*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
27/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Service Manager - Preston - 6 months - SC Cleared As a Service Manager within the Network Portfolio, the role holder is responsible for services from strategic suppliers and internally delivered towers. The Service Manager is the professional conscience ensuring that lines of services are; accessible, compliant, and relevant to our business in terms of service definition, cost and performance. Holds a position of responsibility in delivery of the Product Management requirements within the business, relating to IT enabled opportunities, as well as representing the businesses best interests with the customer base and Systems globally Provides input to the service continuity planning process and implements resulting plans. Investigates operational requirements and problems, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes. Assists in the analysis of the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems and identifies available options for consideration. Is a specialist in the provision of the business IM&T strategy in relation to Product Management - ensuring through stakeholder management, the strategy aligns to the business needs and objectives. The role holder: Manages the full product life cycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved. Coordinates trials and product launches and supports communications and training. Anticipates changes in customer/user needs; adapts products, and creates product retirement and transitioning plans. Actively maintains recognised knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. Manages methods, tools, techniques; selecting appropriately from plan-driven/predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches. Develops and maintains procedures and documentation for databases. Identifies, evaluates and manages the adoption of appropriate database administration tools and processes, including automation. Contributes to the setting of standards for definition, security and integrity of database objects and ensures conformance to these standards. Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance. Advises on Network Service security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures. Produces models in support of business strategy. Has in-depth knowledge of a broad range of industry-wide modelling techniques. Advises on the choice of techniques and approach and influences customers accordingly. Is capable of developing bespoke models for unusual contexts. Responsible for planning and co-ordinating team modelling activities and for ensuring the quality of their work. The Service Manager will ensure that Own knowledge and familiar with services and products under management. Ensure services are delivered in line with the agreed performance measures Provide input and challenge into monthly service reviews and internal reporting candence. Responsible for ensuring that service demand information flows between key stakeholders and that that service capacity is appropriate to meet the future demand. Responsible for the management of service risks ensuring that these are appropriately communicated to the Tower Manager ensure that mitigation actions are developed and implemented. Engage the SDM and BRM community to ensure that they have the required information to meet their customer's business needs. Have commercial awareness related of supplier agreements and service relationships Supporting the Tower Manager by active and purposeful obligations management reviews for the services you manage, in order to drive already agreed contract value for all IT Service Providers. Supplier Management Conduct formal monthly reviews with suppliers to review all aspects of Service performance Ensure accountability for the management and delivery of the contracted services. Conduct weekly reviews with suppliers on day-to-day activity Work with supplier to identify opportunities for CSI and cost reduction. Support EIT Commercial in monthly 'supplier scorecard' rating. Commercial awareness related to supplier agreements and service relationships Ensure that service definition documents for the managed services are maintained and current. Responsible for supporting customer and supplier escalations and complaints relative to the managed service to effective conclusion. The Service Manager is primarily concerned with maintaining the performance of the service, however attention should be given to both short term and long term planning, so that integration of future changes can be handled in accordance with _continuous delivery_ or _Agile_ principles: Strategy and Architecture Work with the EIT Service Technical Authority to provide input into the Annual Technology Plan and Annual Strategic Roadmaps for the service. Continual Service Improvement Identify Continual Service Improvement (CSI) items and record in the My IT toolset. Conduct regular CSI workshops with suppliers to address issues or progress significant CSI items. Transition Management Attend Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR's) to assess the maturity of project deliverables before they are released. Ensure the Transition Manager is aware of the context into which the deliverable is being deployed and that the Project Manager has provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate not only the contracted deliverables but also a business outcome which will enhance the service. The Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Service is delivered within the agreed budget, and that if any additional funding is required, that adequate provision is made in the Service Recovery Model through the Integrated Business Planning process. Ensure the Service is delivered in accordance with the budget set in the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), working closely with Cost Base Management and the 'Use It or Lose It' teams. Identify changes including cost saving opportunities or new expenditure and ensure the IBP is updated via the IBP Change Process. Request creation of Purchase Orders and support timely payment of supplier invoices. The Service Manager works closely with colleagues across a range of capabilities and disciplines within EIT; IT Service Operations Service Assurance Service Design and Transition Operational Readiness IT Strategy and Architecture Service Technical Authority Transformation and Programmes Project and Programme Management Integrated Business Operations Cost Base Recovery Software License Management Supplier Management IT Security Security Oversight
27/09/2024
Project-based
Service Manager - Preston - 6 months - SC Cleared As a Service Manager within the Network Portfolio, the role holder is responsible for services from strategic suppliers and internally delivered towers. The Service Manager is the professional conscience ensuring that lines of services are; accessible, compliant, and relevant to our business in terms of service definition, cost and performance. Holds a position of responsibility in delivery of the Product Management requirements within the business, relating to IT enabled opportunities, as well as representing the businesses best interests with the customer base and Systems globally Provides input to the service continuity planning process and implements resulting plans. Investigates operational requirements and problems, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes. Assists in the analysis of the underlying issues arising from investigations into requirements and problems and identifies available options for consideration. Is a specialist in the provision of the business IM&T strategy in relation to Product Management - ensuring through stakeholder management, the strategy aligns to the business needs and objectives. The role holder: Manages the full product life cycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved. Coordinates trials and product launches and supports communications and training. Anticipates changes in customer/user needs; adapts products, and creates product retirement and transitioning plans. Actively maintains recognised knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms. Consolidates expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation. Manages methods, tools, techniques; selecting appropriately from plan-driven/predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches. Develops and maintains procedures and documentation for databases. Identifies, evaluates and manages the adoption of appropriate database administration tools and processes, including automation. Contributes to the setting of standards for definition, security and integrity of database objects and ensures conformance to these standards. Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance. Advises on Network Service security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures. Produces models in support of business strategy. Has in-depth knowledge of a broad range of industry-wide modelling techniques. Advises on the choice of techniques and approach and influences customers accordingly. Is capable of developing bespoke models for unusual contexts. Responsible for planning and co-ordinating team modelling activities and for ensuring the quality of their work. The Service Manager will ensure that Own knowledge and familiar with services and products under management. Ensure services are delivered in line with the agreed performance measures Provide input and challenge into monthly service reviews and internal reporting candence. Responsible for ensuring that service demand information flows between key stakeholders and that that service capacity is appropriate to meet the future demand. Responsible for the management of service risks ensuring that these are appropriately communicated to the Tower Manager ensure that mitigation actions are developed and implemented. Engage the SDM and BRM community to ensure that they have the required information to meet their customer's business needs. Have commercial awareness related of supplier agreements and service relationships Supporting the Tower Manager by active and purposeful obligations management reviews for the services you manage, in order to drive already agreed contract value for all IT Service Providers. Supplier Management Conduct formal monthly reviews with suppliers to review all aspects of Service performance Ensure accountability for the management and delivery of the contracted services. Conduct weekly reviews with suppliers on day-to-day activity Work with supplier to identify opportunities for CSI and cost reduction. Support EIT Commercial in monthly 'supplier scorecard' rating. Commercial awareness related to supplier agreements and service relationships Ensure that service definition documents for the managed services are maintained and current. Responsible for supporting customer and supplier escalations and complaints relative to the managed service to effective conclusion. The Service Manager is primarily concerned with maintaining the performance of the service, however attention should be given to both short term and long term planning, so that integration of future changes can be handled in accordance with _continuous delivery_ or _Agile_ principles: Strategy and Architecture Work with the EIT Service Technical Authority to provide input into the Annual Technology Plan and Annual Strategic Roadmaps for the service. Continual Service Improvement Identify Continual Service Improvement (CSI) items and record in the My IT toolset. Conduct regular CSI workshops with suppliers to address issues or progress significant CSI items. Transition Management Attend Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR's) to assess the maturity of project deliverables before they are released. Ensure the Transition Manager is aware of the context into which the deliverable is being deployed and that the Project Manager has provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate not only the contracted deliverables but also a business outcome which will enhance the service. The Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Service is delivered within the agreed budget, and that if any additional funding is required, that adequate provision is made in the Service Recovery Model through the Integrated Business Planning process. Ensure the Service is delivered in accordance with the budget set in the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), working closely with Cost Base Management and the 'Use It or Lose It' teams. Identify changes including cost saving opportunities or new expenditure and ensure the IBP is updated via the IBP Change Process. Request creation of Purchase Orders and support timely payment of supplier invoices. The Service Manager works closely with colleagues across a range of capabilities and disciplines within EIT; IT Service Operations Service Assurance Service Design and Transition Operational Readiness IT Strategy and Architecture Service Technical Authority Transformation and Programmes Project and Programme Management Integrated Business Operations Cost Base Recovery Software License Management Supplier Management IT Security Security Oversight
The Software Developer role within the Technology department of our global client is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to bring their expertise to the team. The role involves designing, coding, and modifying software according to client specifications. Client Details This is an exciting, newly created role with a long standing client of the Michael Page Group. Reporting to the IT Manager you'll be responsible for all aspects of software development as part of a small development team of 4 people. Description In return for your skills and expertise, you'll receive a salary in the region of £45k to £50k (DOE) along with a host of excellent benefits (pension, ongoing training & development, car scheme etc.) Profile To be successful in the role you'll bring the following skills and experience: - Demonstrable experience in software development & maintenance - Experience in the full SDLC with C#.NET, SQL Server etc. - Working knowledge of HTML5, Web API, CSS - Any previous use of Power BI would be an advantage - Previous exposure to D365 is beneficial though full training will be provided Job Offer As you can see this is a snapshot of the full job description which I'm happy to share if you think this is the ideal role for you to pursue your career. Please note that this is a hybrid role and the office is based outside of Glasgow, near Paisley therefore you should be able to commute 3 to 4 days per week depending on the needs of the business. Unfortunately the client is unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role.
27/09/2024
Full time
The Software Developer role within the Technology department of our global client is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to bring their expertise to the team. The role involves designing, coding, and modifying software according to client specifications. Client Details This is an exciting, newly created role with a long standing client of the Michael Page Group. Reporting to the IT Manager you'll be responsible for all aspects of software development as part of a small development team of 4 people. Description In return for your skills and expertise, you'll receive a salary in the region of £45k to £50k (DOE) along with a host of excellent benefits (pension, ongoing training & development, car scheme etc.) Profile To be successful in the role you'll bring the following skills and experience: - Demonstrable experience in software development & maintenance - Experience in the full SDLC with C#.NET, SQL Server etc. - Working knowledge of HTML5, Web API, CSS - Any previous use of Power BI would be an advantage - Previous exposure to D365 is beneficial though full training will be provided Job Offer As you can see this is a snapshot of the full job description which I'm happy to share if you think this is the ideal role for you to pursue your career. Please note that this is a hybrid role and the office is based outside of Glasgow, near Paisley therefore you should be able to commute 3 to 4 days per week depending on the needs of the business. Unfortunately the client is unable to offer any form of sponsorship for this role.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
27/09/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
Software Engineering Manager (TLP Seconded to Toyota) £75-85,000 negotiable for the right candidate plus package Epsom (Burgh Heath), Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) TLP have been working with Toyota (GB) PLC for over 25 years and are a trusted partner. We are recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager to be seconded to support Toyota's Used Vehicle Team onsite at their EcoHQ in Epsom, Surrey. You will be coaching and leading a highly experienced, cross-functional Scrum team as a role model in demonstrating agile principles and engineering excellence. You'll enable the delivery of high-quality software products built on the Azure cloud platform with consistent focus on our customers, business value and technical excellence. You won't need to be hands on these days, but you will have come from a solid background in agile software engineering with 5+ years' experience in a variety of systems and technologies. The team and business are very MS focussed with an emphasis on Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions so your background may contain the following tech: Engineering Platforms: MS Azure Data engineering tools; Data Factory, Data Flow, Databricks, Azure SQL, Elastic Search, Synapse Application development: .NET C#, ASP.NET, App Services, Azure API Management Services CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Atlassian Suite Your team will initially have 8 direct reports (3 Front End, 3 back, 1 QA and 1 BA) as well as others you work with including a Senior Solutions Architect and a Senior Product Manager. Toyota's EcoHQ is a fantastic place to work with onsite café and restaurant, gym and shower facilities as well as a cutting-edge work environment to make your day as productive as possible. Please feel free to call for a chat prior to submitting your CV Sadly no visas can be accepted for this role, only ILR or British passports.
27/09/2024
Full time
Software Engineering Manager (TLP Seconded to Toyota) £75-85,000 negotiable for the right candidate plus package Epsom (Burgh Heath), Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite) TLP have been working with Toyota (GB) PLC for over 25 years and are a trusted partner. We are recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager to be seconded to support Toyota's Used Vehicle Team onsite at their EcoHQ in Epsom, Surrey. You will be coaching and leading a highly experienced, cross-functional Scrum team as a role model in demonstrating agile principles and engineering excellence. You'll enable the delivery of high-quality software products built on the Azure cloud platform with consistent focus on our customers, business value and technical excellence. You won't need to be hands on these days, but you will have come from a solid background in agile software engineering with 5+ years' experience in a variety of systems and technologies. The team and business are very MS focussed with an emphasis on Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions so your background may contain the following tech: Engineering Platforms: MS Azure Data engineering tools; Data Factory, Data Flow, Databricks, Azure SQL, Elastic Search, Synapse Application development: .NET C#, ASP.NET, App Services, Azure API Management Services CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Atlassian Suite Your team will initially have 8 direct reports (3 Front End, 3 back, 1 QA and 1 BA) as well as others you work with including a Senior Solutions Architect and a Senior Product Manager. Toyota's EcoHQ is a fantastic place to work with onsite café and restaurant, gym and shower facilities as well as a cutting-edge work environment to make your day as productive as possible. Please feel free to call for a chat prior to submitting your CV Sadly no visas can be accepted for this role, only ILR or British passports.
