This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-grade platforms used by millions, across the UK. Based in the centre of Manchester and working on a hybrid remote basis (2 days a week in office), this position is paying between £75k - £90k per annum plus bonus THE ROLE: You will be working with the Head of Architecture and another Technical Architect on the optimisation and stabilisation of the new platform that was rolled out across the UK earlier this year. The platform has been built using a modular design to improve consistency, reduce development time, and improve flexibility, with modern technologies. Their systems process 1000's of transactions every second and handle massive amounts of live incoming data, similar in nature to those used in a stock exchange. This is a purely architectural role with no hands-on programming, however you will be working very closely with the Lead Developers "at the coal face". Responsibilities: Transform business requirements into solution designs that align with the current business strategy. Lead workshops/whiteboard sessions to establish architecture solutions to complex problems. Collaborate with other architects to ensure solutions are compatible with the wider landscape and long-term vision. Work closely with engineering teams providing support, direction, and technical guidance during design and implementation. Contribute to the Architecture Strategic Road Map and overall capability. Ensure architecture work meets standards and aligns with the current business and architecture principles. Benefits: Bonus scheme 25 days holiday Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in office) Flexi-start times (7am-10am) Pension Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay etc. REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience in an Architect Background in software development (.Net) Knowledge of software design patterns (and anti-patterns) Awareness of architectural patterns Excellent communicator at all levels Experience of leading a delivery team in an architecture capacity *Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered* Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/05/2024
Full time
This is an excellent opportunity to work on enterprise-grade platforms used by millions, across the UK. Based in the centre of Manchester and working on a hybrid remote basis (2 days a week in office), this position is paying between £75k - £90k per annum plus bonus THE ROLE: You will be working with the Head of Architecture and another Technical Architect on the optimisation and stabilisation of the new platform that was rolled out across the UK earlier this year. The platform has been built using a modular design to improve consistency, reduce development time, and improve flexibility, with modern technologies. Their systems process 1000's of transactions every second and handle massive amounts of live incoming data, similar in nature to those used in a stock exchange. This is a purely architectural role with no hands-on programming, however you will be working very closely with the Lead Developers "at the coal face". Responsibilities: Transform business requirements into solution designs that align with the current business strategy. Lead workshops/whiteboard sessions to establish architecture solutions to complex problems. Collaborate with other architects to ensure solutions are compatible with the wider landscape and long-term vision. Work closely with engineering teams providing support, direction, and technical guidance during design and implementation. Contribute to the Architecture Strategic Road Map and overall capability. Ensure architecture work meets standards and aligns with the current business and architecture principles. Benefits: Bonus scheme 25 days holiday Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in office) Flexi-start times (7am-10am) Pension Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay etc. REQUIREMENTS: Prior experience in an Architect Background in software development (.Net) Knowledge of software design patterns (and anti-patterns) Awareness of architectural patterns Excellent communicator at all levels Experience of leading a delivery team in an architecture capacity *Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered* Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Position Summary: As an Infrastructure Architect you will play a crucial role in driving the transformation of mission-critical Legacy systems for large-scale organizations. Your expertise in defining target architectures, roadmaps, and providing innovative solutions to complex problems will be instrumental in the success of our projects. You will be expected to lead by example, working hands-on in a variety of environments including cloud-hosted and data centre hosted, leveraging your deep knowledge in modern architectural patterns and cloud technologies to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Leadership: Define and implement target architectures and roadmaps for transforming mission-critical Legacy systems in large-scale organizations, focusing on modernization and efficiency. Solution Provisioning: Tackle complex issues arising in programs and projects, offering viable, innovative solutions that align with the client's strategic goals. DevOps and Continuous Improvement: Review and improve DevOps practices to enhance the ways of working, ensuring a smooth, continuous delivery pipeline and a robust dev-ops culture. Cloud and Data Centre Expertise: Utilize your extensive experience in both cloud-hosted and data centre environments to architect and deploy scalable, resilient