Synechron is working with a leading financial organisation on a long term, large scale program of work reducing software technical debt across a server estate. We are looking for an experienced Server Engineer to analyse inventory data and propose actions, with the purpose of reducing software technical debt and reporting on progress. This role is based from Edinburgh with hybrid working. Role: Perform software installs, removals and upgrades following ITIL change process Perform Operating system in place upgrades following ITIL change process Perform actions to the specifications laid out by Leads and Product Owners Perform troubleshooting and incident and problem management related to tech debt reduction and meet service level objectives Work with server owners to agree and schedule activities Role Requirements: Experience of software management Experience of Red Hat and Windows Server essential with Amazon Linux an advantage Experience of relevant automation tools Experience with Application Management SSCM - packaging, installing, removing Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Preferred: ITIL foundation AWS experience VMware knowledge Incident and problem management skills Project delivery skills working in small to medium sized projects Immediate start or notice - hybrid working from Edinburgh office - Strong market rates - Contract (inside IR35) - Long term project (1+ year) Synechron's Diversity Statement Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
24/03/2025
Contractor
Synechron is working with a leading financial organisation on a long term, large scale program of work reducing software technical debt across a server estate. We are looking for an experienced Server Engineer to analyse inventory data and propose actions, with the purpose of reducing software technical debt and reporting on progress. This role is based from Edinburgh with hybrid working. Role: Perform software installs, removals and upgrades following ITIL change process Perform Operating system in place upgrades following ITIL change process Perform actions to the specifications laid out by Leads and Product Owners Perform troubleshooting and incident and problem management related to tech debt reduction and meet service level objectives Work with server owners to agree and schedule activities Role Requirements: Experience of software management Experience of Red Hat and Windows Server essential with Amazon Linux an advantage Experience of relevant automation tools Experience with Application Management SSCM - packaging, installing, removing Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Preferred: ITIL foundation AWS experience VMware knowledge Incident and problem management skills Project delivery skills working in small to medium sized projects Immediate start or notice - hybrid working from Edinburgh office - Strong market rates - Contract (inside IR35) - Long term project (1+ year) Synechron's Diversity Statement Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco IMS to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for x2 Technical Business/Data Analysts for initial 6-month contracts based in the Edinburgh office on a hybrid working model (initially 2 days/week in office). Tesco IMS deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do. Key Responsibilities: Tesco Insurance Money Services (IMS) is undergoing a major transformation programme to reshape its organisation. As part of this initiative, they are seeking two Technical Business/Data Analysts to support the data programme, focusing on re-platforming data capabilities and divesting from the existing banking estate while maintaining and enhancing insurance and money services data functionality. You will: Support the creation of a new data platform, ensuring seamless migration and provisioning of data from Legacy systems. Gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications, supporting solution design and bridging the gap between business and technology. Develop and optimise ETL pipelines, ensuring smooth data flow and transformation. Conduct testing, create test cases, and uphold quality standards in the data migration and deployment process. Perform detailed data analysis, data modelling, and data integration to support system transformations. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of data solutions. Document processes, workflows, and data-related decisions using Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira. Work with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI for data integration and reporting. Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in data analysis and business analysis within financial services or insurance. Expertise in ETL pipeline design, data modelling, and data integration (APIs, SFTP). Experience in software delivery life cycle, systems implementations, and data warehouse solutions. Hands-on experience with data reporting and dashboard development using Power BI. Ability to analyse data transformations and ensure accuracy in data exchange processes. Familiarity with deployment processes and quality assurance methodologies (though not a DevOps role). Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence business and technical teams. Proficiency in Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, and Visio. Experience with Microsoft Fabric (highly desirable). Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services? Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling. Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome. Next steps: If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
24/03/2025
Contractor
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco IMS to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for x2 Technical Business/Data Analysts for initial 6-month contracts based in the Edinburgh office on a hybrid working model (initially 2 days/week in office). Tesco IMS deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do. Key Responsibilities: Tesco Insurance Money Services (IMS) is undergoing a major transformation programme to reshape its organisation. As part of this initiative, they are seeking two Technical Business/Data Analysts to support the data programme, focusing on re-platforming data capabilities and divesting from the existing banking estate while maintaining and enhancing insurance and money services data functionality. You will: Support the creation of a new data platform, ensuring seamless migration and provisioning of data from Legacy systems. Gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications, supporting solution design and bridging the gap between business and technology. Develop and optimise ETL pipelines, ensuring smooth data flow and transformation. Conduct testing, create test cases, and uphold quality standards in the data migration and deployment process. Perform detailed data analysis, data modelling, and data integration to support system transformations. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of data solutions. Document processes, workflows, and data-related decisions using Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira. Work with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI for data integration and reporting. Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in data analysis and business analysis within financial services or insurance. Expertise in ETL pipeline design, data modelling, and data integration (APIs, SFTP). Experience in software delivery life cycle, systems implementations, and data warehouse solutions. Hands-on experience with data reporting and dashboard development using Power BI. Ability to analyse data transformations and ensure accuracy in data exchange processes. Familiarity with deployment processes and quality assurance methodologies (though not a DevOps role). Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence business and technical teams. Proficiency in Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, and Visio. Experience with Microsoft Fabric (highly desirable). Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services? Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling. Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome. Next steps: If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
The Scottish Prison Service is looking for a Infrastructure Systems Administrator to join our IT team within our Head Office in Edinburgh. As a Microsoft subject matter expert you will be part of our highly technical team that develops and supports the critical infrastructure that powers our 16 prisons, HQ, College and Central stores. You will take part in exciting infrastructure projects using the latest windows and virtualisation technologies and deploy leading edge services across our Scotland wide estate. Your key responsibilities include: Act as a Microsoft subject matter expert and administer the following Servers: Windows Servers, Database Servers and application Servers. These systems exist both On Premise, Azure and on Microsoft 365, Install, upgrade administer and support new systems and functionalities to meet business growth and changing business requirements, which are subject to a current Digital Transformation programme., Collaborate in the design and development of business critical systems to meet user needs, Interface with other teams and work with system users to define their needs, identify problems, evaluate potential solutions and demonstrate, install and implement improvements. Act as an escalation point of contact for the IT Support Team to resolve more complex issues as they arise., Suggest creative solutions to develop business systems to provide more reliable and effective support as the company develops and expands, Be capable of working proactively and independently in carrying out your day to day role with limited need for supervision. If you have the following, we would like to hear from you: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in a large geographically distributed environment. ( Essential) Experience/exposure of working with Azure product suite (Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Defender) and other third party management tools, database management; Managing and installing 3rd party server applications. Experience of enterprise level backup solutions. Experience of Office 365 and cloud solutions. ( Essential ) Hands on systems administration experience in the following primary areas; Patching, OS deployment, Office 365, Active Directory, Powershell Scripting, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022(detailed knowledge of OS components and server roles such as DNS, DHCP); Hyper-V. ( Essential ) Experience in designing, developing and implementing business critical systems to meet organisational requirements and technology changes. Experience of Cyber Security solutions and good practice. ( Essential ) IT Knowledge : Sound general IT Knowledge, including a good understanding of network infrastructures and authentication processes. ( Essential ) This role has the option of hybrid working, with the department office days being flexible and by agreement with your line manager. This role primarily based at the Scottish Prison Service Headquarters, Edinburgh but may also include site visits around the SPS Estate. Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are: Attractive Pension (Civil Service) Commitment to your personal and professional development Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council. Sick Pay Free gym and car parking Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days Closing date: 31 March 2025. To apply, please click "Apply Now". For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.
