Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Summary Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Requirements Extensive .NET C# Experience with NodeJS development Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Additional This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of Have you lived in the UK for the last 5 years? Have you travelled outside of the UK for more than 28 days in the last 12 months? If yes, please ask for further details: Dates, location, reason for travel Have you had any extended periods of travel over 3 months in the last 5 years? If yes, please ask for further details: Dates, location, reason for travel Do you have dual nationality or any former nationalities? Are you willing to go through the vetting process for SC? This will be discussed with you at interview. This role is mainly home-based with occasional travel to the office. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this we offer: Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
10/05/2024
Full time
Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Summary Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Requirements Extensive .NET C# Experience with NodeJS development Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Additional This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of Have you lived in the UK for the last 5 years? Have you travelled outside of the UK for more than 28 days in the last 12 months? If yes, please ask for further details: Dates, location, reason for travel Have you had any extended periods of travel over 3 months in the last 5 years? If yes, please ask for further details: Dates, location, reason for travel Do you have dual nationality or any former nationalities? Are you willing to go through the vetting process for SC? This will be discussed with you at interview. This role is mainly home-based with occasional travel to the office. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this we offer: Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
07/05/2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
Python Software Engineer Team Lead (Architecture Programmer Developer Java Python Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS GCP Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Apache Iceburg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf Snowflake TypeScript Manager Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Advanced ability as a Python Software Engineer Team Lead/Principal Engineer/Engineering Manager Leadership experience: you must have led small teams on the delivery of projects AWS Glue Dremio Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Snowflake Spark, Airflow, Apache Iceberg, Arrow, DBT Trading, Front Office finance Some appreciation of asset classes such as Fixed Income, equities, FX or commodities Role: Python Software Engineer Team Lead (Architecture Programmer Developer Java Python Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS GCP Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Manager Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You will join a relatively new department that is responsible for the data used across the Front Office. The data is sourced from a variety of external vendors and internal departments and held in an AWS data lake, although this is being migrated to a data mesh architecture. They are working heavily with AWS, Glue, Dremio, Snowflake, Python and Java. You will lead a team of 5 engineers and collaborate with a product manager who will be assigned to the team. You will have line-management responsibility of the team and need to have previous management experience. This is a hands-on role that will include coding, code reviews, design and architectural leadership and technical strategy. Your first project for the initial 12 months, will be to classify a large number of securities over a range of industries. They have a very flexible hybrid working set up. Salary: £120k - £150k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension
07/05/2024
Full time
Python Software Engineer Team Lead (Architecture Programmer Developer Java Python Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS GCP Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Apache Iceburg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf Snowflake TypeScript Manager Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You MUST have the following: Advanced ability as a Python Software Engineer Team Lead/Principal Engineer/Engineering Manager Leadership experience: you must have led small teams on the delivery of projects AWS Glue Dremio Agile The following is DESIRABLE, not essential: Snowflake Spark, Airflow, Apache Iceberg, Arrow, DBT Trading, Front Office finance Some appreciation of asset classes such as Fixed Income, equities, FX or commodities Role: Python Software Engineer Team Lead (Architecture Programmer Developer Java Python Software Engineer Data Enterprise Engineering Developer Programmer AWS GCP Python Athena Glue Airflow Ignite JavaScript Agile Pandas NumPy SciPy Spark Dremio Snowflake Apache Iceburg Arrow DBT gRPC protobuf TypeScript Manager Finance Trading Front Office Investment Banking Asset Manager Financial Services FX Fixed Income Equities Commodities Derivatives Hedge Fund) required by my asset management client in London. You will join a relatively new department that is responsible for the data used across the Front Office. The data is sourced from a variety of external vendors and internal departments and held in an AWS data lake, although this is being migrated to a data mesh architecture. They are working heavily with AWS, Glue, Dremio, Snowflake, Python and Java. You will lead a team of 5 engineers and collaborate with a product manager who will be assigned to the team. You will have line-management responsibility of the team and need to have previous management experience. This is a hands-on role that will include coding, code reviews, design and architectural leadership and technical strategy. Your first project for the initial 12 months, will be to classify a large number of securities over a range of industries. They have a very flexible hybrid working set up. Salary: £120k - £150k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension