Up to £40,000 depending on experience Location: London Hybrid days: Wednesday and Thursday We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled User Experience Designer to join our client, a globally recognised name and renowned brand as a market leader in their field. The key around this role is to be able to be an excellent UX Designer, and to also have the ability to understand the specific needs of a varied user base of students, scholars, librarians and practitioners in visual and applied arts, performing arts, humanities, social sciences, law and finance as these will be the areas your work will cover. Responsibilities: Run user experience research to understand our users' journeys and needs, deciding on the best method to use (eg interviews, focus groups, card sorting, usage analytics). Capture findings from user experience research and translate into clear designs and prioritised in documentation, whether for roadmap or immediate development. Produce designs (sketches, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, as appropriate) to assist with user research, internal discussion, presentations to stakeholders, and delivery. Work on a programme of continuous improvement, encompassing interface design within a tested and established design language, basic UX writing, usability testing, and interaction flows. Work with Editorial leads and Product Managers on new product proposals to identify new feature requirements. Specify and clarify requirements for developers, working closely with external and internal teams. Review built designs whilst they are in the test environment to ensure they meet the specified design. Analyse web usage data to understand and measure user engagement and optimize user journey. Act as the internal team expert for our analytics tools (training provided) Benchmark competitors against our platforms, in order to remain market-leading for user experience and user engagement. Proactively ensure that all Digital Resource platforms comply with established and emerging accessibility criteria. Identify improvements to the team's processes and workflow. Promote the importance of User Experience within the wider company. The Person: A proactive, can-do attitude, with a keen curiosity and willingness to learn. An excellent eye for nuance and a logical, problem-solving approach. Demonstrated experience of user experience work, including research and prototyping (we currently use Figma). Cross-functional team collaboration, including stakeholder management. Ability to understand the specific needs of a varied user base of students, scholars, librarians and practitioners in visual and applied arts, performing arts, humanities, social sciences, law and finance. Passion for digital product design, with a proven record of helping deliver successful products and platform features. Excellent implementation and time-management skills. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and visual) Desirable: Understanding of project management & development processes, including Agile methodology, and experience with standard tools such as Jira and Confluence. Experience of gathering & interpreting web usage analytics. Understanding of sustainable web design principles.
04/11/2024
Full time
Up to £40,000 depending on experience Location: London Hybrid days: Wednesday and Thursday We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled User Experience Designer to join our client, a globally recognised name and renowned brand as a market leader in their field. The key around this role is to be able to be an excellent UX Designer, and to also have the ability to understand the specific needs of a varied user base of students, scholars, librarians and practitioners in visual and applied arts, performing arts, humanities, social sciences, law and finance as these will be the areas your work will cover. Responsibilities: Run user experience research to understand our users' journeys and needs, deciding on the best method to use (eg interviews, focus groups, card sorting, usage analytics). Capture findings from user experience research and translate into clear designs and prioritised in documentation, whether for roadmap or immediate development. Produce designs (sketches, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, as appropriate) to assist with user research, internal discussion, presentations to stakeholders, and delivery. Work on a programme of continuous improvement, encompassing interface design within a tested and established design language, basic UX writing, usability testing, and interaction flows. Work with Editorial leads and Product Managers on new product proposals to identify new feature requirements. Specify and clarify requirements for developers, working closely with external and internal teams. Review built designs whilst they are in the test environment to ensure they meet the specified design. Analyse web usage data to understand and measure user engagement and optimize user journey. Act as the internal team expert for our analytics tools (training provided) Benchmark competitors against our platforms, in order to remain market-leading for user experience and user engagement. Proactively ensure that all Digital Resource platforms comply with established and emerging accessibility criteria. Identify improvements to the team's processes and workflow. Promote the importance of User Experience within the wider company. The Person: A proactive, can-do attitude, with a keen curiosity and willingness to learn. An excellent eye for nuance and a logical, problem-solving approach. Demonstrated experience of user experience work, including research and prototyping (we currently use Figma). Cross-functional team collaboration, including stakeholder management. Ability to understand the specific needs of a varied user base of students, scholars, librarians and practitioners in visual and applied arts, performing arts, humanities, social sciences, law and finance. Passion for digital product design, with a proven record of helping deliver successful products and platform features. Excellent implementation and time-management skills. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and visual) Desirable: Understanding of project management & development processes, including Agile methodology, and experience with standard tools such as Jira and Confluence. Experience of gathering & interpreting web usage analytics. Understanding of sustainable web design principles.