Senior Product Manager Senior Level - SFIA5 Salary: £55k-75k dependent on experience Location: London About Scrumconnect: Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. About the role: We are looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital services. The role requires someone who can manage a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with key stakeholders and ensure that the product vision aligns with user needs and organisational goals. As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving product strategy, managing roadmaps, and delivering digital services that are simple, accessible and effective. At this level you will: Shape the overall product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and user needs. Lead and support agile, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products iteratively, using agile principles to continuously improve delivery. Influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across policy, technical, and operational teams to align on goals and outcomes. Promote a user-centred design approach, ensuring that services are built to meet the needs of users, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and inclusivity. Provide clear leadership and direction, ensuring that the product roadmap and priorities are understood by your team and stakeholders. Drive performance metrics and analysis, using data to track the success of the product and make evidence-based decisions for improvement. Coach and mentor junior product managers, developing their skills and fostering a collaborative environment within the team and the broader product management community. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in an agile environment and can drive the product process from research to execution. You'll be responsible for: Defining and delivering the product roadmap, ensuring it balances business needs, technical feasibility, and user requirements. Prioritising the product backlog, making trade-offs between different features and enhancements based on user value, business goals, and development effort. Engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and ensure that the product vision is aligned across teams. Leading product discovery and research, validating ideas through user research, testing, and prototyping before committing to development. Managing the end-to-end product life cycle, from concept to delivery, including continuous iteration and improvement based on user feedback. Experience with and ensuring compliance with GOV.UK service standards, including performance, accessibility, security, and legal requirements. Managing risks and issues, proactively identifying potential blockers and taking action to mitigate them in collaboration with the team and stakeholders. Skills needed for this role: Product management expertise: Proven experience in managing the end-to-end product life cycle, including strategy development, roadmap creation and delivery in an agile environment. Agile methodologies: Deep understanding of agile principles and hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams in an iterative product delivery process. Stakeholder management: Strong ability to engage, influence, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across different departments and disciplines. User-centred design: Familiarity with user research, usability testing and incorporating user feedback to build products that meet the needs of diverse users. Data-driven decision making: Ability to use data and metrics to drive product decisions, assess product performance, and inform future improvements. Communication and leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and motivate teams. Problem-solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically and resolve issues that arise during product development and delivery. Governance and compliance: Knowledge of GOV.UK service standards and an understanding of accessibility, security and legal compliance in the public sector context. Mentorship and coaching: Ability to guide and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development and growth. Join us at Scrumconnect, where your highly demonstrable skills and expertise will drive the future of user-centred design in public services.
27/09/2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager Senior Level - SFIA5 Salary: £55k-75k dependent on experience Location: London About Scrumconnect: Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. About the role: We are looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital services. The role requires someone who can manage a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with key stakeholders and ensure that the product vision aligns with user needs and organisational goals. As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving product strategy, managing roadmaps, and delivering digital services that are simple, accessible and effective. At this level you will: Shape the overall product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and user needs. Lead and support agile, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products iteratively, using agile principles to continuously improve delivery. Influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across policy, technical, and operational teams to align on goals and outcomes. Promote a user-centred design approach, ensuring that services are built to meet the needs of users, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and inclusivity. Provide clear leadership and direction, ensuring that the product roadmap and priorities are understood by your team and stakeholders. Drive performance metrics and analysis, using data to track the success of the product and make evidence-based decisions for improvement. Coach and mentor junior product managers, developing their skills and fostering a collaborative environment within the team and the broader product management community. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in an agile environment and can drive the product process from research to execution. You'll be responsible for: Defining and delivering the product roadmap, ensuring it balances business needs, technical feasibility, and user requirements. Prioritising the product backlog, making trade-offs between different features and enhancements based on user value, business goals, and development effort. Engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and ensure that the product vision is aligned across teams. Leading product discovery and research, validating ideas through user research, testing, and prototyping before committing to development. Managing the end-to-end product life cycle, from concept to delivery, including continuous iteration and improvement based on user feedback. Experience with and ensuring compliance with GOV.UK service standards, including performance, accessibility, security, and legal requirements. Managing risks and issues, proactively identifying potential blockers and taking action to mitigate them in collaboration with the team and stakeholders. Skills needed for this role: Product management expertise: Proven experience in managing the end-to-end product life cycle, including strategy development, roadmap creation and delivery in an agile environment. Agile methodologies: Deep understanding of agile principles and hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams in an iterative product delivery process. Stakeholder management: Strong ability to engage, influence, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across different departments and disciplines. User-centred design: Familiarity with user research, usability testing and incorporating user feedback to build products that meet the needs of diverse users. Data-driven decision making: Ability to use data and metrics to drive product decisions, assess product performance, and inform future improvements. Communication and leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and motivate teams. Problem-solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically and resolve issues that arise during product development and delivery. Governance and compliance: Knowledge of GOV.UK service standards and an understanding of accessibility, security and legal compliance in the public sector context. Mentorship and coaching: Ability to guide and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development and growth. Join us at Scrumconnect, where your highly demonstrable skills and expertise will drive the future of user-centred design in public services.
Head of Solutions Development and Delivery - Birmingham Hybrid working two days per week onsite - Salary up to £75k Head of Solutions Development and Delivery required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking Head of Solutions Development and Delivery to come on board to oversee the planning, execution, and transition of IT changes across the organization, ensuring a smooth handover to Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. You will spearhead initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality. Your ability to engage and influence senior managers and stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring that our project portfolio meets business objectives. With budget responsibility, you will track and control resources, revenue, and capital expenditures, ensuring they align with portfolio budgets and managing stakeholder expectations. You will also lead the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring it is well-defined and adhered to. Keys skills and responsibilities, Strong Solutions and Delivery experience Leading software development life cycles (SDLC) Experience in work management using Microsoft Azure DevOps for Agile delivery. Proven track record in delivering projects involving web applications/portals, mobile apps, client applications, and cloud-based solutions. Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Dynamics Finance capabilities Oversees and manages resources, revenue, and capital expenditures in line with the portfolio budget while addressing the expectations of all portfolio, program, and project stakeholders. Ensures the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is established, agreed upon, and adhered to. Accountable for the processes within the Solutions Development & Delivery function. Holds budgetary responsibility for Solutions Development & Delivery, monitoring spend against targets and identifying opportunities to reduce ongoing capital (capex) and operational (opex) costs. Demonstrated leadership of project and IT technical teams, with expertise in all phases of project governance, from initiation through delivery and handover. Extensive experience in delivering technology changes across multiple interdependent products, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies. Strong relationship-building skills with clients, project sponsors, and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously. Skilled at motivating and engaging both technical and business teams. Interested!?! Please send your up to date CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for immediate review Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers. Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy.