24/03/2025
Full time
The Scottish Prison Service is looking for a Infrastructure Systems Administrator to join our IT team within our Head Office in Edinburgh. As a Microsoft subject matter expert you will be part of our highly technical team that develops and supports the critical infrastructure that powers our 16 prisons, HQ, College and Central stores. You will take part in exciting infrastructure projects using the latest windows and virtualisation technologies and deploy leading edge services across our Scotland wide estate. Your key responsibilities include: Act as a Microsoft subject matter expert and administer the following Servers: Windows Servers, Database Servers and application Servers. These systems exist both On Premise, Azure and on Microsoft 365, Install, upgrade administer and support new systems and functionalities to meet business growth and changing business requirements, which are subject to a current Digital Transformation programme., Collaborate in the design and development of business critical systems to meet user needs, Interface with other teams and work with system users to define their needs, identify problems, evaluate potential solutions and demonstrate, install and implement improvements. Act as an escalation point of contact for the IT Support Team to resolve more complex issues as they arise., Suggest creative solutions to develop business systems to provide more reliable and effective support as the company develops and expands, Be capable of working proactively and independently in carrying out your day to day role with limited need for supervision. If you have the following, we would like to hear from you: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in a large geographically distributed environment. ( Essential) Experience/exposure of working with Azure product suite (Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Defender) and other third party management tools, database management; Managing and installing 3rd party server applications. Experience of enterprise level backup solutions. Experience of Office 365 and cloud solutions. ( Essential ) Hands on systems administration experience in the following primary areas; Patching, OS deployment, Office 365, Active Directory, Powershell Scripting, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022(detailed knowledge of OS components and server roles such as DNS, DHCP); Hyper-V. ( Essential ) Experience in designing, developing and implementing business critical systems to meet organisational requirements and technology changes. Experience of Cyber Security solutions and good practice. ( Essential ) IT Knowledge : Sound general IT Knowledge, including a good understanding of network infrastructures and authentication processes. ( Essential ) This role has the option of hybrid working, with the department office days being flexible and by agreement with your line manager. This role primarily based at the Scottish Prison Service Headquarters, Edinburgh but may also include site visits around the SPS Estate. Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are: Attractive Pension (Civil Service) Commitment to your personal and professional development Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council. Sick Pay Free gym and car parking Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days Closing date: 31 March 2025. To apply, please click "Apply Now". For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco IMS to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for a Data Governance Project Manager (Microsoft Fabric/Informatica) for a 6 months (with potential extension) month contract based in the bank's Edinburgh office on a hybrid working model. Tesco IMS deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do. Key Responsibilities Role Overview: As Data Governance Project Manager (Microsoft Fabric/Informatica) you will lead the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as a data platform within Microsoft Purview and Informatica. This role will focus on data governance strategy, project management, and business-IT collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the deployment of Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Informatica as data governance tools. Lead business and IT change delivery, ensuring smooth implementation of data governance solutions. Work closely with business teams to align data governance strategies with organisational goals. Develop and maintain a data catalogue to ensure efficient data governance practices. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring data governance solutions meet business requirements. Maintain RAID logs, define work with data analysts, and use Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, and Visio for project tracking. Skills and Qualifications Strong Data Governance Expertise and proven experience in implementing data governance tools and strategies. Experience in technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, IBM Infosphere. Experience leading governance projects. Experience with SDLC, systems change, and data platform implementation. Understanding of data types, data governance processes, and business-as-usual (BAU) operations. Background in Financial Services or Insurance is preferred. Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services? Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling. Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
21/03/2025
Contractor
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco IMS to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for a Data Governance Project Manager (Microsoft Fabric/Informatica) for a 6 months (with potential extension) month contract based in the bank's Edinburgh office on a hybrid working model. Tesco IMS deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do. Key Responsibilities Role Overview: As Data Governance Project Manager (Microsoft Fabric/Informatica) you will lead the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as a data platform within Microsoft Purview and Informatica. This role will focus on data governance strategy, project management, and business-IT collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the deployment of Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Informatica as data governance tools. Lead business and IT change delivery, ensuring smooth implementation of data governance solutions. Work closely with business teams to align data governance strategies with organisational goals. Develop and maintain a data catalogue to ensure efficient data governance practices. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring data governance solutions meet business requirements. Maintain RAID logs, define work with data analysts, and use Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, and Visio for project tracking. Skills and Qualifications Strong Data Governance Expertise and proven experience in implementing data governance tools and strategies. Experience in technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, Alation, Informatica, IBM Infosphere. Experience leading governance projects. Experience with SDLC, systems change, and data platform implementation. Understanding of data types, data governance processes, and business-as-usual (BAU) operations. Background in Financial Services or Insurance is preferred. Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services? Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling. Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
Python/Mathematical modelling Our leading Financial Services Client is currently looking for someone to join on a 6 month initial contract who is an expert within Python and Mathematical Modelling. Key Skills Part qualified Actuary Code optimisation Vectoring/Vectorization (screenshot below) Factoring/Refactoring Mathematical modelling Please submit your CV if the above aligns with your skill set. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
20/03/2025
Contractor
Python/Mathematical modelling Our leading Financial Services Client is currently looking for someone to join on a 6 month initial contract who is an expert within Python and Mathematical Modelling. Key Skills Part qualified Actuary Code optimisation Vectoring/Vectorization (screenshot below) Factoring/Refactoring Mathematical modelling Please submit your CV if the above aligns with your skill set. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Service Desk Analyst Edinburgh, 30k + 11% pension Your new company An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join a successful fintech organisation and help them shape their new in-house service desk operations. This company has been operating for more than 20 years and works with many leading organisations within the financial services sector. They employ around 150 staff and have a modern HQ office in Edinburgh. This role is based on-site at Edinburgh Park. Your new role Working closely with the IT Service Desk Manager, you will ensure that effective support is provided across IT operations and the service desk operates efficiently and gives confidence to the business. You will have experience operating within an ITIL environment. and be confident working under key service metrics such as time, success rates and customer satisfaction. As this service is being brought in house for the first time, you will be the main point of contact for any IT and service issues across the organisation. It's essential you have strong communication skills and liaise with users at all levels. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience using service desk platforms as well as working in a ticketing and remote support environment. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a new service desk being set up and therefore offers the chance to contribute to key decisions around designing procedures and best practice. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
18/03/2025
Full time
IT Service Desk Analyst Edinburgh, 30k + 11% pension Your new company An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join a successful fintech organisation and help them shape their new in-house service desk operations. This company has been operating for more than 20 years and works with many leading organisations within the financial services sector. They employ around 150 staff and have a modern HQ office in Edinburgh. This role is based on-site at Edinburgh Park. Your new role Working closely with the IT Service Desk Manager, you will ensure that effective support is provided across IT operations and the service desk operates efficiently and gives confidence to the business. You will have experience operating within an ITIL environment. and be confident working under key service metrics such as time, success rates and customer satisfaction. As this service is being brought in house for the first time, you will be the main point of contact for any IT and service issues across the organisation. It's essential you have strong communication skills and liaise with users at all levels. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience using service desk platforms as well as working in a ticketing and remote support environment. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a new service desk being set up and therefore offers the chance to contribute to key decisions around designing procedures and best practice. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Release and Implementation Manager for an initial 6 month contract - with the potential to extend - on a rate of up to £580/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances this role will be a hybrid of working at home and the office. Responsibilities: Manage the release life cycle and planning across the different technical platforms Manage relationships and coordinate releases between different delivery teams Develop and communicate key release plans, commitments and changes to these plans ie release/code freeze/feature freeze and code merge plans and activities Run relevant cross work stream stakeholder sessions to ensure joint planning and delivery alignment Measure and monitor progress of release plans, develop appropriate reporting and escalation processes at both technical and business ie ensuring technical work streams are aligned Operational Readiness: Work alongside the Release Management Group (RMG) to ensure all release artefacts are in place - ie business checkout/Resolver group are run outside of RMG Work alongside the business to define the day-of-launch approach and deliver the implementation into the business on go-live Work with the test team to ensure release scheduling is planned and coordinated across all areas - including environments development and configuration throughout the development life cycle. Design and deliver the release continuous improvement roadmap to optimise code development and testing ie more frequent releases, small and often, risk/reward based approach Co-ordination of multiple supplier release to develop a Change Release Note to identify and align all components of that release across multiple platforms Control and manage these release scopes through development and implementation of a common framework and process. Management of what releases will be deployed through the development life cycle into the appropriate environments Coordination and alignment of the environments to support the development, testing and deployment process Environment management - Assurance that the Environments are in place when and where required through coordination with technology area Act as a conduit between testing and technology to ensure both parties are fully aligned and processes are in place to ensure deployment, testing and remediation takes place effectively across all platforms. Develop and support the approach to handover between the programme and live services Develop and support the approach to the management of live services prior to full business handover Essential Skills: Experienced delivery and release manager Day to day experience of operating in a release management role in complex environments Ability to think strategically to develop longer term improvements across the programme Constantly driving for improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness Technical and business knowledge and experience Experience of taking deployments from development to implementation Confidence to present information in a clear and concise way in order to gain stakeholder buy in at both junior and senior levels If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
21/09/2022
Contractor
