We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of our advanced Transaction Monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing scalable and robust solutions to monitor transactions in Real Time, ensuring both security and efficiency. Project Details: Startdate: ASAP Location: Utrecht Duration: 12 Months (Option for Extension) Industry: Finance Key Responsibilities: Design and Develop Monitoring Solutions: Lead the design and implementation of scalable transaction monitoring solutions, ensuring that they meet business requirements and industry standards. Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new monitoring tools with existing systems and software. Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to define and deliver effective monitoring solutions. Continuous Improvement: Analyze transaction patterns and trends to recommend improvements in monitoring solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in designing and implementing transaction monitoring solutions. Strong understanding of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, web development, and user support. Solid grounding in transactional data security and compliance guidelines. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in relevant technologies or architectural methodologies. Experience in financial services or another highly-regulated industry. Familiarity with machine learning and its application to transaction analysis. Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
29/09/2023
Project-based
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of our advanced Transaction Monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing scalable and robust solutions to monitor transactions in Real Time, ensuring both security and efficiency. Project Details: Startdate: ASAP Location: Utrecht Duration: 12 Months (Option for Extension) Industry: Finance Key Responsibilities: Design and Develop Monitoring Solutions: Lead the design and implementation of scalable transaction monitoring solutions, ensuring that they meet business requirements and industry standards. Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new monitoring tools with existing systems and software. Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to define and deliver effective monitoring solutions. Continuous Improvement: Analyze transaction patterns and trends to recommend improvements in monitoring solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in designing and implementing transaction monitoring solutions. Strong understanding of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, web development, and user support. Solid grounding in transactional data security and compliance guidelines. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in relevant technologies or architectural methodologies. Experience in financial services or another highly-regulated industry. Familiarity with machine learning and its application to transaction analysis. Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. Overview The T Rowe Price Investment Risk technology team is looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager or a Lead Level Software Engineer capable of managing a small team. The accomplished hire will be equally responsible for writing code, managing a small team, performing business analysis and keeping great project and agile hygiene. We want this person to have influence over their direct reports, we absolutely do not want someone who is dictatorial. We want someone who is comfortable enough to give team members their own voice, decision making, and ability to contribute equally as a true team. If you feel uncomfortable with loads of opinions that contradict your own, this position is not for you. Additionally, the landscape of Investment Risk comes with a wealth of nuance, legacy applications, and great aspirations. While you will be responsible for the output of your team, you will also get direction and guidelines from senior leaders. We want someone who accepts this direction as a positive, and will genuinely seek to understand strategy, being humble with their direct reports and stakeholders throughout. We want a technologist who is able to write a unit test while coding, query an API on the side to get an idea of the analytics you're dealing with, pull up your sleeves and follow a legacy SQL query to understand the thinking in a portfolio setup, be unafraid to check the logs while doing that, and use all of that to come up with elegant code, taking the complexity in your stride? That's what we're looking for. We want someone not just aware of, but completely at ease with SOLID/ TDD principles to help modernize a legacy stack into AWS. But more than that, we want our engineers to understand risk and portfolio data in such a way that you take on ownership of the components you ship. Our team is building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-enabled applications, fronted by a product named riskFolio. You will be leading an Agile team of smart, hardworking people whose mission is to develop new capabilities using modern cloud technologies used by our Risk Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and Quants. This is a hands-on leadership role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. We encourage you to apply! Role summary and job responsibilities Manages a development team to deliver projects which achieve target outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and hands-on capability to drive components to delivery. Enables engineers to design and develop architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Apply people management skills to coach, mentor and develop engineers on the team Assume ownership over the quality, TCO, maintainability and security of the solutions built by our team. Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams using data to reinforce learning. Overcome differences of opinion and drive team alignment around a specific goal or solution Own technical debt across their development team. Software Lifecycle Leadership Able to give quality feedback on designs written by other members of my team, asking probing, insightful questions that solidify choices and surface erroneous assumptions. Encourage ways to simplify systems. Look for opportunities that will lead to lower maintenance and costs with meaningful and measurable impact. Preemptively identify technical risks before they jeopardize the project. Resolve cross-team dependencies earlier to ensure the successful execution of the project. Discourage re-inventing the wheel by leveraging other T Rowe Front Office Technology or off-the-shelf solutions with the possible trade-offs in mind. Requirements Experienced in leading large software development projects in terms of team size, technical complexity and/ or organizational complexity. At ease with implementing scrum ceremonies, especially in the face of day to day delivery pressures. Software engineering experience with data, microservices, frameworks, and platform development Coding experience and solid working knowledge of .Net and one or more additional programming languages such as .NET Core/ C#, Typescript, Javascript, Python, Java, etc. 3+ years of business systems analysis or experience working with data and analyzing data preferred Experience designing and delivering frameworks focused on data pipelines, data catalogs, data distribution, and/ or advanced analytics Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - .Net Framework (Standard/ Core), AWS Lambda and Step Functions, SNS, SQS, S3, NoSQL databases, Git/ Unity, ReactJS/ Modern UI frameworks etc. Exposure to some of the following concepts: object-oriented programming, quality assurance, parallel programming, databases, networking, etc. Understanding of ATDD, TDD, and test automation and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative code. Highly desirable Experience building containerized applications and deploying to public or private clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar providers. Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as React or similar Proven working knowledge of Risk analytics platforms (e.g MSCI, Bloomberg PORT, Barclay's POINT) and derivatives. Open source involvement such as a well-curated blog, accepted contribution, or community presence. Scrum Developer or Scrum Master certification. Experience in front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund, or Investment Bank. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
29/09/2023
Full time
There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us. Overview The T Rowe Price Investment Risk technology team is looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager or a Lead Level Software Engineer capable of managing a small team. The accomplished hire will be equally responsible for writing code, managing a small team, performing business analysis and keeping great project and agile hygiene. We want this person to have influence over their direct reports, we absolutely do not want someone who is dictatorial. We want someone who is comfortable enough to give team members their own voice, decision making, and ability to contribute equally as a true team. If you feel uncomfortable with loads of opinions that contradict your own, this position is not for you. Additionally, the landscape of Investment Risk comes with a wealth of nuance, legacy applications, and great aspirations. While you will be responsible for the output of your team, you will also get direction and guidelines from senior leaders. We want someone who accepts this direction as a positive, and will genuinely seek to understand strategy, being humble with their direct reports and stakeholders throughout. We want a technologist who is able to write a unit test while coding, query an API on the side to get an idea of the analytics you're dealing with, pull up your sleeves and follow a legacy SQL query to understand the thinking in a portfolio setup, be unafraid to check the logs while doing that, and use all of that to come up with elegant code, taking the complexity in your stride? That's what we're looking for. We want someone not just aware of, but completely at ease with SOLID/ TDD principles to help modernize a legacy stack into AWS. But more than that, we want our engineers to understand risk and portfolio data in such a way that you take on ownership of the components you ship. Our team is building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-enabled applications, fronted by a product named riskFolio. You will be leading an Agile team of smart, hardworking people whose mission is to develop new capabilities using modern cloud technologies used by our Risk Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and Quants. This is a hands-on leadership role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. We encourage you to apply! Role summary and job responsibilities Manages a development team to deliver projects which achieve target outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and hands-on capability to drive components to delivery. Enables engineers to design and develop architecture solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Apply people management skills to coach, mentor and develop engineers on the team Assume ownership over the quality, TCO, maintainability and security of the solutions built by our team. Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams using data to reinforce learning. Overcome differences of opinion and drive team alignment around a specific goal or solution Own technical debt across their development team. Software Lifecycle Leadership Able to give quality feedback on designs written by other members of my team, asking probing, insightful questions that solidify choices and surface erroneous assumptions. Encourage ways to simplify systems. Look for opportunities that will lead to lower maintenance and costs with meaningful and measurable impact. Preemptively identify technical risks before they jeopardize the project. Resolve cross-team dependencies earlier to ensure the successful execution of the project. Discourage re-inventing the wheel by leveraging other T Rowe Front Office Technology or off-the-shelf solutions with the possible trade-offs in mind. Requirements Experienced in leading large software development projects in terms of team size, technical complexity and/ or organizational complexity. At ease with implementing scrum ceremonies, especially in the face of day to day delivery pressures. Software engineering experience with data, microservices, frameworks, and platform development Coding experience and solid working knowledge of .Net and one or more additional programming languages such as .NET Core/ C#, Typescript, Javascript, Python, Java, etc. 3+ years of business systems analysis or experience working with data and analyzing data preferred Experience designing and delivering frameworks focused on data pipelines, data catalogs, data distribution, and/ or advanced analytics Proficient with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - .Net Framework (Standard/ Core), AWS Lambda and Step Functions, SNS, SQS, S3, NoSQL databases, Git/ Unity, ReactJS/ Modern UI frameworks etc. Exposure to some of the following concepts: object-oriented programming, quality assurance, parallel programming, databases, networking, etc. Understanding of ATDD, TDD, and test automation and desire to write simple, adaptive and iterative code. Highly desirable Experience building containerized applications and deploying to public or private clouds, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar providers. Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks such as React or similar Proven working knowledge of Risk analytics platforms (e.g MSCI, Bloomberg PORT, Barclay's POINT) and derivatives. Open source involvement such as a well-curated blog, accepted contribution, or community presence. Scrum Developer or Scrum Master certification. Experience in front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund, or Investment Bank. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
Pega Systemutvecklare Pega Developer (Swedish Speaking) Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Hybrid Working) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pega Developer to join our dynamic team at one of my top insurance companies based in Stockholm, Sweden. As a Pega Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing Pega-based solutions to streamline and enhance our banking processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and on-site work, to contribute to the digital transformation of our financial services. Key Responsibilities: - Pega Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design Pega-based solutions that meet the bank's needs, ensuring scalability and maintainability. - Development and Customization: Develop and customize Pega applications, including workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and data models, to support business processes and objectives. - Technical Leadership: Act as the technical subject matter expert for Pega, guiding and mentoring development teams in best practices and ensuring adherence to architectural standards. - Integration: Integrate Pega applications with other banking systems, third-party applications, and data sources to enable seamless data flow and functionality. - Quality Assurance: Perform thorough testing, debugging, and code reviews to maintain the quality and reliability of Pega applications. - Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and operational procedures. - Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and quality assurance teams, to ensure successful project delivery. - Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and implement solutions to enhance system efficiency. - Compliance and Security: Ensure that Pega applications comply with regulatory requirements and adhere to security best practices. - Stay updated on the latest Pega developments, tools, and best practices to recommend and implement improvements in the Pega ecosystem. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Pega certification (CSSA or equivalent) is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Pega Architect/Developer, with a strong understanding of Pega Platform (PRPC) and its capabilities. Proficiency in Pega rules and processes, including case management, data modelling, and user interface design. Expertise in Java, SQL, and web technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is a plus. Rate: Competitive day rate + Starter Bonus + Free Lunch Club experience + Free English Premier League Match Ticket Interested? Please contact Stephan at Empiric Solutions: Email: (see below)
27/09/2023
Project-based
Pega Systemutvecklare Pega Developer (Swedish Speaking) Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Hybrid Working) We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pega Developer to join our dynamic team at one of my top insurance companies based in Stockholm, Sweden. As a Pega Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing Pega-based solutions to streamline and enhance our banking processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining remote and on-site work, to contribute to the digital transformation of our financial services. Key Responsibilities: - Pega Solution Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design Pega-based solutions that meet the bank's needs, ensuring scalability and maintainability. - Development and Customization: Develop and customize Pega applications, including workflows, user interfaces, integrations, and data models, to support business processes and objectives. - Technical Leadership: Act as the technical subject matter expert for Pega, guiding and mentoring development teams in best practices and ensuring adherence to architectural standards. - Integration: Integrate Pega applications with other banking systems, third-party applications, and data sources to enable seamless data flow and functionality. - Quality Assurance: Perform thorough testing, debugging, and code reviews to maintain the quality and reliability of Pega applications. - Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and operational procedures. - Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and quality assurance teams, to ensure successful project delivery. - Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities for performance optimization and implement solutions to enhance system efficiency. - Compliance and Security: Ensure that Pega applications comply with regulatory requirements and adhere to security best practices. - Stay updated on the latest Pega developments, tools, and best practices to recommend and implement improvements in the Pega ecosystem. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Pega certification (CSSA or equivalent) is highly desirable. Proven experience as a Pega Architect/Developer, with a strong understanding of Pega Platform (PRPC) and its capabilities. Proficiency in Pega rules and processes, including case management, data modelling, and user interface design. Expertise in Java, SQL, and web technologies. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is a plus. Rate: Competitive day rate + Starter Bonus + Free Lunch Club experience + Free English Premier League Match Ticket Interested? Please contact Stephan at Empiric Solutions: Email: (see below)
REQ ID : 119727 JOB TITLE : Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Undergraduate POSTING END DATE: 30/10/2023 - JLR reserve the right to move the closing date at any time based on the volume of applications. START DATE: 1st July 2024 PROGRAMME DURATION: 12 months LOCATION: Halewood, Liverpool Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you'll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations. Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. An undergraduate scheme at JLR is specifically designed to prepare you for a successful, long-term career with us. Surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team of industry experts, you'll apply your learning and satisfy your curiosity for what's possible. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity. Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Manufacturing is at the heart of our Industrial Operations function, which incorporates our manufacturing, procurement and supply chain teams and consolidates accountability for the production of our vehicles. Manufacturing is central to JLR, with thousands of vehicles being created every day across our production facilities. You will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing. This industry-leading scheme is aimed at undergraduates who have a passion for learning and a pioneering mindset: ambitious, innovative and determined individuals, who respect our heritage and can think beyond the challenges of today, to build the cars of tomorrow. Whilst gaining wide-ranging hands-on experience and pursuing your ongoing studies, you will work on projects that are fundamental to our global success. During your journey to become an expert in manufacturing, you will learn how to effectively implement and manage a lean operation and interpret the digital engineering lifecycle of a vehicle, whilst developing exceptional core competencies in engineering. During the programme, you could work at our Halewood Plant or within our Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) function based at Halewood. You will be allocated to a department based on personal preferences and business needs. Halewood Plant The Halewood vehicle production facility has a strong manufacturing heritage: in fact, we are extremely proud to have achieved our 60th year of manufacturing in 2023. What's more, Halewood is home to the award-winning Evoque and the Discovery Sport and is now destined to become our first fully electric vehicle manufacturing facility. This is an exciting time for us, with unprecedented levels of investment and the introduction of new technologies, and we're putting our people at the forefront of our plans. Our focus on cultural development, will empower our teams and give them all the skills to succeed in a diverse and inclusive environment, powered by the unique 'Halewood' spirit. Whether you focus on Press, Body, Paint, Trim and Final Launch or Materials, Planning and Logistics (MPL), you will experience the end-to-end production of our vehicles. This is an exciting time to join Halewood, as we develop the new generation of electric cars, which will be delivered in 2025. This landmark launch will bring together diverse technologies to release our innovative Electrical Modular Architecture (EMA) platform - and you can play your part in making it happen. Utilising a range of toolsets and benefiting from extensive on-the-job training, you will learn all about problem-solving and applying data analysis techniques, giving you all the skills you need for a fast-moving manufacturing career. You will also learn about lean manufacturing operations and the engineering lifecycle of a vehicle, whilst developing your core competencies in engineering. Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Our GME function is responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of manufacturing facilities and processes to build the modern luxury vehicles of the future. Join us and it will be your responsibility to ensure that our manufacturing plant teams have the facilities they need to deliver vehicles in the right quantities and to the highest quality standards. This diverse team spans a broad spectrum of disciplines across a range of technology areas such as Process and industrial engineering plans and implement processes to deliver the required volume from our plants. Dimensional systems engineering ensures that vehicle designs and features meet customers' expectations, including reporting on body quality progress. Facilities engineering is responsible for making certain that parts are delivered to production lines on time and to agreed quality standards. Vehicle Configuration Acceptance Testing (VCAT) evaluates both software and electrical systems before delivery. Along the way, you will learn problem-solving skills and gain expertise in project management and data analytics. WHAT'S REQUIRED? You will need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline (not including biology or life sciences). We are particularly interested in hearing from mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing engineering undergraduates but will also consider aeronautical and automotive engineering students if you have a strong interest in manufacturing. In addition, you will have real passion for problem-solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. You will also have strong numerical and interpersonal skills and the confidence to champion new initiatives. Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master's after their placement with us). All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 1st July 2024. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Our 2024 undergraduate programme salary will be £21,377. You'll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs. You will be applying your curiosity and creativity every day as you begin to hone your skills for a successful, impactful career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We'll be right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we'll give you all the encouragement and support you need. Your future starts here. Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.
