Lead Radar Developer/Pricing Analyst - HYBRID/REMOTE We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to join one of our biggest customers. They are a leading force in their industry sector and are consistently receiving awards for being a top employer who take great care looking after their staff. Lead Radar Developer We have an exciting opportunity for an Lead Pricing Implementation Analyst to join the Pricing team based in Hampshire. The Lead Implementation Analyst role will involve the management and deployment of pricing models and underwriting rules across risk and retail pricing which will be key ensuring the client meets its strategic goals. Main Responsibilities as Lead Radar Developer: Develop, validate, review and promote Radar Live models for Risk and Market Pricing. Integration of models ahead of deployment Responsible for XML changes within model Build and deployment of Percayso quote manipulation rules. Manage Radar defects arising from other areas of business from BAU/Standard/Project changes. Radar version/licence updates Enrichment capstone specification maintenance Provide impact assessments for BAU, Standard &Project changes. Ownership and maintenance of Pricing Product Spec documents Ensuring accuracy of Private Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle and Household rates and rules on internal systems and third party SWH. Management, development and coaching of more Junior Implementation Analysts. Excellent at creating innovative solutions to problems and constantly striving to improve process. Iteratively creating and improving best practices and standards for the team, and ensuring they are clearly communicated and adopted. Excellent spoken and written communication, with the ability to engage constructively in both technical and non-technical discussions at all levels. Ensure close collaboration and alignment with Product teams to ensure knowledge sharing and understanding of what the product builds are trying to achieve. Deputise for the Pricing implementation manager when necessary. Skills and experience you need as Lead Radar Developer Educated to A-level or equivalent with numerical disciplines studied. Experience in insurance pricing, underwriting or product writing. Experienced user of Radar and Radar Live Proven experience of devising solutions to business problems. Good understanding of messaging structures and transform for various SWHs and how they interact Effective coaching of junior staff and development of pricing skills. Experience of dealing with and influencing colleagues at all levels up to, and including, senior management and directors. Ability to understand complex rating structures and offer solutions for efficient builds Self-motivated, with the drive, energy and ability to work on own initiative. Very strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills. Delivery of high quality pricing projects from start to end with minimal oversight 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
16/05/2024
Full time
Lead Radar Developer/Pricing Analyst - HYBRID/REMOTE We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to join one of our biggest customers. They are a leading force in their industry sector and are consistently receiving awards for being a top employer who take great care looking after their staff. Lead Radar Developer We have an exciting opportunity for an Lead Pricing Implementation Analyst to join the Pricing team based in Hampshire. The Lead Implementation Analyst role will involve the management and deployment of pricing models and underwriting rules across risk and retail pricing which will be key ensuring the client meets its strategic goals. Main Responsibilities as Lead Radar Developer: Develop, validate, review and promote Radar Live models for Risk and Market Pricing. Integration of models ahead of deployment Responsible for XML changes within model Build and deployment of Percayso quote manipulation rules. Manage Radar defects arising from other areas of business from BAU/Standard/Project changes. Radar version/licence updates Enrichment capstone specification maintenance Provide impact assessments for BAU, Standard &Project changes. Ownership and maintenance of Pricing Product Spec documents Ensuring accuracy of Private Car, Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle and Household rates and rules on internal systems and third party SWH. Management, development and coaching of more Junior Implementation Analysts. Excellent at creating innovative solutions to problems and constantly striving to improve process. Iteratively creating and improving best practices and standards for the team, and ensuring they are clearly communicated and adopted. Excellent spoken and written communication, with the ability to engage constructively in both technical and non-technical discussions at all levels. Ensure close collaboration and alignment with Product teams to ensure knowledge sharing and understanding of what the product builds are trying to achieve. Deputise for the Pricing implementation manager when necessary. Skills and experience you need as Lead Radar Developer Educated to A-level or equivalent with numerical disciplines studied. Experience in insurance pricing, underwriting or product writing. Experienced user of Radar and Radar Live Proven experience of devising solutions to business problems. Good understanding of messaging structures and transform for various SWHs and how they interact Effective coaching of junior staff and development of pricing skills. Experience of dealing with and influencing colleagues at all levels up to, and including, senior management and directors. Ability to understand complex rating structures and offer solutions for efficient builds Self-motivated, with the drive, energy and ability to work on own initiative. Very strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills. Delivery of high quality pricing projects from start to end with minimal oversight 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