Dublin - Hybrid Long Term Contract Negotiable Day Rate The Role We are looking for talented Senior Python Software Engineers to work in the Risk & Finance Technology team within a global investment Bank. Full job description available. Responsibilities Build efficient Back End features in Python. Collaborating with cross-functionals teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Writing clean, efficient and reusable code following coding standard and best practices Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design into the code. Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements. Coach junior team members Provide technical leadership and guidance to Junior Developers Optimising Application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and implementing efficient algorithms. Required Strong proficiently in Python programming language, including its syntax, data structures, and object-oriented concepts. Experience with Python frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django, Flask, Bottle) Familiarity in Integrating services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and REST API Good relational database/SQL experience eg, PostgreSQL and MySQL or SQL Server Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible Knowledge of JavaScript Proficiency in working in Agile project management environment. Experience in performance optimisation techniques including profiling, caching and code refactoring. Solid understanding of Software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing and end-to-end testing. Preferred Solid Linux/UNIX experience Familiarity with testing framework for Python Application such as Selenium or Pytest. Knowledge of the React framework is a plus. Building and deploying Microservices in Python
31/10/2024
Project-based
Dublin - Hybrid Long Term Contract Negotiable Day Rate The Role We are looking for talented Senior Python Software Engineers to work in the Risk & Finance Technology team within a global investment Bank. Full job description available. Responsibilities Build efficient Back End features in Python. Collaborating with cross-functionals teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Writing clean, efficient and reusable code following coding standard and best practices Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design into the code. Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements. Coach junior team members Provide technical leadership and guidance to Junior Developers Optimising Application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and implementing efficient algorithms. Required Strong proficiently in Python programming language, including its syntax, data structures, and object-oriented concepts. Experience with Python frameworks (SQLAlchemy, Django, Flask, Bottle) Familiarity in Integrating services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and REST API Good relational database/SQL experience eg, PostgreSQL and MySQL or SQL Server Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible Knowledge of JavaScript Proficiency in working in Agile project management environment. Experience in performance optimisation techniques including profiling, caching and code refactoring. Solid understanding of Software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing and end-to-end testing. Preferred Solid Linux/UNIX experience Familiarity with testing framework for Python Application such as Selenium or Pytest. Knowledge of the React framework is a plus. Building and deploying Microservices in Python
Front End Developer Hybrid - 3 days onsite Are you an experienced Front End Developer looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering seamless digital experiences to thousands of customers? We are seeking a talented Front End Developer to be part of our clients innovative team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a drive to work with modern technologies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities: Build and enhance high-performance, scalable web applications using Angular , TypeScript , and JavaScript (ES6) . Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, Back End developers, and product teams to deliver a seamless user experience. Implement state management solutions using NgRx and handle reactive programming with RxJS . Ensure code quality and performance through robust testing frameworks like Jasmine and Karma . Develop and maintain user interfaces with HTML5 , CSS3/SASS , ensuring responsiveness across devices. Work with Node.js to integrate Front End elements with Server Side logic. What We're Looking For: Front End development experience in a professional environment. Expertise in Angular and TypeScript , with deep knowledge of JavaScript ES6 . Proficiency in HTML5 , CSS/SASS , and responsive web design. Experience with state management libraries ( NgRx ) and reactive programming ( RxJS ). Familiarity with modern development tools, testing frameworks ( Jasmine , Karma ), and best practices. Passion for creating exceptional user experiences with a keen eye for detail. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. If you are excited about the prospect of taking your career to the next level with a market leader in eCommerce, we'd love to hear from you! Front End Developer Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
31/10/2024
Full time