25/09/2023
Full time
REQ ID : 119727 JOB TITLE : Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Undergraduate POSTING END DATE: 30/10/2023 - JLR reserve the right to move the closing date at any time based on the volume of applications. START DATE: 1st July 2024 PROGRAMME DURATION: 12 months LOCATION: Halewood, Liverpool Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you'll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations. Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. An undergraduate scheme at JLR is specifically designed to prepare you for a successful, long-term career with us. Surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team of industry experts, you'll apply your learning and satisfy your curiosity for what's possible. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity. Industrial Operations: Manufacturing Manufacturing is at the heart of our Industrial Operations function, which incorporates our manufacturing, procurement and supply chain teams and consolidates accountability for the production of our vehicles. Manufacturing is central to JLR, with thousands of vehicles being created every day across our production facilities. You will have the opportunity to influence the future of manufacturing. This industry-leading scheme is aimed at undergraduates who have a passion for learning and a pioneering mindset: ambitious, innovative and determined individuals, who respect our heritage and can think beyond the challenges of today, to build the cars of tomorrow. Whilst gaining wide-ranging hands-on experience and pursuing your ongoing studies, you will work on projects that are fundamental to our global success. During your journey to become an expert in manufacturing, you will learn how to effectively implement and manage a lean operation and interpret the digital engineering lifecycle of a vehicle, whilst developing exceptional core competencies in engineering. During the programme, you could work at our Halewood Plant or within our Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) function based at Halewood. You will be allocated to a department based on personal preferences and business needs. Halewood Plant The Halewood vehicle production facility has a strong manufacturing heritage: in fact, we are extremely proud to have achieved our 60th year of manufacturing in 2023. What's more, Halewood is home to the award-winning Evoque and the Discovery Sport and is now destined to become our first fully electric vehicle manufacturing facility. This is an exciting time for us, with unprecedented levels of investment and the introduction of new technologies, and we're putting our people at the forefront of our plans. Our focus on cultural development, will empower our teams and give them all the skills to succeed in a diverse and inclusive environment, powered by the unique 'Halewood' spirit. Whether you focus on Press, Body, Paint, Trim and Final Launch or Materials, Planning and Logistics (MPL), you will experience the end-to-end production of our vehicles. This is an exciting time to join Halewood, as we develop the new generation of electric cars, which will be delivered in 2025. This landmark launch will bring together diverse technologies to release our innovative Electrical Modular Architecture (EMA) platform - and you can play your part in making it happen. Utilising a range of toolsets and benefiting from extensive on-the-job training, you will learn all about problem-solving and applying data analysis techniques, giving you all the skills you need for a fast-moving manufacturing career. You will also learn about lean manufacturing operations and the engineering lifecycle of a vehicle, whilst developing your core competencies in engineering. Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Our GME function is responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of manufacturing facilities and processes to build the modern luxury vehicles of the future. Join us and it will be your responsibility to ensure that our manufacturing plant teams have the facilities they need to deliver vehicles in the right quantities and to the highest quality standards. This diverse team spans a broad spectrum of disciplines across a range of technology areas such as Process and industrial engineering plans and implement processes to deliver the required volume from our plants. Dimensional systems engineering ensures that vehicle designs and features meet customers' expectations, including reporting on body quality progress. Facilities engineering is responsible for making certain that parts are delivered to production lines on time and to agreed quality standards. Vehicle Configuration Acceptance Testing (VCAT) evaluates both software and electrical systems before delivery. Along the way, you will learn problem-solving skills and gain expertise in project management and data analytics. WHAT'S REQUIRED? You will need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline (not including biology or life sciences). We are particularly interested in hearing from mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing engineering undergraduates but will also consider aeronautical and automotive engineering students if you have a strong interest in manufacturing. In addition, you will have real passion for problem-solving and the curiosity to understand business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. You will also have strong numerical and interpersonal skills and the confidence to champion new initiatives. Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master's after their placement with us). All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 1st July 2024. REWARDS AND BENEFITS Our 2024 undergraduate programme salary will be £21,377. You'll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs. You will be applying your curiosity and creativity every day as you begin to hone your skills for a successful, impactful career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We'll be right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we'll give you all the encouragement and support you need. Your future starts here. Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.