27/09/2024
Full time
Head of Solutions Development and Delivery - Birmingham Hybrid working two days per week onsite - Salary up to £75k Head of Solutions Development and Delivery required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking Head of Solutions Development and Delivery to come on board to oversee the planning, execution, and transition of IT changes across the organization, ensuring a smooth handover to Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. You will spearhead initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality. Your ability to engage and influence senior managers and stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring that our project portfolio meets business objectives. With budget responsibility, you will track and control resources, revenue, and capital expenditures, ensuring they align with portfolio budgets and managing stakeholder expectations. You will also lead the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring it is well-defined and adhered to. Keys skills and responsibilities, Strong Solutions and Delivery experience Leading software development life cycles (SDLC) Experience in work management using Microsoft Azure DevOps for Agile delivery. Proven track record in delivering projects involving web applications/portals, mobile apps, client applications, and cloud-based solutions. Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Dynamics Finance capabilities Oversees and manages resources, revenue, and capital expenditures in line with the portfolio budget while addressing the expectations of all portfolio, program, and project stakeholders. Ensures the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is established, agreed upon, and adhered to. Accountable for the processes within the Solutions Development & Delivery function. Holds budgetary responsibility for Solutions Development & Delivery, monitoring spend against targets and identifying opportunities to reduce ongoing capital (capex) and operational (opex) costs. Demonstrated leadership of project and IT technical teams, with expertise in all phases of project governance, from initiation through delivery and handover. Extensive experience in delivering technology changes across multiple interdependent products, utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies. Strong relationship-building skills with clients, project sponsors, and stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously. Skilled at motivating and engaging both technical and business teams. Interested!?! Please send your up to date CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for immediate review Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers. Crimson are acting as an employment business in regards to this vacancy.
Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA Location: Manchester/Hybrid Salary/Rate: Up to £435 pe day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 14/10/2024 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled PostgreSQL DBA to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle. Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment Have ability to help with mentoring tasks. Have experience in working on Support activities. DBA - PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, MySQL 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.
27/09/2024
Project-based
Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA Location: Manchester/Hybrid Salary/Rate: Up to £435 pe day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 14/10/2024 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled PostgreSQL DBA to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle. Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment Have ability to help with mentoring tasks. Have experience in working on Support activities. DBA - PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, MySQL 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.
*Technical Writer/Author required in Welwyn Garden City or London.* Duration - 3 months (ongoing) Hybrid working. Rate: Competitive via Umbrella company My client is a blue chip FMCG and retail brand that serve millions of customers every week from all over the globe. With over 6,000 stores internationally my client is a well-known household name that offer several exciting opportunities. Technology Central Observability team is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation that significantly enhances our engineers' experience implementing observability. In this role, you will join a dynamic team of engineers and product managers. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate closely with these professionals to ensure that our observability tooling is more accessible to developers. As a Technical Writer, you will be pivotal in translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documents. This will include creating various types of documentation, such as user guides and technical manuals. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our development teams, enabling them to understand and use our products to their maximum potential. Additionally, you will be able to influence how information is structured and delivered, ensuring it is accessible and valuable to our end-users. By working closely with team members across different departments, you will continually gather insights and feedback to improve the documentation process. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, who possesses a keen eye for detail, and who is dedicated to enhancing the overall user experience for our developers. Responsibilities . Work with engineers and product managers to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements. . Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience. . Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of observability tools. . Analyse existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities. . Create and maintain the information architecture. Requirements and skills . Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation. . Ability to deliver high-quality documentation, paying attention to detail. . Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures. . Excellent written skills in English. . Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. . Basic familiarity with the software development life cycle. . A university degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent is preferred. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
27/09/2024
Project-based
*Technical Writer/Author required in Welwyn Garden City or London.* Duration - 3 months (ongoing) Hybrid working. Rate: Competitive via Umbrella company My client is a blue chip FMCG and retail brand that serve millions of customers every week from all over the globe. With over 6,000 stores internationally my client is a well-known household name that offer several exciting opportunities. Technology Central Observability team is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation that significantly enhances our engineers' experience implementing observability. In this role, you will join a dynamic team of engineers and product managers. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate closely with these professionals to ensure that our observability tooling is more accessible to developers. As a Technical Writer, you will be pivotal in translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documents. This will include creating various types of documentation, such as user guides and technical manuals. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our development teams, enabling them to understand and use our products to their maximum potential. Additionally, you will be able to influence how information is structured and delivered, ensuring it is accessible and valuable to our end-users. By working closely with team members across different departments, you will continually gather insights and feedback to improve the documentation process. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, who possesses a keen eye for detail, and who is dedicated to enhancing the overall user experience for our developers. Responsibilities . Work with engineers and product managers to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements. . Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience. . Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of observability tools. . Analyse existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities. . Create and maintain the information architecture. Requirements and skills . Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation. . Ability to deliver high-quality documentation, paying attention to detail. . Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures. . Excellent written skills in English. . Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. . Basic familiarity with the software development life cycle. . A university degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent is preferred. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Stockport, Cheshire
Software Engineer (C#/.Net) - £40,000 - £50,000 - Stockport/Hybrid Opus and I have partnered with a long standing client In their search for a Software Engineer to join their growing team. This company operate within the E-commerce space and are looking for someone to work on a range of diverse projects. They're a Microsoft Partner and put a huge focus on the development of their staff. As a Developer you will be given a tailored Pluralsight program to upskill yourself with dedicated development time. Also, if you want to sit Microsoft and Azure certifications they will pay for these! You are going to get the chance to use and learn a modern tech stack which includes Latest C#/.Net, JavaScript, Azure, Kubernetes, Microservices, ServiceBus and more. You will be joining a close knit team of 5 Developers and having helped build this Development team including the Engineering Manager I can confidently say they have built a fantastic collaborative culture. They work Hybrid with a couple of days a week in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesday. They also offer flexible working hours, private healthcare, Vehicle scheme, up to 30 days holiday and so much more. I you're looking to elevate your career this is a huge opportunity for you! If you would like to hear more please send your CV over or apply with the link. Sponsorship isn't available and you need to be happy to commute to the office a couple times a week. C# | .NET | JavaScript | jQuery | Vue | Azure | Microservices | Kubernetes | KeyVaults | Microsoft Partner | Software Developer | Full Stack Developer | .NET Developer
27/09/2024
Full time