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh/Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Release and Implementation Manager for an initial 6 month contract - with the potential to extend - on a rate of up to £580/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances this role will be a hybrid of working at home and the office. Responsibilities: Manage the release life cycle and planning across the different technical platforms Manage relationships and coordinate releases between different delivery teams Develop and communicate key release plans, commitments and changes to these plans ie release/code freeze/feature freeze and code merge plans and activities Run relevant cross work stream stakeholder sessions to ensure joint planning and delivery alignment Measure and monitor progress of release plans, develop appropriate reporting and escalation processes at both technical and business ie ensuring technical work streams are aligned Operational Readiness: Work alongside the Release Management Group (RMG) to ensure all release artefacts are in place - ie business checkout/Resolver group are run outside of RMG Work alongside the business to define the day-of-launch approach and deliver the implementation into the business on go-live Work with the test team to ensure release scheduling is planned and coordinated across all areas - including environments development and configuration throughout the development life cycle. Design and deliver the release continuous improvement roadmap to optimise code development and testing ie more frequent releases, small and often, risk/reward based approach Co-ordination of multiple supplier release to develop a Change Release Note to identify and align all components of that release across multiple platforms Control and manage these release scopes through development and implementation of a common framework and process. Management of what releases will be deployed through the development life cycle into the appropriate environments Coordination and alignment of the environments to support the development, testing and deployment process Environment management - Assurance that the Environments are in place when and where required through coordination with technology area Act as a conduit between testing and technology to ensure both parties are fully aligned and processes are in place to ensure deployment, testing and remediation takes place effectively across all platforms. Develop and support the approach to handover between the programme and live services Develop and support the approach to the management of live services prior to full business handover Essential Skills: Experienced delivery and release manager Day to day experience of operating in a release management role in complex environments Ability to think strategically to develop longer term improvements across the programme Constantly driving for improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness Technical and business knowledge and experience Experience of taking deployments from development to implementation Confidence to present information in a clear and concise way in order to gain stakeholder buy in at both junior and senior levels If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's biggest Retail, Digital and Mobile bank with over 30 million customers and a big responsibility to help Britain Prosper. We're in the middle of a £3bn investment into our People, Platforms and Data as part of our strategy to build the Bank of the Future and grow sustainably. Our Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a key role in supporting our growth in order to protect the Group and its customers. The Population Management team within CSO provide a valuable Group wide service to mitigate Insider Risk through collaborative management of the Sensitive Role Holder (SRH) and Sensitive and Privileged Role Holder (SPRH) population. And if you're looking to grow your security and systems knowledge and relish building strong partner relationships across the Group then this opportunity could be for you.... This varied and exciting role will provide you with an opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive operational team with the responsibility of maintaining and evolving the SRH/ SPRH service to meet an ever-evolving threat landscape. And together we'll make it possible... What we're looking for in you We're seeking an initiative-taking individual who has a growing passion for security and an interest in learning more about Insider Risk prevention. Backed up with fantastic attention to detail you'll be motivated by improving processes, demonstrate a curious mindset and possess great data analytical skills within Excel. Finally being a great communicator (written and verbal) who relishes in building cross team relationships and is proactive with your development areas! Key Accountabilities of the Role: Working with sets of data to support control-based processes meeting timescales and collaborator expectations Leverage your fantastic people engagement skills to risk assess evolving systems and technology alongside our Divisional Coordinator community Think creatively to establish the most effective solutions and lead delivery of the team's 90-day strategic plans Showcase your MI creation skills to accurately convey key thematics and assist a team-based Committee Ideal background and essential skills You're likely to be a junior Analyst/ Data Analyst or Risk Analyst - getting to route causes through data to help understand problems - in this case the risks to systems. Inquisitive - you'll have a knack of asking the right questions to get under the skin of a situation and understand potential risks You can hit timescales and learn to follow and improve processes And you're experienced in working across different teams and business collaborators to achieve successful outcomes Desirable Capabilities/ Experience: (not crucial) Wider experience with Power BI and PowerPoint would be really useful Previous experience in producing reports/ packs for senior managers would be advantageous Potentially experience or awareness of IT Security and access management would be a huge plus for us What you'll get in return: We have the scale to provide genuine opportunities to develop and achieve a rewarding and ful?lling career. We can offer working outside the traditional 9:5 a with flexible and hybrid working patterns and happy to have a conversation about what might work for you... We're also passionate about diversity and equal opportunity with industry recognition across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and families. And, being disability positive, reasonable adjustments can be accommodated in our Recruitment process. We'll also give you a comprehensive package that includes: A discretionary performance-led share bonus A generous pension contribution of up to 15% A flex cash pot (4% salary) you can adjust to suit your lifestyle Private health cover you can extend to family members 28 (rising to 30) days holiday plus bank holidays Various share schemes including free shares So if this sounds of interest and you've the relevant skills and experience then we'd love to hear from you!
19/09/2022
Full time
Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's biggest Retail, Digital and Mobile bank with over 30 million customers and a big responsibility to help Britain Prosper. We're in the middle of a £3bn investment into our People, Platforms and Data as part of our strategy to build the Bank of the Future and grow sustainably. Our Chief Security Office (CSO) plays a key role in supporting our growth in order to protect the Group and its customers. The Population Management team within CSO provide a valuable Group wide service to mitigate Insider Risk through collaborative management of the Sensitive Role Holder (SRH) and Sensitive and Privileged Role Holder (SPRH) population. And if you're looking to grow your security and systems knowledge and relish building strong partner relationships across the Group then this opportunity could be for you.... This varied and exciting role will provide you with an opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive operational team with the responsibility of maintaining and evolving the SRH/ SPRH service to meet an ever-evolving threat landscape. And together we'll make it possible... What we're looking for in you We're seeking an initiative-taking individual who has a growing passion for security and an interest in learning more about Insider Risk prevention. Backed up with fantastic attention to detail you'll be motivated by improving processes, demonstrate a curious mindset and possess great data analytical skills within Excel. Finally being a great communicator (written and verbal) who relishes in building cross team relationships and is proactive with your development areas! Key Accountabilities of the Role: Working with sets of data to support control-based processes meeting timescales and collaborator expectations Leverage your fantastic people engagement skills to risk assess evolving systems and technology alongside our Divisional Coordinator community Think creatively to establish the most effective solutions and lead delivery of the team's 90-day strategic plans Showcase your MI creation skills to accurately convey key thematics and assist a team-based Committee Ideal background and essential skills You're likely to be a junior Analyst/ Data Analyst or Risk Analyst - getting to route causes through data to help understand problems - in this case the risks to systems. Inquisitive - you'll have a knack of asking the right questions to get under the skin of a situation and understand potential risks You can hit timescales and learn to follow and improve processes And you're experienced in working across different teams and business collaborators to achieve successful outcomes Desirable Capabilities/ Experience: (not crucial) Wider experience with Power BI and PowerPoint would be really useful Previous experience in producing reports/ packs for senior managers would be advantageous Potentially experience or awareness of IT Security and access management would be a huge plus for us What you'll get in return: We have the scale to provide genuine opportunities to develop and achieve a rewarding and ful?lling career. We can offer working outside the traditional 9:5 a with flexible and hybrid working patterns and happy to have a conversation about what might work for you... We're also passionate about diversity and equal opportunity with industry recognition across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and families. And, being disability positive, reasonable adjustments can be accommodated in our Recruitment process. We'll also give you a comprehensive package that includes: A discretionary performance-led share bonus A generous pension contribution of up to 15% A flex cash pot (4% salary) you can adjust to suit your lifestyle Private health cover you can extend to family members 28 (rising to 30) days holiday plus bank holidays Various share schemes including free shares So if this sounds of interest and you've the relevant skills and experience then we'd love to hear from you!
Trainee IT Network Technician No prior IT experience required Receive interviews and opportunities for 3 years Work towards in-demand skills and certifications Upskill or retrain for the career you want Pursue an exciting career in an industry that excites you or upskill and gain the certifications you need to take your current career to the next level. We specialise in connecting undiscovered talent with exciting career opportunities by providing industry desired certifications before helping them break into the tech industry as a job ready professional. Entry-level IT Network Technicians are in high demand and our network of tech employer partners have engaged us to provide them with newly skilled talent eager to develop their career in IT. No experience is required at this stage as our training will provide you with everything you need to be certified in as little as 12 weeks, following which we will then match you to available opportunities as part of our 3 year career support promise. You will gain the following certifications: CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) Develop the skills commonly performed by advanced end-users, including using security and web browsing best practices and understanding the functions of common operating systems and networks. CompTIA A+ ( Core 1 & Core 2) The new Core Series covers expanded content on growing parts of the IT support role including an expansion of baseline security topics and a different approach to defining competency in operational procedures. CompTIA Network+ Develop your competencies in troubleshooting, configuring, and managing common network wireless and wired devices. Add one of the following courses to specialise your knowledge: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Learn about network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. CompTIA Linux+ Validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems. Our training is self-paced and can be completed in your spare time at a speed that suits you. What are you waiting for? Apply now to find more!
05/02/2022
Full time
Trainee IT Network Technician No prior IT experience required Receive interviews and opportunities for 3 years Work towards in-demand skills and certifications Upskill or retrain for the career you want Pursue an exciting career in an industry that excites you or upskill and gain the certifications you need to take your current career to the next level. We specialise in connecting undiscovered talent with exciting career opportunities by providing industry desired certifications before helping them break into the tech industry as a job ready professional. Entry-level IT Network Technicians are in high demand and our network of tech employer partners have engaged us to provide them with newly skilled talent eager to develop their career in IT. No experience is required at this stage as our training will provide you with everything you need to be certified in as little as 12 weeks, following which we will then match you to available opportunities as part of our 3 year career support promise. You will gain the following certifications: CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) Develop the skills commonly performed by advanced end-users, including using security and web browsing best practices and understanding the functions of common operating systems and networks. CompTIA A+ ( Core 1 & Core 2) The new Core Series covers expanded content on growing parts of the IT support role including an expansion of baseline security topics and a different approach to defining competency in operational procedures. CompTIA Network+ Develop your competencies in troubleshooting, configuring, and managing common network wireless and wired devices. Add one of the following courses to specialise your knowledge: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) Learn about network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. CompTIA Linux+ Validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems. Our training is self-paced and can be completed in your spare time at a speed that suits you. What are you waiting for? Apply now to find more!
Trainee IT Support Technician Benefit from interviews across our network of tech employer partners Receive continued career support for 3 years All experience levels welcome - No prior coding experience required Gain industry respected programming skills and certifications Gain the certifications employers are looking for and upskill for a new career in tech. Study online, in your spare time, and be job ready in as little as 12 weeks. We aim to support fresh tech talent to become industry ready professionals online before supporting them into work. Our career support does not end there and is extended for 3 years throughout which we will continue supporting you during the formative years of your career. The demand for certified IT Support Technician is high and our partners have tasked us to provide them with entry-level candidates certified in the disciplines outlined below. No previous industry experience is required at this stage as we will ensure you have everything you need to be considered support desk ready. You will achieve the following industry desired skills and certifications: CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) Develop the skills commonly performed by advanced end-users, including using security and web browsing best practices and understanding the functions of common operating systems and networks. CompTIA A+ ( Core 1 & Core 2) The new Core Series covers expanded content on growing parts of the IT support role including an expansion of baseline security topics and a different approach to defining competency in operational procedures. CompTIA Network+ Develop your competencies in troubleshooting, configuring and managing common network wireless and wired devices. Add one of the following courses to specialise your knowledge: CompTIA Linux+ Validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems. CompTIA Cloud+ An introduction to cloud computing, CompTIA Could+ validates the skills you need to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Server+ certified candidates can work in any environment because it is the only industry certification that covers the latest server technologies including virtualization, security, and network-attached storage. The career you have always wanted is closer than you realise - what are you waiting for? APPLY now for more information on this incredible opportunity.
05/02/2022
Full time
Trainee IT Support Technician Benefit from interviews across our network of tech employer partners Receive continued career support for 3 years All experience levels welcome - No prior coding experience required Gain industry respected programming skills and certifications Gain the certifications employers are looking for and upskill for a new career in tech. Study online, in your spare time, and be job ready in as little as 12 weeks. We aim to support fresh tech talent to become industry ready professionals online before supporting them into work. Our career support does not end there and is extended for 3 years throughout which we will continue supporting you during the formative years of your career. The demand for certified IT Support Technician is high and our partners have tasked us to provide them with entry-level candidates certified in the disciplines outlined below. No previous industry experience is required at this stage as we will ensure you have everything you need to be considered support desk ready. You will achieve the following industry desired skills and certifications: CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals+) Develop the skills commonly performed by advanced end-users, including using security and web browsing best practices and understanding the functions of common operating systems and networks. CompTIA A+ ( Core 1 & Core 2) The new Core Series covers expanded content on growing parts of the IT support role including an expansion of baseline security topics and a different approach to defining competency in operational procedures. CompTIA Network+ Develop your competencies in troubleshooting, configuring and managing common network wireless and wired devices. Add one of the following courses to specialise your knowledge: CompTIA Linux+ Validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems. CompTIA Cloud+ An introduction to cloud computing, CompTIA Could+ validates the skills you need to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. CompTIA Server+ CompTIA Server+ certified candidates can work in any environment because it is the only industry certification that covers the latest server technologies including virtualization, security, and network-attached storage. The career you have always wanted is closer than you realise - what are you waiting for? APPLY now for more information on this incredible opportunity.
Piper Maddox are looking for Junior level Full stack developers with the passion for Renewable Energies located in Glasgow, Scotland. We are looking for software developers who can help maintain the growth experienced by my client, who are poised to expand their already established client portfolio. Full stack developers with experience in Java, JavaScript or Typescript are needed to help maintain and develop zero carbon energy software systems. Due to their success in Flexible Energy Assets and their software systems which help manage power grids, they have won recent greenfield projects to help them maintain and support their current servers. Therefore, within your role you will get the chance to strengthen your Java, JavaScript or Typescript skills. The ideal candidate will…. -Have 1- 3 years' experience in Java. -And experience with either JavaScript or TypeScript. -Needs passion for environmental causes. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, allowing to gain a great work life balance, become as efficient as possible meaning you can spend more time doing the things you enjoy. You will be working with leading company in the renewable space. You will be literally contributing to making green energy affordable to day-to-day people which is crucial for the fight against climate change. The opportunity for career expansion is present in this organisation as this company is set to be taken over by an industry leader and looking to double the size in Glasgow. Therefore, the opportunities are endless. What can they offer? -Huge growth plans for personnel and for the company. -Close knit environment which offers and values good work life balance and puts employees first. -Performance based bonuses paid annually. -33 days Holidays. If you feel like this could be the challenge for you, please click on the link below to apply. Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
04/02/2022
Full time
Piper Maddox are looking for Junior level Full stack developers with the passion for Renewable Energies located in Glasgow, Scotland. We are looking for software developers who can help maintain the growth experienced by my client, who are poised to expand their already established client portfolio. Full stack developers with experience in Java, JavaScript or Typescript are needed to help maintain and develop zero carbon energy software systems. Due to their success in Flexible Energy Assets and their software systems which help manage power grids, they have won recent greenfield projects to help them maintain and support their current servers. Therefore, within your role you will get the chance to strengthen your Java, JavaScript or Typescript skills. The ideal candidate will…. -Have 1- 3 years' experience in Java. -And experience with either JavaScript or TypeScript. -Needs passion for environmental causes. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, allowing to gain a great work life balance, become as efficient as possible meaning you can spend more time doing the things you enjoy. You will be working with leading company in the renewable space. You will be literally contributing to making green energy affordable to day-to-day people which is crucial for the fight against climate change. The opportunity for career expansion is present in this organisation as this company is set to be taken over by an industry leader and looking to double the size in Glasgow. Therefore, the opportunities are endless. What can they offer? -Huge growth plans for personnel and for the company. -Close knit environment which offers and values good work life balance and puts employees first. -Performance based bonuses paid annually. -33 days Holidays. If you feel like this could be the challenge for you, please click on the link below to apply. Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Deployment Engineer - 2-Month Contact - Up to £130 Per Day Deployment Engineer - 2-Month contract - Up to £130 Per Day Your new company and role: Your new company is looking for an experienced deployment engineer who is available to work onsite in Edinburgh. The role is offering between £115 to £130 Per day and offers free parking on site for employees. You will work with the company to achieve the outcomes of this project. What you'll need to succeed: Successful candidates will Reconfigure desk setups, IT equipment & wiring in light of blended working requirements. Candidates will also be Providing user support to users returning to site, While also Rebuilding laptops and Logging equipment for WEEE disposal What you'll get in return: You'll receive a 3-month contract where you will receive between £115-£130 per day, depending on experience, inside IR35. What you need to do now If you're interested in the contract, please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you're not available to take the contractor on, however, know someone that is, please refer them and received vouchers for a successful candidate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
04/02/2022
Contractor
Deployment Engineer - 2-Month Contact - Up to £130 Per Day Deployment Engineer - 2-Month contract - Up to £130 Per Day Your new company and role: Your new company is looking for an experienced deployment engineer who is available to work onsite in Edinburgh. The role is offering between £115 to £130 Per day and offers free parking on site for employees. You will work with the company to achieve the outcomes of this project. What you'll need to succeed: Successful candidates will Reconfigure desk setups, IT equipment & wiring in light of blended working requirements. Candidates will also be Providing user support to users returning to site, While also Rebuilding laptops and Logging equipment for WEEE disposal What you'll get in return: You'll receive a 3-month contract where you will receive between £115-£130 per day, depending on experience, inside IR35. What you need to do now If you're interested in the contract, please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you're not available to take the contractor on, however, know someone that is, please refer them and received vouchers for a successful candidate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Software Developer (multiple roles) - Edinburgh City Centre/remote for now - SaaS startup/Microsoft Gold Partner who have been established for over seven years. They are growing their Engineering team - they are busy with repeat business from their existing clients (they work with an impressive range of clients across government/public sector, retail and financial services) and are also securing new clients. Their technical stack is built around Microsoft technologies (they're a Microsoft Gold Partner); C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular, Azure . Their product is used by an impressive list of clients and there's a lot of growth planned for 2022! The salary on offer is £30,000-60,000 and there is a strong package on benefits on top. They are hiring for multiple roles and there's flexibility on career level, though you should have some commercial experience with relevant technologies. The team are working remotely for now - they will consider fully remote work but they are hoping that the team will return to the office once it is safe to do so. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
22/01/2022
Full time
Software Developer (multiple roles) - Edinburgh City Centre/remote for now - SaaS startup/Microsoft Gold Partner who have been established for over seven years. They are growing their Engineering team - they are busy with repeat business from their existing clients (they work with an impressive range of clients across government/public sector, retail and financial services) and are also securing new clients. Their technical stack is built around Microsoft technologies (they're a Microsoft Gold Partner); C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Angular, Azure . Their product is used by an impressive list of clients and there's a lot of growth planned for 2022! The salary on offer is £30,000-60,000 and there is a strong package on benefits on top. They are hiring for multiple roles and there's flexibility on career level, though you should have some commercial experience with relevant technologies. The team are working remotely for now - they will consider fully remote work but they are hoping that the team will return to the office once it is safe to do so. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
-Solution Architect / Solution Designer -Remote (Must be in UK) -ASAP Start -6 Month Initial Contract -£600 to £700 per day (Umbrella Only) Solution Architect / Solution Designer required for a market leading client in the midst of large and exciting period of transformation that has a heavy focus on driving new technology adoptions overhauling their Digital offering as well as projects around Data and Regulatory requirements. The successful Solution Architect / Solution Designer will work across a variety of interesting, consumer facing projects to produce a forward thinking end products. A big part of the role initially will be interacting with key stakeholders, SME's and vendors to gather and understand requirements to produce a fit for purpose HLDs. You will ideally come from a Financial Services background, not essential, and have experience of a wide range of projects and environments ideally with a strong understanding of current technology trends. We are particularly keen on candidates who have end to end solution design experience and exposure to complex, customer focused environments. Skills and Experience Summary -Financial Services background preferred -Strong understanding of current technology market and trends e.g. Cloud, Microservices etc. -Knowledge of platforms such as Composer, Bravura, FNZ etc. would be of huge interest -Well versed in usual design governance and assurance process -Experience of a breadth of projects with more of an applications/generalist bias rather than infrastructure -AWS experience highly desirable -Excellent stakeholder skills -Used to working closely with 3rd party suppliers -Strong end to end design skills -Offer expertise to concurrent projects -Used to working within existing frameworks and processes The above is not exhaustive. For further information on this opportunity please forward an updated CV.
18/01/2022
Contractor
-Solution Architect / Solution Designer -Remote (Must be in UK) -ASAP Start -6 Month Initial Contract -£600 to £700 per day (Umbrella Only) Solution Architect / Solution Designer required for a market leading client in the midst of large and exciting period of transformation that has a heavy focus on driving new technology adoptions overhauling their Digital offering as well as projects around Data and Regulatory requirements. The successful Solution Architect / Solution Designer will work across a variety of interesting, consumer facing projects to produce a forward thinking end products. A big part of the role initially will be interacting with key stakeholders, SME's and vendors to gather and understand requirements to produce a fit for purpose HLDs. You will ideally come from a Financial Services background, not essential, and have experience of a wide range of projects and environments ideally with a strong understanding of current technology trends. We are particularly keen on candidates who have end to end solution design experience and exposure to complex, customer focused environments. Skills and Experience Summary -Financial Services background preferred -Strong understanding of current technology market and trends e.g. Cloud, Microservices etc. -Knowledge of platforms such as Composer, Bravura, FNZ etc. would be of huge interest -Well versed in usual design governance and assurance process -Experience of a breadth of projects with more of an applications/generalist bias rather than infrastructure -AWS experience highly desirable -Excellent stakeholder skills -Used to working closely with 3rd party suppliers -Strong end to end design skills -Offer expertise to concurrent projects -Used to working within existing frameworks and processes The above is not exhaustive. For further information on this opportunity please forward an updated CV.
Hours per Week 38.50 Information At CrossReach we're a charitable organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do. From caring for older people, children and families and the homeless to supporting those with learning disabilities, we've been delivering innovative social care for 150 years. And as one of Scotland's largest social care providers, we have 65 services and 1,800 employees across the country. We are looking for an exceptional Systems and Support Engineer to work within a small IT Team. You will be part of a alongside the IT Manager you will be part of a growing Technology Team responsible for all aspects of technology within the company. We are in a period of rapid growth and need the skills of an experienced, outgoing, and positive Systems and Support Engineer, with previous AWS experience as well as a broad range of other technical skills, in order to help build, maintain, and run all areas of Technology. Experience with M365 migration would be required for this role as CrossReach is in a period of transition from on-premise to Cloud. The successful applicant will be a dynamic team player with a positive approach when dealing with our customers. As a member of our Corporate Services team you'll be helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society live safer, fuller and happier lives. Our values driven culture means we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our service users and employees. So, join us and you'll be part of a professional environment with a range of development opportunities and a generous benefits package. It's a career that will enhance both your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland. We are looking for a dynamic team player with a positive approach when dealing with our customers. You will be part of small, dedicated IT Team responsible for all aspects of technology within CrossReach. Experience with M365 migration would be required for this role as CrossReach is in a period of transition from on-premise to Cloud. What's more, you will be part of one of Scotland's largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you'd like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you. As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith.
08/01/2022
Full time
Hours per Week 38.50 Information At CrossReach we're a charitable organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do. From caring for older people, children and families and the homeless to supporting those with learning disabilities, we've been delivering innovative social care for 150 years. And as one of Scotland's largest social care providers, we have 65 services and 1,800 employees across the country. We are looking for an exceptional Systems and Support Engineer to work within a small IT Team. You will be part of a alongside the IT Manager you will be part of a growing Technology Team responsible for all aspects of technology within the company. We are in a period of rapid growth and need the skills of an experienced, outgoing, and positive Systems and Support Engineer, with previous AWS experience as well as a broad range of other technical skills, in order to help build, maintain, and run all areas of Technology. Experience with M365 migration would be required for this role as CrossReach is in a period of transition from on-premise to Cloud. The successful applicant will be a dynamic team player with a positive approach when dealing with our customers. As a member of our Corporate Services team you'll be helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society live safer, fuller and happier lives. Our values driven culture means we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our service users and employees. So, join us and you'll be part of a professional environment with a range of development opportunities and a generous benefits package. It's a career that will enhance both your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland. We are looking for a dynamic team player with a positive approach when dealing with our customers. You will be part of small, dedicated IT Team responsible for all aspects of technology within CrossReach. Experience with M365 migration would be required for this role as CrossReach is in a period of transition from on-premise to Cloud. What's more, you will be part of one of Scotland's largest voluntary social work organisations. At CrossReach, we offer quality care and counselling to a wide range of people in need. But the real story of CrossReach is the work that our staff do: reaching out and making a real difference to the lives of others. If you'd like to join them, we look forward to hearing from you. As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. You do not need to share our faith.
Python Developer required for large organisation, you will help design and deliver production-ready Back End solution running tested Python, you will work as part of the development team to deliver the foundations of a high traffic and high availability system. While collaborating with the product owner to understand the business requirements. Skills required are proven delivery experience of large-scale, Python-based Back End projects, with the ability to understand efficient Python data structures and implementations. Prior experience of working with Agile methodologies and Scrum. Experience with high volume high availability systems (Back End focus), understanding principles of Micro Services Architecture. Knowledge of software engineering practices including design patterns, automated build and test systems for CI/CD and TDD with also some experience with performance testing frameworks would be most beneficial. Please reply with your CV and will be in touch.
05/01/2022
Contractor
Python Developer required for large organisation, you will help design and deliver production-ready Back End solution running tested Python, you will work as part of the development team to deliver the foundations of a high traffic and high availability system. While collaborating with the product owner to understand the business requirements. Skills required are proven delivery experience of large-scale, Python-based Back End projects, with the ability to understand efficient Python data structures and implementations. Prior experience of working with Agile methodologies and Scrum. Experience with high volume high availability systems (Back End focus), understanding principles of Micro Services Architecture. Knowledge of software engineering practices including design patterns, automated build and test systems for CI/CD and TDD with also some experience with performance testing frameworks would be most beneficial. Please reply with your CV and will be in touch.
Are you looking to change careers into the Tech industry? Are you ready to return to work after a career break? Are you simply not enjoying your current role? If you've answered YES to any of the questions above, we have an amazing opportunity for you to break your way into a supercharged industry with boundless opportunities for your career - Tech. Accenture, ranked Fortune's World's 34th Most Admired Company and number 2 on Barron's 20 Most Sustainable International Companies is looking for an IT Analyst to join their team. PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 1-2 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE IN ANY SECTOR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE We're looking for anyone with a passion for tech and a dream of pushing boundaries. You need no previous technical experience as QA will provide the training for you to become equipped with all the skills required to succeed in this role with Accenture. You just need an eagerness to learn and a can-do attitude. Ideally, you will also have some business experience, regardless of whether that is in the tech industry or another sector - we are open to applications from all backgrounds. Accenture have offices in Manchester, London, Newcastle and Edinburgh. You will have a base location but must be open to travel across various sites in the UK. The perks of the role: Competitive salary of £28,000 to £32,000+ per annum 15-week training from seriously clever mentors to help shape your technical aptitude, business acumen and expertise Industry-recognised certifications to boost your employability and promotability Bursary during your training Contributory pension scheme Continued professional development What's the job like: As an IT Analyst with Accenture, you will contribute to ServiceNow Solution implementation, which could include activities like: System configuration, development of custom features on client and server side, technical consulting, technical specs preparation, testing and rollout support Following implementation standards and technical best practices Providing expertise on technical questions, related to ServiceNow platform Understanding the business needs and the needs to standardize processes and build this into the design and deliverables. The desirable candidate: A minimum of 1-2 years' work experience, in any sector Excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk and present to a range of audiences, sometimes acting as a translator between parties The ability to motivate others and guide change A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach A strong interest in business and business development Good attention to detail and a methodical approach Eligibility to apply for UK Security Clearance Click here to apply now and take the first step in launching your career in the tech industry! QA values and diversity We're an equal opportunity employer. We are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It's QA policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
10/11/2021
Full time
Are you looking to change careers into the Tech industry? Are you ready to return to work after a career break? Are you simply not enjoying your current role? If you've answered YES to any of the questions above, we have an amazing opportunity for you to break your way into a supercharged industry with boundless opportunities for your career - Tech. Accenture, ranked Fortune's World's 34th Most Admired Company and number 2 on Barron's 20 Most Sustainable International Companies is looking for an IT Analyst to join their team. PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 1-2 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE IN ANY SECTOR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE We're looking for anyone with a passion for tech and a dream of pushing boundaries. You need no previous technical experience as QA will provide the training for you to become equipped with all the skills required to succeed in this role with Accenture. You just need an eagerness to learn and a can-do attitude. Ideally, you will also have some business experience, regardless of whether that is in the tech industry or another sector - we are open to applications from all backgrounds. Accenture have offices in Manchester, London, Newcastle and Edinburgh. You will have a base location but must be open to travel across various sites in the UK. The perks of the role: Competitive salary of £28,000 to £32,000+ per annum 15-week training from seriously clever mentors to help shape your technical aptitude, business acumen and expertise Industry-recognised certifications to boost your employability and promotability Bursary during your training Contributory pension scheme Continued professional development What's the job like: As an IT Analyst with Accenture, you will contribute to ServiceNow Solution implementation, which could include activities like: System configuration, development of custom features on client and server side, technical consulting, technical specs preparation, testing and rollout support Following implementation standards and technical best practices Providing expertise on technical questions, related to ServiceNow platform Understanding the business needs and the needs to standardize processes and build this into the design and deliverables. The desirable candidate: A minimum of 1-2 years' work experience, in any sector Excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk and present to a range of audiences, sometimes acting as a translator between parties The ability to motivate others and guide change A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach A strong interest in business and business development Good attention to detail and a methodical approach Eligibility to apply for UK Security Clearance Click here to apply now and take the first step in launching your career in the tech industry! QA values and diversity We're an equal opportunity employer. We are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It's QA policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Are you an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst / Developer ? Are you passionate about Data and looking to grow your experience ? Would you like to work for one of the UK's top employers ? They are looking for Analyst and Senior Analyst level. As a Business Intelligence Analyst you will be providing data-based insight into customer behaviour and interactions. Responsibilities will include: · You'll use SQL, Python and Visualisation tools to source, gather, cleanse, and analyse customer data · Developing and delivering better customer experiences. · Use analytics and statistics to highlight trends, focus areas and measure changes in customer behaviours and outcomes. · Design, Develop and deliver BI Solutions · Build Dashboards Your skills should include: · Strong SQL skills · BI visualisation experience could be Tableau, Power BI, Qlik · Any experience with Python, R or Spark is highly advantageous · Strong communication skills and able to deal with senior stakeholders. For more information get in touch asap.
09/11/2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst / Developer ? Are you passionate about Data and looking to grow your experience ? Would you like to work for one of the UK's top employers ? They are looking for Analyst and Senior Analyst level. As a Business Intelligence Analyst you will be providing data-based insight into customer behaviour and interactions. Responsibilities will include: · You'll use SQL, Python and Visualisation tools to source, gather, cleanse, and analyse customer data · Developing and delivering better customer experiences. · Use analytics and statistics to highlight trends, focus areas and measure changes in customer behaviours and outcomes. · Design, Develop and deliver BI Solutions · Build Dashboards Your skills should include: · Strong SQL skills · BI visualisation experience could be Tableau, Power BI, Qlik · Any experience with Python, R or Spark is highly advantageous · Strong communication skills and able to deal with senior stakeholders. For more information get in touch asap.
Senior Software Engineer / Lead Software Engineer wanted to join an Edinburgh-based startup/scaleup who are involved in some really interesting and socially and environmentally positive work. Their mission is to tackle energy poverty and use technology to improve access to resources in developing countries - it's interesting, challenging and socially positive work. They have a team of 15, and most of the technical team are based in central Edinburgh. The tech stack is built around Python, Django, JavaScript, React - bonus skills would include TypeScript, GraphQL, Flutter experience. If Python's not your main experience (perhaps you're more experienced with Ruby/Rails or Node.js) then please do get in touch! Ideally, you'll feel comfortable leading and mentoring other Developers. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 (plus stock options). They are happy to support flexible working and may consider remote Engineers for this role and will also consider part-time Software Engineers. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
09/11/2021
Full time
Senior Software Engineer / Lead Software Engineer wanted to join an Edinburgh-based startup/scaleup who are involved in some really interesting and socially and environmentally positive work. Their mission is to tackle energy poverty and use technology to improve access to resources in developing countries - it's interesting, challenging and socially positive work. They have a team of 15, and most of the technical team are based in central Edinburgh. The tech stack is built around Python, Django, JavaScript, React - bonus skills would include TypeScript, GraphQL, Flutter experience. If Python's not your main experience (perhaps you're more experienced with Ruby/Rails or Node.js) then please do get in touch! Ideally, you'll feel comfortable leading and mentoring other Developers. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 (plus stock options). They are happy to support flexible working and may consider remote Engineers for this role and will also consider part-time Software Engineers. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
Venesky-Brown's client, the NHS, is currently looking to recruit multiple Project Support Officers for initial contracts until the end of March 2022 on a rate of £155/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances these roles will be remote based for the duration of the contracts. Essential Skills: - Particular focus on project delivery experience. - Project management background and/or experience working in a project office environment - Experience of co-ordinating all Project Phases including Proposal, Initiation, Design, Implementation, Closure and Review - Experience of diary co-ordination and arranging meetings together with all related duties - Minute taking skills. - Good knowledge of methodologies and techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects - Commitment to professional development. - Ability to manage a diverse workload while ensuring the provision of a high quality service - Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in a changing environment without the requirement for direct supervision. - Team working experience, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a well-developed organisational ability. - Must have a current home working setup, a laptop will be provided Desirable Skills: - It would be highly advantageous for candidate to have health experience. - Formal programme and project management training eg PRINCE2 . - Experience in the delivery of training - Experience and knowledge of delivering effective customer-orientated services - Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and effective financial management skills. - Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills. - Experience of working flexibly with team members and customers across a variety of business settings. - The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.
05/11/2021
Contractor
Venesky-Brown's client, the NHS, is currently looking to recruit multiple Project Support Officers for initial contracts until the end of March 2022 on a rate of £155/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances these roles will be remote based for the duration of the contracts. Essential Skills: - Particular focus on project delivery experience. - Project management background and/or experience working in a project office environment - Experience of co-ordinating all Project Phases including Proposal, Initiation, Design, Implementation, Closure and Review - Experience of diary co-ordination and arranging meetings together with all related duties - Minute taking skills. - Good knowledge of methodologies and techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects - Commitment to professional development. - Ability to manage a diverse workload while ensuring the provision of a high quality service - Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines in a changing environment without the requirement for direct supervision. - Team working experience, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a well-developed organisational ability. - Must have a current home working setup, a laptop will be provided Desirable Skills: - It would be highly advantageous for candidate to have health experience. - Formal programme and project management training eg PRINCE2 . - Experience in the delivery of training - Experience and knowledge of delivering effective customer-orientated services - Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and effective financial management skills. - Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills. - Experience of working flexibly with team members and customers across a variety of business settings. - The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.
Lorien's public sector client are looking for a Solution Architect to join a multi-disciplinary data architecture team that will take the lead on transforming a key public service in Scotland. This is an initial 3 month contract and sits inside IR35. Initially you will be working from home with a phased return to the Edinburgh office. Knowledge and experience of IT solutions architecture methodologies and principles are key including Experience of leading the technology solution design and delivery for major programmes Understanding of a broad range of applications, data, infrastructure and security technologies through experience Understanding of digital technologies through experience of digital or IT related roles Experience of digital delivery Experience of delivering professional services Commercial experience (Influencing, negotiating and mediation skills. In particular, experience of dealing directly with directors and personnel in the Scottish Government and across the public sector Agile experience Experience of cross-organisation integrations Experience of contributing to the definition of work packages for suppliers and delivery partners TOGAF or similar frameworks. Please send your CV for immediate consideration We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age
05/11/2021
Contractor
Lorien's public sector client are looking for a Solution Architect to join a multi-disciplinary data architecture team that will take the lead on transforming a key public service in Scotland. This is an initial 3 month contract and sits inside IR35. Initially you will be working from home with a phased return to the Edinburgh office. Knowledge and experience of IT solutions architecture methodologies and principles are key including Experience of leading the technology solution design and delivery for major programmes Understanding of a broad range of applications, data, infrastructure and security technologies through experience Understanding of digital technologies through experience of digital or IT related roles Experience of digital delivery Experience of delivering professional services Commercial experience (Influencing, negotiating and mediation skills. In particular, experience of dealing directly with directors and personnel in the Scottish Government and across the public sector Agile experience Experience of cross-organisation integrations Experience of contributing to the definition of work packages for suppliers and delivery partners TOGAF or similar frameworks. Please send your CV for immediate consideration We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age
Solutions Architect - retail banking products, customer journey, origination, new customer account opening Solution Architect is required for an Edinburgh based Banking Client. Remotely based for the foreseeable, the successful candidate will be joining the business to work on the new account opening workstream. This is a multi-step process for customers when they are applying for a product like a new loan or credit card. The aim is to streamline the process ensuring the customers experience is improved along with ensuring there is more flexibility for the business. Initial Contracts will be for 6 months and Rate-Card will pay £600-£640 (via an Umbrella Company). The successful candidate for this role will require the following skills and experience: *Solution Design/Architecture experience with Retail Banking - MANDATORY *Experience delivering solution designs related to Customer Journeys, New Account opening, Retail Banking Products - MANDATORY *Experience of guiding solution design through governance and service process *Strong interpersonal and presentation skills *Knowledge of Agile Methodology *Software engineering experience would be advantageous (NODE.js/REACT.js) *Data architecture awareness. If the above details appeal to you and you have the relevant experience, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered for this Contract. Our Client values diversity & welcomes applications from everyone.