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
15/05/2024
Full time
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Job Title: Appian Architect Job Location: Norwich, Norfolk UK Job Type: Contract 6months + - Inside Ir35 Client: Wipro Day rate 500 - 550p/d 4 days/week onsite at Norwich Job Description: Appian Architect - C1 role Expert in Automation designing using Appian BPM and Appian RPA that includes integration with third party systems using Appian Smart Services, backlog refinement, Appian Story pointing Estimation, business process modelling and deployment. Expert in Appian delivery methodology including Initiate, Build, Release and Optimize. This role demands hands-on experience in Appian with in depth knowledge on Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Web APIs, Sites, Process Model as a Service, Admin Console, Document Management and Integration Smart Services. Should be Appian Certified Lead Developer on recent Appian versions (L3 certification) Good to have prior experience/knowledge on Continuous Integration and Deployment model, Test Driven Development, Behavioural Driven Development and BFSI Domain knowledge Added advantage to have experience on automation of Appian support or BAU activities, Plugin developments, Appian server installations. Responsible for code reviews and contribute to Appian Center of Excellence (CoE) with new standards, guidelines and best practices Prior work experience in development of SOAP and Restful webservices and integration would be preferred. Over All IT Experience 10+ Years including other BPM tools like PEGA, Unqork, IBM BPM, Signavio, Open Text Appian Experience 5+ Years Role Purpose To ensure success as a technical architect, you should have extensive knowledge of enterprise networking systems, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to project manage. A top-class technical architect can design and implement any size system to perfectly meet the needs of the client. Responsibilities: Meeting with the IT manager to determine the company's current and future needs. Determining whether the current system can be upgraded or if a new system needs to be installed. Providing the company with design ideas and schematics. Project managing the design and implementation of the system. Meeting with the software developers to discuss the system software needs. Troubleshooting systems issues as they arise. Overseeing all the moving parts of the system integration. Measuring the performance of the upgraded or newly installed system. Training staff on system procedures. Providing the company with post-installation feedback. Technical Architect Requirements: Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science. Previous work experience as a technical architect. Managerial experience. In-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, networking modules, and software integration. Knowledge of computer hardware and networking systems. Familiarity with programming languages, operating systems, and Office software. Advanced project management skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to see big-picture designs from basic specifications. Ability to problem solve complex IT issues.
14/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Appian Architect Job Location: Norwich, Norfolk UK Job Type: Contract 6months + - Inside Ir35 Client: Wipro Day rate 500 - 550p/d 4 days/week onsite at Norwich Job Description: Appian Architect - C1 role Expert in Automation designing using Appian BPM and Appian RPA that includes integration with third party systems using Appian Smart Services, backlog refinement, Appian Story pointing Estimation, business process modelling and deployment. Expert in Appian delivery methodology including Initiate, Build, Release and Optimize. This role demands hands-on experience in Appian with in depth knowledge on Process Models, SAIL Interfaces, Web APIs, Sites, Process Model as a Service, Admin Console, Document Management and Integration Smart Services. Should be Appian Certified Lead Developer on recent Appian versions (L3 certification) Good to have prior experience/knowledge on Continuous Integration and Deployment model, Test Driven Development, Behavioural Driven Development and BFSI Domain knowledge Added advantage to have experience on automation of Appian support or BAU activities, Plugin developments, Appian server installations. Responsible for code reviews and contribute to Appian Center of Excellence (CoE) with new standards, guidelines and best practices Prior work experience in development of SOAP and Restful webservices and integration would be preferred. Over All IT Experience 10+ Years including other BPM tools like PEGA, Unqork, IBM BPM, Signavio, Open Text Appian Experience 5+ Years Role Purpose To ensure success as a technical architect, you should have extensive knowledge of enterprise networking systems, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to project manage. A top-class technical architect can design and implement any size system to perfectly meet the needs of the client. Responsibilities: Meeting with the IT manager to determine the company's current and future needs. Determining whether the current system can be upgraded or if a new system needs to be installed. Providing the company with design ideas and schematics. Project managing the design and implementation of the system. Meeting with the software developers to discuss the system software needs. Troubleshooting systems issues as they arise. Overseeing all the moving parts of the system integration. Measuring the performance of the upgraded or newly installed system. Training staff on system procedures. Providing the company with post-installation feedback. Technical Architect Requirements: Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science. Previous work experience as a technical architect. Managerial experience. In-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, networking modules, and software integration. Knowledge of computer hardware and networking systems. Familiarity with programming languages, operating systems, and Office software. Advanced project management skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to see big-picture designs from basic specifications. Ability to problem solve complex IT issues.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior SAP EPM Consultant/Architect to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. *Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.* Role Info: Senior SAP EPM Consultant/Architect UK Remote/Visits Client Sites as Required £100,000 Base Plus Benefits (Total Package Worth £110,000) Permanent - Full Time Product/Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. The Opportunity: As SAP EPM Architect, you will occupy a senior role within the Consulting Practice with responsibility for the design and delivery of SAP Finance solutions that meets the needs of our customers in relation to accounting and financial close through to financial planning and analysis. You will work alongside the project management and delivery teams ensuring that your solutions align and integrate within contracted technical specifications and NDBS/client IT strategy to deliver the intended and expected results. Your consulting skills will be developed further within the EPM space, and you will become an integral part of our consulting team, helping to build key relationships, design and deliver best practice and custom solutions that resolve client technical challenges and ensure reference-able projects to provide the base for the development of the practice. About you: Essential: + Strong understanding of financial consolidation and statutory reporting + Demonstrable experience in monthly and annual financial reporting processes + Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial & operational planning and management reporting processes + 5 - 10 years or equivalent of industry experience + Experience of managing delivery teams through complex SAP Finance EPM projects + Hold a Professional Accounting qualification + Fully conversant with SAP EPM solutions, specifically SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning, SAP Group Reporting and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation + Deep SAC Planning or equivalent solution experience In-depth skills on configuring Planning models, advanced formulas, data actions, calendar, BW/Datasphere Datamodelling, story creation for reporting and planning and analytics application Nice to Have: + SAP BPC experience + Experience developing planning and consolidation models + SAP FICO experience + SAP BW experience + Good understanding of cross module integration with other SAP solutions such as ECC modules. Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
14/05/2024
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior SAP EPM Consultant/Architect to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide. *Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.* Role Info: Senior SAP EPM Consultant/Architect UK Remote/Visits Client Sites as Required £100,000 Base Plus Benefits (Total Package Worth £110,000) Permanent - Full Time Product/Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork Who we are: We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries. We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function. We take care of our customers' solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape. We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision. The Opportunity: As SAP EPM Architect, you will occupy a senior role within the Consulting Practice with responsibility for the design and delivery of SAP Finance solutions that meets the needs of our customers in relation to accounting and financial close through to financial planning and analysis. You will work alongside the project management and delivery teams ensuring that your solutions align and integrate within contracted technical specifications and NDBS/client IT strategy to deliver the intended and expected results. Your consulting skills will be developed further within the EPM space, and you will become an integral part of our consulting team, helping to build key relationships, design and deliver best practice and custom solutions that resolve client technical challenges and ensure reference-able projects to provide the base for the development of the practice. About you: Essential: + Strong understanding of financial consolidation and statutory reporting + Demonstrable experience in monthly and annual financial reporting processes + Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial & operational planning and management reporting processes + 5 - 10 years or equivalent of industry experience + Experience of managing delivery teams through complex SAP Finance EPM projects + Hold a Professional Accounting qualification + Fully conversant with SAP EPM solutions, specifically SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning, SAP Group Reporting and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation + Deep SAC Planning or equivalent solution experience In-depth skills on configuring Planning models, advanced formulas, data actions, calendar, BW/Datasphere Datamodelling, story creation for reporting and planning and analytics application Nice to Have: + SAP BPC experience + Experience developing planning and consolidation models + SAP FICO experience + SAP BW experience + Good understanding of cross module integration with other SAP solutions such as ECC modules. Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support. We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.