Global Senior Technical Account Manager, GFS At AWS Enterprise Support we're looking for a Technical Account Manager (TAM) to support our customers' creative and transformative spirit of innovation across all technologies, including Compute, Storage, Database, Big Data / Analytics, Application-level services, Networking, Serverless and more. The TAM works with customers as a trusted advisor to enable their cloud journey and grow their knowledge of AWS cloud services and technologies to support their business goals. As we continue to rapidly expand AWS's Enterprise Support organization you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your technical, consulting, operational and leadership skills. You'll work with talented cloud technologists whilst expanding your knowledge of AWS products. You'll also have the chance to receive mentorship and active support to achieve AWS certifications. This role is within our Strategic Industries team. The Strategic Industries team is responsible for strategic accounts and seven industry business units across global verticals - Financial Services, Industrial and Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy and Utility, and Automotive. This role is in the Financial Services vertical. We're looking for someone with experience in the Contact center & Telecom domain to help our customers achieve operational excellence on Amazon Connect at scale. You'll provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation and operations of Amazon Connect, applying your knowledge of best practices to reduce operational risk, increase governance, and allow customers to get the most out of their Amazon Connect implementation. The TAM is the centrepiece of value to our Enterprise Support customers, working alongside the broader dedicated account team. If you wish to be at the forefront of customer strategies and innovation, come join us! Key job responsibilities: Develop trusting relationships with customers, understand their business needs/drivers, review service disruptions, provide monthly/quarterly metrics and assist with pre-launch planning. Utilize technical skills to solve difficult support issues and technical challenges. Provide customers with technical expertise in your domain to achieve operational excellence in security, resilience, and efficiency. Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting processes for customer issues and escalations. Advocate for customer needs to overcome adoption blockers and drive new feature development. Improve customer capabilities by running workshops, operations, and architecture reviews. Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing costs and driving efficiencies to mitigate risks in customer operations plans and product adoption. Work with customers across all levels from developers through to C-Suite executives. Collaborate across multiple functions within AWS, such as: Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, Global TAM teams, and Sales Account Managers. A day in the life: In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to ensure our customers' Amazon Connect implementations are flexible, scalable, and resilient on the AWS platform. As a trusted advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring customer success as they migrate their workloads to the cloud, ensuring their operational excellence on AWS. This includes providing deep process and technical expertise to help customers overcome complex operational challenges. With your in-depth operations experience and knowledge, you'll guide customers in understanding and implementing best practices for operating in the cloud. This involves assisting customers in mitigating operational risks using scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS. About the team: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth: We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Minimum qualifications: Experience in design/implementation/operations/consulting with distributed applications. Experience in technical engineering. Experience in a 24x7 operational services or support environment. Experience in internal enterprise or external customer-facing environment as a technical lead. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit our website for more information.
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Global Senior Technical Account Manager, GFS At AWS Enterprise Support we're looking for a Technical Account Manager (TAM) to support our customers' creative and transformative spirit of innovation across all technologies, including Compute, Storage, Database, Big Data / Analytics, Application-level services, Networking, Serverless and more. The TAM works with customers as a trusted advisor to enable their cloud journey and grow their knowledge of AWS cloud services and technologies to support their business goals. As we continue to rapidly expand AWS's Enterprise Support organization you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your technical, consulting, operational and leadership skills. You'll work with talented cloud technologists whilst expanding your knowledge of AWS products. You'll also have the chance to receive mentorship and active support to achieve AWS certifications. This role is within our Strategic Industries team. The Strategic Industries team is responsible for strategic accounts and seven industry business units across global verticals - Financial Services, Industrial and Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy and Utility, and Automotive. This role is in the Financial Services vertical. We're looking for someone with experience in the Contact center & Telecom domain to help our customers achieve operational excellence on Amazon Connect at scale. You'll provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation and operations of Amazon Connect, applying your knowledge of best practices to reduce operational risk, increase governance, and allow customers to get the most out of their Amazon Connect implementation. The TAM is the centrepiece of value to our Enterprise Support customers, working alongside the broader dedicated account team. If you wish to be at the forefront of customer strategies and innovation, come join us! Key job responsibilities: Develop trusting relationships with customers, understand their business needs/drivers, review service disruptions, provide monthly/quarterly metrics and assist with pre-launch planning. Utilize technical skills to solve difficult support issues and technical challenges. Provide customers with technical expertise in your domain to achieve operational excellence in security, resilience, and efficiency. Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting processes for customer issues and escalations. Advocate for customer needs to overcome adoption blockers and drive new feature development. Improve customer capabilities by running workshops, operations, and architecture reviews. Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing costs and driving efficiencies to mitigate risks in customer operations plans and product adoption. Work with customers across all levels from developers through to C-Suite executives. Collaborate across multiple functions within AWS, such as: Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, Global TAM teams, and Sales Account Managers. A day in the life: In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to ensure our customers' Amazon Connect implementations are flexible, scalable, and resilient on the AWS platform. As a trusted advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring customer success as they migrate their workloads to the cloud, ensuring their operational excellence on AWS. This includes providing deep process and technical expertise to help customers overcome complex operational challenges. With your in-depth operations experience and knowledge, you'll guide customers in understanding and implementing best practices for operating in the cloud. This involves assisting customers in mitigating operational risks using scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS. About the team: Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture: Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth: We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Minimum qualifications: Experience in design/implementation/operations/consulting with distributed applications. Experience in technical engineering. Experience in a 24x7 operational services or support environment. Experience in internal enterprise or external customer-facing environment as a technical lead. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit our website for more information.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Global Senior Technical Account Manager , GFS DESCRIPTION At AWS Enterprise Support we're looking for a Technical Account Manager (TAM) to support our customers' creative and transformative spirit of innovation across all technologies, including Compute, Storage, Database, Big Data / Analytics, Application-level services, Networking, Serverless and more. The TAM works with customers as a trusted advisor to enable their cloud journey and grow their knowledge of AWS cloud services and technologies to support their business goals. As we continue to rapidly expand AWS's Enterprise Support organization you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your technical, consulting, operational and leadership skills. You'll work with talented cloud technologists whilst expanding your knowledge of AWS products. You'll also have the chance to receive mentor-ship and active support to achieve AWS certifications. This role is within our Strategic Industries team. The Strategic Industries team are responsible for strategic accounts and seven industry business units across global verticals - Financial Services, Industrial and Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy and Utility, and Automotive. This role is in the Financial Services vertical. We're looking for someone with experience in Contact center & Telecom domain to help our customers achieve operational excellence on Amazon Connect at scale. You'll provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation and operations of Amazon Connect, applying your knowledge of best practices to reduce operational risk, increase governance, and allow customers to get the most out of their Amazon Connect implementation. The TAM is the centrepiece of value to our Enterprise Support customers, working alongside the broader dedicated account team. If you wish to be at the forefront of customer strategies and innovation, come join us! AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services. Key job responsibilities Develop trusting relationship with customers, understand their business needs / drivers, review service disruptions, provide monthly / quarterly metrics and assist with pre-launch planning Utilize technical skills to solve difficult support issues and technical challenges Provide customers with technical expertise in your domain to achieve operational excellence in security, resilience, and efficiency. Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting process for customer issues and escalations Advocate for customer needs to overcome adoption blockers and drive new feature development Improve customer capabilities by running workshops, operations and architecture reviews Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing costs and driving efficiencies to mitigate risks in customer operations plans and product adoption Work with customers across all levels from developers through to C-Suite executives Collaborate across multiple functions within AWS, such as: Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, Global TAM teams and Sales Account Managers A day in the life In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to ensure our customers' Amazon Connect implementations are flexible, scalable, and resilient on the AWS platform. As a trusted advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring customer success as they migrate their workloads to the cloud, ensuring their operational excellence on AWS. This includes providing deep process and technical expertise to help customers overcome complex operational challenges. With your in-depth operations experience and knowledge, you'll guide customers in understanding and implementing best practices for operating in the cloud. This involves assisting customers in mitigating operational risks using scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience in design/implementation/operations/consulting with distributed applications Experience in technical engineering PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a 24x7 operational services or support environment Experience in internal enterprise or external customer-facing environment as a technical lead Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Global Senior Technical Account Manager , GFS DESCRIPTION At AWS Enterprise Support we're looking for a Technical Account Manager (TAM) to support our customers' creative and transformative spirit of innovation across all technologies, including Compute, Storage, Database, Big Data / Analytics, Application-level services, Networking, Serverless and more. The TAM works with customers as a trusted advisor to enable their cloud journey and grow their knowledge of AWS cloud services and technologies to support their business goals. As we continue to rapidly expand AWS's Enterprise Support organization you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your technical, consulting, operational and leadership skills. You'll work with talented cloud technologists whilst expanding your knowledge of AWS products. You'll also have the chance to receive mentor-ship and active support to achieve AWS certifications. This role is within our Strategic Industries team. The Strategic Industries team are responsible for strategic accounts and seven industry business units across global verticals - Financial Services, Industrial and Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Telecom, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Energy and Utility, and Automotive. This role is in the Financial Services vertical. We're looking for someone with experience in Contact center & Telecom domain to help our customers achieve operational excellence on Amazon Connect at scale. You'll provide strategic guidance to customers on the implementation and operations of Amazon Connect, applying your knowledge of best practices to reduce operational risk, increase governance, and allow customers to get the most out of their Amazon Connect implementation. The TAM is the centrepiece of value to our Enterprise Support customers, working alongside the broader dedicated account team. If you wish to be at the forefront of customer strategies and innovation, come join us! AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services. Key job responsibilities Develop trusting relationship with customers, understand their business needs / drivers, review service disruptions, provide monthly / quarterly metrics and assist with pre-launch planning Utilize technical skills to solve difficult support issues and technical challenges Provide customers with technical expertise in your domain to achieve operational excellence in security, resilience, and efficiency. Understand operational parameters and troubleshooting process for customer issues and escalations Advocate for customer needs to overcome adoption blockers and drive new feature development Improve customer capabilities by running workshops, operations and architecture reviews Ensure AWS environments remain operationally healthy whilst reducing costs and driving efficiencies to mitigate risks in customer operations plans and product adoption Work with customers across all levels from developers through to C-Suite executives Collaborate across multiple functions within AWS, such as: Solutions Architects, Business Developers, Professional Services Consultants, Global TAM teams and Sales Account Managers A day in the life In this role, you'll leverage your technical knowledge to ensure our customers' Amazon Connect implementations are flexible, scalable, and resilient on the AWS platform. As a trusted advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring customer success as they migrate their workloads to the cloud, ensuring their operational excellence on AWS. This includes providing deep process and technical expertise to help customers overcome complex operational challenges. With your in-depth operations experience and knowledge, you'll guide customers in understanding and implementing best practices for operating in the cloud. This involves assisting customers in mitigating operational risks using scalable and cost-effective solutions on AWS. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience in design/implementation/operations/consulting with distributed applications Experience in technical engineering PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a 24x7 operational services or support environment Experience in internal enterprise or external customer-facing environment as a technical lead Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Cloud Engineer to join our team! The Cloud Engineer will oversee the complete lifecycle of Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure, including planning, deploying, maintaining, and decommissioning services. Key responsibilities include managing M365 collaboration tools (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune), integrating Azure services, and supporting hybrid cloud solutions. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets. What are the day-to-day tasks? Optimises the performance, reliability, and scalability of Azure and M365 cloud infrastructure. Ensures effective management of resources, including cost optimisation, scaling, and efficient allocation in Azure and M365 environments. Identifies, records, monitors, and resolves operational issues across Azure and M365 platforms. Produces detailed status updates, performance reports, and insights to support stakeholders, technical teams, and end users. Aligns operational processes with M365 admin best practices Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date operational procedures and documentation for Azure and M365. Oversees the planning, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of Azure services and M365 infrastructure, ensuring smooth transitions during system updates or migrations. Defines and enforces safety and security procedures for cloud services, delegating tasks as needed. Reviews and analyses incidents, including breaches of service-level agreements across Azure and M365. Implements automation tools and processes to streamline the management of Azure and M365 systems (e.g., scripting with PowerShell, Terraform, or other automation tools). Promotes automation to enhance operational efficiency, including deployment, monitoring, and reporting. Conducts in-depth root cause analyses for major outages affecting Azure or M365 services and provides recommendations to improve resilience. Reviews system performance to resolve recurring issues Ensures consistent delivery of service-level and operational-level agreements for Azure and M365 platforms. Monitors and reports on service-level metrics, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance and meet expectations. Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune. Extensive knowledge of Azure services, hybrid cloud architectures, and automation tools. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. Proficiency with automation scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages, with a focus on M365 admin tasks. Understanding of cloud security principles, including Conditional Access, Secure Score, and compliance policies in M365. Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures. Familiarity with DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines and distributed deployment. Experience monitoring and maintaining cloud environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, messaging, and queuing services (e.g., Azure Service Bus). Ability to design and implement self-healing, fault-tolerant cloud solutions. Qualifications: University degree in computer science, IT, or software engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in a cloud environment. Qualifications such as the following would be extremely advantageous: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator (highly advantageous), Azure Administrator Associate Other cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving Hybrid working policy, in line with our function-specific guidelines What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
SThree are delighted to announce that we're looking for a talented Cloud Engineer to join our team! The Cloud Engineer will oversee the complete lifecycle of Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud infrastructure, including planning, deploying, maintaining, and decommissioning services. Key responsibilities include managing M365 collaboration tools (e.g., Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune), integrating Azure services, and supporting hybrid cloud solutions. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets. What are the day-to-day tasks? Optimises the performance, reliability, and scalability of Azure and M365 cloud infrastructure. Ensures effective management of resources, including cost optimisation, scaling, and efficient allocation in Azure and M365 environments. Identifies, records, monitors, and resolves operational issues across Azure and M365 platforms. Produces detailed status updates, performance reports, and insights to support stakeholders, technical teams, and end users. Aligns operational processes with M365 admin best practices Maintains comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date operational procedures and documentation for Azure and M365. Oversees the planning, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of Azure services and M365 infrastructure, ensuring smooth transitions during system updates or migrations. Defines and enforces safety and security procedures for cloud services, delegating tasks as needed. Reviews and analyses incidents, including breaches of service-level agreements across Azure and M365. Implements automation tools and processes to streamline the management of Azure and M365 systems (e.g., scripting with PowerShell, Terraform, or other automation tools). Promotes automation to enhance operational efficiency, including deployment, monitoring, and reporting. Conducts in-depth root cause analyses for major outages affecting Azure or M365 services and provides recommendations to improve resilience. Reviews system performance to resolve recurring issues Ensures consistent delivery of service-level and operational-level agreements for Azure and M365 platforms. Monitors and reports on service-level metrics, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance and meet expectations. Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune. Extensive knowledge of Azure services, hybrid cloud architectures, and automation tools. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. Proficiency with automation scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages, with a focus on M365 admin tasks. Understanding of cloud security principles, including Conditional Access, Secure Score, and compliance policies in M365. Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures. Familiarity with DevOps tools for CI/CD pipelines and distributed deployment. Experience monitoring and maintaining cloud environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, messaging, and queuing services (e.g., Azure Service Bus). Ability to design and implement self-healing, fault-tolerant cloud solutions. Qualifications: University degree in computer science, IT, or software engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent work experience in a cloud environment. Qualifications such as the following would be extremely advantageous: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator (highly advantageous), Azure Administrator Associate Other cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable Benefits for our U.K. teams include: The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving Hybrid working policy, in line with our function-specific guidelines What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: System Architect Summary: PCCW Global is an international telecommunication company. To cope with the business transformation, we have a challenging career opportunity offered and you will have many chances to use the latest Cloud technologies. As a System Architect, you will be responsible for designing, planning and architecting the enterprise graded business solution by considering business requirements as well as the best way to integrate with various critical systems. PCCW Global is a global company, you may also need to collaborate with different teams in different regions to define and deliver innovative solutions that meet the strategic needs of our business. Roles and Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, product managers, and software engineers, to understand the requirements and translate them into an architectural design. Design end-to-end technology architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, and performance requirements. Develop and maintain application and system integration patterns, frameworks, and best practices to enable efficient and scalable technology implementations. Evaluate and select appropriate technology solutions, frameworks, and tools that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring compatibility and alignment with the company's technology landscape. Able to craft the architectural roadmap, plans and engineering standards. Able to simplify and present the complicated technologies to the business users. Act as technical expert to collaborate with various teams and external vendors on activities ranging from cloud solution design through deployment, give direction, and conduct evaluations. Solving problems from the development teams and give direction for development. Evaluate the existing technology and architecture, provide suggestions for improvement. Participate in ISO 27001 activities and make sure the architecture design is aligned with the Information security policies. Collaborate with Information security team to determine the security and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and solution designs effectively. Maintain network/architecture diagram and inventory for resources to provide visibility on whole infrastructure. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines. At least 10 years of working experiences in IT development with at least 5 years in the Architect roles. Extensive experience in designing Application Infrastructure and Data architectures for both on-premise and Cloud Solutions. Experience in designing and implementing an enterprise graded system in cloud (e.g. GCP, AWS, etc ) or hybrid environments. Experience in providing total solution using different technologies in Cloud i.e. Provisioning, Automation, Monitoring, Security, Resilience, Backup and Recovery, etc. Knowledge and experience in designing API architecture, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, security, strategy, pattern, event-driven architecture, integration pattern, and container-based architecture. In-depth knowledge in: Java, Spring boot, PHP Web technology like ReactJS, Angular, Vue Docker, Kubernetes RESTful API, MQ, PubSub Relational Database such as MySQL Git, CICD pipeline, Linux OAuth2, SAML2, JWT, OpenID Connect Certified Architect in one of the Cloud Platform (e.g. GCP, AWS, etc ) would be an advantage. Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodology is a plus. Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and presentation skills. Self-Motivated and a good team player. Good command of written and spoken English.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: System Architect Summary: PCCW Global is an international telecommunication company. To cope with the business transformation, we have a challenging career opportunity offered and you will have many chances to use the latest Cloud technologies. As a System Architect, you will be responsible for designing, planning and architecting the enterprise graded business solution by considering business requirements as well as the best way to integrate with various critical systems. PCCW Global is a global company, you may also need to collaborate with different teams in different regions to define and deliver innovative solutions that meet the strategic needs of our business. Roles and Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, product managers, and software engineers, to understand the requirements and translate them into an architectural design. Design end-to-end technology architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, and performance requirements. Develop and maintain application and system integration patterns, frameworks, and best practices to enable efficient and scalable technology implementations. Evaluate and select appropriate technology solutions, frameworks, and tools that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring compatibility and alignment with the company's technology landscape. Able to craft the architectural roadmap, plans and engineering standards. Able to simplify and present the complicated technologies to the business users. Act as technical expert to collaborate with various teams and external vendors on activities ranging from cloud solution design through deployment, give direction, and conduct evaluations. Solving problems from the development teams and give direction for development. Evaluate the existing technology and architecture, provide suggestions for improvement. Participate in ISO 27001 activities and make sure the architecture design is aligned with the Information security policies. Collaborate with Information security team to determine the security and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and solution designs effectively. Maintain network/architecture diagram and inventory for resources to provide visibility on whole infrastructure. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines. At least 10 years of working experiences in IT development with at least 5 years in the Architect roles. Extensive experience in designing Application Infrastructure and Data architectures for both on-premise and Cloud Solutions. Experience in designing and implementing an enterprise graded system in cloud (e.g. GCP, AWS, etc ) or hybrid environments. Experience in providing total solution using different technologies in Cloud i.e. Provisioning, Automation, Monitoring, Security, Resilience, Backup and Recovery, etc. Knowledge and experience in designing API architecture, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, security, strategy, pattern, event-driven architecture, integration pattern, and container-based architecture. In-depth knowledge in: Java, Spring boot, PHP Web technology like ReactJS, Angular, Vue Docker, Kubernetes RESTful API, MQ, PubSub Relational Database such as MySQL Git, CICD pipeline, Linux OAuth2, SAML2, JWT, OpenID Connect Certified Architect in one of the Cloud Platform (e.g. GCP, AWS, etc ) would be an advantage. Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodology is a plus. Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and presentation skills. Self-Motivated and a good team player. Good command of written and spoken English.
Senior Backend Reliability Engineer 60k - 70k Remote / Hybrid Overview Our client in the financial services industry is currently seeking a talented Senior Backend Reliability Engineer to join their backend team and focus on ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of APIs. This is a full-time, permanent position with the flexibility of remote work arrangements for UK-based candidates. Responsibilities Bug Diagnosis and Resolution: Triage, debug, and resolve API-related issues reported by users or detected via monitoring tools. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement permanent fixes. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Analyze API performance metrics and address bottlenecks to ensure low latency and high throughput. Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and API response times for scalability. Reliability Improvements: Implement strategies to enhance API resilience, such as rate-limiting, retry mechanisms, and load balancing. Conduct incident reviews and build safeguards to prevent recurrence of issues. Dashboard Creation: Use Laravel Pulse to design and maintain dashboards that provide real-time visibility into API performance, error trends, and stability metrics. Proactive Maintenance: Audit and refactor legacy code to reduce technical debt and enhance reliability. Conduct routine system health checks and apply patches or updates as needed. Collaboration and Reporting: Partner with backend engineers, QA, and DevOps to ensure seamless deployments and system resilience. Qualifications / Experience Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel, with experience adhering to PSR-12 coding standards. Solid understanding of RESTful API architecture, design principles, and security best practices. Experience with SQL/Postgres, including query optimization and database performance tuning. Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools for performance analysis. Proven ability to optimize backend systems for high performance and low latency. Proficiency with tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Sentry, or similar platforms. Experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Laravel Pulse to monitor key system metrics effectively. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Backend Reliability Engineer 60k - 70k Remote / Hybrid Overview Our client in the financial services industry is currently seeking a talented Senior Backend Reliability Engineer to join their backend team and focus on ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of APIs. This is a full-time, permanent position with the flexibility of remote work arrangements for UK-based candidates. Responsibilities Bug Diagnosis and Resolution: Triage, debug, and resolve API-related issues reported by users or detected via monitoring tools. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring problems and implement permanent fixes. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Analyze API performance metrics and address bottlenecks to ensure low latency and high throughput. Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and API response times for scalability. Reliability Improvements: Implement strategies to enhance API resilience, such as rate-limiting, retry mechanisms, and load balancing. Conduct incident reviews and build safeguards to prevent recurrence of issues. Dashboard Creation: Use Laravel Pulse to design and maintain dashboards that provide real-time visibility into API performance, error trends, and stability metrics. Proactive Maintenance: Audit and refactor legacy code to reduce technical debt and enhance reliability. Conduct routine system health checks and apply patches or updates as needed. Collaboration and Reporting: Partner with backend engineers, QA, and DevOps to ensure seamless deployments and system resilience. Qualifications / Experience Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel, with experience adhering to PSR-12 coding standards. Solid understanding of RESTful API architecture, design principles, and security best practices. Experience with SQL/Postgres, including query optimization and database performance tuning. Hands-on experience with debugging and profiling tools for performance analysis. Proven ability to optimize backend systems for high performance and low latency. Proficiency with tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Sentry, or similar platforms. Experience creating and maintaining dashboards in Laravel Pulse to monitor key system metrics effectively. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Business Sales Executive Location: Birmingham Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour Hours of Work: .5 per week Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods) We are hiring for a Business Sales Executive who is experienced in outbound B2B sales and lead generation in the Birmingham area. This is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for generating new leads and maximizing the potential of each connection. Duties of a Business Sales Executive In this role, you will be working in the Sales Team to drive new business opportunities. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for: Calling decision-makers and influencers through outbound calls to identify new business sales opportunities. Maintaining and updating the prospect database daily to ensure accuracy. Setting and hitting sales targets to meet business goals. Acting with due care, skill, and diligence at all times. Staying updated on current industry trends. Adhering to company policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook. Responding to client queries promptly and ensuring communications are recorded in the back-office system. Preparing and managing a sales call schedule with set goals. Meeting with potential clients and participating in site visits. Skills and experience of a Business Sales Executive As a Business Sales Executive, you should have experience with: Making a high volume of outbound calls to B2B clients. Managing a prospect database and maintaining accurate records. Meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication skills over the phone and in writing. The ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure. Resilience, with the ability to handle rejection. It would be beneficial for the Business Sales Executive role if you also had: Previous experience in the security industry (desirable). A drive to continue learning and developing within the role. What the client offers a Business Sales Executive This client offers: Commission pay Performance bonuses Company events Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Referral programme About the Client Our client is a growing business within the B2B sales industry, looking for a Business Sales Executive to join their team on a permanent basis. You ll be joining a motivated and results-driven sales team and will be contributing to their continued growth and success. Next Steps: Apply to this Business Sales Executive role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Chloe on (phone number removed). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. About Regional Recruitment Services A Recruitment Agency in Leicester This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website at (url removed).
Feb 08, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Business Sales Executive Location: Birmingham Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour Hours of Work: .5 per week Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods) We are hiring for a Business Sales Executive who is experienced in outbound B2B sales and lead generation in the Birmingham area. This is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for generating new leads and maximizing the potential of each connection. Duties of a Business Sales Executive In this role, you will be working in the Sales Team to drive new business opportunities. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for: Calling decision-makers and influencers through outbound calls to identify new business sales opportunities. Maintaining and updating the prospect database daily to ensure accuracy. Setting and hitting sales targets to meet business goals. Acting with due care, skill, and diligence at all times. Staying updated on current industry trends. Adhering to company policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook. Responding to client queries promptly and ensuring communications are recorded in the back-office system. Preparing and managing a sales call schedule with set goals. Meeting with potential clients and participating in site visits. Skills and experience of a Business Sales Executive As a Business Sales Executive, you should have experience with: Making a high volume of outbound calls to B2B clients. Managing a prospect database and maintaining accurate records. Meeting and exceeding sales targets. Excellent communication skills over the phone and in writing. The ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure. Resilience, with the ability to handle rejection. It would be beneficial for the Business Sales Executive role if you also had: Previous experience in the security industry (desirable). A drive to continue learning and developing within the role. What the client offers a Business Sales Executive This client offers: Commission pay Performance bonuses Company events Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Referral programme About the Client Our client is a growing business within the B2B sales industry, looking for a Business Sales Executive to join their team on a permanent basis. You ll be joining a motivated and results-driven sales team and will be contributing to their continued growth and success. Next Steps: Apply to this Business Sales Executive role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Chloe on (phone number removed). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable. About Regional Recruitment Services A Recruitment Agency in Leicester This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website at (url removed).
Role: Sales Executives 100% new Business Location: Bournemouth Salary : £35-37,500pa basic depending on experience, fantastic opportunity to earn excellent commission and Car Allowance Do you love Field Sales and do you come from a service Industry background : Facilities Management , Logistics , Recycling , or any other industry that offers a service and a solution, if so please touch base. The Role : This role is all about being able to open doors of your own back. My client are a successful business selling a Service to many different types of companies Nationally. Identify new prospects through researching potential markets, organisations and key decision makers Utilise various sales tactics to acquire new customers (e.g. door to door selling, and cold calling Understand client pain points and offer tailored solutions Respond to new incoming leads in a timely and professional manner Build a strong sales pipeline of leads and quotes using the company database Communicate effectively within the company and with the company directors Work with the sales support team to effectively onboard new customers The ideal candidate: MUST HAVE Drive Energy Resilience Determination Closing skills and never shy to ask for the business Sales background experienc Remuneration Basic salary of £37,500 Monthly bonus of £400 - £450 On target earnings in excess of £40,000 pa Car or car allowance provided Holiday entitlement: 23 days DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website (url removed)
Feb 04, 2025
Full time
Role: Sales Executives 100% new Business Location: Bournemouth Salary : £35-37,500pa basic depending on experience, fantastic opportunity to earn excellent commission and Car Allowance Do you love Field Sales and do you come from a service Industry background : Facilities Management , Logistics , Recycling , or any other industry that offers a service and a solution, if so please touch base. The Role : This role is all about being able to open doors of your own back. My client are a successful business selling a Service to many different types of companies Nationally. Identify new prospects through researching potential markets, organisations and key decision makers Utilise various sales tactics to acquire new customers (e.g. door to door selling, and cold calling Understand client pain points and offer tailored solutions Respond to new incoming leads in a timely and professional manner Build a strong sales pipeline of leads and quotes using the company database Communicate effectively within the company and with the company directors Work with the sales support team to effectively onboard new customers The ideal candidate: MUST HAVE Drive Energy Resilience Determination Closing skills and never shy to ask for the business Sales background experienc Remuneration Basic salary of £37,500 Monthly bonus of £400 - £450 On target earnings in excess of £40,000 pa Car or car allowance provided Holiday entitlement: 23 days DMA recruit and source candidates into Service Led Organisations across the Industrial and Commercial space in UK & Europe working with senior, middle management and entry level professionals . If you are looking for a career in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics, H&S , Financial ,Engineering, Technical DMA have a portfolio of clients covering numerous sectors : Infrastructure & Construction , Manufacturing , Environmental & Recycling, Business Services, Engineering and Logistics . Please view our website (url removed)
Step into a world where your work directly contributes to creating a safer global food and beverage supply network. This company offers a unique opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared mission of delivering science for a safer world. With a focus on digital transformation in the food and beverage sector, this role promises not just a job, but a meaningful career that impacts $800 billion of world trade. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, while being part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and growth. What You Will Do: - Design, develop, and maintain customer-facing platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. - Lead and mentor a development team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning. - Spearhead the integration of new technologies and functionalities, enhancing the company's digital capabilities. - Oversee the security, scalability, and resilience of the Azure infrastructure, ensuring robust support for digital platforms. - Contribute to the strategic technology roadmap, aligning development efforts with the company's overarching goals. - Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring seamless project execution and compliance with industry standards. What You Will Bring: - A degree in Computer Science or a related field, backed by at least 5 years of hands-on software development experience. - Proficiency in back-end technologies (.NET Core, .NET 8) and front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js). - Experience in developing cloud applications, particularly on Microsoft Azure, with a solid understanding of SQL Server and NoSQL databases. - Strong skills in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools, with a knack for infrastructure provisioning automation (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) being a plus. - Excellent communication abilities, coupled with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation. Location: The client is based in the London area but the role offers some blended flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK, empowering you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Interested?: If you're ready to make a significant impact in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become the Senior Software Engineer who helps shape the future of global food safety. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Jan 31, 2025
Full time
Step into a world where your work directly contributes to creating a safer global food and beverage supply network. This company offers a unique opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared mission of delivering science for a safer world. With a focus on digital transformation in the food and beverage sector, this role promises not just a job, but a meaningful career that impacts $800 billion of world trade. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, while being part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and growth. What You Will Do: - Design, develop, and maintain customer-facing platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. - Lead and mentor a development team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning. - Spearhead the integration of new technologies and functionalities, enhancing the company's digital capabilities. - Oversee the security, scalability, and resilience of the Azure infrastructure, ensuring robust support for digital platforms. - Contribute to the strategic technology roadmap, aligning development efforts with the company's overarching goals. - Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring seamless project execution and compliance with industry standards. What You Will Bring: - A degree in Computer Science or a related field, backed by at least 5 years of hands-on software development experience. - Proficiency in back-end technologies (.NET Core, .NET 8) and front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js). - Experience in developing cloud applications, particularly on Microsoft Azure, with a solid understanding of SQL Server and NoSQL databases. - Strong skills in version control (Git) and CI/CD tools, with a knack for infrastructure provisioning automation (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) being a plus. - Excellent communication abilities, coupled with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation. Location: The client is based in the London area but the role offers some blended flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK, empowering you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Interested?: If you're ready to make a significant impact in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become the Senior Software Engineer who helps shape the future of global food safety. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
Job Title: Ophthalmology Account Manager (OAM) Hours : 09:00 to 17:00 Field-Based: Covering the Midlands patch Department: MED Principal Purpose As an Ophthalmology Account Manager, you will oversee sales activities for a portfolio of diagnostic and surgical products, targeting clinics and theatres within your assigned region. This involves demonstrating equipment, qualifying leads, maintaining market intelligence, and achieving sales targets. You will also manage sales planning, forecasting, and purchase orders while delivering product training and implementation for clients. Additionally, you will align marketing strategies and field requirements with the company's overall sales goals. Key responsibilities include coordinating solutions with Regional Sales Managers, ensuring efficient workflows, and fostering customer satisfaction through commercial solutions and product supply contracts. Principal Responsibilities Sales & Demonstrations: Present and sell surgical and outpatient product portfolios, demonstrating workflows in target accounts. Ensure proper organization and utilization of demonstration equipment to support sales opportunities. Conduct equipment demonstrations and coordinate with engineering, biomedical, and clinical staff, as well as procurement teams. Strategic Account Growth: Collaborate with Regional Clinical Application Specialists (CAS) to expand product share in key accounts. Identify, develop, and maintain sales prospects and key accounts for innovative products. Customer Engagement: Prepare and deliver tailored presentations, tenders, and proposals. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. Provide training, troubleshooting, and support for the product range. Sales Planning & Reporting: Develop and execute sales action plans and marketing campaigns. Accurately forecast sales for capital and consumable products. Maintain accurate records in CRM and market databases, ensuring up-to-date customer information. Create and review account plans quarterly to achieve territory objectives. Market Insight: Engage in exhibitions, workshops, and marketing events while upholding a professional demeanor. Communicate market trends, new product opportunities, and customer feedback to internal stakeholders. Personal Attributes Communication: Ability to articulate product features and value effectively. Customer Focus: Empathy and tailored solutions to meet client needs. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with medical technologies and ability to explain complex details accessibly. Resilience: Perseverance and adaptability to overcome challenges. Problem Solving: Critical thinking and creativity in resolving client concerns. Collaboration: Teamwork across departments, including marketing and technical support. Integrity: Honesty and professionalism to build trust with clients. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and product advancements. Experience Proven sales experience in medical devices or healthcare is essential. Knowledge of ophthalmology or experience with ophthalmic products is desirable. Technical experience in demonstrating and explaining medical equipment to professionals is an advantage. Education Preferably a degree in business, life sciences, or healthcare. Certifications or training in medical sales or ophthalmology are advantageous. Performance Measures Annual appraisals conducted by the Regional Sales Manager. Objectives set and reviewed yearly based on key performance indicators. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of medical technology, contributing to improving patient outcomes while driving business success. If you have a proven sales track record in healthcare and are passionate about innovation, we encourage you to apply.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Ophthalmology Account Manager (OAM) Hours : 09:00 to 17:00 Field-Based: Covering the Midlands patch Department: MED Principal Purpose As an Ophthalmology Account Manager, you will oversee sales activities for a portfolio of diagnostic and surgical products, targeting clinics and theatres within your assigned region. This involves demonstrating equipment, qualifying leads, maintaining market intelligence, and achieving sales targets. You will also manage sales planning, forecasting, and purchase orders while delivering product training and implementation for clients. Additionally, you will align marketing strategies and field requirements with the company's overall sales goals. Key responsibilities include coordinating solutions with Regional Sales Managers, ensuring efficient workflows, and fostering customer satisfaction through commercial solutions and product supply contracts. Principal Responsibilities Sales & Demonstrations: Present and sell surgical and outpatient product portfolios, demonstrating workflows in target accounts. Ensure proper organization and utilization of demonstration equipment to support sales opportunities. Conduct equipment demonstrations and coordinate with engineering, biomedical, and clinical staff, as well as procurement teams. Strategic Account Growth: Collaborate with Regional Clinical Application Specialists (CAS) to expand product share in key accounts. Identify, develop, and maintain sales prospects and key accounts for innovative products. Customer Engagement: Prepare and deliver tailored presentations, tenders, and proposals. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. Provide training, troubleshooting, and support for the product range. Sales Planning & Reporting: Develop and execute sales action plans and marketing campaigns. Accurately forecast sales for capital and consumable products. Maintain accurate records in CRM and market databases, ensuring up-to-date customer information. Create and review account plans quarterly to achieve territory objectives. Market Insight: Engage in exhibitions, workshops, and marketing events while upholding a professional demeanor. Communicate market trends, new product opportunities, and customer feedback to internal stakeholders. Personal Attributes Communication: Ability to articulate product features and value effectively. Customer Focus: Empathy and tailored solutions to meet client needs. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with medical technologies and ability to explain complex details accessibly. Resilience: Perseverance and adaptability to overcome challenges. Problem Solving: Critical thinking and creativity in resolving client concerns. Collaboration: Teamwork across departments, including marketing and technical support. Integrity: Honesty and professionalism to build trust with clients. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and product advancements. Experience Proven sales experience in medical devices or healthcare is essential. Knowledge of ophthalmology or experience with ophthalmic products is desirable. Technical experience in demonstrating and explaining medical equipment to professionals is an advantage. Education Preferably a degree in business, life sciences, or healthcare. Certifications or training in medical sales or ophthalmology are advantageous. Performance Measures Annual appraisals conducted by the Regional Sales Manager. Objectives set and reviewed yearly based on key performance indicators. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of medical technology, contributing to improving patient outcomes while driving business success. If you have a proven sales track record in healthcare and are passionate about innovation, we encourage you to apply.
Martin Veasey Talent Solutions
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Senior Project Accountant - Engineering R & D c (phone number removed) + Benefits including Half Day Fridays Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (Office Based 35 hour week, Half Day Friday) Are you ready to drive impactful financial strategies in a dynamic, innovative environment? Our client, a global leader in the development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems, seeks a highly skilled Senior Project Accountant to join their Finance team. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the growth and success of a cutting-edge business operating across the UK, US, and India. The Role As the Senior Project Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing financial performance and ensuring robust project accounting processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial controls and reporting, delivering accurate insights to drive key business decisions. Key Responsibilities: Oversee annual budgets and quarterly forecasting, introducing rolling forecasts to support strategic planning. Prepare and consolidate monthly management and project accounts, managing multiple P&Ls (UK, US, and India). Produce detailed Operational Board reports to guide executive leadership. Enhance financial databases and streamline project accounting systems for optimal performance. Lead monthly WIP meetings, providing in-depth analysis and insights into project costs and progress. Manage and mentor a team of three finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and development. Work collaboratively across departments, influencing best practices and driving strategic initiatives. Ideal Candidate This role is designed for a financial professional with a strong understanding of project accounting, adept at working in complex and fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate may come from one of the following backgrounds: Consultancy : Experienced as a project accountant within a consultancy or similar project-focused business, understanding the nuances of client-driven, multi-project environments. Engineering or R&D: Worked within the R&D or engineering division of a larger organisation, comfortable with handling the financial complexities of innovation-focused projects. Dynamic Industries: Familiarity with time-based or chargeable businesses, ideally in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, or similar. Key Qualifications & Skills: Professional qualifications: CIMA Qualified/Part-Qualified/QBE. Expertise in project accounting within consultancy, R&D, or engineering sectors. Exceptional Excel skills (advanced functions, VBA); experience with SQL and Sage 200 is desirable. Confidence and diplomacy in liaising with senior stakeholders, including the CEO and MD. Commercial acumen to navigate regulatory frameworks while supporting business goals. Strong analytical skills to integrate diverse data sources, ensuring precise and actionable financial insights. Resilience and adaptability to thrive within a small, entrepreneurial organisation. What's on Offer? Competitive Salary: Annual reviews and excellent benefits. Flexible Working: Half-day Fridays and a people-first culture. Professional Growth: Join an innovative company shaping the future of sustainable propulsion technology. Comprehensive Benefits: Including Royal London pension, health insurance, and an EV car scheme (post-probation). This role offers more than just a career move-it's an opportunity to shape the future with a forward-thinking, globally respected company. If you're a financial professional with a passion for innovation and project-based excellence, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply Now by emailing your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed) to Telephone (phone number removed)
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Senior Project Accountant - Engineering R & D c (phone number removed) + Benefits including Half Day Fridays Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (Office Based 35 hour week, Half Day Friday) Are you ready to drive impactful financial strategies in a dynamic, innovative environment? Our client, a global leader in the development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems, seeks a highly skilled Senior Project Accountant to join their Finance team. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the growth and success of a cutting-edge business operating across the UK, US, and India. The Role As the Senior Project Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing financial performance and ensuring robust project accounting processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of financial controls and reporting, delivering accurate insights to drive key business decisions. Key Responsibilities: Oversee annual budgets and quarterly forecasting, introducing rolling forecasts to support strategic planning. Prepare and consolidate monthly management and project accounts, managing multiple P&Ls (UK, US, and India). Produce detailed Operational Board reports to guide executive leadership. Enhance financial databases and streamline project accounting systems for optimal performance. Lead monthly WIP meetings, providing in-depth analysis and insights into project costs and progress. Manage and mentor a team of three finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and development. Work collaboratively across departments, influencing best practices and driving strategic initiatives. Ideal Candidate This role is designed for a financial professional with a strong understanding of project accounting, adept at working in complex and fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate may come from one of the following backgrounds: Consultancy : Experienced as a project accountant within a consultancy or similar project-focused business, understanding the nuances of client-driven, multi-project environments. Engineering or R&D: Worked within the R&D or engineering division of a larger organisation, comfortable with handling the financial complexities of innovation-focused projects. Dynamic Industries: Familiarity with time-based or chargeable businesses, ideally in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, or similar. Key Qualifications & Skills: Professional qualifications: CIMA Qualified/Part-Qualified/QBE. Expertise in project accounting within consultancy, R&D, or engineering sectors. Exceptional Excel skills (advanced functions, VBA); experience with SQL and Sage 200 is desirable. Confidence and diplomacy in liaising with senior stakeholders, including the CEO and MD. Commercial acumen to navigate regulatory frameworks while supporting business goals. Strong analytical skills to integrate diverse data sources, ensuring precise and actionable financial insights. Resilience and adaptability to thrive within a small, entrepreneurial organisation. What's on Offer? Competitive Salary: Annual reviews and excellent benefits. Flexible Working: Half-day Fridays and a people-first culture. Professional Growth: Join an innovative company shaping the future of sustainable propulsion technology. Comprehensive Benefits: Including Royal London pension, health insurance, and an EV car scheme (post-probation). This role offers more than just a career move-it's an opportunity to shape the future with a forward-thinking, globally respected company. If you're a financial professional with a passion for innovation and project-based excellence, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply Now by emailing your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed) to Telephone (phone number removed)
About Moneybox 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. Job Brief Our backend engineering teams are responsible for defining and delivering our strategic technology roadmap and platform capabilities that support the entire business. With over 1.5 million customers and responsibility for managing £12 billion in assets, we prioritise the resiliency, performance, scalability, and adaptability of our systems to meet both current and future needs. We are hiring for the following teams: - Lightning Team: A functional team focused on shaping and executing our strategic technology roadmap. The team's mission is to design, build, and maintain core platforms that enable other teams across the organization to deliver exceptional experiences to millions of users. - Investment Platform Team: Dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of our investment platform while providing tools and support to operations and customer teams to deliver a superior user experience. In this role, you'll collaborate within one of several cross-functional squads, building new features that directly benefit our customers. These positions offer the chance to contribute to impactful, high-visibility projects within a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values technical excellence. While we don't require expertise in every tool or technology, a strong grasp of fundamental concepts is essential. Our tech stack: C#, .NET REST APIs, Hangfire, MediatR, Entity Framework, Blazor Azure: App Services, Functions, SQL Server, Service Bus, Event Hub, CosmosDB, Redis, Data Factory GitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Datadog What You'll Do Hands-on coding to solve complex problems with a focus on defensive programming, resilience, and performance. 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. Experience with delivering multiple challenging projects to agreed timeframes. 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. Ability to communicate complex design ideas to the wider engineering group. Able to work both alone and as part of an agile team. Able to actively participate in technical and commercial discussions. 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 shares Company pension scheme Hybrid working environment Home office furniture allowance Personal Annual Learning and Development budget Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan (cashback on visits to the dentist & opticians etc) Cycle to work scheme Gympass subscription to a variety of gyms and wellbeing apps Enhanced parental pay & leave 25 days holiday + bank holidays with additional days added with length of service.
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
About Moneybox 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. Job Brief Our backend engineering teams are responsible for defining and delivering our strategic technology roadmap and platform capabilities that support the entire business. With over 1.5 million customers and responsibility for managing £12 billion in assets, we prioritise the resiliency, performance, scalability, and adaptability of our systems to meet both current and future needs. We are hiring for the following teams: - Lightning Team: A functional team focused on shaping and executing our strategic technology roadmap. The team's mission is to design, build, and maintain core platforms that enable other teams across the organization to deliver exceptional experiences to millions of users. - Investment Platform Team: Dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of our investment platform while providing tools and support to operations and customer teams to deliver a superior user experience. In this role, you'll collaborate within one of several cross-functional squads, building new features that directly benefit our customers. These positions offer the chance to contribute to impactful, high-visibility projects within a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values technical excellence. While we don't require expertise in every tool or technology, a strong grasp of fundamental concepts is essential. Our tech stack: C#, .NET REST APIs, Hangfire, MediatR, Entity Framework, Blazor Azure: App Services, Functions, SQL Server, Service Bus, Event Hub, CosmosDB, Redis, Data Factory GitHub, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Datadog What You'll Do Hands-on coding to solve complex problems with a focus on defensive programming, resilience, and performance. 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. Experience with delivering multiple challenging projects to agreed timeframes. 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. Ability to communicate complex design ideas to the wider engineering group. Able to work both alone and as part of an agile team. Able to actively participate in technical and commercial discussions. 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 shares Company pension scheme Hybrid working environment Home office furniture allowance Personal Annual Learning and Development budget Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan (cashback on visits to the dentist & opticians etc) Cycle to work scheme Gympass subscription to a variety of gyms and wellbeing apps Enhanced parental pay & leave 25 days holiday + bank holidays with additional days added with length of service.
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.
Shipping Team Leader Primary Purpose: To be responsible for all aspects of import, export, and shipping. To be the main point of contact relating to export of goods outside the UK. To be responsible for the training and development of the Team to ensure legislative commercial requirements are met. Key Responsibilities: Review the shipping aspect of orders and manage / request all related paperwork, including Letters of Credit (LCs) and all Export Documentation. Add/ maintain all shipping information within the System Information Database and Folder (SID). Prepare the bank presentation documents (Packing List, Drafts, AWB & others) required from the customers LC and send them off for collection. Support relevant functions with the requirements of the Known Consignor License and Audit Achievement Prepare all shipping documents (commercial invoices, EUR1, ATR1 & Certificate of Origin) to enable us to ship the system as per the customer s requirement date. Work with our customers and our own Freight Forwarder to plan the delivery of the goods in a timely fashion. Ensure our own forwarders are managed and reviewed to ensure we are always getting the best level of service at the most cost-effective rate. Maintain relevant departmental Business Management System (BMS) flowcharts and procedures, Work Instructions (WI) and Quality Control Forms (QCFs). Report relevant departmental, Internal supplier & external supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on monthly basis. Lead the Commercial Sales Team to ensure that training, development, and compliance is achieved. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably required by the Company. Commit to the success of the team through developing and improving ways of working with key stakeholders to streamline our commercial sales processes. Education / Qualifications: ACIT and DIT qualifications Extensive, working experience of shipping, LC s and Global Export is essential Relevant Experience in a high technology, capital equipment business Management and application of licenses through SPIRE Excellent Team Management Professional Skills/ Abilities: Aware of impact of role and team on the business with the ability to escalate and mitigate risk to shipping. Experience of working closely with the customer and key stakeholders. Ability to solve problems, provide solutions and implement them. Time Management & Priority Calls Experience of managing freight forwarders and reviewing service contracts. Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent Customer Service Delivery Personal Qualities: A strong Team Leader, able to lead and guide but also manage performance and improve competence. Assertive, willing to challenge for positive results. Able to build rapport, communicate effectively internally and externally. Contributes positively to the business through effective team management of the Commercial Sales Department Ability to work under extreme pressure, to critical deadlines with resilience
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Shipping Team Leader Primary Purpose: To be responsible for all aspects of import, export, and shipping. To be the main point of contact relating to export of goods outside the UK. To be responsible for the training and development of the Team to ensure legislative commercial requirements are met. Key Responsibilities: Review the shipping aspect of orders and manage / request all related paperwork, including Letters of Credit (LCs) and all Export Documentation. Add/ maintain all shipping information within the System Information Database and Folder (SID). Prepare the bank presentation documents (Packing List, Drafts, AWB & others) required from the customers LC and send them off for collection. Support relevant functions with the requirements of the Known Consignor License and Audit Achievement Prepare all shipping documents (commercial invoices, EUR1, ATR1 & Certificate of Origin) to enable us to ship the system as per the customer s requirement date. Work with our customers and our own Freight Forwarder to plan the delivery of the goods in a timely fashion. Ensure our own forwarders are managed and reviewed to ensure we are always getting the best level of service at the most cost-effective rate. Maintain relevant departmental Business Management System (BMS) flowcharts and procedures, Work Instructions (WI) and Quality Control Forms (QCFs). Report relevant departmental, Internal supplier & external supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on monthly basis. Lead the Commercial Sales Team to ensure that training, development, and compliance is achieved. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably required by the Company. Commit to the success of the team through developing and improving ways of working with key stakeholders to streamline our commercial sales processes. Education / Qualifications: ACIT and DIT qualifications Extensive, working experience of shipping, LC s and Global Export is essential Relevant Experience in a high technology, capital equipment business Management and application of licenses through SPIRE Excellent Team Management Professional Skills/ Abilities: Aware of impact of role and team on the business with the ability to escalate and mitigate risk to shipping. Experience of working closely with the customer and key stakeholders. Ability to solve problems, provide solutions and implement them. Time Management & Priority Calls Experience of managing freight forwarders and reviewing service contracts. Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent Customer Service Delivery Personal Qualities: A strong Team Leader, able to lead and guide but also manage performance and improve competence. Assertive, willing to challenge for positive results. Able to build rapport, communicate effectively internally and externally. Contributes positively to the business through effective team management of the Commercial Sales Department Ability to work under extreme pressure, to critical deadlines with resilience