Front End Developer Hybrid - 3 days onsite Are you an experienced Front End Developer looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering seamless digital experiences to thousands of customers? We are seeking a talented Front End Developer to be part of our clients innovative team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a drive to work with modern technologies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities: Build and enhance high-performance, scalable web applications using Angular , TypeScript , and JavaScript (ES6) . Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, Back End developers, and product teams to deliver a seamless user experience. Implement state management solutions using NgRx and handle reactive programming with RxJS . Ensure code quality and performance through robust testing frameworks like Jasmine and Karma . Develop and maintain user interfaces with HTML5 , CSS3/SASS , ensuring responsiveness across devices. Work with Node.js to integrate Front End elements with Server Side logic. What We're Looking For: Front End development experience in a professional environment. Expertise in Angular and TypeScript , with deep knowledge of JavaScript ES6 . Proficiency in HTML5 , CSS/SASS , and responsive web design. Experience with state management libraries ( NgRx ) and reactive programming ( RxJS ). Familiarity with modern development tools, testing frameworks ( Jasmine , Karma ), and best practices. Passion for creating exceptional user experiences with a keen eye for detail. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. If you are excited about the prospect of taking your career to the next level with a market leader in eCommerce, we'd love to hear from you! Front End Developer Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Senior FPGA Engineer - Xilinx - VHDL - Paignton - Competitive Salary - Excellent Benefits! Salary: Competitive Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes & Progression Location: Paignton (Hybrid or Fully on Site) The Client: Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They design, manufacture and supply advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators plus computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house. The Candidate: As a Senior FPGA Engineer in the Hardware team, you will help to innovate and develop technology for the companies Simulator Products based on leading-edge technology to drive the next generation of Communications products in the Positioning Technology Line of Business. Specifically, you will be required to develop, test and integrate new features and updates to FPGA implementations. This role would suit a candidate with demonstrable industry experience of VHDL Product Specification & Development, test bench development and Scripting experience, working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing. We are looking for a candidate with Xilinx FPGAs as opposed to Altera FPGAs or ASICs. The successful candidate would will have relevant industrial experience and strong FPGA firmware programming skills using VHDL in a high-speed logic (>100MHz) environment, as well as strong experience in digital electronics. The Role: This role sits in the Positioning Technology business unit, which is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used their test systems as the benchmark. They are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for innovative thinking and ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached, or even defined. The company's solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications. Key Duties: FPGA implementation from either internally generated design specifications or externally published Interface Control Documentation. Design test/verification and qualification. Support and future development of the company's existing Embedded firmware applications. Provide engineering support to internal Supply Chain and Client Services departments. Participate in the maintenance and enhancement of FPGA design processes and practices. Contribute to the on-going development and maintenance of existing products and features. Produce clear documentation to support the integration, system verification, configuration and use of the FPGA features. Requirements: Education and Experience: Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline Demonstrable post-graduate related experience of VHDL project specification and development, test bench development and Scripting experience, working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing. Relevant industrial experience and strong FPGA firmware programming skills using VHDL in a high-speed logic (>100MHz) environment. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs as opposed to Altera FPGAs or ASICs is preferable. Strong experience in digital electronics. General: Excellent interpersonal communication and analytical skills. Team player with a highly collaborative and positive attitude. Communicates effectively with the ability to work as part of a multi-site team. Good problem-solving skills coupled with a strong aptitude to learn and innovate. Organised and methodical but also a creative thinker. Technical Experience: VHDL. HDL designer. Modelsim verification. Precision synthesis tool. Vivado place and route. Embedded firmware soft/hard platforms: Xilinx Microblaze or similar. S/W languages C, C++, Visual Basic, TCL, Perl. Compilers: EDK hardware platform, Greenhills. Operating systems: Real Time applications running under Linux or Windows. Experience in Digital Modulation techniques, GNSS, Communications theory, Signal Processing, Encryption processes and Matlab are all advantages. Initiative and Ownership: Initiative - step up and take action without being asked. Look for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapt to new/difficult situations and devise ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined, and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. To apply for this Senior FPGA Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