Software Engineer (C#/.Net) - £40,000 - £50,000 - Stockport/Hybrid Opus and I have partnered with a long standing client In their search for a Software Engineer to join their growing team. This company operate within the E-commerce space and are looking for someone to work on a range of diverse projects. They're a Microsoft Partner and put a huge focus on the development of their staff. As a Developer you will be given a tailored Pluralsight program to upskill yourself with dedicated development time. Also, if you want to sit Microsoft and Azure certifications they will pay for these! You are going to get the chance to use and learn a modern tech stack which includes Latest C#/.Net, JavaScript, Azure, Kubernetes, Microservices, ServiceBus and more. You will be joining a close knit team of 5 Developers and having helped build this Development team including the Engineering Manager I can confidently say they have built a fantastic collaborative culture. They work Hybrid with a couple of days a week in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesday. They also offer flexible working hours, private healthcare, Vehicle scheme, up to 30 days holiday and so much more. I you're looking to elevate your career this is a huge opportunity for you! If you would like to hear more please send your CV over or apply with the link. Sponsorship isn't available and you need to be happy to commute to the office a couple times a week. C# | .NET | JavaScript | jQuery | Vue | Azure | Microservices | Kubernetes | KeyVaults | Microsoft Partner | Software Developer | Full Stack Developer | .NET Developer
Engineering Tech Lead/Team leader with strong hands-on capabilities in Python, Django, Back End/some Front End web systems development, cloud, and CI/CD, as this role incorporates both hands-on technical leadership and Team/People Management for an engineering team of eight people, is required by financial service business to develop/scale their internal platforms and systems as the company is going through a rapid growth curve and recent investment. This role is predominately remote, with circa three days per month in the London West Office 2/3 times per month. The role would suit a hands-on Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Lead Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, with significant experience in technical leadership, managing teams and technical delivery, combined with a strong Python web development skill set. Salary Circa £130-150k + Benefits Key skills required as the Engineering Tech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Previous experience of technically leading a line managing a Python web development team, ideally in a start-up/scale-up/fast-growing environment scaling systems. Background designing and implementing Python/Django, web applications and API's GraphQL or Django Rest Framework, utilising various tools and technologies. Some Front End framework experience, such as Typescript/React. Experience with cloud technologies and platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. In-depth understanding of the entire development process (design/architecture, development and deployment). Proven experience with CI/CD A passion for developing your team's careers and skills. You take the time to understand your team's career goals and what is important to them to foster an engineering culture. Strong academic background/with a degree in Computer Science/STEM. What you'll do as an EngineeringTech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Technically lead and line manage a focused squad of around 8 Engineers remoting to the CTO; promote growth through feedback, help each team member achieve their potential, and support your team. Play a hands-on role in the key design and implementation decisions, writing high-quality, well-tested code that solves challenging problems and scales the platform. Develop Backend services and Python, Django and APIs using GraphQL or Django REST and Frontend applications using React and Typescript. Scale the engineering team through hiring, developing career paths, and developing professional development opportunities. Ensure the team develops software applications, adhering to architecture, coding standards, best practices, QA, and project requirements. Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Scrum master duties, as required Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvement solutions. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Shape our onboarding processes and mentorship program to help set our engineers up for success, develop their skills, and create learning opportunities. This new role is an outstanding chance to flex your technical and leadership skills and join a fast-growing business with big ambitions, reporting to the CTO. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.
27/09/2024
Full time
Engineering Tech Lead/Team leader with strong hands-on capabilities in Python, Django, Back End/some Front End web systems development, cloud, and CI/CD, as this role incorporates both hands-on technical leadership and Team/People Management for an engineering team of eight people, is required by financial service business to develop/scale their internal platforms and systems as the company is going through a rapid growth curve and recent investment. This role is predominately remote, with circa three days per month in the London West Office 2/3 times per month. The role would suit a hands-on Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Lead Software Engineer, Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, with significant experience in technical leadership, managing teams and technical delivery, combined with a strong Python web development skill set. Salary Circa £130-150k + Benefits Key skills required as the Engineering Tech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Previous experience of technically leading a line managing a Python web development team, ideally in a start-up/scale-up/fast-growing environment scaling systems. Background designing and implementing Python/Django, web applications and API's GraphQL or Django Rest Framework, utilising various tools and technologies. Some Front End framework experience, such as Typescript/React. Experience with cloud technologies and platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. In-depth understanding of the entire development process (design/architecture, development and deployment). Proven experience with CI/CD A passion for developing your team's careers and skills. You take the time to understand your team's career goals and what is important to them to foster an engineering culture. Strong academic background/with a degree in Computer Science/STEM. What you'll do as an EngineeringTech Lead/Team Lead (Hands-On) Python/Django Technically lead and line manage a focused squad of around 8 Engineers remoting to the CTO; promote growth through feedback, help each team member achieve their potential, and support your team. Play a hands-on role in the key design and implementation decisions, writing high-quality, well-tested code that solves challenging problems and scales the platform. Develop Backend services and Python, Django and APIs using GraphQL or Django REST and Frontend applications using React and Typescript. Scale the engineering team through hiring, developing career paths, and developing professional development opportunities. Ensure the team develops software applications, adhering to architecture, coding standards, best practices, QA, and project requirements. Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Scrum master duties, as required Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvement solutions. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Shape our onboarding processes and mentorship program to help set our engineers up for success, develop their skills, and create learning opportunities. This new role is an outstanding chance to flex your technical and leadership skills and join a fast-growing business with big ambitions, reporting to the CTO. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment.
Node.Js - Full Stack Developer - Lead/Senior Permanent Location: Ideally Berkshire with x1 day per week in the office but other locations around the UK will be considered. Sponsorship Available Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 + benefits Angular & Node.Js Full Stack Developer is sought by my Plc client who are growing a new continuous improvement, development and support team. This Agile team are responsible for maintaining and enhancing in-house developed applications across the organisation. The Lead Angular and Node.js Developer plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of applications and infrastructure to facilitate speedy software development and deployment, whilst supporting the current team. With a unique combination of development, technical support and IT operations, they ensure that the critical applications and products are consistently improved and updated to align with business requirements. They also help to identify and resolve complex incidents and problems while devising technical solutions that cater to the needs of the business. Day to day: - Design, develop and maintain web applications (Node.js & Angular) as part of an agile team in a DevOps environment, with a focus of whole application systems and services (Front End and Back End). - Diagnose and resolve problems with application systems in the production environment, collaborating with team members in the fixing of faults as appropriate. This includes troubleshooting and resolving issues related to infrastructure, applications, and data. - Code according to industry standards and specifications. This includes writing secure, clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets the organisation's coding standards and best practices. - Participating in all stages of the software development life cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Ccommunicate with team members, including the Delivery Manager and Product Owner in addition to collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and that everyone is working toward the same goals. Skills & Experience Required: - Considerable experience in software engineering using Node.js and Azure components. Other technologies such as Anjular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, and Selenium would be advantageous. - Excellent technical computing, analysis, design and development skills to a proven professional level including understanding the impact to business. - Understanding of software release processes: from receipt of incidents, analysis and then through the testing and release processes. - Extensive experience of developing within an Azure cloud environment. This will require you to have experience of some of the following: Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Blobs, AppInsights, Azure Keyvault, API Management, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, AppGateway, CosmosDB. - Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts, including CI/CD coding, security testing best practice and standards . This must include a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and development repositories such as Git. If you feel that this role is of interest, please get in contact by sending your CV with your contact number, and we will be in touch to discuss the role and our client in detail.
