You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. 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.
03/05/2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. 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.
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. 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.
03/05/2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background/Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People/HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower® SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower® platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development life cycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower® platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development life cycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. 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.
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
03/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: C++ Developer (Computer Vision) - Media Entertainment Location: Worcestershire, UK Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum Company Overview: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of media entertainment innovation. We are a leading company in Worcestershire, leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology to redefine the entertainment experience. Our team is passionate about pushing boundaries, delivering immersive experiences, and shaping the future of media entertainment. Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic C++ Developer with a key responsibilities specialisation in computer vision to join our team. As a C++ Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing computer vision software solutions that enhance our media entertainment products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life and ensure the seamless integration of computer vision technologies into their products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ applications and libraries for computer vision-based features within media entertainment products. Implement computer vision algorithms and techniques to analyse, interpret, and enhance visual content. Optimise performance and memory usage of computer vision software to ensure efficient Real Time processing. Collaborate with software engineers, designers, and product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and adhere to coding standards to ensure high-quality software delivery. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision technology and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our products. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience developing software applications in C++ with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Solid understanding of computer vision fundamentals, including image processing, feature extraction, object detection, and tracking. Experience with computer vision libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch. Proficiency in software development tools such as Git, CMake, and continuous integration systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Passion for media entertainment and a desire to innovate and push the boundaries of technology within the industry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing Real Time computer vision applications for media entertainment or related industries. Knowledge of graphics programming and GPU computing technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Spa Membership Tax free bonus Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Career growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture. Access to training and resources to enhance skills and knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
03/05/2024
Project-based
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
03/05/2024
Full time
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
02/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. 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. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software 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
02/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. 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. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software 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
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
Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance including the management of vendors and outsourced resources globally. 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. Tech 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 Responsibilities 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. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager.
01/05/2024
Full time
Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance including the management of vendors and outsourced resources globally. 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. Tech 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 Responsibilities 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. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager.
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
01/05/2024
Full time
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
30/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
The Opportunity: Consulting as an IT Live Service Manager, you will be leading agile cross-functional teams for the seamless support of critical digital services, overseeing the end-to-end support and improvement of cloud-native offerings, prioritising client experience and meeting SLAs. You will act as a focal point for your clients, using a confident, professional and transparent approach to build effective engagements and productive relationships, handling high-priority incidents for high-volume accounts, collaborating with Delivery Managers and key stakeholders to provide the required hands-on leadership for their service delivery offering. Skills and Experience: Demonstrated senior leadership or management experience overseeing business-critical services, systems, and/or infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations Experience in supporting integrated digital services involving multiple organizations and systems Experience of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Standard and/or operating in a highly-regulated environment is preferred Experience of working with multi-disciplined teams comprising software developers, testers, Infrastructure Engineers, and IT operations staff in a DevOps environment Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for stakeholders across all seniority levels, up to Director Level. Demonstrated enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members Proficient in continuous service improvement using agile methodologies (Scrum, etc.) Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating clear prioritization in a fast-paced and agile environment N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
30/04/2024
Full time
The Opportunity: Consulting as an IT Live Service Manager, you will be leading agile cross-functional teams for the seamless support of critical digital services, overseeing the end-to-end support and improvement of cloud-native offerings, prioritising client experience and meeting SLAs. You will act as a focal point for your clients, using a confident, professional and transparent approach to build effective engagements and productive relationships, handling high-priority incidents for high-volume accounts, collaborating with Delivery Managers and key stakeholders to provide the required hands-on leadership for their service delivery offering. Skills and Experience: Demonstrated senior leadership or management experience overseeing business-critical services, systems, and/or infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations Experience in supporting integrated digital services involving multiple organizations and systems Experience of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Standard and/or operating in a highly-regulated environment is preferred Experience of working with multi-disciplined teams comprising software developers, testers, Infrastructure Engineers, and IT operations staff in a DevOps environment Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for stakeholders across all seniority levels, up to Director Level. Demonstrated enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members Proficient in continuous service improvement using agile methodologies (Scrum, etc.) Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating clear prioritization in a fast-paced and agile environment N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
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
29/04/2024
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
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: £150k - £180k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension
29/04/2024
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: £150k - £180k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension
Python Solutions Architect (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 Solutions Architect/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 Solutions Architect (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
29/04/2024
Full time
Python Solutions Architect (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 Solutions Architect/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 Solutions Architect (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
Python Solutions Architect (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 Solutions Architect/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 Solutions Architect (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: £150k - £170k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension
29/04/2024
Full time
Python Solutions Architect (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 Solutions Architect/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 Solutions Architect (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: £150k - £170k + 20% Guaranteed Bonus + 10% Pension