Job Description: As a Service Architect, you will be coming into a growing Service team. You will be working closely within the team itself (Service Architects and Service Transition Managers) and with the wider delivery team (Service Delivery Managers and Service Operation Leads). You will identify obstacles and devise solutions to overcome them ensuring that you contribute to the team focus of driving quality delivery of Service collateral for client products and services. You will liaise between product owners, project managers, solutions design teams, service operations teams, service delivery managers and partners/suppliers communicating between all key stakeholders to ensure the successful creation of comprehensive, integrated Service Designs and other service collateral as per new and modified product/service project needs. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Architect to join our [IT Services/Technology Solutions/Enterprise Architecture] team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and defining end-to-end service solutions that meet business needs and align with strategic goals. As a Service Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the architecture of our services, ensuring seamless integration, and optimizing service delivery. You will: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, objectives, and constraints to design comprehensive service solutions. Develop service architecture blueprints, including service models, interfaces, data flows, and integration points. Define and document service components, modules, and interactions, considering scalability, performance, and security. Design service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure and monitor service performance alongside our Service Delivery Managers. Work closely with solution architects, system designers, and development teams to ensure services are implemented as designed. Create and maintain documentation of service architecture, including diagrams, technical specifications, and design patterns. Identify opportunities for service reuse, modularity, and standardization to optimize resource utilization. Collaborate with business analysts to translate business requirements into service requirements and functional specifications. Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative service architecture solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. Be responsible for the discovery, drafting, production and review of service designs and service collateral for client projects and Aker Systems project delivery. Analyse complex customer requirements and propose service solutions aligning with guidelines such as ITIL or aligning with industry-recognised frameworks such as ISO20,000 developing within the framework of exiting the team structures, processes and activities as required to enhance customer's competitive position. Integrate with the Service Transition function ensuring Service Designs are comprehensive and that all Service Transition handover requirements are met. You will use your experience and knowledge to ensure that all Service-related documentation is fit for purpose. Have a detailed understanding of tooling across the service spectrum (Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk/Dynatrace/Grafana/CloudWatch/AWS/GitHub/secure pipelines etc) Ensure all support functions are aware, prepared, and capable of supporting any new and changed services, via workshops, briefings and documentation as appropriate. Work with the wider delivery and operations teams to identify, respond to and work to resolve emerging Service Design problems where applicable. Work closely with the Change and Release functions to ensure they are aware of the Service Delivery approach and ensure new Service Designs integrate with existing change schedules/forward schedules of Change avoiding change freezes where possible. Provide assistance with Service Transition and Service Delivery activities as required by project/programme management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master's degree preferred). Proven experience as a Service Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role in architecting complex service-oriented solutions. Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, APIs, and integration patterns. Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and techniques. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (eg, TOGAF) and principles. Expertise in designing services for cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, etc.). Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse and solve complex architectural challenges. Strong project management skills to lead architectural initiatives from concept to implementation. Relevant certifications such as Certified SOA Architect, TOGAF, or related certifications are a plus. Possess an understanding of cloud native applications. Core Competencies Essential 7+ years' Service Architecture experience ITIL3 or 4 Foundation Ability to understand complex organisational structures and multi-supplier landscapes. Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills including being comfortable in dealing with challenging and pressurised situations Effective task/project management skills Preferred ITIL4 Intermediate/Expert Experience of Cloud services including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS Cloud provider experience eg, AWS, Azure, Google Experience in the design of technical solutions and integration Delivery methodology experience: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, agile Strong team management/direction ability, influencing and organizational awareness. Vendor or offshore management experience
25/09/2023
Full time