27/09/2024
Full time
Node.Js - Full Stack Developer - Lead/Senior Permanent Location: Ideally Berkshire with x1 day per week in the office but other locations around the UK will be considered. Sponsorship Available Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 + benefits Angular & Node.Js Full Stack Developer is sought by my Plc client who are growing a new continuous improvement, development and support team. This Agile team are responsible for maintaining and enhancing in-house developed applications across the organisation. The Lead Angular and Node.js Developer plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of applications and infrastructure to facilitate speedy software development and deployment, whilst supporting the current team. With a unique combination of development, technical support and IT operations, they ensure that the critical applications and products are consistently improved and updated to align with business requirements. They also help to identify and resolve complex incidents and problems while devising technical solutions that cater to the needs of the business. Day to day: - Design, develop and maintain web applications (Node.js & Angular) as part of an agile team in a DevOps environment, with a focus of whole application systems and services (Front End and Back End). - Diagnose and resolve problems with application systems in the production environment, collaborating with team members in the fixing of faults as appropriate. This includes troubleshooting and resolving issues related to infrastructure, applications, and data. - Code according to industry standards and specifications. This includes writing secure, clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets the organisation's coding standards and best practices. - Participating in all stages of the software development life cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Ccommunicate with team members, including the Delivery Manager and Product Owner in addition to collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and that everyone is working toward the same goals. Skills & Experience Required: - Considerable experience in software engineering using Node.js and Azure components. Other technologies such as Anjular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, and Selenium would be advantageous. - Excellent technical computing, analysis, design and development skills to a proven professional level including understanding the impact to business. - Understanding of software release processes: from receipt of incidents, analysis and then through the testing and release processes. - Extensive experience of developing within an Azure cloud environment. This will require you to have experience of some of the following: Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Blobs, AppInsights, Azure Keyvault, API Management, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, AppGateway, CosmosDB. - Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts, including CI/CD coding, security testing best practice and standards . This must include a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and development repositories such as Git. If you feel that this role is of interest, please get in contact by sending your CV with your contact number, and we will be in touch to discuss the role and our client in detail.
*This role is onsite 5 days each week in Houston* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking an End-User Technology Support Manager. Candidate will lead the implementation of new technology rollouts and upgrades, ensuring seamless deskside support within the region and firmwide. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development and execution of the firm's comprehensive technology support strategy, ensuring adherence to firmwide IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. The role also requires overseeing the creation of troubleshooting documentation and detailed instructions for the support teams. Candidate will interact regularly with technology teams, firm leadership, vendors, and users. The TSM should have a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, interact with C-Level leadership, and serve as the main point of contact for technology for the VIPs within the Texas offices. Candidate will oversee both firmwide and local projects, new initiatives, and issue resolution, as well as manage the local Technology Support teams' budget, including ordering, forecasting, and reporting monthly budget variances. The position requires travel to various offices as needed. Responsibilities: Excellent judgment in assessing user issues; along with intermediate trouble-shooting methodology. Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Ability to work for the best resolution either through own knowledge, documented resolution, or proper and timely escalation. Qualifications: Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite and various applications. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Intermediate PC troubleshooting skills and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Intermediate knowledge of iOS setup and troubleshooting. Knowledge of networks including wireless experience. Intermediate understanding and knowledge of Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone systems. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to help other team members on difficult issues. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. Computer Science or Technical qualification is a plus. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment, law firm experience preferable. Audio Visual experience a plus Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications.
27/09/2024
Full time
*This role is onsite 5 days each week in Houston* *We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking an End-User Technology Support Manager. Candidate will lead the implementation of new technology rollouts and upgrades, ensuring seamless deskside support within the region and firmwide. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the development and execution of the firm's comprehensive technology support strategy, ensuring adherence to firmwide IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. The role also requires overseeing the creation of troubleshooting documentation and detailed instructions for the support teams. Candidate will interact regularly with technology teams, firm leadership, vendors, and users. The TSM should have a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, interact with C-Level leadership, and serve as the main point of contact for technology for the VIPs within the Texas offices. Candidate will oversee both firmwide and local projects, new initiatives, and issue resolution, as well as manage the local Technology Support teams' budget, including ordering, forecasting, and reporting monthly budget variances. The position requires travel to various offices as needed. Responsibilities: Excellent judgment in assessing user issues; along with intermediate trouble-shooting methodology. Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Ability to work for the best resolution either through own knowledge, documented resolution, or proper and timely escalation. Qualifications: Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite and various applications. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Intermediate PC troubleshooting skills and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Intermediate knowledge of iOS setup and troubleshooting. Knowledge of networks including wireless experience. Intermediate understanding and knowledge of Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone systems. Demonstrates the willingness and ability to help other team members on difficult issues. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. Computer Science or Technical qualification is a plus. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment, law firm experience preferable. Audio Visual experience a plus Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications.
NO SPONSORSHIP Technical Manager, Software Engineering ServiceNow Developers SALARY: $150k-$170k plus 15% LOCATION: Dallas, Texas Looking for a hands on manager leading a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators. SecOps integration - configuration out of the box GRC IRM Javascript APIs ServiceNow Cloud ITSM, ITOM, IRM Proficient in all areas of ITSM and SACM, including CMDB, Hardware and Software Asset Management (SAM Pro), and Request, Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management. Certified ServiceNow System Administrator. ServiceNow CIS Experience ITIL - Foundations V3 Certification Experience with Software & Hardware Asset Management Implementation. Proficient in Agile/SCRUM Methodology as well as Waterfall and SDLC. Profound knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and Mac Operating systems. 12 Years' dealing with business enterprise setups as well as client SAAS implementation. (SalesForce, ServiceNow, Email Archiving, Technical Account Management) Exchange Experience (PowerShell and JavaScript). Summary The Manager, Software Engineering will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. Responsibilities Manage a ServiceNow development team Qualifications & Experience 8+ years in implementing various solutions + years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics Technical Skills & Background Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) Working knowledge of JavaScript Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques Certifications [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification
27/09/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Technical Manager, Software Engineering ServiceNow Developers SALARY: $150k-$170k plus 15% LOCATION: Dallas, Texas Looking for a hands on manager leading a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators. SecOps integration - configuration out of the box GRC IRM Javascript APIs ServiceNow Cloud ITSM, ITOM, IRM Proficient in all areas of ITSM and SACM, including CMDB, Hardware and Software Asset Management (SAM Pro), and Request, Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management. Certified ServiceNow System Administrator. ServiceNow CIS Experience ITIL - Foundations V3 Certification Experience with Software & Hardware Asset Management Implementation. Proficient in Agile/SCRUM Methodology as well as Waterfall and SDLC. Profound knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and Mac Operating systems. 12 Years' dealing with business enterprise setups as well as client SAAS implementation. (SalesForce, ServiceNow, Email Archiving, Technical Account Management) Exchange Experience (PowerShell and JavaScript). Summary The Manager, Software Engineering will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. Responsibilities Manage a ServiceNow development team Qualifications & Experience 8+ years in implementing various solutions + years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics Technical Skills & Background Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) Working knowledge of JavaScript Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques Certifications [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification
NO SPONSORSHIP Technical Manager, ServiceNow Developers and Administrators SALARY: $150k-$170k plus 15% LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Looking for a hands on manager leading a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators. SecOps integration - configuration out of the box GRC IRM Javascript APIs ServiceNow Cloud ITSM, ITOM, IRM Proficient in all areas of ITSM and SACM, including CMDB, Hardware and Software Asset Management (SAM Pro), and Request, Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management. Certified ServiceNow System Administrator. ServiceNow CIS Experience ITIL - Foundations V3 Certification Experience with Software & Hardware Asset Management Implementation. Proficient in Agile/SCRUM Methodology as well as Waterfall and SDLC. Profound knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and Mac Operating systems. 12 Years' dealing with business enterprise setups as well as client SAAS implementation. (SalesForce, ServiceNow, Email Archiving, Technical Account Management) Exchange Experience (PowerShell and JavaScript). Summary The Manager, Software Engineering will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. Responsibilities Manage a ServiceNow development team Qualifications & Experience 8+ years in implementing various solutions + years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics Technical Skills & Background Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) Working knowledge of JavaScript Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques Certifications [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification
26/09/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Technical Manager, ServiceNow Developers and Administrators SALARY: $150k-$170k plus 15% LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Looking for a hands on manager leading a team of ServiceNow developers and administrators. SecOps integration - configuration out of the box GRC IRM Javascript APIs ServiceNow Cloud ITSM, ITOM, IRM Proficient in all areas of ITSM and SACM, including CMDB, Hardware and Software Asset Management (SAM Pro), and Request, Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management. Certified ServiceNow System Administrator. ServiceNow CIS Experience ITIL - Foundations V3 Certification Experience with Software & Hardware Asset Management Implementation. Proficient in Agile/SCRUM Methodology as well as Waterfall and SDLC. Profound knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and Mac Operating systems. 12 Years' dealing with business enterprise setups as well as client SAAS implementation. (SalesForce, ServiceNow, Email Archiving, Technical Account Management) Exchange Experience (PowerShell and JavaScript). Summary The Manager, Software Engineering will be responsible for leading the platform team that will work with other teams of software & systems engineers, business systems analysts and application architects who plan, design, develop, test and deploy technology solutions. Responsibilities Manage a ServiceNow development team Qualifications & Experience 8+ years in implementing various solutions + years of relevant work experience implementing and managing IT, Security and/or GRC solutions Knowledge of system architecture and data analytics Technical Skills & Background Working knowledge with ServiceNow and familiarity with other cloud-based technology management solutions (eg, Jira, Confluence, Workday, Oracle Cloud, etc.) Working knowledge of JavaScript Knowledge of various IT processes and best practices Knowledge of Agile Development framework and effective SCRUM techniques Certifications [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified System Administrator [Preferred] ServiceNow Certified Application Developer [Preferred] ITIL Certification
*5 Days onsite* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Technology Support Manager. This role is focused on all end user support (Windows, Zoom, Webex, Skype for business, Citrix, VOIP, ITIL). This manager needs at least 6 years of management experience, they will manage 3 offices and a total of 16 people. Responsibilities: Excellent judgment in assessing user issues; along with intermediate trouble-shooting methodology. Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Ability to work for the best resolution either through own knowledge, documented resolution, or proper and timely escalation. Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite and various applications. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Intermediate PC troubleshooting skills and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Intermediate knowledge of iOS setup and troubleshooting. Knowledge of networks including wireless experience. Intermediate understanding and knowledge of Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone systems. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Adheres to use of call ticketing system for each incident (eg, request, issues, etc.). Understands and follows ticket ownership guidelines and system usage. Understanding of local office Conference Technology and procedures. Qualifications/Technology Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. Computer Science or Technical qualification is a plus. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment, law firm experience preferable. Law Firm, managing a help desk or desk side experience a plus. Audio Visual experience a plus Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications. Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Suite M365 iManage DeskSite and FileSite Citrix/VPN iOS for iPhones, iPads and Mobile Management applications - InTune/AirWatch Polycom and Cisco Video Conference Systems Bomgar PeopleSoft SCCM Carpe Diem Avaya SCCM MFA Zoom and WebEx Microsoft Teams ITSM Ticket Management System - Service Now HP, Lenovo, MacBook laptops and desktops Avaya MFA Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Skype for Business ITSM Ticket Management System Lenovo laptops and desktops
26/09/2024
Full time
*5 Days onsite* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Technology Support Manager. This role is focused on all end user support (Windows, Zoom, Webex, Skype for business, Citrix, VOIP, ITIL). This manager needs at least 6 years of management experience, they will manage 3 offices and a total of 16 people. Responsibilities: Excellent judgment in assessing user issues; along with intermediate trouble-shooting methodology. Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Ability to work for the best resolution either through own knowledge, documented resolution, or proper and timely escalation. Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite and various applications. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Intermediate PC troubleshooting skills and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Intermediate knowledge of iOS setup and troubleshooting. Knowledge of networks including wireless experience. Intermediate understanding and knowledge of Voice Over IP (VOIP) telephone systems. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Adheres to use of call ticketing system for each incident (eg, request, issues, etc.). Understands and follows ticket ownership guidelines and system usage. Understanding of local office Conference Technology and procedures. Qualifications/Technology Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. Computer Science or Technical qualification is a plus. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment, law firm experience preferable. Law Firm, managing a help desk or desk side experience a plus. Audio Visual experience a plus Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications. Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Suite M365 iManage DeskSite and FileSite Citrix/VPN iOS for iPhones, iPads and Mobile Management applications - InTune/AirWatch Polycom and Cisco Video Conference Systems Bomgar PeopleSoft SCCM Carpe Diem Avaya SCCM MFA Zoom and WebEx Microsoft Teams ITSM Ticket Management System - Service Now HP, Lenovo, MacBook laptops and desktops Avaya MFA Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Skype for Business ITSM Ticket Management System Lenovo laptops and desktops
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manager. This is a hands-on tech lead/manager. They will focus on all Oracle ERP applications and will focus heavily on Oracle EBS (11i/R12). This company is looking for someone with heavy Oracle Fusion Cloud experience. Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud. Work with multiple application teams and developers.
26/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Oracle Applications DBA Tech Lead/Manager. This is a hands-on tech lead/manager. They will focus on all Oracle ERP applications and will focus heavily on Oracle EBS (11i/R12). This company is looking for someone with heavy Oracle Fusion Cloud experience. Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud. Work with multiple application teams and developers.
IT Support Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Houston, TX On-site: 5 days/week Travel: Once a quarter to Austin/Dallas *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment. A high level of proven experience leading Firmwide organizations. Strong Technical Background. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent People skills and ability to work will all levels of staff. Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications. Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Preferred Law Firm industry experience, managing a help desk or desk side. Audio Visual experience. Responsibilities Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Intermediate PC troubleshooting and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. iOS setup and troubleshooting. Documents new findings, solutions, and processes. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Adheres to use of call ticketing system for each incident (eg, request, issues, etc.). Understands and follows ticket ownership guidelines and system usage. Adheres to written procedures, checklists and all quality control associated with project rollouts. Participates in projects, tasks, or issues to ensure they are completed.