infrastructures, Cloud, H/W and Azure Stack Hub technologies, and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes. Networking and Security: Apply in-depth experience in defining Non-Functional requirements and utilize expertise in CISCO Firewalls to ensure robust, secure infrastructure solutions. API and Integration Mastery: Design and implement robust APIs and data applications using Azure, with a strong grasp on API design principles, interface documentation, protocols, data exchange methods, and automated deployments using Azure DevOps pipelines. Infrastructure as Code (IaaC): Apply hands-on experience in IaaC to manage and automate cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable and manageable cloud solutions. Agile and DevOps Culture: Promote an agile environment with a focus on continual delivery techniques and a strong dev-ops culture, while being flexible and ready to work hands-on in projects. Business Growth and Innovation: Support business growth by setting up a Center of Excellence ( CoE ) for Azure Stack Hub and Data Centre Infrastructure Architecture, hiring and mentoring junior members/apprentices, fostering a culture of innovation, and developing pre-sales and marketing content. Client Project Delivery: Deliver customer-specific projects with precision and a client-first approach, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience in architecture roles, with a focus on mission-critical Legacy transformation projects in large-scale organizations. Strong background in Infrastructure solution architecture using cloud and data centre technologies, particularly Azure/Azure Stack Hub, with additional experience in AWS being preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud-hosted and data centre environments, EDA, Microservice Architecture, IaaC, and containerization technologies. Excellent API design skills and experience in building data applications and automated deployments. Previous experience in designing and delivering systems based on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings. In-depth experience in agile environments, continual delivery techniques, and a strong dev-ops culture. Must be flexible to travel to London twice a week post-Covid. Leadership skills with the ability to set up a CoE, mentor junior team members, and drive innovation within the company. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across various teams and with clients. Location: Position may require flexibility in location, with a need to travel to London twice a week post-Covid. Commitment to Excellence: In this role, you will not only be responsible for technical architecture but also for contributing to the growth and innovation of our company. Your work will directly impact the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients, making you a key player in our team.
09/05/2024
Full time
Position Summary: As an Infrastructure Architect you will play a crucial role in driving the transformation of mission-critical Legacy systems for large-scale organizations. Your expertise in defining target architectures, roadmaps, and providing innovative solutions to complex problems will be instrumental in the success of our projects. You will be expected to lead by example, working hands-on in a variety of environments including cloud-hosted and data centre hosted, leveraging your deep knowledge in modern architectural patterns and cloud technologies to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient infrastructure solutions. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Leadership: Define and implement target architectures and roadmaps for transforming mission-critical Legacy systems in large-scale organizations, focusing on modernization and efficiency. Solution Provisioning: Tackle complex issues arising in programs and projects, offering viable, innovative solutions that align with the client's strategic goals. DevOps and Continuous Improvement: Review and improve DevOps practices to enhance the ways of working, ensuring a smooth, continuous delivery pipeline and a robust dev-ops culture. Cloud and Data Centre Expertise: Utilize your extensive experience in both cloud-hosted and data centre environments to architect and deploy scalable, resilient infrastructures, Cloud, H/W and Azure Stack Hub technologies, and containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes. Networking and Security: Apply in-depth experience in defining Non-Functional requirements and utilize expertise in CISCO Firewalls to ensure robust, secure infrastructure solutions. API and Integration Mastery: Design and implement robust APIs and data applications using Azure, with a strong grasp on API design principles, interface documentation, protocols, data exchange methods, and automated deployments using Azure DevOps pipelines. Infrastructure as Code (IaaC): Apply hands-on experience in IaaC to manage and automate cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable and manageable cloud solutions. Agile and DevOps Culture: Promote an agile environment with a focus on continual delivery techniques and a strong dev-ops culture, while being flexible and ready to work hands-on in projects. Business Growth and Innovation: Support business growth by setting up a Center of Excellence ( CoE ) for Azure Stack Hub and Data Centre Infrastructure Architecture, hiring and mentoring junior members/apprentices, fostering a culture of innovation, and developing pre-sales and marketing content. Client Project Delivery: Deliver customer-specific projects with precision and a client-first approach, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience in architecture roles, with a focus on mission-critical Legacy transformation projects in large-scale organizations. Strong background in Infrastructure solution architecture using cloud and data centre technologies, particularly Azure/Azure Stack Hub, with additional experience in AWS being preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud-hosted and data centre environments, EDA, Microservice Architecture, IaaC, and containerization technologies. Excellent API design skills and experience in building data applications and automated deployments. Previous experience in designing and delivering systems based on IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings. In-depth experience in agile environments, continual delivery techniques, and a strong dev-ops culture. Must be flexible to travel to London twice a week post-Covid. Leadership skills with the ability to set up a CoE, mentor junior team members, and drive innovation within the company. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across various teams and with clients. Location: Position may require flexibility in location, with a need to travel to London twice a week post-Covid. Commitment to Excellence: In this role, you will not only be responsible for technical architecture but also for contributing to the growth and innovation of our company. Your work will directly impact the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients, making you a key player in our team.
Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Our core technology stack currently includes Java, Node, Python, Go and C#; but we believe in using the best technology for each situation, so we are always trying new tools and learning new languages. You will get to work on a wide variety of projects and learn and work with lots of different technologies. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Skills Extensive C#/.Net development experience (ASP .NET Core with MVC) Experience with the Azure cloud platform (Functions, Service Bus, SQL/CosmosDB, AKS) Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering user centred services Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Knowledge of web accessibility and associated tooling Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks About Methods Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
09/05/2024
Full time
Methods is seeking a Senior Developer to join our growing software engineering team. As a Senior Developer at Methods you will be expected to work on client projects delivering high quality software. You will be expected to feed in to design decisions, help promote best working practices, carry out code reviews, take part in sprint ceremonies and be part of meetings with client stakeholders as required. Away from project work you will be given time for personal development and will be expected to keep improving existing skills and learning new technologies. You will also be asked at times to provide input into bids for new work. Our core technology stack currently includes Java, Node, Python, Go and C#; but we believe in using the best technology for each situation, so we are always trying new tools and learning new languages. You will get to work on a wide variety of projects and learn and work with lots of different technologies. Responsibilities Designing and developing high-quality web applications Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scopes Implementing innovative solutions to meet project objectives and deliverables Working with Front End developers to integrate user interfaces with Back End functionalities Conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and best practices Troubleshooting and debugging applications to identify and fix issues Sharing knowledge and providing support to other developers Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies Assisting with writing bids Skills Extensive C#/.Net development experience (ASP .NET Core with MVC) Experience with the Azure cloud platform (Functions, Service Bus, SQL/CosmosDB, AKS) Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams delivering user centred services Experience developing secure web services and RESTful APIs Experience of software testing best practices (TDD, BDD) Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Experience with continuous integration and deployment Knowledge of web accessibility and associated tooling Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks About Methods Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has worked with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to deliver value to our customers through effective application of digital thinking and technology change. Methods was acquired by ALTEN Plc (a French multi-national Engineering and IT company) in 2022. Our strategy is to deliver profitable, sustainable growth; expanding ALTEN's Enterprise IT Service capabilities in the UK for both public and private sector customers. Our TDSE (Technical Delivery and Software Engineering) portfolio is a key part of Methods' growth strategy, focusing on software and cloud engineering, consultancy, and technical architecture. Our aim is to deliver value by delivering high-quality solutions, built on a DevOps culture and continuous delivery principles to support digital, data and technology transformation. The business has grown rapidly (from startup in 2019 to just under £30m turnover in 2022-3) and targets profitable growth over the next 5 years as part of ALTEN's global expansion strategy. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
08/05/2024
Full time
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance