Salary 60,000 - 80,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Senior Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it's important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications. So, what do our Senior Software Engineers do? The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Lead Software Engineer. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform. You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude. Qualifications needed: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Technologies: - AWS - Backend - Debian - DevOps - Django - Docker - FastAPI - Flask - GCP - GitHub - Grafana - Kubernetes - Linux - Python - Redis - Security - Sentry - Terraform - Cloud More: The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space. From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners. Technologies we work with: Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI Postgres , Redis, Sentry, Grafana Docker, Kubernetes Terraform AWS/GCP GitHub Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable) Build pipelines (GitHub Actions) What we will give you: Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment. Location - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role. Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences. We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options. We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
May 10, 2024
Full time
Salary 60,000 - 80,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Senior Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it's important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications. So, what do our Senior Software Engineers do? The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Lead Software Engineer. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform. You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude. Qualifications needed: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Technologies: - AWS - Backend - Debian - DevOps - Django - Docker - FastAPI - Flask - GCP - GitHub - Grafana - Kubernetes - Linux - Python - Redis - Security - Sentry - Terraform - Cloud More: The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space. From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners. Technologies we work with: Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI Postgres , Redis, Sentry, Grafana Docker, Kubernetes Terraform AWS/GCP GitHub Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable) Build pipelines (GitHub Actions) What we will give you: Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment. Location - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role. Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences. We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options. We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
Location: Hampshire, SO53 3YE Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 am - 17:00 pm Salary : Up to £55,000 plus package & car allowance Benefits : 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme), Family-friendly benefits About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All are supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Role Overview: To provide support to ensure the effective delivery of EMCOR UK's 'Significant Risk' Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) activities across EMCOR UK accounts.To provide the respective Technical Subject Matter Expert support, with responsibility for the development, delivery, control, and auditing of 'Significant Risk' Safe Systems of Work across EMCOR UK accounts.To provide a risk-based delivery of technical audits and subsequent communication of identified corrective actions and, where required. To provide support to analyse EMCOR UK's existing technical compliance and assurance-related activities to identify opportunities across the People, Policy, and Process pillars. What you'll do: Responsible for providing professional technical assurance support to the WSA, via the Senior Authorising Engineer (SAE) and Technical and Safety Assurance Director (TSAD) against the People, Policy, and Process pillars, including: PEOPLE Support the development and management of the EMCOR UK Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS), including the identification, assessment, and periodic monitoring of Authorised Persons. Provision of AP support to mitigate priority resilience risk, as required. Support and collaborate with other colleagues to enhance the wider EMCOR UK technical service offerings, including the supplier onboarding progress (via procurement). POLICY To provide support to ensure that EMCOR UK's "Significant Risk" Safe Systems of Work continue to remain "fit for purpose," and meet with the respective technical, safety, and legislative standards, through regular reviews with the WSA Quality Management and Technical and Safety Assurance teams.To provide support to create, develop, deliver, and refine technical and safety assurance files. Support the development and delivery of the WSA communication plans (forums, flyers, toolbox talks, LFE, updates etc). Support the development of new publications through "industry best practice" guidance provided by industry leading organisations such as IET, CIBSE, REFCOM, GASSAFE BESA, SFG20 and BSRIA. PROCESSES Support the SAE (via TASD) to deliver the Enterprise level Technical and Safety Competence Management System (CMS) through measurement, gap analysis and assessment of technical and safety knowledge, skills and experience (KSE). Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager to ensure Technical Assurance Group database, registers and trackers are updated in order to report progress during weekly/monthly reviews. Support the SAE and Technical and Safety Assurance Manager to ensure new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives and Alerts are properly drafted, peer reviewed, approved and published. Provide horizon scanning activities through active participation in industry body webinars and other communications. Working alongside other EMCOR UK Business Partners to ensure appropriate discovery and assessment activity is undertaken, and risks and priorities identified and communicated. Who you'll be: Minimum HND-Level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field or equivalent technical/engineering experience. Hold IEng professional status with a desire to work towards CEng status (IET, IMECHE, CIBSE etc). Demonstratable AP/AE experience and qualifications with a minimum of at least 5 years relevant operation and maintenance experience. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of aspects, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards. Working knowledge of quality management systems with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSE compliance. Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues. Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and organisational skills. I.T Literate including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets and Visio At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Location: Hampshire, SO53 3YE Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 am - 17:00 pm Salary : Up to £55,000 plus package & car allowance Benefits : 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme), Family-friendly benefits About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All are supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business. Role Overview: To provide support to ensure the effective delivery of EMCOR UK's 'Significant Risk' Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) activities across EMCOR UK accounts.To provide the respective Technical Subject Matter Expert support, with responsibility for the development, delivery, control, and auditing of 'Significant Risk' Safe Systems of Work across EMCOR UK accounts.To provide a risk-based delivery of technical audits and subsequent communication of identified corrective actions and, where required. To provide support to analyse EMCOR UK's existing technical compliance and assurance-related activities to identify opportunities across the People, Policy, and Process pillars. What you'll do: Responsible for providing professional technical assurance support to the WSA, via the Senior Authorising Engineer (SAE) and Technical and Safety Assurance Director (TSAD) against the People, Policy, and Process pillars, including: PEOPLE Support the development and management of the EMCOR UK Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS), including the identification, assessment, and periodic monitoring of Authorised Persons. Provision of AP support to mitigate priority resilience risk, as required. Support and collaborate with other colleagues to enhance the wider EMCOR UK technical service offerings, including the supplier onboarding progress (via procurement). POLICY To provide support to ensure that EMCOR UK's "Significant Risk" Safe Systems of Work continue to remain "fit for purpose," and meet with the respective technical, safety, and legislative standards, through regular reviews with the WSA Quality Management and Technical and Safety Assurance teams.To provide support to create, develop, deliver, and refine technical and safety assurance files. Support the development and delivery of the WSA communication plans (forums, flyers, toolbox talks, LFE, updates etc). Support the development of new publications through "industry best practice" guidance provided by industry leading organisations such as IET, CIBSE, REFCOM, GASSAFE BESA, SFG20 and BSRIA. PROCESSES Support the SAE (via TASD) to deliver the Enterprise level Technical and Safety Competence Management System (CMS) through measurement, gap analysis and assessment of technical and safety knowledge, skills and experience (KSE). Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager to ensure Technical Assurance Group database, registers and trackers are updated in order to report progress during weekly/monthly reviews. Support the SAE and Technical and Safety Assurance Manager to ensure new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives and Alerts are properly drafted, peer reviewed, approved and published. Provide horizon scanning activities through active participation in industry body webinars and other communications. Working alongside other EMCOR UK Business Partners to ensure appropriate discovery and assessment activity is undertaken, and risks and priorities identified and communicated. Who you'll be: Minimum HND-Level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field or equivalent technical/engineering experience. Hold IEng professional status with a desire to work towards CEng status (IET, IMECHE, CIBSE etc). Demonstratable AP/AE experience and qualifications with a minimum of at least 5 years relevant operation and maintenance experience. A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of aspects, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards. Working knowledge of quality management systems with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSE compliance. Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues. Excellent writing, editing, analytical, and organisational skills. I.T Literate including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets and Visio At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.
Kerridge Commercial Systems has been a pioneer in integrated business management solutions for over 40 years. Due to growth and new projects, we are now seeking a dynamic DevOps Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency in our cloud-first strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a DevOps function in our new Cloud Platform Team. Embrace our hybrid work policy, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in harmonizing software development and IT operations, leveraging Azure cloud services. Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure to support agile development and ensure operational resilience. Automate deployment processes, enhance system performance, and fortify security measures. This is a Hybrid role and will require the successful candidate to be in office 3 days a week. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times. Utilize scripting languages for automation of deployment, monitoring, and management tasks. Deploy and manage containerized applications for improved system resilience. Implement system monitoring and security best practices to ensure optimal performance and protection against threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development pipelines with organizational goals. Requirements: Availability to work minimum of 3 days in the office per week Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Experience with relational databases and container technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Professional growth opportunities. Culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Join KCS in driving digital transformation and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted. If this role is of interest to you please apply online. To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes
May 08, 2024
Full time
Kerridge Commercial Systems has been a pioneer in integrated business management solutions for over 40 years. Due to growth and new projects, we are now seeking a dynamic DevOps Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency in our cloud-first strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a DevOps function in our new Cloud Platform Team. Embrace our hybrid work policy, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in harmonizing software development and IT operations, leveraging Azure cloud services. Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure to support agile development and ensure operational resilience. Automate deployment processes, enhance system performance, and fortify security measures. This is a Hybrid role and will require the successful candidate to be in office 3 days a week. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times. Utilize scripting languages for automation of deployment, monitoring, and management tasks. Deploy and manage containerized applications for improved system resilience. Implement system monitoring and security best practices to ensure optimal performance and protection against threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development pipelines with organizational goals. Requirements: Availability to work minimum of 3 days in the office per week Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Experience with relational databases and container technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Professional growth opportunities. Culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Join KCS in driving digital transformation and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted. If this role is of interest to you please apply online. To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes
Concept IT is thrilled to be supporting an established global company that has been at the forefront of revolutionising the mobility industry, pushing boundaries, and driving innovation. You will be working for a company that is recognised as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing mobility solutions. Senior Data Warehouse Engineer - Design, Developing and Testing Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 2 days on site a week Start Date: ASAP Salary: Up to 70,000 Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, testing, and deploying Data Warehouse environment and solutions. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle, from planning to data consolidation and aggregation. The Data Engineer will ensure all data products and solutions within the business insights ecosystem meet high standards of resilience, robustness, and reliability, while maintaining thorough documentation. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities: Design, build, test, and document ETL and ELT solutions. Maintain accurate documentation, including lineage, for all productionised solutions. Monitor and evaluate solution performance and suitability. Ensure the planned architecture of the Data Warehouse environment is delivered. Maintain data models, schemas, and metadata repositories. Monitor and maintain operational data warehouse builds, resolving issues promptly. Identify and escalate potential quality issues or performance risks during monitoring. Assure that developed solutions adhere to agreed standards and controls. Guarantee the release and promotion of newly developed solutions to enhance user functionality and productivity. Provide and improve templates, forms, and processes to standardise the Data Warehouse environment and solutions. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Experience designing, developing, and testing Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines, including PySpark Notebooks and Dataflow Gen2 workflows. Previous experience with Informatica Power Centre is desired. Significant experience in designing, writing, editing, debugging, and testing SQL code, stored procedures, and database schemas, preferably for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Working as part of a data warehouse or data engineering team. Experience with both Cloud (Azure) and On-premise configurations. Proficiency in using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Good understanding of data modelling concepts and working within an end-to-end BI lifecycle. Experience working within challenging and complex environments. Competencies: Proficiency in data warehouse management best practices, controls, and standards. Ability to design and code ETL solutions for dimensional, OLAP, and relational-based systems. Experience with Kimball and Inmon architectures for solution design. Knowledge of designing data quality and master data management processes. Forward Thinking Results Orientation Business Acumen Building Collaborative Relationships Personal Credibility Requirements: The role requires various cognitive abilities and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on tasks are essential. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities. If you possess the required skills and experience and are interested in joining our team, please apply now by clicking APPLY.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Concept IT is thrilled to be supporting an established global company that has been at the forefront of revolutionising the mobility industry, pushing boundaries, and driving innovation. You will be working for a company that is recognised as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing mobility solutions. Senior Data Warehouse Engineer - Design, Developing and Testing Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 2 days on site a week Start Date: ASAP Salary: Up to 70,000 Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, testing, and deploying Data Warehouse environment and solutions. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle, from planning to data consolidation and aggregation. The Data Engineer will ensure all data products and solutions within the business insights ecosystem meet high standards of resilience, robustness, and reliability, while maintaining thorough documentation. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities: Design, build, test, and document ETL and ELT solutions. Maintain accurate documentation, including lineage, for all productionised solutions. Monitor and evaluate solution performance and suitability. Ensure the planned architecture of the Data Warehouse environment is delivered. Maintain data models, schemas, and metadata repositories. Monitor and maintain operational data warehouse builds, resolving issues promptly. Identify and escalate potential quality issues or performance risks during monitoring. Assure that developed solutions adhere to agreed standards and controls. Guarantee the release and promotion of newly developed solutions to enhance user functionality and productivity. Provide and improve templates, forms, and processes to standardise the Data Warehouse environment and solutions. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Experience designing, developing, and testing Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines, including PySpark Notebooks and Dataflow Gen2 workflows. Previous experience with Informatica Power Centre is desired. Significant experience in designing, writing, editing, debugging, and testing SQL code, stored procedures, and database schemas, preferably for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Working as part of a data warehouse or data engineering team. Experience with both Cloud (Azure) and On-premise configurations. Proficiency in using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Good understanding of data modelling concepts and working within an end-to-end BI lifecycle. Experience working within challenging and complex environments. Competencies: Proficiency in data warehouse management best practices, controls, and standards. Ability to design and code ETL solutions for dimensional, OLAP, and relational-based systems. Experience with Kimball and Inmon architectures for solution design. Knowledge of designing data quality and master data management processes. Forward Thinking Results Orientation Business Acumen Building Collaborative Relationships Personal Credibility Requirements: The role requires various cognitive abilities and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on tasks are essential. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities. If you possess the required skills and experience and are interested in joining our team, please apply now by clicking APPLY.
Concept IT is thrilled to be supporting an established global company that has been at the forefront of revolutionising the mobility industry, pushing boundaries, and driving innovation. You will be working for a company that is recognised as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing mobility solutions. Data Warehouse Engineer - Design, Developing and Testing Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 2 days on site a week Start Date: ASAP Salary: Up to 70,000 Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, testing, and deploying Data Warehouse environment and solutions. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle, from planning to data consolidation and aggregation. The Data Engineer will ensure all data products and solutions within the business insights ecosystem meet high standards of resilience, robustness, and reliability, while maintaining thorough documentation. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities: Design, build, test, and document ETL and ELT solutions. Maintain accurate documentation, including lineage, for all productionised solutions. Monitor and evaluate solution performance and suitability. Ensure the planned architecture of the Data Warehouse environment is delivered. Maintain data models, schemas, and metadata repositories. Monitor and maintain operational data warehouse builds, resolving issues promptly. Identify and escalate potential quality issues or performance risks during monitoring. Assure that developed solutions adhere to agreed standards and controls. Guarantee the release and promotion of newly developed solutions to enhance user functionality and productivity. Provide and improve templates, forms, and processes to standardise the Data Warehouse environment and solutions. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Experience designing, developing, and testing Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines, including PySpark Notebooks and Dataflow Gen2 workflows. Previous experience with Informatica Power Centre is desired. Significant experience in designing, writing, editing, debugging, and testing SQL code, stored procedures, and database schemas, preferably for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Working as part of a data warehouse or data engineering team. Experience with both Cloud (Azure) and On-premise configurations. Proficiency in using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Good understanding of data modelling concepts and working within an end-to-end BI lifecycle. Experience working within challenging and complex environments. Competencies: Proficiency in data warehouse management best practices, controls, and standards. Ability to design and code ETL solutions for dimensional, OLAP, and relational-based systems. Experience with Kimball and Inmon architectures for solution design. Knowledge of designing data quality and master data management processes. Forward Thinking Results Orientation Business Acumen Building Collaborative Relationships Personal Credibility Requirements: The role requires various cognitive abilities and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on tasks are essential. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities. If you possess the required skills and experience and are interested in joining our team, please apply now by clicking APPLY.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Concept IT is thrilled to be supporting an established global company that has been at the forefront of revolutionising the mobility industry, pushing boundaries, and driving innovation. You will be working for a company that is recognised as a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing mobility solutions. Data Warehouse Engineer - Design, Developing and Testing Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 2 days on site a week Start Date: ASAP Salary: Up to 70,000 Our client is seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, testing, and deploying Data Warehouse environment and solutions. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle, from planning to data consolidation and aggregation. The Data Engineer will ensure all data products and solutions within the business insights ecosystem meet high standards of resilience, robustness, and reliability, while maintaining thorough documentation. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities: Design, build, test, and document ETL and ELT solutions. Maintain accurate documentation, including lineage, for all productionised solutions. Monitor and evaluate solution performance and suitability. Ensure the planned architecture of the Data Warehouse environment is delivered. Maintain data models, schemas, and metadata repositories. Monitor and maintain operational data warehouse builds, resolving issues promptly. Identify and escalate potential quality issues or performance risks during monitoring. Assure that developed solutions adhere to agreed standards and controls. Guarantee the release and promotion of newly developed solutions to enhance user functionality and productivity. Provide and improve templates, forms, and processes to standardise the Data Warehouse environment and solutions. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: Experience designing, developing, and testing Azure Data Factory / Fabric pipelines, including PySpark Notebooks and Dataflow Gen2 workflows. Previous experience with Informatica Power Centre is desired. Significant experience in designing, writing, editing, debugging, and testing SQL code, stored procedures, and database schemas, preferably for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Working as part of a data warehouse or data engineering team. Experience with both Cloud (Azure) and On-premise configurations. Proficiency in using Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. Good understanding of data modelling concepts and working within an end-to-end BI lifecycle. Experience working within challenging and complex environments. Competencies: Proficiency in data warehouse management best practices, controls, and standards. Ability to design and code ETL solutions for dimensional, OLAP, and relational-based systems. Experience with Kimball and Inmon architectures for solution design. Knowledge of designing data quality and master data management processes. Forward Thinking Results Orientation Business Acumen Building Collaborative Relationships Personal Credibility Requirements: The role requires various cognitive abilities and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on tasks are essential. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities. If you possess the required skills and experience and are interested in joining our team, please apply now by clicking APPLY.
Data Resiliance Security Engineer - Bank (Please note the contractor can be based in the following locations for 2 days per week - (Manchester / Edinburgh / Leeds / Halifax or Bristol) - 750 - 800 per day umbrella As the Data Resilience Security Engineer, you will focus on Data Security; assuring the group safeguards data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role reports into the Data Resilience Technical Lead and requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset to deliver at pace. Technical background required 5+ years of security scanning and testing, including Qualys, Ethical Hacking, SAST & DAST x+ years vulnerability management (CVSS) Hands on experience of modern security architecture along with diagnostic and monitoring tooling. Proficient in Cryptographic key management and encryption deployments. Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, NIST and/or CIS Knowledge of SIEM tooling (Splunk) Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response tooling (SentinelOne) Knowledge of zero trust security for applications Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Familiar with analytic platforms and databases such as MSSQL, Kafka, S3, etc Exposure to security concepts (MITRE, Kill-Chain) Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Data Resiliance Security Engineer - Bank (Please note the contractor can be based in the following locations for 2 days per week - (Manchester / Edinburgh / Leeds / Halifax or Bristol) - 750 - 800 per day umbrella As the Data Resilience Security Engineer, you will focus on Data Security; assuring the group safeguards data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role reports into the Data Resilience Technical Lead and requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset to deliver at pace. Technical background required 5+ years of security scanning and testing, including Qualys, Ethical Hacking, SAST & DAST x+ years vulnerability management (CVSS) Hands on experience of modern security architecture along with diagnostic and monitoring tooling. Proficient in Cryptographic key management and encryption deployments. Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, NIST and/or CIS Knowledge of SIEM tooling (Splunk) Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response tooling (SentinelOne) Knowledge of zero trust security for applications Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Familiar with analytic platforms and databases such as MSSQL, Kafka, S3, etc Exposure to security concepts (MITRE, Kill-Chain) Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys.
Moneybox is the award-winning app that helps you turn your money into something greater. We've brought saving, investing, home-buying, and retirement services all together into one simple app, so it's easier than ever to achieve your goals and build wealth, whatever your starting point. We currently administer over £5 billion in assets for over 1 million customers, processing millions of individual transactions a week, and these numbers continue to grow. As a result, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with the appropriate skills and experience to help us manage this growth without compromising on our service or product quality. This role is in our back end engineering team that builds and operates our cloud hosted services. You will be working with people throughout Moneybox to develop new features, provide technical solutions, support the live service and improve the way we do things. We're looking for someone who enjoys a mix of solution architecture, hands-on coding, and owning their solutions from concept to delivery. You will also be part of a cross-functional team, all working together to complete the team's objectives. We don't expect you to be an expert in everything we use, but a fundamental understanding of how things work is important. Our tech stack: C#, .NETREST APIs, Hangfire, MediatR, Entity Framework, BlazorAzure: App Services, Functions, SQL Server, Service Bus, Event Hub, CosmosDB, Redis, Data FactoryGitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Datadog What You'll Do Hands-on coding to solve complex problems with a focus on defensive programming, resilience, and performance. Own technical solution design for significant product features, software modules, and technical initiatives. Demonstrate self-guided problem-solving abilities to create robust technical solutions for vague business requirements. Take initiative to course-correct projects when they deviate from their intended path. Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, QA testers, product managers, UX designers, mobile developers and operations teams to build new features. Contribute to regular planning sessions and task prioritisation. Take ownership of your code from inception to deployment into Production, following a continuous delivery model. Get involved in live incidents as required, following the internal incident management process. Support, coach, and mentor other team members, setting high standards, and continually improving processes. Provide technical support to internal teams and actively share knowledge through documentation, including Architectural Decision Records (ADRs). Initiate and contribute to wider engineering technical designs. Who You Are Enthusiastic about contributing to a fast-growing company with a mission to make a positive impact on the world. A passionate and dedicated software developer with an interest in building resilient, performant and easy to understand solutions. A driven, ambitious self-starter who thrives on taking initiative and ownership. Embrace a continuous learning mindset, motivated to further develop your skills. Willing to share your knowledge and mentor other team members. Possess a collaborative attitude, comfortable working both alone and as part of a team. Knows how to balance professionalism with a sense of fun, fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. Staying abreast of and (where necessary) applying the latest emerging technologies. Essential Skills A degree in Computer Science or relevant experience. Experiences with delivering multiple challenging projects with a strict deadline. Ability to be agile and react quickly to changing priorities. Experience designing and architecting scalable solutions. Strong understanding of: .NET (Core/framework) REST APIs OO programming languages (we use C#) Relational databases, ACID transactions Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to work both alone and as part of an agile team. Able to actively participate in technical and commercial discussions. Desirable Skills Ability to communicate complex design ideas to the wider engineering group Microsoft Azure: Cosmos DB App Services Functions Service Bus Infrastructure as Code / Terraform DDD What's In It For You? Opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning and super ambitious business. Work with a friendly team of highly motivated individuals. Be in an environment where you are listened to and can actually have an impact. Thriving collaborative and inclusive company culture. Competitive remuneration package. Company share options. A benefits package that includes Gympass, a personal learning budget, subsidised private medical insurance, matched pension contributions up to an additional 2% and more! 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Please read before you apply! By sending us your application you acknowledge and agree to Moneybox using your personal data as described below. We collect applicants' personal data to manage our recruitment related activities. Consequently, we may use your personal data to evaluate your application, to select and shortlist applicants, to set up and conduct interviews and tests, to evaluate and assess the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment process generally. We do not share your personal data with unauthorised third parties. However, we may, if necessary, share your personal data to carefully selected third parties acting on our behalf. This may include transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided us with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we may keep your details on file so that we can tell you about other suitable vacancies which may be of interest to you when they arise in the future. If you would rather we did not keep your details on file, you can contact us at email: Your application will be subject to criminal record and adverse credit history checks (such as CCJs, IVAs and bankruptcy). As a regulated financial business, an adverse financial history could impact your suitability for the role. If you are aware of anything that could affect your suitability for the role, please let us know.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Moneybox is the award-winning app that helps you turn your money into something greater. We've brought saving, investing, home-buying, and retirement services all together into one simple app, so it's easier than ever to achieve your goals and build wealth, whatever your starting point. We currently administer over £5 billion in assets for over 1 million customers, processing millions of individual transactions a week, and these numbers continue to grow. As a result, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with the appropriate skills and experience to help us manage this growth without compromising on our service or product quality. This role is in our back end engineering team that builds and operates our cloud hosted services. You will be working with people throughout Moneybox to develop new features, provide technical solutions, support the live service and improve the way we do things. We're looking for someone who enjoys a mix of solution architecture, hands-on coding, and owning their solutions from concept to delivery. You will also be part of a cross-functional team, all working together to complete the team's objectives. We don't expect you to be an expert in everything we use, but a fundamental understanding of how things work is important. Our tech stack: C#, .NETREST APIs, Hangfire, MediatR, Entity Framework, BlazorAzure: App Services, Functions, SQL Server, Service Bus, Event Hub, CosmosDB, Redis, Data FactoryGitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Datadog What You'll Do Hands-on coding to solve complex problems with a focus on defensive programming, resilience, and performance. Own technical solution design for significant product features, software modules, and technical initiatives. Demonstrate self-guided problem-solving abilities to create robust technical solutions for vague business requirements. Take initiative to course-correct projects when they deviate from their intended path. Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, QA testers, product managers, UX designers, mobile developers and operations teams to build new features. Contribute to regular planning sessions and task prioritisation. Take ownership of your code from inception to deployment into Production, following a continuous delivery model. Get involved in live incidents as required, following the internal incident management process. Support, coach, and mentor other team members, setting high standards, and continually improving processes. Provide technical support to internal teams and actively share knowledge through documentation, including Architectural Decision Records (ADRs). Initiate and contribute to wider engineering technical designs. Who You Are Enthusiastic about contributing to a fast-growing company with a mission to make a positive impact on the world. A passionate and dedicated software developer with an interest in building resilient, performant and easy to understand solutions. A driven, ambitious self-starter who thrives on taking initiative and ownership. Embrace a continuous learning mindset, motivated to further develop your skills. Willing to share your knowledge and mentor other team members. Possess a collaborative attitude, comfortable working both alone and as part of a team. Knows how to balance professionalism with a sense of fun, fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment. Staying abreast of and (where necessary) applying the latest emerging technologies. Essential Skills A degree in Computer Science or relevant experience. Experiences with delivering multiple challenging projects with a strict deadline. Ability to be agile and react quickly to changing priorities. Experience designing and architecting scalable solutions. Strong understanding of: .NET (Core/framework) REST APIs OO programming languages (we use C#) Relational databases, ACID transactions Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to work both alone and as part of an agile team. Able to actively participate in technical and commercial discussions. Desirable Skills Ability to communicate complex design ideas to the wider engineering group Microsoft Azure: Cosmos DB App Services Functions Service Bus Infrastructure as Code / Terraform DDD What's In It For You? Opportunity to join a fast-growing, award-winning and super ambitious business. Work with a friendly team of highly motivated individuals. Be in an environment where you are listened to and can actually have an impact. Thriving collaborative and inclusive company culture. Competitive remuneration package. Company share options. A benefits package that includes Gympass, a personal learning budget, subsidised private medical insurance, matched pension contributions up to an additional 2% and more! 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Please read before you apply! By sending us your application you acknowledge and agree to Moneybox using your personal data as described below. We collect applicants' personal data to manage our recruitment related activities. Consequently, we may use your personal data to evaluate your application, to select and shortlist applicants, to set up and conduct interviews and tests, to evaluate and assess the results, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment process generally. We do not share your personal data with unauthorised third parties. However, we may, if necessary, share your personal data to carefully selected third parties acting on our behalf. This may include transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided us with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we may keep your details on file so that we can tell you about other suitable vacancies which may be of interest to you when they arise in the future. If you would rather we did not keep your details on file, you can contact us at email: Your application will be subject to criminal record and adverse credit history checks (such as CCJs, IVAs and bankruptcy). As a regulated financial business, an adverse financial history could impact your suitability for the role. If you are aware of anything that could affect your suitability for the role, please let us know.
Job Introduction Job Description for Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. The Plant Engineer (E&I) will report to the Engineering Manager, they shall provide assurance that all Electrical and Security maintenance activities are being undertaken in a safe and compliant manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity; detail oriented and is able to work to stringent deadlines. Role Responsibility Main Responsibilities forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant sites engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations & maintenance. Responsible for constantly challenging the electrical/security maintenance processes on plant and ensuring plant is operated & maintained to appropriate standards. Primary interface with Design team on electrical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures. Responsible for reviewing of electrical & security equipment parameters, trend analysis and improvements of plant, not only by trending but also industry wide best practice information. Provide advice on ageing plant (electrical and security equipment) and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support NNL's Asset Care program. Responsible for undertaking small scale Infrastructure improvement projects. Responsible for undertaking regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility ensuring EHSS&Q standards are being maintained according to set procedures. Attend any forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other NNL Laboratories, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning. Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering the company values, they shall be expected to maintain a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business. Provide assurance that all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are investigated thoroughly; ensure appropriate corrective actions have been discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event. Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as and when required. The Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Degree Qualified (electrical/Instrumentation discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification. Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations. Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements. Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience. Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams. Requirement to become appointed as Safety Supervisor. Required to become Authorised Person Electrical. Requirement to become appointed to the role of Senior Authorised Person Electrical. Required to become PMP Manager. Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor. Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency). Desirable Criteria forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification. A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant. Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF). Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams. About the Company NNL is an incredible place to work A place where people do things that have never been done before A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business, and society as a whole. This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact you can do it all here. NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service, and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging. Recruitment Agency Notice We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Job Description for Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer: There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible. The Plant Engineer (E&I) will report to the Engineering Manager, they shall provide assurance that all Electrical and Security maintenance activities are being undertaken in a safe and compliant manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity; detail oriented and is able to work to stringent deadlines. Role Responsibility Main Responsibilities forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant sites engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations & maintenance. Responsible for constantly challenging the electrical/security maintenance processes on plant and ensuring plant is operated & maintained to appropriate standards. Primary interface with Design team on electrical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures. Responsible for reviewing of electrical & security equipment parameters, trend analysis and improvements of plant, not only by trending but also industry wide best practice information. Provide advice on ageing plant (electrical and security equipment) and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support NNL's Asset Care program. Responsible for undertaking small scale Infrastructure improvement projects. Responsible for undertaking regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility ensuring EHSS&Q standards are being maintained according to set procedures. Attend any forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other NNL Laboratories, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning. Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering the company values, they shall be expected to maintain a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business. Provide assurance that all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are investigated thoroughly; ensure appropriate corrective actions have been discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event. Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as and when required. The Ideal Candidate Essential Criteria forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Degree Qualified (electrical/Instrumentation discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification. Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations. Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements. Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience. Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams. Requirement to become appointed as Safety Supervisor. Required to become Authorised Person Electrical. Requirement to become appointed to the role of Senior Authorised Person Electrical. Required to become PMP Manager. Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor. Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency). Desirable Criteria forElectrical & Instrumentation Engineer: Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification. A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant. Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF). Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams. About the Company NNL is an incredible place to work A place where people do things that have never been done before A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business, and society as a whole. This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact you can do it all here. NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service, and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging. Recruitment Agency Notice We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned. JBRP1_UKTJ
Salary 40,000 - 70,000 GBP per year Requirements: - If you have most of the following, then we definitely want to hear from you: A can do, let's get it done attitude 5+ years industry programming experience - a significant portion of this will be delivering solutions into the cloud (PaaS/IaaS) Expertise in developing for operational and non functional concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, scale, availability and resilience, security considerations) Demonstrable experience in web microarchitecture and key technologies (Restful API's/JSON, distributed design) Professional level JavaScript/ Node.js Professional level Go Expert level experience supporting and delivering solutions into a major cloud provider (prefer Azure) Expert level experience with CICD systems (ideally including Jenkins) Strong experience with systems management solutions and their orchestration - eg. Puppet, Chef & Terraform Good database skills including SQL and NOSQL Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strong knowledge of Git source control Linux/bash command line Responsibilities: - As a senior engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that our cloud infrastructure provides a first class, highly secure service. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, and support. You will be highly proficient in developing against cloud platforms, building micro services, and delivering automation solutions. You will also be required to provide operational support as required, and support the team on-call rota. Ensuring that our infrastructure is well maintained and highly secure Ensuring our development team are highly productive Development of our backend services and API's Providing updates, enhancements and new features to our backend services platform Support for deployed services and infrastructure Evangelise best practices through effective consultation with your peers Work with 3rd party vendors and continually review the latest technologies to help us stay ahead of the game Engage with the wider teams to automate and improve our tools and processes Write, review and take responsibility for technical documentation Technologies: - API - PaaS - IaaS - JSON - JavaScript - NodeJS - Jenkins - Azure - Cloud - CI/CD - Puppet - Terraform - SQL - NoSQL - Linux - Git - Java - Python - React More: Antstream Arcade is the world's largest cloud retro gaming service. We deliver thousands of the worlds best games into the hands of hundreds of thousands of gamers every second of every day. We do this because we have a passion for classic games and for bleeding edge technology. We truly believe that by combining gaming's past with gaming's future, we can build the platform and technology for the games industries next 50 years. We believe in a stress free working environment, one that encourages collaboration. For us a great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. We like to be inspired by each other, and by our dedicated community of gamers that span the globe. We love retro games that entertain us, and creating new challenges for them that breathes new life into these old classics. We love to challenge the impossible and define the future. We like to have fun, to drink, eat, and play games. At Antstream we work hard to ensure you have a life outside of the fun in the office. What does that mean? Well to start with your office can be in the comfort of your own home. Whilst Antstream has a stunning office space right in the heart of London, we know that sometimes you need your own space to create. And when you need to collaborate face to face we have a great office space to do just this. We also have a development process that smartly works with you and your abilities, and ensures you remain as energised as you did when you first walked into the Antstream office. Share options are granted following successful completion of your probationary period.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Salary 40,000 - 70,000 GBP per year Requirements: - If you have most of the following, then we definitely want to hear from you: A can do, let's get it done attitude 5+ years industry programming experience - a significant portion of this will be delivering solutions into the cloud (PaaS/IaaS) Expertise in developing for operational and non functional concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, scale, availability and resilience, security considerations) Demonstrable experience in web microarchitecture and key technologies (Restful API's/JSON, distributed design) Professional level JavaScript/ Node.js Professional level Go Expert level experience supporting and delivering solutions into a major cloud provider (prefer Azure) Expert level experience with CICD systems (ideally including Jenkins) Strong experience with systems management solutions and their orchestration - eg. Puppet, Chef & Terraform Good database skills including SQL and NOSQL Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strong knowledge of Git source control Linux/bash command line Responsibilities: - As a senior engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that our cloud infrastructure provides a first class, highly secure service. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, and support. You will be highly proficient in developing against cloud platforms, building micro services, and delivering automation solutions. You will also be required to provide operational support as required, and support the team on-call rota. Ensuring that our infrastructure is well maintained and highly secure Ensuring our development team are highly productive Development of our backend services and API's Providing updates, enhancements and new features to our backend services platform Support for deployed services and infrastructure Evangelise best practices through effective consultation with your peers Work with 3rd party vendors and continually review the latest technologies to help us stay ahead of the game Engage with the wider teams to automate and improve our tools and processes Write, review and take responsibility for technical documentation Technologies: - API - PaaS - IaaS - JSON - JavaScript - NodeJS - Jenkins - Azure - Cloud - CI/CD - Puppet - Terraform - SQL - NoSQL - Linux - Git - Java - Python - React More: Antstream Arcade is the world's largest cloud retro gaming service. We deliver thousands of the worlds best games into the hands of hundreds of thousands of gamers every second of every day. We do this because we have a passion for classic games and for bleeding edge technology. We truly believe that by combining gaming's past with gaming's future, we can build the platform and technology for the games industries next 50 years. We believe in a stress free working environment, one that encourages collaboration. For us a great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. We like to be inspired by each other, and by our dedicated community of gamers that span the globe. We love retro games that entertain us, and creating new challenges for them that breathes new life into these old classics. We love to challenge the impossible and define the future. We like to have fun, to drink, eat, and play games. At Antstream we work hard to ensure you have a life outside of the fun in the office. What does that mean? Well to start with your office can be in the comfort of your own home. Whilst Antstream has a stunning office space right in the heart of London, we know that sometimes you need your own space to create. And when you need to collaborate face to face we have a great office space to do just this. We also have a development process that smartly works with you and your abilities, and ensures you remain as energised as you did when you first walked into the Antstream office. Share options are granted following successful completion of your probationary period.
