Responsibilities Support software applications/systems via e-mail and telephone. Maintain excellent levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent support in line with SLAs. Ensure that all issues are investigated, logged, and dealt with and that adequate information is captured and recorded as it happens. Investigation and resolution of in-life issues related to software products and managed service solutions, both directly with customers and through service management partners. Effectively manage incidents, problems and known issue tickets alongside each other, whilst maintaining SLA adherence. Communicate effectively with customers, IT representatives, and partner support teams. Update and maintain internal support reference systems software and solutions, as well as carrying out updates on managed service customer sites. Handling UAT tickets from software releases and working with our development teams to find adequate solutions to UAT failures. The Requirements Experience working within a team supporting software applications/systems via e-mail and telephone. Excellent understanding of application support. Logical approach to problem solving and investigation. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability. Proven ability to operate in high pressure situations, successfully handle multiple priority incidents and possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible. Proven ability to communicate in writing and verbally, at all levels both internally and customer facing. Willingness to learn the latest technologies, as per the requirements of the business. Experience of managing services and environments, that require consistent availability and have specific user, customer, or business requirements. The ability to understand customer requirements, user workflows, business logic and the downfalls of a poor user experience. Experience solving problems in a technical environment, ideally for internal users and external customers. Experience or exposure to SQL. An understanding of the ITIL Service Desk Framework. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading application support team and gain continued development and training, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Service Desk Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a global market leading client to recruit a number of experienced Service Desk Engineers to join a team with a genuine passion for technology. The Role As a Service Desk Engineer, you will take end to end ownership for incidents and escalate them where necessary to see them through to resolution. You will be joining a challenging and faced paced environment which will allow you to progress and develop your skills further with a wealth of support from your wider team. The Responsibilities Ensure that phone calls and emails are dealt with promptly to provide the best possible service to the business. Log all tickets for incidents or requests that are reported. Ensure that 1st line incidents are resolved quickly and efficiently. Ensure that 2nd line incidents are investigated and promptly escalated where required. Proactively manage open incidents, working with 2nd and 3rd line teams to gain the fastest resolution based on incident SLA. Maintain and administer user accounts, ensuring users only have access to what they require in order to fulfil their roles. . The Requirements Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent analytical/troubleshooting skills. Concise written and verbal communication skills. Self-managed with ability to work unsupervised. Quick to learn. Experience working in a service management function. Knowledge of Active Directory and O365 would be hugely beneficial. Flexible to work on a shift rotation basis. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a technical leader who invest in both their people and technology please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Service Desk Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a global market leading client to recruit a number of experienced Service Desk Engineers to join a team with a genuine passion for technology. The Role As a Service Desk Engineer, you will take end to end ownership for incidents and escalate them where necessary to see them through to resolution. You will be joining a challenging and faced paced environment which will allow you to progress and develop your skills further with a wealth of support from your wider team. The Responsibilities Ensure that phone calls and emails are dealt with promptly to provide the best possible service to the business. Log all tickets for incidents or requests that are reported. Ensure that 1st line incidents are resolved quickly and efficiently. Ensure that 2nd line incidents are investigated and promptly escalated where required. Proactively manage open incidents, working with 2nd and 3rd line teams to gain the fastest resolution based on incident SLA. Maintain and administer user accounts, ensuring users only have access to what they require in order to fulfil their roles. . The Requirements Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent analytical/troubleshooting skills. Concise written and verbal communication skills. Self-managed with ability to work unsupervised. Quick to learn. Experience working in a service management function. Knowledge of Active Directory and O365 would be hugely beneficial. Flexible to work on a shift rotation basis. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a technical leader who invest in both their people and technology please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application/infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (eg architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation/Windows/Linux). Office/Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a Scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (eg BMC Remedy/Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application/infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (eg architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation/Windows/Linux). Office/Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a Scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (eg BMC Remedy/Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