26/09/2024
Full time
IT Support Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Houston, TX On-site: 5 days/week Travel: Once a quarter to Austin/Dallas *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or work equivalent. A high level of proven management experience in a professional services environment. A high level of proven experience leading Firmwide organizations. Strong Technical Background. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent People skills and ability to work will all levels of staff. Knowledge of desktop computing environment and troubleshooting techniques of hardware and software issues. Knowledge and the ability to support Microsoft operating system, Suite, and 365 including networking component, hardware, peripheral devices. Knowledge in remote meeting platforms including Zoom, WebEx and Skype for Business. Knowledge of ticketing applications. Proficient in Windows 10/11 OS and core application suite; including the Microsoft Suite. Intermediate knowledge of Remote Computing; including Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, and Citrix. Preferred Law Firm industry experience, managing a help desk or desk side. Audio Visual experience. Responsibilities Develop and manage Operating Level Agreements (OLA's) as well as client Service Level Agreements (SLA's) across entire Technology Services organization with respect to technology support. Manage and oversight of recruiting, hiring, performance, and professional skill development for entire their Technology Support organization. Intermediate PC troubleshooting and assists other team members in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. iOS setup and troubleshooting. Documents new findings, solutions, and processes. Define and implement the processes that drive the Service Delivery in accordance with ITIL best practices. Adheres to use of call ticketing system for each incident (eg, request, issues, etc.). Understands and follows ticket ownership guidelines and system usage. Adheres to written procedures, checklists and all quality control associated with project rollouts. Participates in projects, tasks, or issues to ensure they are completed.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
*SC CLEARED* Desktop Support Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Market Rates via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Desktop Support Engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Responsibility for completing assigned works within time frames associated to the works * Requests/IMACs completion * Undertaking Project Tasks in support of both internal and external Project Managers * Undertaking NSR Tasks to agreed timescales * Effective Customer handling * Keeping the P&C Project lead informed of any concerns escalating as necessary Key Skills & Experiences: * Microsoft Windows O/S (Windows 10 & Windows 7) - working knowledge of build, configuration, and registry settings * Desktop hardware architecture - predominately HP desktop and laptops * SCCM experience including OS deployment, application deployment, fault finding, monitoring, and reporting * Microsoft Office suite - configuration, templates, macros, add-ins, advanced features, and user preference configuration * Active Directory - basic administration, User configuration * Messaging and collaboration tools - an appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools (Skype for business) * Networks experience to include an understanding of LAN/WAN/vLAN and Wi-Fi technologies, DHCP, DNS/WINS, PXE and VPN/remote connectivity * Automation - Understanding of Scripting technologies such as PowerShell, VB Scripting, and batch Files * Security - disk encryption using bit locker, NTFS permissions and shared folder security * Computer peripherals - including but not limited to printers (including MFD's), display screens, docking stations, port replicators, cameras and scanners * Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow). This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
26/09/2024
Project-based
*SC CLEARED* Desktop Support Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Market Rates via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Desktop Support Engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: * Responsibility for completing assigned works within time frames associated to the works * Requests/IMACs completion * Undertaking Project Tasks in support of both internal and external Project Managers * Undertaking NSR Tasks to agreed timescales * Effective Customer handling * Keeping the P&C Project lead informed of any concerns escalating as necessary Key Skills & Experiences: * Microsoft Windows O/S (Windows 10 & Windows 7) - working knowledge of build, configuration, and registry settings * Desktop hardware architecture - predominately HP desktop and laptops * SCCM experience including OS deployment, application deployment, fault finding, monitoring, and reporting * Microsoft Office suite - configuration, templates, macros, add-ins, advanced features, and user preference configuration * Active Directory - basic administration, User configuration * Messaging and collaboration tools - an appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools (Skype for business) * Networks experience to include an understanding of LAN/WAN/vLAN and Wi-Fi technologies, DHCP, DNS/WINS, PXE and VPN/remote connectivity * Automation - Understanding of Scripting technologies such as PowerShell, VB Scripting, and batch Files * Security - disk encryption using bit locker, NTFS permissions and shared folder security * Computer peripherals - including but not limited to printers (including MFD's), display screens, docking stations, port replicators, cameras and scanners * Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow). This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Job Type: System Engineer Location: Remote 1 day per month onsite in Swansea Salary: Up to £54000 DOE Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role. We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to take a lead role in the development and implementation of new hardware and network solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure the continued operation and security of our systems, with a strong focus on automation and compliance with ISO27001 standards. This role is pivotal in managing our Linux systems, network infrastructure, and providing expert support for our internationally competitive research environment. Day to Day of the Role: Lead the development and implementation of new hardware and network solutions. Implement and manage the security strategy for server and desktop infrastructure to ensure ISO27001 compliance. Manage the Archive and Disaster Recovery approach for the department. Manage Linux systems using automation tools such as Ansible. Develop long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers. Maintain system configuration and develop documentation in line with ISO27001. Provide specialist user support, prioritising requests and responding in accordance with service level agreements. Develop and manage the network infrastructure in line with ISO27001 standards. Collaborate with cyber security colleagues on all cyber security-related issues. Stay informed on IT trends and security standards. Act as a trusted advisor for enhancements or new capabilities and technologies. Work with the Chief Technical Officer to maintain professional behaviour and ensure the department stays at the forefront of Data Research. Partner with the Audit and Compliance Manager to evidence and audit technical compliance. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role. Operational understanding of TCP/IP Networking, Cloud services, Web Services, Databases, Linux Servers, and virtualised platforms. Experience in information security management and control. Knowledge of Infrastructure and Networking development. Project Management experience and ability to work as part of an agile project team. Knowledgeable in security access technologies. Understanding of information security risks, legal requirements, and measures. Demonstrated analysis, planning, research, and creative problem-solving skills. Ability to transfer technical knowledge into practical tasks. Experience in automating IT services using Ansible or similar technology.
26/09/2024
Full time
Job Type: System Engineer Location: Remote 1 day per month onsite in Swansea Salary: Up to £54000 DOE Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role. We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to take a lead role in the development and implementation of new hardware and network solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure the continued operation and security of our systems, with a strong focus on automation and compliance with ISO27001 standards. This role is pivotal in managing our Linux systems, network infrastructure, and providing expert support for our internationally competitive research environment. Day to Day of the Role: Lead the development and implementation of new hardware and network solutions. Implement and manage the security strategy for server and desktop infrastructure to ensure ISO27001 compliance. Manage the Archive and Disaster Recovery approach for the department. Manage Linux systems using automation tools such as Ansible. Develop long-term strategic goals for systems and software in conjunction with end-users and department managers. Maintain system configuration and develop documentation in line with ISO27001. Provide specialist user support, prioritising requests and responding in accordance with service level agreements. Develop and manage the network infrastructure in line with ISO27001 standards. Collaborate with cyber security colleagues on all cyber security-related issues. Stay informed on IT trends and security standards. Act as a trusted advisor for enhancements or new capabilities and technologies. Work with the Chief Technical Officer to maintain professional behaviour and ensure the department stays at the forefront of Data Research. Partner with the Audit and Compliance Manager to evidence and audit technical compliance. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role. Operational understanding of TCP/IP Networking, Cloud services, Web Services, Databases, Linux Servers, and virtualised platforms. Experience in information security management and control. Knowledge of Infrastructure and Networking development. Project Management experience and ability to work as part of an agile project team. Knowledgeable in security access technologies. Understanding of information security risks, legal requirements, and measures. Demonstrated analysis, planning, research, and creative problem-solving skills. Ability to transfer technical knowledge into practical tasks. Experience in automating IT services using Ansible or similar technology.