Methods Business & Digital Technology Ltd

Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. The Senior Business Analyst will have the following responsibilities: Analyse and understand complex user and business needs, including where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Map complex processes and information flows into appropriate artefacts for communication with both stakeholders and the team Translate user needs into system functionality requirements Understand the internal and external situation and environment, eliciting and managing any non functional requirements. Track, review and manage requirements with appropriate stakeholders to maintain records of traceability and prioritisation. Negotiate with and persuade stakeholders with a balanced consultative approach to ensure that the principles of user centred design are balanced against service requirements. Write clear and concise user stories with clear and testable acceptance criteria. Contributing to Methods Business Analysis Community of Practice and mentoring other business analysts Essential Skills and Experience: Extensive Business Analysis or relevant knowledge gained from recognised bodies (BCS, BABOK, Agile PO). Leading the analysis as part of a multi disciplinary team. Demonstrably able to select the appropriate business modelling techniques that are most effective to help people understand the situations, problems, and solutions. Can recommend and influence improvements to business structures, processes and information flows supported appropriately with automation and technology. Breadth of effective techniques to define and manage requirements, prioritisation, and scope with others in a range of different types of change methodologies and situations. Defining or selecting standards and applying appropriate techniques to elicit and document requirements. Managing traceability of, change to and the refinement of requirements, identifying issues and omissions and managing escalations. Leading work that delivers effectively and efficiently in fast paced environments, in agile and waterfall project methodologies. Extensive experience of working in different project methodologies and awareness of how to adapt their practice. Excellent stakeholder management to understand objectives and resolve tension and conflict. Good problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to create clear observations, analysis and conclusions based on customer interviews, published requirements and data. A confident written and verbal communicator. Pro active approach to personal and professional development, and mentoring of others in Business Analysis Best practice Desirable Skills & Experience: Practical experience and knowledge of Lean practices. Systems Thinking. Understanding of public services and technology marketplace with knowledge of products, platforms and emerging technologies. Knowledge of Business Architecture (TOGAF, BIZBOK). Specialist knowledge in a business domain or other digital specialism. Specialist knowledge in security, data and privacy. Knowledge and understanding of GDS Service Standards. Knowledge and understanding of software development lifecycles. Experience in managing story development in tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps or similar. Experience in collaborative and remote tooling (Teams, Slack, MIRO, Mural). Ability to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Experience of working in scrum environments with team definitions of ready and done. Am I the right fit? We're looking for: Resilience Strong collaboration and team working Good Communication skills Genuine passion/commitment to improving public services A determined and tenacious approach to work A creative approach to problem solving Good listening and comprehension Great stakeholder management Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect: Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this we offer: Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website ()

. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently recruiting for a Senior Back End Developer to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be based on-site. Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Back-End Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python and SQL, with extensive experience in developing and maintaining robust backend systems. You will work closely with our front-end developers, data engineers, and product managers to build scalable and efficient applications that meet the needs of our users. Your role will involve designing APIs, managing databases, and ensuring the security and performance of our services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable back-end systems using Python and SQL . Utilize frameworks such as Django , Flask , FastAPI , Asyncio , Aiohttp , and SQLAlchemy to build scalable web applications. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs , WebSocket , and GraphQL services, ensuring comprehensive documentation with Swagger / OpenAPI . Manage and optimize databases, specifically PostgreSQL , NATS , Redis , and Min.IO . Leverage Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions , Azure KeyVault , Azure SQL Database , and Azure DevOps for cloud-based solutions. Implement robust security protocols using OAuth and KeyCloak . Conduct thorough testing using SonarQube , Pytest , isort , black , and bandit to ensure code quality and reliability. Utilize Git for version control, ensuring collaborative and efficient code management. Implement containerization and orchestration solutions with Docker , Kubernetes , and Helm . Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines . Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Jira and Confluence to track progress and share knowledge. Monitor and improve system performance with Prometheus and Grafana . Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior Back-End Developer or similar role. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL . Extensive experience with frameworks and libraries: Django , Flask , FastAPI , Asyncio , Aiohttp , and SQLAlchemy . Demonstrated experience in developing and managing RESTful APIs , WebSocket , and GraphQL services. Solid understanding of database management, including PostgreSQL , NATS , Redis , and Min.IO . Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-based architecture. Expertise in implementing security measures using OAuth and KeyCloak . Proficient in testing frameworks and tools: SonarQube , Pytest , isort , black , and bandit . Familiarity with version control using Git . Experience with containerization and orchestration tools: Docker , Kubernetes , and Helm . Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools: GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines . Excellent collaboration skills with experience using Jira and Confluence . Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Overview Methods Analytics (MA) is recruiting for a Mid/Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be mainly remote but require flexibility to travel to client sites, and our offices based in London, Sheffield, and Bristol. What You'll Be Doing as a Software Engineer Lead technical aspects of full stack development projects and mentor junior engineers Design and build scalable web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies Develop responsive user interfaces and robust REST APIs Design and maintain database schemas, queries, and optimise performance Implement comprehensive testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines Make critical technical decisions on architecture and technology choices Optimise application performance across the full stack for scalability and user experience Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications Present technical solutions to leadership and non-technical stakeholders Contribute to the development of the Methods Analytics Engineering Practice by participating in our internal community of practice Your Impact Deliver intuitive software solutions that enable better decision-making Drive adoption of modern development practices and elevate team capabilities Deliver seamless user experiences that enhance productivity Establish technical standards that ensure quality and maintainability You Will Demonstrate Proven experience leading technical aspects of full stack development projects Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte, or similar) Backend expertise with Python (Django or FastAPI) and RESTful API design Database proficiency with PostgreSQL including schema design and query optimization Experience with containerisation (Docker) Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and testing methodologies (unit, integration, automated testing) Leadership skills for mentoring engineers and communicating with stakeholders Understanding of software design principles and performance optimization techniques Track record of successful project delivery in a technical leadership capacity You may also have some of the desirable skills and experience Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns and implementation Familiarity with object storage solutions (MinIO, S3) Experience with GitOps workflows and tools like ArgoCD or GitHub Actions Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and scan tooling for SAST, DAST, SCA and SBOM Experience with monitoring and observability tools Defence/Public Sector consultant experience Security Clearance UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required for this role, with Security Check (SC) as the minimum standard, either already held or with a willingness to undergo the process. Some roles/projects may require Developed Vetting (DV) clearance; while not mandatory, a willingness to obtain DV clearance would be beneficial. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS); details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Our Hiring Process At Methods Analytics, we believe in a transparent hiring process. Here's what you can expect: Internal Application Review Initial Phone Screen Technical Interview Pair Programming Exercise Final Interview Offer Working at MA Methods Analytics (MA) exists to improve society by helping people make better decisions with data. Combining passionate people, sector-specific insight, and technical excellence to provide our customers an end-to-end data service. We use a collaborative, creative and user centric approach to data to do good and solve difficult problems. Ensuring that our outputs are transparent, robust, and transformative. We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition, and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity, and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy, and quality are at the heart of our work, and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated, and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. We are passionate about our people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer Annual two-day technical hackathon bringing together all technical teams for innovation and collaboration Monthly Engineering & Architecture Community of Practice event Bi-annual whole company teambuilding events bringing everyone together for a day of fun and connection Development access to Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Time off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social - office parties, pizza Friday and commitment to charitable causes