Employer: AtkinsRéalis Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse Apprenticeship Programme: Digital Business Level 3 Employment Contract: 12 months Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Fri (40 hours weekly) (Fully in-office in person) Start Date: June 2024 About AtkinsRéalis Nuclear & Power are at the forefront of using digital technologies to improve the delivery of engineering projects, from using Augmented Reality (AR) for reviewing designs to using cutting edge robotics to autonomously survey hazardous areas. We are here to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. About the Role We are eager to find an apprentice to join our ever- growing digital collaboration spaces, known as Lava Labs. The Lava Lab Technician role is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology, such as Virtual Reality (VR) spaces, digital whiteboards, and collaboration areas, to support our clients and staff! You will also get the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders such as project managers, engineers, administrative staff and building caretakers, to name a few, as well as our wider Nuclear & Power Digital team, located across the UK and overseas. We have recently opened up our newest Lava Lab in Bristol and are looking to welcome a Lava Lab technician to our team Use the links above to find out more! A typical day Manage bookings and availability of zones within our Lava Lab, ensuring the Lava Lab is appropriately set up to suit booking requests. Regularly check and maintain digital cameras, VR headsets, and Laser scanners (amongst other devices). Work alongside our IT services and/or technology suppliers to resolve technical issues, including any on-site hardware and software issues. Monitor usage and identify opportunities for additional hardware or emerging technologies to be implemented. Collaborate with our Bristol office staff members; providing guidance to our Lava Lab users and encouraging its utilisation. Collate and deliver information to support our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) content. Support in producing and delivering internal Lava Lab communications including multimedia training experiences, updating in line with feedback, learning from experience and implementation of new technology. Develop databases, if/where necessary to support Lava Lab activities that align with company information standards. Ensure data is accessible and compliant with information assurance and cyber security protocols. You must have GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A ) or equivalent Skills Needed Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Good team working skills. Great attention to detail. Good organisational and prioritisational skills. Ability to spot issues and escalate to your manager and other teams to support. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently. Reliable, dependent and mature approach to your work. Resilience and a desire to continually improve personally and professionally. An interest in technology is appreciated but not required. The ability to work full time in-office. Perks and Benefits Bike to work scheme Discounts Health cover Multiverse community hub Pension Volunteering
May 08, 2024
Full time
Employer: AtkinsRéalis Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse Apprenticeship Programme: Digital Business Level 3 Employment Contract: 12 months Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Fri (40 hours weekly) (Fully in-office in person) Start Date: June 2024 About AtkinsRéalis Nuclear & Power are at the forefront of using digital technologies to improve the delivery of engineering projects, from using Augmented Reality (AR) for reviewing designs to using cutting edge robotics to autonomously survey hazardous areas. We are here to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. About the Role We are eager to find an apprentice to join our ever- growing digital collaboration spaces, known as Lava Labs. The Lava Lab Technician role is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest technology, such as Virtual Reality (VR) spaces, digital whiteboards, and collaboration areas, to support our clients and staff! You will also get the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders such as project managers, engineers, administrative staff and building caretakers, to name a few, as well as our wider Nuclear & Power Digital team, located across the UK and overseas. We have recently opened up our newest Lava Lab in Bristol and are looking to welcome a Lava Lab technician to our team Use the links above to find out more! A typical day Manage bookings and availability of zones within our Lava Lab, ensuring the Lava Lab is appropriately set up to suit booking requests. Regularly check and maintain digital cameras, VR headsets, and Laser scanners (amongst other devices). Work alongside our IT services and/or technology suppliers to resolve technical issues, including any on-site hardware and software issues. Monitor usage and identify opportunities for additional hardware or emerging technologies to be implemented. Collaborate with our Bristol office staff members; providing guidance to our Lava Lab users and encouraging its utilisation. Collate and deliver information to support our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) content. Support in producing and delivering internal Lava Lab communications including multimedia training experiences, updating in line with feedback, learning from experience and implementation of new technology. Develop databases, if/where necessary to support Lava Lab activities that align with company information standards. Ensure data is accessible and compliant with information assurance and cyber security protocols. You must have GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A ) or equivalent Skills Needed Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Good team working skills. Great attention to detail. Good organisational and prioritisational skills. Ability to spot issues and escalate to your manager and other teams to support. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently. Reliable, dependent and mature approach to your work. Resilience and a desire to continually improve personally and professionally. An interest in technology is appreciated but not required. The ability to work full time in-office. Perks and Benefits Bike to work scheme Discounts Health cover Multiverse community hub Pension Volunteering
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Birmingham, Staffordshire
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 08, 2024
Full time
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Salary 75,000 - 90,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Software Engineer at Sponge, you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders within the business to create Learning solutions that will achieve outstanding results for clients. You will create rich user Interfaces for web applications using Vue.js and you'll build backend systems and Integrations using Python. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a smart & supportive team to solve difficult but interesting tasks. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join us (a world leading, digital learning provider) in designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds' largest brands - AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few. With a strong financial backing, we're focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning. Technologies: - Backend - Django - Python - REST - TypeScript - Vue - Web - NodeJS More: What we can offer you: A competitive salary - our priority is to find the right person Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week Pension Income protection and life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Your birthday off A fabulous health cash plan Location - Hybrid Bristol Our headquarters are in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too. We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
May 08, 2024
Full time
Salary 75,000 - 90,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Software Engineer at Sponge, you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders within the business to create Learning solutions that will achieve outstanding results for clients. You will create rich user Interfaces for web applications using Vue.js and you'll build backend systems and Integrations using Python. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a smart & supportive team to solve difficult but interesting tasks. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join us (a world leading, digital learning provider) in designing and delivering training solutions for global brands across multiple sectors and industries including pharmaceutical, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing and professional services. Our exciting client list includes some of the worlds' largest brands - AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, Tesco, and Royal Mail, to name but a few. With a strong financial backing, we're focused on leading the pack in Learning & Development, bringing together a heritage of creativity and technology, and applying the latest thinking in learning science to deliver truly effective digital learning. Technologies: - Backend - Django - Python - REST - TypeScript - Vue - Web - NodeJS More: What we can offer you: A competitive salary - our priority is to find the right person Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home some of the week Pension Income protection and life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Your birthday off A fabulous health cash plan Location - Hybrid Bristol Our headquarters are in the Bristol area (The Paintworks). We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential, but we also feel face-to-face time is important too. We work in a Hybrid way with ideally 2/3 days per week in the office and the rest of the week worked remotely. We offer flexible working options also to help find the right work-life balance for you. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
Sales Account Manager - Automotive The Opportunity: Are you a seasoned Sales Account Manager with proven experience of selling within the automotive manufacturing industry? If so, we have a fabulous role looking after a number of major automotive customers throughout the UK. You will be based in the Exeter office where you will make appointments, look after your customers over the phone, and then travel throughout the country to visit them on site. You must have sales experience within the OEM Automotive sector to prove successful in this role. Job Responsibilities: To actively sell a quality, manufactured product to key accounts within the automotive manufacturing sector throughout the UK. You will work out of the Exeter office, making your own business development calls to existing clients, arrange service visits, but very much be required to up-sell products and increase business turnover. Utilise your experience of the automotive sector, or your interest in 'all things car related' AND your proven sales experience to maximise business potential. Identify, generate, convert and successfully manage new and existing business opportunities/ customer accounts. To lead a structured sales process, including qualifying leads, quoting, negotiating and converting, ensuring consistent and profitable business growth. Provide and support the preparation of accurate sales forecasts/ trends for monthly, quarterly and annual analysis by business stakeholders. Ensure databases and internal housekeeping is kept up to date with contact details and correspondence. Preferred Skills: Minimum 4 years Sales or Key Account Management experience within an OEM manufacturing/ engineering/ technical environment. The ideal candidate will have a successful and demonstrable track record of managing, developing and growing business opportunities. Excellent experience/ understanding of full sales processes and how it integrates into wider business operations. Strong commercial acumen, conscientious with the ability to display tenacity and resilience, with proven customer relationship management experience. Demonstrable presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Associated Benefits: Frequent travel to automotive manufacturers nationally is required in this role. A pool car will be available to you for the first 6 months during your probationary period. A full driving license is required.Free parking.24 days holiday. Working Hours: Hours 8.30-5.0 M-T with a 3pm finish on a Friday
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Sales Account Manager - Automotive The Opportunity: Are you a seasoned Sales Account Manager with proven experience of selling within the automotive manufacturing industry? If so, we have a fabulous role looking after a number of major automotive customers throughout the UK. You will be based in the Exeter office where you will make appointments, look after your customers over the phone, and then travel throughout the country to visit them on site. You must have sales experience within the OEM Automotive sector to prove successful in this role. Job Responsibilities: To actively sell a quality, manufactured product to key accounts within the automotive manufacturing sector throughout the UK. You will work out of the Exeter office, making your own business development calls to existing clients, arrange service visits, but very much be required to up-sell products and increase business turnover. Utilise your experience of the automotive sector, or your interest in 'all things car related' AND your proven sales experience to maximise business potential. Identify, generate, convert and successfully manage new and existing business opportunities/ customer accounts. To lead a structured sales process, including qualifying leads, quoting, negotiating and converting, ensuring consistent and profitable business growth. Provide and support the preparation of accurate sales forecasts/ trends for monthly, quarterly and annual analysis by business stakeholders. Ensure databases and internal housekeeping is kept up to date with contact details and correspondence. Preferred Skills: Minimum 4 years Sales or Key Account Management experience within an OEM manufacturing/ engineering/ technical environment. The ideal candidate will have a successful and demonstrable track record of managing, developing and growing business opportunities. Excellent experience/ understanding of full sales processes and how it integrates into wider business operations. Strong commercial acumen, conscientious with the ability to display tenacity and resilience, with proven customer relationship management experience. Demonstrable presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Associated Benefits: Frequent travel to automotive manufacturers nationally is required in this role. A pool car will be available to you for the first 6 months during your probationary period. A full driving license is required.Free parking.24 days holiday. Working Hours: Hours 8.30-5.0 M-T with a 3pm finish on a Friday
Details Reference number 338521 Salary £33,134 - £49,000 Base salary band is £33,134 - £38,000 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available. The final salary and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Higher Executive Officer DDaT Senior Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Digital Services Type of role Digital Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Hybrid working available, but successful candidate must have the ability to attend our Cardiff office (weekly) to carry out remedial work on our physical server infrastructure. About the job Job summary The Linux and Storage team performs a key role in the IT Services area of Companies House. The team supports the infrastructure that runs both front end services and back-end databases that underpin the core business functions of Companies House i.e., company registration, dissolution, and the storage of company information, as required under the Companies Act. In this role, you will help support and develop the existing Companies House Linux and Storage infrastructure (on-site & cloud) ensuring availability, performance, and resilience to meet Companies House corporate targets. You will also be involved in the ongoing migration and subsequent support of Companies House services to Cloud. Companies House leads the way in providing an open and transparent company register. Our register is searched billions of times a year and valued at over £3 billion to the UK economy, supporting millions of business decisions every day. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays and 1 Privilege Day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate averaging 27%. At Companies House, hybrid working is about achieving an effective balance between working in the office and working from other appropriate locations. Our approach to hybrid working provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. We currently expect those on hybrid contracts to attend their base office a minimum of one day a week but the exact degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities and should be agreed through discussions with your line manager. The majority of our digital teams are based in our Cardiff head office. Come and help us as we embark on a redesign of our digital services and culture! Job description This is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer Role where the successful candidate will possess the necessary skills to support and develop the Companies House Linux and Storage infrastructure. The role includes the following disciplines: Be part of a team that provides 8:30am to 5pm cover. Take part in a 24/7/365 on call rota. Respond to and resolve incidents to meet agreed targets. Proactively monitor system performance, taking preventative or corrective action where required, ensuring Change Management procedures are always adhered to. Provide root cause analysis to problems and propose/implement appropriate corrective actions. Take a proactive role in the project to migrate on-premise services to cloud Participate in configuration design and upgrade pathways for the existing infrastructure. Configure and install solutions to meet the business needs, ensuring agreed standards and the Companies House Change Management process is adhered to. Decommission redundant systems/hardware. Document existing and future systems/processes. Ensure the CMDB is kept up to date. Person specification We are looking for a Linux and Storage Engineer to join IT services. You will be responsible for supporting the organisation's internal and external facing systems with respect to the Linux and Storage estate. Ability to work as a member of a technical team who actively shares knowledge to help ensure all team members develop their skills and are kept up to date with any technical changes that could impact the team. Ability to work remotely from other team members and still be able to communicate effectively using the appropriate communication channel (telephone, Slack, email etc.) to resolve technical issues in a timely manner. Requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize work effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to engage effectively with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve technical issues where necessary. Approaches work according to the Companies House Values by being Adaptable, Bold, and Curious. Experience Experience of working with cloud computing technologies, specifically AWS. A knowledge of automation technologies such as Terraform, Ansible & Concourse. Linux administration, including virtualisation. Knowledge of SAN technologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Working knowledge of AWS cloud computing technologies, Linux administration and storage administration. Benefits Alongside your salary of £33,134, Companies House contributes £8,946 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join us at Companies House and experience the difference of working within a culture that values you, not only as an employee, but as an integral part of our Companies House team. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills outlined in the person specification. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience (detailed in person specification) and are asked to supply work history/personal statement and reference any transferable skills using the job description for reference. At interview candidates will be assessed against the behaviours listed in the advert and we will use Success Profiles Behaviours and Strengths. We're committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. What will the process look like? We will sift applications and then invite successful candidates from the sift stage to attend a virtual interview. Read more information and guidance about Applying for Your New Job. Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and may include Strength based questions in the interview. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU . click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Details Reference number 338521 Salary £33,134 - £49,000 Base salary band is £33,134 - £38,000 with an additional DDaT allowance of £4,350 - £11,000 available. The final salary and allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Higher Executive Officer DDaT Senior Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Digital Services Type of role Digital Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Hybrid working available, but successful candidate must have the ability to attend our Cardiff office (weekly) to carry out remedial work on our physical server infrastructure. About the job Job summary The Linux and Storage team performs a key role in the IT Services area of Companies House. The team supports the infrastructure that runs both front end services and back-end databases that underpin the core business functions of Companies House i.e., company registration, dissolution, and the storage of company information, as required under the Companies Act. In this role, you will help support and develop the existing Companies House Linux and Storage infrastructure (on-site & cloud) ensuring availability, performance, and resilience to meet Companies House corporate targets. You will also be involved in the ongoing migration and subsequent support of Companies House services to Cloud. Companies House leads the way in providing an open and transparent company register. Our register is searched billions of times a year and valued at over £3 billion to the UK economy, supporting millions of business decisions every day. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays and 1 Privilege Day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate averaging 27%. At Companies House, hybrid working is about achieving an effective balance between working in the office and working from other appropriate locations. Our approach to hybrid working provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. We currently expect those on hybrid contracts to attend their base office a minimum of one day a week but the exact degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities and should be agreed through discussions with your line manager. The majority of our digital teams are based in our Cardiff head office. Come and help us as we embark on a redesign of our digital services and culture! Job description This is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer Role where the successful candidate will possess the necessary skills to support and develop the Companies House Linux and Storage infrastructure. The role includes the following disciplines: Be part of a team that provides 8:30am to 5pm cover. Take part in a 24/7/365 on call rota. Respond to and resolve incidents to meet agreed targets. Proactively monitor system performance, taking preventative or corrective action where required, ensuring Change Management procedures are always adhered to. Provide root cause analysis to problems and propose/implement appropriate corrective actions. Take a proactive role in the project to migrate on-premise services to cloud Participate in configuration design and upgrade pathways for the existing infrastructure. Configure and install solutions to meet the business needs, ensuring agreed standards and the Companies House Change Management process is adhered to. Decommission redundant systems/hardware. Document existing and future systems/processes. Ensure the CMDB is kept up to date. Person specification We are looking for a Linux and Storage Engineer to join IT services. You will be responsible for supporting the organisation's internal and external facing systems with respect to the Linux and Storage estate. Ability to work as a member of a technical team who actively shares knowledge to help ensure all team members develop their skills and are kept up to date with any technical changes that could impact the team. Ability to work remotely from other team members and still be able to communicate effectively using the appropriate communication channel (telephone, Slack, email etc.) to resolve technical issues in a timely manner. Requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize work effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to engage effectively with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve technical issues where necessary. Approaches work according to the Companies House Values by being Adaptable, Bold, and Curious. Experience Experience of working with cloud computing technologies, specifically AWS. A knowledge of automation technologies such as Terraform, Ansible & Concourse. Linux administration, including virtualisation. Knowledge of SAN technologies. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Working knowledge of AWS cloud computing technologies, Linux administration and storage administration. Benefits Alongside your salary of £33,134, Companies House contributes £8,946 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join us at Companies House and experience the difference of working within a culture that values you, not only as an employee, but as an integral part of our Companies House team. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment (companieshouse.gov.uk) to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. In your application form we'd like you to: Tell us about your employment history, including any key responsibilities and achievements. Write a personal statement of 1250 words where you demonstrate how you meet the skills outlined in the person specification. At sift candidates will be assessed against experience (detailed in person specification) and are asked to supply work history/personal statement and reference any transferable skills using the job description for reference. At interview candidates will be assessed against the behaviours listed in the advert and we will use Success Profiles Behaviours and Strengths. We're committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. What will the process look like? We will sift applications and then invite successful candidates from the sift stage to attend a virtual interview. Read more information and guidance about Applying for Your New Job. Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and may include Strength based questions in the interview. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU . click apply for full job details
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 01/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Salary Package Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London or Cardiff (one / two days per week in our office.) Closing Date: 01/02/2024 Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in one of the above BBC offices to work from the office one / two days per week Our comprehensive benefits package includes: An employer pension contribution of up to 10% 25 days' annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes Employee assistance and well-being programmes Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women's Network, National Disability Networks and many more Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch so we can support you. Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to ensure that the overall performance of SAP Finance applications and supporting/peripheral applications meets business requirements. The role will provide detailed system expertise, technical support and knowledge to both service delivery and business change functions ensuring dependencies and relationships between all associated systems are understood, maintained and can be communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Responsible for the planning, design, implementation, integration, commissioning, test, and in some cases operation of systems, and for collaboration to continuously improve the planning and delivery process. Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. Main Responsibilities Systems Management: Be the systems specialist for Finance modules of SAP ECC and other Finance related Systems. Lead on requirements gathering with the business process owners and stakeholders, analyse and present solution options that align with BBC Engineering strategies. Work with the Systems Owner to ensure system performance (KPI's) are continuously improved, inputting into the systems roadmap, identifying risks and providing risk mitigations. System Architecture: Responsible for ensuring systems design and architecture is fit for purpose, including disaster recovery architecture. Project Engagement: Responsible for providing technical consultancy to project delivery and development teams, procurement, service design and change management teams. Responsible for providing technical expertise to project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project Working with project & service delivery teams responsible for the commissioning and acceptance ensuring new installations/services are fit for purpose, supportable, and are built against agreed specification and installation standards. Change, Configuration and Release Management: Responsible for minor/major software and hardware upgrades, ensuring that change management procedures are followed working alongside the teams responsible for UAT, testing and deployment of upgrades into the production environment. Incident Management: Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents from frontline support teams and assisting with the command & control for major incident and service outages. Problem Management: Responsible for Problem Management for systems assigned, ensuring that known issues and workarounds are documented and input into a Known Error Database. Non Functional Requirements: Responsible for ensuring systems align with BBC's non-functional requirements including accessibility, performance, disaster recovery and security. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with current safety legislation and BBC safety policies, security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the task. Knowledge Management: Responsible for the production of technical documentation, ensuring quality and accuracy. Responsible for assessing and inputting into the design and delivery of training for systems under ownership ensuring support teams can be appropriately trained. 3rd Party Suppliers: Responsible for building effective relationships with system vendors to ensure that reported incidents and problems are resolved within agreed resolution times set in service contracts. Are you the right candidate? Essential Detailed Knowledge of SAP Financials including: FI - General Ledger (New GL) FI - Asset Accounting/Lease Accounting (CLM) FI - Taxes FI - Accounts Payable FI - Accounts Receivable FI - Cash & Banking (including Treasury) CO - Project Systems including WIP CO - Profit Centre Accounting CO - Cost Centre Accounting Detailed Integration Knowledge with SAP MM/SD/BW/HR Financial background - Accountancy or demonstrable finance related experience Experience in managing a complex technical systems/environment Experienced in managing conflicting demands in situations of pressure where priorities are rapidly changing Experience of having to communicate clearly with a range of people at different levels of the organisation and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques Authoritative knowledge of security policies and statutory requirements relevant to the role Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers Experience of providing a high quality service in a demanding customer service environment Experience of relationship management Experience of technology projects including business change deliverables Substantial experience gained in a technology environment Worked on the full project lifecycle Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and drive delivery to time and budget whilst minimising risk Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and IT skills Able to effectively work in a dispersed and varied team, showing evidence of dealing with complex technical issues, dealing with multiple priorities, managing conflict and using influencing skills to ensure that projects / assignments are properly commissioned and delivered into the business Able to deliver to deadlines and demonstrate resilience to ensure the correct technical solution is selected with a full understanding of the costs, timescales and risk involved Expertise in translating project, user and product requirements into technical solutions Desirable Experience of working with BW, BO Dashboards, BODS or BPC Experience of working with Ariba or Opentext VIM Qualified Accountant (CIMA or ACCA) Knowledge of ITIL standards and the principles of service support and delivery Knowledge of change and configuration management procedures Experience of designing and delivering training Understanding of a complex global SAP landscape - including interfaces i.e. payroll, expenses, banking etc Experience of implementing SAP Finance end to end solutions Knowledge and experience of Finance/SAP best practices Knowledge of SAP security and authorisations Solution orientated and problem solving Experience in the media sector or broadcast environment About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About FT Product & Technology Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Key duties Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Provide technical consultancy, expertise and advice to the development teams on matters of technical architecture and infrastructure developments. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for The necessary skills and expertise for this role are: Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. If you also have any experience with the preferred skills below that would be great. If not, do not worry, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. This role will be right for you if You have a track record of designing, developing and operating modern distributed software applications in the cloud. You can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration. You are able to tackle multiple goals simultaneously, and adjust to changing priorities You can demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically, as well as recognising when to act tactically and operationally. You have a track record of building collaborative, productive relationships with your peers and stakeholders. You can demonstrate your influencing skills. You're a great communicator, adept at conveying complex topics and adjusting your message and style to your audience. Benefits Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Jan 31, 2024
Full time
About FT Product & Technology Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Key duties Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Provide technical consultancy, expertise and advice to the development teams on matters of technical architecture and infrastructure developments. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for The necessary skills and expertise for this role are: Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. If you also have any experience with the preferred skills below that would be great. If not, do not worry, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. This role will be right for you if You have a track record of designing, developing and operating modern distributed software applications in the cloud. You can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration. You are able to tackle multiple goals simultaneously, and adjust to changing priorities You can demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically, as well as recognising when to act tactically and operationally. You have a track record of building collaborative, productive relationships with your peers and stakeholders. You can demonstrate your influencing skills. You're a great communicator, adept at conveying complex topics and adjusting your message and style to your audience. Benefits Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help.
About FT Product & Technology Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Key duties Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Provide technical consultancy, expertise and advice to the development teams on matters of technical architecture and infrastructure developments. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for The necessary skills and expertise for this role are: Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. If you also have any experience with the preferred skills below that would be great. If not, do not worry, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. This role will be right for you if You have a track record of designing, developing and operating modern distributed software applications in the cloud. You can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration. You are able to tackle multiple goals simultaneously, and adjust to changing priorities You can demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically, as well as recognising when to act tactically and operationally. You have a track record of building collaborative, productive relationships with your peers and stakeholders. You can demonstrate your influencing skills. You're a great communicator, adept at conveying complex topics and adjusting your message and style to your audience. Benefits Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Jan 09, 2024
Full time
About FT Product & Technology Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Key duties Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Provide technical consultancy, expertise and advice to the development teams on matters of technical architecture and infrastructure developments. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for The necessary skills and expertise for this role are: Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. If you also have any experience with the preferred skills below that would be great. If not, do not worry, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. This role will be right for you if You have a track record of designing, developing and operating modern distributed software applications in the cloud. You can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration. You are able to tackle multiple goals simultaneously, and adjust to changing priorities You can demonstrate the ability to think and act strategically, as well as recognising when to act tactically and operationally. You have a track record of building collaborative, productive relationships with your peers and stakeholders. You can demonstrate your influencing skills. You're a great communicator, adept at conveying complex topics and adjusting your message and style to your audience. Benefits Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Job Description - Chief Technical Officer () Chief Technical Officer ( Job Number: ) As CTO, you will lead the technical strategy of the AXA Smart Services platform, working directly with the different stakeholders to understand the business strategy and to define the capabilities required to meet both the short-term and long-term needs of the AXA Smart Services program, leveraging the latest technologies. You enable the business to understand the potential implications of decisions taken in the short-term and therefore reduces the risk of unintended consequences. The CTO is the primary point of engagement for AXA Smart Services' relationship for Group IT. Your role will encompass several significant functions including, but not limited to: Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Security Architecture, and Infrastructure Engineering. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Work with senior leaders in the organization to define the strategic long-term technology roadmap of AXA Smart Services Serve as the primary engagement leader with Group IT; represents AXA Smart Services in CTO Forums, leads alignment of AXA Smart Services technology to Group priorities / strategies / standards Provide leadership and strategy for critical functions, including cultivating outstanding technology and leadership talent within the function Provide global leadership to identify emerging technology that can solve our business problems and deliver a competitive advantage for the AXA Smart Services Work closely with key stakeholders to understand business strategy and translate those needs into a comprehensive technology strategy You will report to the Global Head of Smart Services. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Technical and professional skills: Azure and AWS environments and main Azure/AWS serverless services (e.g., Kinesis, Lambda, API GW, DynamoDB ) Programming in UNIX-like environments, Docker Programming for production environments: scalability, fault tolerance, unit tests, automation, security in mind, database usage, metrics, monitoring Leadership: Demonstrates managerial courage. Coaches, trains, sets expectations, evaluates, and holds people accountable for delivering Proven track record of team development and leadership for both direct and indirect resources Effective problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate plans quickly Excellent ability to communicate to all stakeholders Ability to make appropriate recommendations and 'own' decisions A natural enthusiasm for and overall broad knowledge of a range of technologies. A keen interest in emerging technology is highly desirable Sound business and technology knowledge with commercial awareness and an understanding of Financial Services markets, customers, and technologies Background and experience: Extensive hands-on professional experience in architecture design, software development, technical lead CTO position (or acting as) within startups AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Our enterprise I&D mission is to become the most inspiring company to work for. We'll achieving this through our three areas of focus: Drive an Inclusive Culture -create a global workplace that works for everyone, with a culture that values all individuals, backgrounds and ideas, and where every colleague feels safe, valued and respected. Diversify Our Workforce -increase the representation of women in leadership, achieving 50% by 2023, and focus on underrepresented populations by region, positioning AXA XL as an employer of choice for all talent. Support Our Marketplace & Communities -support our communities and visibly and thoughtfully champion equity around the globe. At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy - Our Impact. Our Future. - aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business - climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group's purpose to "Act for human progress by protecting what matters.". Climate: We're reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world. Water: We're developing water resilience where it is - and will be - needed most. Financial resilience: We're helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes. Hearts in Action:We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our "Hearts in Action" programs. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location GB-GB-London Job Field Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard Local Title (France) Chief Technical Officer