05/11/2021
Contractor
Solutions Architect - retail banking products, customer journey, origination, new customer account opening Solution Architect is required for an Edinburgh based Banking Client. Remotely based for the foreseeable, the successful candidate will be joining the business to work on the new account opening workstream. This is a multi-step process for customers when they are applying for a product like a new loan or credit card. The aim is to streamline the process ensuring the customers experience is improved along with ensuring there is more flexibility for the business. Initial Contracts will be for 6 months and Rate-Card will pay £600-£640 (via an Umbrella Company). The successful candidate for this role will require the following skills and experience: *Solution Design/Architecture experience with Retail Banking - MANDATORY *Experience delivering solution designs related to Customer Journeys, New Account opening, Retail Banking Products - MANDATORY *Experience of guiding solution design through governance and service process *Strong interpersonal and presentation skills *Knowledge of Agile Methodology *Software engineering experience would be advantageous (NODE.js/REACT.js) *Data architecture awareness. If the above details appeal to you and you have the relevant experience, PLEASE APPLY NOW to be considered for this Contract. Our Client values diversity & welcomes applications from everyone.
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit 2 x Systems Trainers for fixed term contracts until 31st October 2022 on a salary of £28,756 - £33,309 per annum pro-rata. Due to the current circumstances these roles will be remote based for the foreseeable future. Responsibilities: - Develop training/learning materials aligned to the system functionality being developed by the People and Money Systems team this may include Webinars, online learning, user guides and workshops - Develop and conduct learning needs assessments in partnership with the Change Team - Deliver train the trainer and/or end user training as required - Support pre-training demonstrations and road shows in conjunction with the change management team - Contribute to implementation project plan development and status reporting as it relates to training activities, aligned to the Programme Training Strategy - Contribute to test preparation activities, publication of training material and scheduling training sessions - Support the communications team in the generation of organisation wide communications Essential Skills: - Excellent proven stakeholder engagement and management skills - Proven training experience, including developing, building and delivering engaging content - Experience in the use of other media such as video in a blended learning environment - In depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar platforms - Strong written English skills for documentation, instruction and additional training content - Demonstrable experience in IT or Systems areas. Desirable Skills: - Experience in utilising E-learning tools or software - Experience of Oracle or ERP systems training and related processes - Exposure to a wide range of systems or culture change projects in large, global businesses. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.
05/11/2021
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit 2 x Systems Trainers for fixed term contracts until 31st October 2022 on a salary of £28,756 - £33,309 per annum pro-rata. Due to the current circumstances these roles will be remote based for the foreseeable future. Responsibilities: - Develop training/learning materials aligned to the system functionality being developed by the People and Money Systems team this may include Webinars, online learning, user guides and workshops - Develop and conduct learning needs assessments in partnership with the Change Team - Deliver train the trainer and/or end user training as required - Support pre-training demonstrations and road shows in conjunction with the change management team - Contribute to implementation project plan development and status reporting as it relates to training activities, aligned to the Programme Training Strategy - Contribute to test preparation activities, publication of training material and scheduling training sessions - Support the communications team in the generation of organisation wide communications Essential Skills: - Excellent proven stakeholder engagement and management skills - Proven training experience, including developing, building and delivering engaging content - Experience in the use of other media such as video in a blended learning environment - In depth knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or similar platforms - Strong written English skills for documentation, instruction and additional training content - Demonstrable experience in IT or Systems areas. Desirable Skills: - Experience in utilising E-learning tools or software - Experience of Oracle or ERP systems training and related processes - Exposure to a wide range of systems or culture change projects in large, global businesses. If you would like to hear more about these opportunities please get in touch.
Middleware Opentext Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires a Middleware Opentext Administrator to be based in their client's office in Edinburgh, UK. You may be able to work remotely until Covid abates. This is a 6-month temporary contract to start on 15th Nov 2021. Job Purpose Administration & Upkeep of Mainframe Platform Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements 8+ years of relevant experience. Good knowledge on Opentext platform ( Teamsite, Livesite & Open deploy) administration. Provide support during the production rollout and production issues. Experience with teamsite configuration such as teamsite server management, work with branches, MediaBin configuration and backup configuration. Good understanding on configuring and integrating TeamSite Servers with Proxy Servers. Knowledge about workflow management and monitoring. Work closely with developers and support various configuration such as server management, connector configuration, log management etc:- Knowledge on Jboss, WebSphere administration is an added advantage. Responsible for writing scripts on Shell and Perl. Acknowledge and resolve the incidents based on customer defined SLA. Client facing & Interpersonal skills. Experience working in Onsite/Offshore Experience
05/11/2021
Contractor
Middleware Opentext Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires a Middleware Opentext Administrator to be based in their client's office in Edinburgh, UK. You may be able to work remotely until Covid abates. This is a 6-month temporary contract to start on 15th Nov 2021. Job Purpose Administration & Upkeep of Mainframe Platform Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements 8+ years of relevant experience. Good knowledge on Opentext platform ( Teamsite, Livesite & Open deploy) administration. Provide support during the production rollout and production issues. Experience with teamsite configuration such as teamsite server management, work with branches, MediaBin configuration and backup configuration. Good understanding on configuring and integrating TeamSite Servers with Proxy Servers. Knowledge about workflow management and monitoring. Work closely with developers and support various configuration such as server management, connector configuration, log management etc:- Knowledge on Jboss, WebSphere administration is an added advantage. Responsible for writing scripts on Shell and Perl. Acknowledge and resolve the incidents based on customer defined SLA. Client facing & Interpersonal skills. Experience working in Onsite/Offshore Experience
Our client is looking for a Performance Test Engineer, a technical tester with a strong background working with either Loadrunner/Gatling or Soasta and has previous experience of testing large scale web applications. You will have good Automation experience working with Scala, Python or Shell. The role will be to maintain the Test Framework, creating scenario design, Test execution coordination and completing requirements analysis. You will need some coding experience in some of these languages, C/C++ or Java. This is an excellent role in a growing team, you will be working with experienced professionals using the latest tools and technologies. Please call for more details or send your CV.
05/11/2021
Contractor
Our client is looking for a Performance Test Engineer, a technical tester with a strong background working with either Loadrunner/Gatling or Soasta and has previous experience of testing large scale web applications. You will have good Automation experience working with Scala, Python or Shell. The role will be to maintain the Test Framework, creating scenario design, Test execution coordination and completing requirements analysis. You will need some coding experience in some of these languages, C/C++ or Java. This is an excellent role in a growing team, you will be working with experienced professionals using the latest tools and technologies. Please call for more details or send your CV.