People Source Consulting Ltd
Antrim, County Antrim
Our client is a leading global IT Solutions provider who are seeking to recruit a Customer Support Engineer/Service Desk Analyst to deliver unique value by collaboratively and reactively solving customer problems, providing proactive support advice, contributing to product quality and enhancements and creating self-help assets to broadly reach more customers. You will be part of a team responsible for providing an outstanding technical support experience to our business customers. From problem identification to full resolution, you will own and manage the customer experience over the phone and Web. Your responsibilities will include the below: Responsible for the customer support experience Own, troubleshoot and solve customer technical issues, using collaboration, troubleshooting best practices and transparency within and across teams (eg swarming) Identify cases that require escalation (either technically or strategically) Create and maintain incident management requests to product group/engineering group Contribute to case deflection initiatives, automation and other digital self-help assets to improve customer/engineer experience Provide ramp activities, knowledge sharing, technical coaching and mentoring Drive technical collaboration & engagement Lead or participate in building communities with peer delivery roles; may be workload or specialty specific Nice to have but not essential Knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. General understanding of Microsoft 365 administration principles. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
03/05/2024
Our client is a leading global IT Solutions provider who are seeking to recruit a Customer Support Engineer/Service Desk Analyst to deliver unique value by collaboratively and reactively solving customer problems, providing proactive support advice, contributing to product quality and enhancements and creating self-help assets to broadly reach more customers. You will be part of a team responsible for providing an outstanding technical support experience to our business customers. From problem identification to full resolution, you will own and manage the customer experience over the phone and Web. Your responsibilities will include the below: Responsible for the customer support experience Own, troubleshoot and solve customer technical issues, using collaboration, troubleshooting best practices and transparency within and across teams (eg swarming) Identify cases that require escalation (either technically or strategically) Create and maintain incident management requests to product group/engineering group Contribute to case deflection initiatives, automation and other digital self-help assets to improve customer/engineer experience Provide ramp activities, knowledge sharing, technical coaching and mentoring Drive technical collaboration & engagement Lead or participate in building communities with peer delivery roles; may be workload or specialty specific Nice to have but not essential Knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. General understanding of Microsoft 365 administration principles. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site. *3 days a week in the office is required as well as being able to drive on site* An exciting financial services firm are looking for a senior level software (application) Support Developer/Engineer to work within a C#.NET environment. Any AWS would be highly desirable. The role will involve: Leading support of software predominately written in C#, T-SQL and web languages. Investigating production issues and implementing fixes where necessary. Developing software changes in response to urgent business needs. Evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, third party libraries and API's. Building and maintaining application monitoring and logging solutions. Enhancing solutions to make the business more efficient. Writing and updating technical documentation. Technical skills Full stack development of production software using C# and .NET. Strong SQL knowledge Worked with application/network monitoring/logging software like PRTG, SQL Monitor, SEQ etc. Experience in delivering an application support service using helpdesk software eg Zendesk. Understanding of web languages (HTML, CSS, etc.) Worked with a source control system. Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site.
02/05/2024
Full time
Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site. *3 days a week in the office is required as well as being able to drive on site* An exciting financial services firm are looking for a senior level software (application) Support Developer/Engineer to work within a C#.NET environment. Any AWS would be highly desirable. The role will involve: Leading support of software predominately written in C#, T-SQL and web languages. Investigating production issues and implementing fixes where necessary. Developing software changes in response to urgent business needs. Evaluating emerging technologies, frameworks, third party libraries and API's. Building and maintaining application monitoring and logging solutions. Enhancing solutions to make the business more efficient. Writing and updating technical documentation. Technical skills Full stack development of production software using C# and .NET. Strong SQL knowledge Worked with application/network monitoring/logging software like PRTG, SQL Monitor, SEQ etc. Experience in delivering an application support service using helpdesk software eg Zendesk. Understanding of web languages (HTML, CSS, etc.) Worked with a source control system. Software/Application Support, Leading Software/Application Support, C#.NET, SQL, Application Support, AWS, Production issues and fixes, technical documentation, hybrid role 3 days a week in Sevenoaks based office, must be able to drive and own vehicle to get on site.
A leading technology focused manufacturing company, who's product widely services a huge section of the major global industries, are looking for a Problem manager/3rd Line support Lead. As Problem Manager and 3rd Line Team lead, you will be responsible for defining, managing and enhancing IT Problem Management processes in line with ITIL principles to ensure a high level of customer service is achieved and maintained. Providing 3rd line support across all technologies of the managed service portfolio and managing a team of driven individuals. To be considered for the Problem manager position, you will need experience of: An IT service desk. 3rd Line support Problem/incident Management Managing a team of 5 or more people Desktop, Networking, Server experience. ITIL V4 or v3 Benefits include: Base up to £47k Bonus - paid Quarterly Flexible hours Remote working (2 days) And much more
02/05/2024
Full time
A leading technology focused manufacturing company, who's product widely services a huge section of the major global industries, are looking for a Problem manager/3rd Line support Lead. As Problem Manager and 3rd Line Team lead, you will be responsible for defining, managing and enhancing IT Problem Management processes in line with ITIL principles to ensure a high level of customer service is achieved and maintained. Providing 3rd line support across all technologies of the managed service portfolio and managing a team of driven individuals. To be considered for the Problem manager position, you will need experience of: An IT service desk. 3rd Line support Problem/incident Management Managing a team of 5 or more people Desktop, Networking, Server experience. ITIL V4 or v3 Benefits include: Base up to £47k Bonus - paid Quarterly Flexible hours Remote working (2 days) And much more
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Hampton, Cambridgeshire
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 07:00 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent Dutch and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
02/05/2024
Project-based
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 07:00 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent Dutch and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Job Title: Territory Sales Executive Location: Netherlands The Company: Vendor of a BIM Platform for AECO 40mill turnover/200 employees Privately owned and profitable for 8 years 100% organic growth YoY and on track to do the same again this year The Role: Hit target in 1st year by ensuring renewal of 2 major enterprise clients - 100% account management initially 2nd Year will transition to more of a new logo focus - 60% new business/40% account management + development Identifying and contacting prospective clients, following up inbound enquiries, qualifying prospects, presenting proposals/solutions and closing sales Proactively managing and developing (nurturing) existing enterprise customers Work alongside marketing in support of outbound campaigns and other marketing/lead generation initiatives The Requirements: 2+ Years experience selling SaaS to the AECO sector (must have!) Enterprise SaaS Sales experience - closed 200k-500k deals Ability to hit the ground running Ideally sold a competitive solution eg Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Nemetschek Group, Dalux etc. - Digital Twin, BIM, CAD or other 3D Modelling tools to AECO (but open to any SaaS for AECO) Ideally come from a technical background eg BIM Manager, BIM Co-ordinator, VDC Manager, Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering etc. but not a prerequisite Clean driving license Proven track record of success in sales The Process: 1st: video or telephone interview with hiring manager 2nd: Hiring Manager + HR 3rd: Final presentation with Hiring Manager, CEO + Board Job Reference: JO-31
02/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: Territory Sales Executive Location: Netherlands The Company: Vendor of a BIM Platform for AECO 40mill turnover/200 employees Privately owned and profitable for 8 years 100% organic growth YoY and on track to do the same again this year The Role: Hit target in 1st year by ensuring renewal of 2 major enterprise clients - 100% account management initially 2nd Year will transition to more of a new logo focus - 60% new business/40% account management + development Identifying and contacting prospective clients, following up inbound enquiries, qualifying prospects, presenting proposals/solutions and closing sales Proactively managing and developing (nurturing) existing enterprise customers Work alongside marketing in support of outbound campaigns and other marketing/lead generation initiatives The Requirements: 2+ Years experience selling SaaS to the AECO sector (must have!) Enterprise SaaS Sales experience - closed 200k-500k deals Ability to hit the ground running Ideally sold a competitive solution eg Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Nemetschek Group, Dalux etc. - Digital Twin, BIM, CAD or other 3D Modelling tools to AECO (but open to any SaaS for AECO) Ideally come from a technical background eg BIM Manager, BIM Co-ordinator, VDC Manager, Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering etc. but not a prerequisite Clean driving license Proven track record of success in sales The Process: 1st: video or telephone interview with hiring manager 2nd: Hiring Manager + HR 3rd: Final presentation with Hiring Manager, CEO + Board Job Reference: JO-31
2nd Line Support Engineer - Cloud - Office 365 - SC Cleared - Wool, Dorset (RL7380) Location: Wool, Dorset Salary: Upto £37,000 (DOE) + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company Our client empowers people to create sustainable value with the clever use of technology. They are proud to be one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. Their deep expertise has led to a long track record of success delivering transformational IT services and solutions for their customers. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is perfect for someone seeking a challenging role with ample opportunity for career growth. The role will suit an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer residing in the UK. You've been in this or similar role previously and have developed strong analytical and technical skills, having hands on experience in IT industry. This means working with latest technologies and supporting users is something you'll look forward to. You should be eligible for SC clearance. You will be mainly responsible for: Taking ownership and managing tickets through resolution or escalation is something you know all too well. Meeting your SLAs ( Service Level Agreements ) - troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting a wide range of systems is just as important to you as answering queries and complaints. Taking ownership of your tickets, you're constantly involved in collaboration with the rest of the teams, ensuring personal and team objectives are achieved and providing further guidance when necessary. Upskilling yourself by gaining relevant qualifications and accreditations to further develop your skills. Understanding the importance of problem ownership and client success and aiming for top rated client feedback, providing high quality services. Handling client interaction, managing their expectations, reporting client facing risks and customer feedback with great professionalism. Ensuring quality delivery when working at any of their client sites and enjoy working it, all at the same time. Technical Skills: These are some of your areas of expertise and where you will be able to showcase your IT skills: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous Sharepoint 2010/2013 To apply for this 2nd Line Support Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
02/05/2024
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer - Cloud - Office 365 - SC Cleared - Wool, Dorset (RL7380) Location: Wool, Dorset Salary: Upto £37,000 (DOE) + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company Our client empowers people to create sustainable value with the clever use of technology. They are proud to be one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. Their deep expertise has led to a long track record of success delivering transformational IT services and solutions for their customers. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is perfect for someone seeking a challenging role with ample opportunity for career growth. The role will suit an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer residing in the UK. You've been in this or similar role previously and have developed strong analytical and technical skills, having hands on experience in IT industry. This means working with latest technologies and supporting users is something you'll look forward to. You should be eligible for SC clearance. You will be mainly responsible for: Taking ownership and managing tickets through resolution or escalation is something you know all too well. Meeting your SLAs ( Service Level Agreements ) - troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting a wide range of systems is just as important to you as answering queries and complaints. Taking ownership of your tickets, you're constantly involved in collaboration with the rest of the teams, ensuring personal and team objectives are achieved and providing further guidance when necessary. Upskilling yourself by gaining relevant qualifications and accreditations to further develop your skills. Understanding the importance of problem ownership and client success and aiming for top rated client feedback, providing high quality services. Handling client interaction, managing their expectations, reporting client facing risks and customer feedback with great professionalism. Ensuring quality delivery when working at any of their client sites and enjoy working it, all at the same time. Technical Skills: These are some of your areas of expertise and where you will be able to showcase your IT skills: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous Sharepoint 2010/2013 To apply for this 2nd Line Support Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
01/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
01/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Hampton, Cambridgeshire
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:00 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent in Hungarian and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
01/05/2024
Project-based
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:00 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent in Hungarian and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Hampton, Cambridgeshire
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:30 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent German and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
01/05/2024
Project-based
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £15 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £17.46 Contract - 3 months with potential extensions Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 06:30 and 18:00 - maximum of 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - fluent German and English speaking, with strong all round communication skills - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! If you are interested, please contact GTS. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Your new company and role Our client is an industry-leading service provider, supporting a regulatory body within Edinburgh. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for on-site support. You will also be providing remote support to users based in other locations. You will be supporting Windows 10/11 environments, MS Outlook and Office 2016. Performing software installations and configuration including application support. You will also be providing Apple and Android device support. This role, although an initial 3 months, will likely extend to next year. *The role requires SC Clearance, which the client will put you through. As this takes around 6 weeks, the role is expected to begin in July.* What you'll need to succeed For this role, you must have experience providing desktop support to users on site. Experience in the following technologies would be beneficial. Maintaining HP Kit Supporting Windows 10/11 environments MS Outlook and Office 2016 Cabling and patching knowledge Knowledge of Iphone or Samsung support Knowledge of video conferencing or Telephony Support What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to start a long-term contract and to gain SC clearance, a rare opportunity in contracting. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.