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description - Chief Technical Officer () Chief Technical Officer ( Job Number: ) As CTO, you will lead the technical strategy of the AXA Smart Services platform, working directly with the different stakeholders to understand the business strategy and to define the capabilities required to meet both the short-term and long-term needs of the AXA Smart Services program, leveraging the latest technologies. You enable the business to understand the potential implications of decisions taken in the short-term and therefore reduces the risk of unintended consequences. The CTO is the primary point of engagement for AXA Smart Services' relationship for Group IT. Your role will encompass several significant functions including, but not limited to: Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Security Architecture, and Infrastructure Engineering. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Work with senior leaders in the organization to define the strategic long-term technology roadmap of AXA Smart Services Serve as the primary engagement leader with Group IT; represents AXA Smart Services in CTO Forums, leads alignment of AXA Smart Services technology to Group priorities / strategies / standards Provide leadership and strategy for critical functions, including cultivating outstanding technology and leadership talent within the function Provide global leadership to identify emerging technology that can solve our business problems and deliver a competitive advantage for the AXA Smart Services Work closely with key stakeholders to understand business strategy and translate those needs into a comprehensive technology strategy You will report to the Global Head of Smart Services. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Technical and professional skills: Azure and AWS environments and main Azure/AWS serverless services (e.g., Kinesis, Lambda, API GW, DynamoDB ) Programming in UNIX-like environments, Docker Programming for production environments: scalability, fault tolerance, unit tests, automation, security in mind, database usage, metrics, monitoring Leadership: Demonstrates managerial courage. Coaches, trains, sets expectations, evaluates, and holds people accountable for delivering Proven track record of team development and leadership for both direct and indirect resources Effective problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze problems and develop actionable and appropriate plans quickly Excellent ability to communicate to all stakeholders Ability to make appropriate recommendations and 'own' decisions A natural enthusiasm for and overall broad knowledge of a range of technologies. A keen interest in emerging technology is highly desirable Sound business and technology knowledge with commercial awareness and an understanding of Financial Services markets, customers, and technologies Background and experience: Extensive hands-on professional experience in architecture design, software development, technical lead CTO position (or acting as) within startups AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Our enterprise I&D mission is to become the most inspiring company to work for. We'll achieving this through our three areas of focus: Drive an Inclusive Culture -create a global workplace that works for everyone, with a culture that values all individuals, backgrounds and ideas, and where every colleague feels safe, valued and respected. Diversify Our Workforce -increase the representation of women in leadership, achieving 50% by 2023, and focus on underrepresented populations by region, positioning AXA XL as an employer of choice for all talent. Support Our Marketplace & Communities -support our communities and visibly and thoughtfully champion equity around the globe. At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy - Our Impact. Our Future. - aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business - climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group's purpose to "Act for human progress by protecting what matters.". Climate: We're reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world. Water: We're developing water resilience where it is - and will be - needed most. Financial resilience: We're helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes. Hearts in Action:We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our "Hearts in Action" programs. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location GB-GB-London Job Field Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard Local Title (France) Chief Technical Officer
Senior Application Engineer, Linux, Middleware, TCP/IP, Unix, Oracle, Databases, Cloud, Virtualization This is an excellent opportunity for someone to wants to dig deeper in the world of applications and work on a truly global infrastructure and architecture large changes and implementations across the business. * Aligning strategies with the business application teams * Supporting appropriate solutions and designs to meet resiliency and stability requirements * Proactively managing and reducing risk in the infrastructure environment, including stability, resilience, currency, and security risk * Driving financial consumption optimizations levers to create capacity creation opportunities (increase ROI) Skills and knowledge required: * proven experience in Infrastructure/Technical Architecture and/or solutions engineering and design experience. * Strong understanding of networking and distributed systems (Virtualization, Kubernetes containers, DBMS). * Highly experienced with messaging Middleware (MQ, Kafka, Solace), transformational Middleware (Abinitio), and application Middleware (Tomcat) * Experienced with design, delivery, and driving operational best practices in AWS or Azure platforms * Past investment banking, payments, and trading systems preferred * Architecture experience within large Financial Services (desirable) or Telco, Healthcare companies * Experience with building systems factoring in High Availability, Performance, and Capacity scalability for the future * Experience of a global working environment across multiple business areas, functions, and locations is a plus Senior Application Engineer, Linux, Middleware, TCP/IP, Unix, Oracle, Databases, Cloud, Virtualization McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Senior Application Engineer, Linux, Middleware, TCP/IP, Unix, Oracle, Databases, Cloud, Virtualization This is an excellent opportunity for someone to wants to dig deeper in the world of applications and work on a truly global infrastructure and architecture large changes and implementations across the business. * Aligning strategies with the business application teams * Supporting appropriate solutions and designs to meet resiliency and stability requirements * Proactively managing and reducing risk in the infrastructure environment, including stability, resilience, currency, and security risk * Driving financial consumption optimizations levers to create capacity creation opportunities (increase ROI) Skills and knowledge required: * proven experience in Infrastructure/Technical Architecture and/or solutions engineering and design experience. * Strong understanding of networking and distributed systems (Virtualization, Kubernetes containers, DBMS). * Highly experienced with messaging Middleware (MQ, Kafka, Solace), transformational Middleware (Abinitio), and application Middleware (Tomcat) * Experienced with design, delivery, and driving operational best practices in AWS or Azure platforms * Past investment banking, payments, and trading systems preferred * Architecture experience within large Financial Services (desirable) or Telco, Healthcare companies * Experience with building systems factoring in High Availability, Performance, and Capacity scalability for the future * Experience of a global working environment across multiple business areas, functions, and locations is a plus Senior Application Engineer, Linux, Middleware, TCP/IP, Unix, Oracle, Databases, Cloud, Virtualization McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Salary 40,000 - 70,000 GBP per year Requirements: - If you have most of the following, then we definitely want to hear from you: A can do, let's get it done attitude 5+ years industry programming experience - a significant portion of this will be delivering solutions into the cloud (PaaS/IaaS) Expertise in developing for operational and non functional concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, scale, availability and resilience, security considerations) Demonstrable experience in web microarchitecture and key technologies (Restful API's/JSON, distributed design) Professional level JavaScript/ Node.js Professional level Go Expert level experience supporting and delivering solutions into a major cloud provider (prefer Azure) Expert level experience with CICD systems (ideally including Jenkins) Strong experience with systems management solutions and their orchestration - eg. Puppet, Chef & Terraform Good database skills including SQL and NOSQL Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strong knowledge of Git source control Linux/bash command line Responsibilities: - As a senior engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that our cloud infrastructure provides a first class, highly secure service. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, and support. You will be highly proficient in developing against cloud platforms, building micro services, and delivering automation solutions. You will also be required to provide operational support as required, and support the team on-call rota. Ensuring that our infrastructure is well maintained and highly secure Ensuring our development team are highly productive Development of our backend services and API's Providing updates, enhancements and new features to our backend services platform Support for deployed services and infrastructure Evangelise best practices through effective consultation with your peers Work with 3rd party vendors and continually review the latest technologies to help us stay ahead of the game Engage with the wider teams to automate and improve our tools and processes Write, review and take responsibility for technical documentation Technologies: - API - PaaS - IaaS - JSON - JavaScript - NodeJS - Jenkins - Azure - Cloud - CI/CD - Puppet - Terraform - SQL - NoSQL - Linux - Git - Java - Python - React More: Antstream Arcade is the world's largest cloud retro gaming service. We deliver thousands of the worlds best games into the hands of hundreds of thousands of gamers every second of every day. We do this because we have a passion for classic games and for bleeding edge technology. We truly believe that by combining gaming's past with gaming's future, we can build the platform and technology for the games industries next 50 years. We believe in a stress free working environment, one that encourages collaboration. For us a great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. We like to be inspired by each other, and by our dedicated community of gamers that span the globe. We love retro games that entertain us, and creating new challenges for them that breathes new life into these old classics. We love to challenge the impossible and define the future. We like to have fun, to drink, eat, and play games. At Antstream we work hard to ensure you have a life outside of the fun in the office. What does that mean? Well to start with your office can be in the comfort of your own home. Whilst Antstream has a stunning office space right in the heart of London, we know that sometimes you need your own space to create. And when you need to collaborate face to face we have a great office space to do just this. We also have a development process that smartly works with you and your abilities, and ensures you remain as energised as you did when you first walked into the Antstream office. Share options are granted following successful completion of your probationary period.
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
Salary 40,000 - 70,000 GBP per year Requirements: - If you have most of the following, then we definitely want to hear from you: A can do, let's get it done attitude 5+ years industry programming experience - a significant portion of this will be delivering solutions into the cloud (PaaS/IaaS) Expertise in developing for operational and non functional concerns (monitoring integration, performance testing, scale, availability and resilience, security considerations) Demonstrable experience in web microarchitecture and key technologies (Restful API's/JSON, distributed design) Professional level JavaScript/ Node.js Professional level Go Expert level experience supporting and delivering solutions into a major cloud provider (prefer Azure) Expert level experience with CICD systems (ideally including Jenkins) Strong experience with systems management solutions and their orchestration - eg. Puppet, Chef & Terraform Good database skills including SQL and NOSQL Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Strong knowledge of Git source control Linux/bash command line Responsibilities: - As a senior engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that our cloud infrastructure provides a first class, highly secure service. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, and support. You will be highly proficient in developing against cloud platforms, building micro services, and delivering automation solutions. You will also be required to provide operational support as required, and support the team on-call rota. Ensuring that our infrastructure is well maintained and highly secure Ensuring our development team are highly productive Development of our backend services and API's Providing updates, enhancements and new features to our backend services platform Support for deployed services and infrastructure Evangelise best practices through effective consultation with your peers Work with 3rd party vendors and continually review the latest technologies to help us stay ahead of the game Engage with the wider teams to automate and improve our tools and processes Write, review and take responsibility for technical documentation Technologies: - API - PaaS - IaaS - JSON - JavaScript - NodeJS - Jenkins - Azure - Cloud - CI/CD - Puppet - Terraform - SQL - NoSQL - Linux - Git - Java - Python - React More: Antstream Arcade is the world's largest cloud retro gaming service. We deliver thousands of the worlds best games into the hands of hundreds of thousands of gamers every second of every day. We do this because we have a passion for classic games and for bleeding edge technology. We truly believe that by combining gaming's past with gaming's future, we can build the platform and technology for the games industries next 50 years. We believe in a stress free working environment, one that encourages collaboration. For us a great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. We like to be inspired by each other, and by our dedicated community of gamers that span the globe. We love retro games that entertain us, and creating new challenges for them that breathes new life into these old classics. We love to challenge the impossible and define the future. We like to have fun, to drink, eat, and play games. At Antstream we work hard to ensure you have a life outside of the fun in the office. What does that mean? Well to start with your office can be in the comfort of your own home. Whilst Antstream has a stunning office space right in the heart of London, we know that sometimes you need your own space to create. And when you need to collaborate face to face we have a great office space to do just this. We also have a development process that smartly works with you and your abilities, and ensures you remain as energised as you did when you first walked into the Antstream office. Share options are granted following successful completion of your probationary period.