31/10/2024
Full time
Senior FPGA Engineer - Xilinx - VHDL - Paignton - Competitive Salary - Excellent Benefits! Salary: Competitive Benefits: Pension, Life Insurance, Health Care, Dental, Gym, Birthday Benefits, 25 days' annual leave, Fitness Classes & Progression Location: Paignton (Hybrid or Fully on Site) The Client: Curo are Partnering with a Global Company who deliver their B2B Customers cutting-edge technology. They design, manufacture and supply advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators plus computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house. The Candidate: As a Senior FPGA Engineer in the Hardware team, you will help to innovate and develop technology for the companies Simulator Products based on leading-edge technology to drive the next generation of Communications products in the Positioning Technology Line of Business. Specifically, you will be required to develop, test and integrate new features and updates to FPGA implementations. This role would suit a candidate with demonstrable industry experience of VHDL Product Specification & Development, test bench development and Scripting experience, working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing. We are looking for a candidate with Xilinx FPGAs as opposed to Altera FPGAs or ASICs. The successful candidate would will have relevant industrial experience and strong FPGA firmware programming skills using VHDL in a high-speed logic (>100MHz) environment, as well as strong experience in digital electronics. The Role: This role sits in the Positioning Technology business unit, which is where the world's leading companies turn when they need to accelerate their time-to-market for next-generation navigation and communication systems. In fact, every significant industry test in the last six years for devices deployed on land, at sea, in the air and in space, has used their test systems as the benchmark. They are continually recognised by customers, industry, press, and technology associations for innovative thinking and ground-breaking products. The navigation and communications market has untapped potential. The boundaries of how fast, far, and accurately voice and data can be transmitted have yet to be reached, or even defined. The company's solutions are paving the way for tomorrow's communications. Key Duties: FPGA implementation from either internally generated design specifications or externally published Interface Control Documentation. Design test/verification and qualification. Support and future development of the company's existing Embedded firmware applications. Provide engineering support to internal Supply Chain and Client Services departments. Participate in the maintenance and enhancement of FPGA design processes and practices. Contribute to the on-going development and maintenance of existing products and features. Produce clear documentation to support the integration, system verification, configuration and use of the FPGA features. Requirements: Education and Experience: Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar discipline Demonstrable post-graduate related experience of VHDL project specification and development, test bench development and Scripting experience, working within a structured engineering environment that includes Requirements Analysis/Definition, Design/Implementation, Defect Tracking, and Testing. Relevant industrial experience and strong FPGA firmware programming skills using VHDL in a high-speed logic (>100MHz) environment. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs as opposed to Altera FPGAs or ASICs is preferable. Strong experience in digital electronics. General: Excellent interpersonal communication and analytical skills. Team player with a highly collaborative and positive attitude. Communicates effectively with the ability to work as part of a multi-site team. Good problem-solving skills coupled with a strong aptitude to learn and innovate. Organised and methodical but also a creative thinker. Technical Experience: VHDL. HDL designer. Modelsim verification. Precision synthesis tool. Vivado place and route. Embedded firmware soft/hard platforms: Xilinx Microblaze or similar. S/W languages C, C++, Visual Basic, TCL, Perl. Compilers: EDK hardware platform, Greenhills. Operating systems: Real Time applications running under Linux or Windows. Experience in Digital Modulation techniques, GNSS, Communications theory, Signal Processing, Encryption processes and Matlab are all advantages. Initiative and Ownership: Initiative - step up and take action without being asked. Look for opportunities to make a difference. Resourcefulness - adapt to new/difficult situations and devise ways to overcome obstacles. Decisive, determined, and persistent - demonstrating both individual and collective ownership. To apply for this Senior FPGA Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.