Job Description: As a Service Architect, you will be coming into a growing Service team. You will be working closely within the team itself (Service Architects and Service Transition Managers) and with the wider delivery team (Service Delivery Managers and Service Operation Leads). You will identify obstacles and devise solutions to overcome them ensuring that you contribute to the team focus of driving quality delivery of Service collateral for client products and services. You will liaise between product owners, project managers, solutions design teams, service operations teams, service delivery managers and partners/suppliers communicating between all key stakeholders to ensure the successful creation of comprehensive, integrated Service Designs and other service collateral as per new and modified product/service project needs. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Service Architect to join our [IT Services/Technology Solutions/Enterprise Architecture] team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and defining end-to-end service solutions that meet business needs and align with strategic goals. As a Service Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the architecture of our services, ensuring seamless integration, and optimizing service delivery. You will: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, objectives, and constraints to design comprehensive service solutions. Develop service architecture blueprints, including service models, interfaces, data flows, and integration points. Define and document service components, modules, and interactions, considering scalability, performance, and security. Design service-level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to measure and monitor service performance alongside our Service Delivery Managers. Work closely with solution architects, system designers, and development teams to ensure services are implemented as designed. Create and maintain documentation of service architecture, including diagrams, technical specifications, and design patterns. Identify opportunities for service reuse, modularity, and standardization to optimize resource utilization. Collaborate with business analysts to translate business requirements into service requirements and functional specifications. Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative service architecture solutions. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing. Be responsible for the discovery, drafting, production and review of service designs and service collateral for client projects and Aker Systems project delivery. Analyse complex customer requirements and propose service solutions aligning with guidelines such as ITIL or aligning with industry-recognised frameworks such as ISO20,000 developing within the framework of exiting the team structures, processes and activities as required to enhance customer's competitive position. Integrate with the Service Transition function ensuring Service Designs are comprehensive and that all Service Transition handover requirements are met. You will use your experience and knowledge to ensure that all Service-related documentation is fit for purpose. Have a detailed understanding of tooling across the service spectrum (Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk/Dynatrace/Grafana/CloudWatch/AWS/GitHub/secure pipelines etc) Ensure all support functions are aware, prepared, and capable of supporting any new and changed services, via workshops, briefings and documentation as appropriate. Work with the wider delivery and operations teams to identify, respond to and work to resolve emerging Service Design problems where applicable. Work closely with the Change and Release functions to ensure they are aware of the Service Delivery approach and ensure new Service Designs integrate with existing change schedules/forward schedules of Change avoiding change freezes where possible. Provide assistance with Service Transition and Service Delivery activities as required by project/programme management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master's degree preferred). Proven experience as a Service Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role in architecting complex service-oriented solutions. Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, APIs, and integration patterns. Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and techniques. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (eg, TOGAF) and principles. Expertise in designing services for cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, etc.). Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts. Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse and solve complex architectural challenges. Strong project management skills to lead architectural initiatives from concept to implementation. Relevant certifications such as Certified SOA Architect, TOGAF, or related certifications are a plus. Possess an understanding of cloud native applications. Core Competencies Essential 7+ years' Service Architecture experience ITIL3 or 4 Foundation Ability to understand complex organisational structures and multi-supplier landscapes. Advanced stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills including being comfortable in dealing with challenging and pressurised situations Effective task/project management skills Preferred ITIL4 Intermediate/Expert Experience of Cloud services including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS Cloud provider experience eg, AWS, Azure, Google Experience in the design of technical solutions and integration Delivery methodology experience: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, agile Strong team management/direction ability, influencing and organizational awareness. Vendor or offshore management experience