01/05/2024
Project-based
Your new company and role Our client is an industry-leading service provider, supporting a regulatory body within Edinburgh. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for on-site support. You will also be providing remote support to users based in other locations. You will be supporting Windows 10/11 environments, MS Outlook and Office 2016. Performing software installations and configuration including application support. You will also be providing Apple and Android device support. This role, although an initial 3 months, will likely extend to next year. *The role requires SC Clearance, which the client will put you through. As this takes around 6 weeks, the role is expected to begin in July.* What you'll need to succeed For this role, you must have experience providing desktop support to users on site. Experience in the following technologies would be beneficial. Maintaining HP Kit Supporting Windows 10/11 environments MS Outlook and Office 2016 Cabling and patching knowledge Knowledge of Iphone or Samsung support Knowledge of video conferencing or Telephony Support What you'll get in return This is a great opportunity to start a long-term contract and to gain SC clearance, a rare opportunity in contracting. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.
Service Desk Team Leader Newcastle £35,000 per annum Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritisation, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimise downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimise productivity and collaboration across the organisation. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
01/05/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader Newcastle £35,000 per annum Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritisation, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimise downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimise productivity and collaboration across the organisation. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
01/05/2024
Full time
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Senior KDB Developer - KDB, Q, KDB Plants, Fixed Income I am seeking an experienced KDB Developer to join my client who is a leading Investment Bank based in Canary Wharf. You will be joining the Fixed Income e-trading team to help develop enhancements and deliver automation. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the KDB Framework, actively engaging with business, traders, and quants to innovate and implement enhancements, focusing on automation. Provide Real Time support to quants and traders, troubleshooting issues efficiently within the dynamic trading environment. Lead the development of new features for the KDB data analytics platform, strengthening infrastructure, and delivering direct support to Fixed Income E-Trading/Sales/Quant desks. Take a proactive role in projects aimed at enhancing functionality and ensuring stability, driving alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain tools to streamline support for our cutting-edge proprietary trading platform. Identify and pursue opportunities for automating manual tasks across global teams, continuously seeking efficiency improvements. Collaborate closely with traders and quants to analyze Real Time requirements, devise solutions, and oversee the entire life cycle from design through deployment. Work closely with systems development teams to ensure optimal design, deployment, capacity, and operability. Assume full ownership of issues, ensuring comprehensive resolution and driving continuous improvement efforts. Key Skills: KDB Q KDP Plants Fixed Income Experience with end-to-end KDB Solutions This is a contract role, initial 12 months, paying up to £1100 per day PAYE. You will be required to go into the office 2 days per week. Senior KDB Developer - KDB, Q, KDB Plants, Fixed Income
01/05/2024
Project-based
Senior KDB Developer - KDB, Q, KDB Plants, Fixed Income I am seeking an experienced KDB Developer to join my client who is a leading Investment Bank based in Canary Wharf. You will be joining the Fixed Income e-trading team to help develop enhancements and deliver automation. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with the KDB Framework, actively engaging with business, traders, and quants to innovate and implement enhancements, focusing on automation. Provide Real Time support to quants and traders, troubleshooting issues efficiently within the dynamic trading environment. Lead the development of new features for the KDB data analytics platform, strengthening infrastructure, and delivering direct support to Fixed Income E-Trading/Sales/Quant desks. Take a proactive role in projects aimed at enhancing functionality and ensuring stability, driving alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain tools to streamline support for our cutting-edge proprietary trading platform. Identify and pursue opportunities for automating manual tasks across global teams, continuously seeking efficiency improvements. Collaborate closely with traders and quants to analyze Real Time requirements, devise solutions, and oversee the entire life cycle from design through deployment. Work closely with systems development teams to ensure optimal design, deployment, capacity, and operability. Assume full ownership of issues, ensuring comprehensive resolution and driving continuous improvement efforts. Key Skills: KDB Q KDP Plants Fixed Income Experience with end-to-end KDB Solutions This is a contract role, initial 12 months, paying up to £1100 per day PAYE. You will be required to go into the office 2 days per week. Senior KDB Developer - KDB, Q, KDB Plants, Fixed Income