Full Stack JavaScript Software Engineer/Software Engineer - an opportunity to join a really cool company with a great product and huge growth plans! The company has around 200 employees in total and a small Engineering team of around 10. You'll be getting involved in customer-facing eCommerce sites, as well as all the other systems that keep the business running. They have a brilliant office in West Lothian - they are flexible with working and happy to support mostly remote working but there is a requirement to be able to travel to the office occasionally, so this role is best suited to someone based in the Central Belt of Scotland. The office is a great place to be - friendly and laid back with snacks on tap. They're a full bootstrapped startup/scaleup with a lot of projects coming up. The salary is £50,000-70,000 and there are good benefits on top; pension, flexible working, cycle to work and other wellbeing benefits. They are open on technical background and happy to support cross-training, but you will be working with: *JavaScript and React, HTML and SCSS. *Ideally, experience with GraphQL/REST APIs. *eCommerce experience would be a bonus. If you're interested, please apply and/or call Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
05/11/2021
Full time
Full Stack JavaScript Software Engineer/Software Engineer - an opportunity to join a really cool company with a great product and huge growth plans! The company has around 200 employees in total and a small Engineering team of around 10. You'll be getting involved in customer-facing eCommerce sites, as well as all the other systems that keep the business running. They have a brilliant office in West Lothian - they are flexible with working and happy to support mostly remote working but there is a requirement to be able to travel to the office occasionally, so this role is best suited to someone based in the Central Belt of Scotland. The office is a great place to be - friendly and laid back with snacks on tap. They're a full bootstrapped startup/scaleup with a lot of projects coming up. The salary is £50,000-70,000 and there are good benefits on top; pension, flexible working, cycle to work and other wellbeing benefits. They are open on technical background and happy to support cross-training, but you will be working with: *JavaScript and React, HTML and SCSS. *Ideally, experience with GraphQL/REST APIs. *eCommerce experience would be a bonus. If you're interested, please apply and/or call Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
Middleware Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires a Middleware Administrator to be based in their client's office in Edinburgh, UK. You may be able to work remotely until covid abates. This is a 6-month temporary contract to start ASAP. Job Purpose and primary Objective: Administration & Upkeep of Middleware Platform Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements Strong working knowledge and administration experience in the following technology areas 8+ years of relevant experience. IBM MQ IBM WAS/WASND/WAS Liberty IBM Business Automation Workflow IBM IIB Opentext (Teamsite, Livesite, Opendeploy) IBM ODM IBM Portals IBM Content Manager Jboss EWS Jboss EAP Experience working in Onsite/Offshore
05/11/2021
Contractor
Middleware Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires a Middleware Administrator to be based in their client's office in Edinburgh, UK. You may be able to work remotely until covid abates. This is a 6-month temporary contract to start ASAP. Job Purpose and primary Objective: Administration & Upkeep of Middleware Platform Key Responsibilities/Key Requirements Strong working knowledge and administration experience in the following technology areas 8+ years of relevant experience. IBM MQ IBM WAS/WASND/WAS Liberty IBM Business Automation Workflow IBM IIB Opentext (Teamsite, Livesite, Opendeploy) IBM ODM IBM Portals IBM Content Manager Jboss EWS Jboss EAP Experience working in Onsite/Offshore
Senior Software Developer (.NET) - an opportunity to join a well-established Scottish IT Consultancy and deliver world class products to their impressive customer base. Established 20 years ago and with a really strong reputation in the market, the company are keen to add an experienced Software Engineer to their ranks. As they're a Consultancy, it's key that you're happy in a client-facing role - they work with SMEs and Enterprise-level clients in Financial Services and Public Sector. The company are massive on personal and professional development; you'll have a personal annual budget to support your development and they encourage Developers to complete certifications. The team also regularly attend conferences - and travel to some pretty exciting locations to do so (when it's safe to do so)! The salary on offer for this role is up to £65,000 and there's a good package of benefits on top; 30 days' holiday, pension, private healthcare, they'll provide your tech and pay for your home broadband. The company are planning to work from home for the foreseeable future. They do have an office in Edinburgh city centre, if that's your preference. Your skills and experience should include: *Solid .NET skills; C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server. *Ideally, Azure/cloud exposure. *Front End development experience would be beneficial; HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Angular/React. *Strong client-facing experience and a consultative approach (experience in a Consultancy environment would be ideal). If you're interested in this role, or generally considering a new role in Edinburgh/Central Scotland, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
05/11/2021
Full time
Senior Software Developer (.NET) - an opportunity to join a well-established Scottish IT Consultancy and deliver world class products to their impressive customer base. Established 20 years ago and with a really strong reputation in the market, the company are keen to add an experienced Software Engineer to their ranks. As they're a Consultancy, it's key that you're happy in a client-facing role - they work with SMEs and Enterprise-level clients in Financial Services and Public Sector. The company are massive on personal and professional development; you'll have a personal annual budget to support your development and they encourage Developers to complete certifications. The team also regularly attend conferences - and travel to some pretty exciting locations to do so (when it's safe to do so)! The salary on offer for this role is up to £65,000 and there's a good package of benefits on top; 30 days' holiday, pension, private healthcare, they'll provide your tech and pay for your home broadband. The company are planning to work from home for the foreseeable future. They do have an office in Edinburgh city centre, if that's your preference. Your skills and experience should include: *Solid .NET skills; C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server. *Ideally, Azure/cloud exposure. *Front End development experience would be beneficial; HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Angular/React. *Strong client-facing experience and a consultative approach (experience in a Consultancy environment would be ideal). If you're interested in this role, or generally considering a new role in Edinburgh/Central Scotland, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
Azure DevOps Engineer Remote £50,000 to £60,000 DOE Due to further growth of the business, we are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join an industry leading IT function. Along with reporting into, and having the full support of, the CTO, the successful Azure DevOps Engineer will be responsible for playing a crucial role within the Development team. Skills/Experience Required: Excellent communication and people skills Experience with Azure DevOps Building CI/CD Pipelines Containerization tools such as Docker & Kubernetes Scripting in YAML, bicep & C# Offering: Flexible working Competitive salary Scheduled training & personal development 25 days holiday + bank holidays If you are interested in the Azure DevOps Engineer position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
04/11/2021
Full time
Azure DevOps Engineer Remote £50,000 to £60,000 DOE Due to further growth of the business, we are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join an industry leading IT function. Along with reporting into, and having the full support of, the CTO, the successful Azure DevOps Engineer will be responsible for playing a crucial role within the Development team. Skills/Experience Required: Excellent communication and people skills Experience with Azure DevOps Building CI/CD Pipelines Containerization tools such as Docker & Kubernetes Scripting in YAML, bicep & C# Offering: Flexible working Competitive salary Scheduled training & personal development 25 days holiday + bank holidays If you are interested in the Azure DevOps Engineer position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Trainee IT Technician - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a brand new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (18K-£30K) upon completion. We are currently placing over 100 of our graduates into new roles each month. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today's IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Guaranteed Job Placement (Starting salary £18K-£30K) At this point you will have fully completed our IT Technician Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area. We can guarantee you a starting salary of between £18-30k, working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £690, or 8 monthly payments of £99, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Keywords: IT Support, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Support Engineer, Desktop Support, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, First Line Support, Second Line Support, Trainee IT Technician, Trainee IT Support Technician, Graduate IT, No Experience Required, Helpdesk, IT Trainee, Trainee IT Support, Trainee IT Engineer.
04/11/2021
Full time
Trainee IT Technician - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a brand new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (18K-£30K) upon completion. We are currently placing over 100 of our graduates into new roles each month. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today's IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Theory is often not enough these days, companies require hands on practical experience to make sure you're job ready. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. The CompTIA A+ is the most commonly asked for certificate in entry level IT roles. Guaranteed Job Placement (Starting salary £18K-£30K) At this point you will have fully completed our IT Technician Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area. We can guarantee you a starting salary of between £18-30k, working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £690, or 8 monthly payments of £99, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Keywords: IT Support, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Support Engineer, Desktop Support, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, First Line Support, Second Line Support, Trainee IT Technician, Trainee IT Support Technician, Graduate IT, No Experience Required, Helpdesk, IT Trainee, Trainee IT Support, Trainee IT Engineer.
An inertial engineering business is currently developing a cloud-native next generation compute platform on its high-performance dataflow engine and is looking for two Platform DevOps Engineers to join the team to assist in laying the foundations for the new platform. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team as they aim to provide a private cloud environment equivalent to the size of GCP or AWS, harnessing the both the on-prem and public cloud resources to enable compute throughput for data processing and geophysical imaging workloads on an unprecedented scale. The successful Platform DevOps Engineer will be designing and implementing new infrastructure services, application frameworks, APIs, and processes on a global scale. Having worked on previous greenfield project across both infrastructure and software lifecycles, the two successful candidates will be joining the client at an exciting time in the company's history as they are expanding their service offering and entering new markets. We are looking for a Platform DevOps Engineer who has the following skills and experiences: Software Architecture - design and implementation Excellent Python skills Containers/Kubernetes Network infrastructure and engineering skills Driven by learning new technologies and languages and a natural thirst for building highly efficient and user friendly systems As there are two roles available, the salary expectations are open to negotiation depending on experience, although saying that we are ideally looking to speak with candidates whose salary expectations fall between £40,000-£80,000/ annum along with additional bonus and benefits that come with the role. To apply for this role as Platform DevOps Engineer, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
04/11/2021
Full time
An inertial engineering business is currently developing a cloud-native next generation compute platform on its high-performance dataflow engine and is looking for two Platform DevOps Engineers to join the team to assist in laying the foundations for the new platform. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team as they aim to provide a private cloud environment equivalent to the size of GCP or AWS, harnessing the both the on-prem and public cloud resources to enable compute throughput for data processing and geophysical imaging workloads on an unprecedented scale. The successful Platform DevOps Engineer will be designing and implementing new infrastructure services, application frameworks, APIs, and processes on a global scale. Having worked on previous greenfield project across both infrastructure and software lifecycles, the two successful candidates will be joining the client at an exciting time in the company's history as they are expanding their service offering and entering new markets. We are looking for a Platform DevOps Engineer who has the following skills and experiences: Software Architecture - design and implementation Excellent Python skills Containers/Kubernetes Network infrastructure and engineering skills Driven by learning new technologies and languages and a natural thirst for building highly efficient and user friendly systems As there are two roles available, the salary expectations are open to negotiation depending on experience, although saying that we are ideally looking to speak with candidates whose salary expectations fall between £40,000-£80,000/ annum along with additional bonus and benefits that come with the role. To apply for this role as Platform DevOps Engineer, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
04/11/2021
Full time
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we depend upon in the modern world. We make sure people get the best from broadband, telephone and mobile services. We oversee the universal postal service and manage the radio-spectrum used by wireless devices and have regulatory powers over TV and radio. We use data from a wide range of sources to understand the dynamics of the sectors we regulate and to provide insights to inform policy decisions. In addition to existing responsibilities, there are opportunities to contribute to our new duties relating to the regulation of Online Harms. This new area of work will expand the scope of data-driven activities in terms of the variety and volume of data, as well as the range of analysis we do. Purpose of the Role You will architect, design, implement and oversee the operations of data solutions that empower data professionals. What you are expected to deliver in this role You will have critical thinking and relevant skills and experience for enabling the transformation of data to create solutions that add value to business requirements. You will have a deep understanding of the full data lifecycle and the role that data plays across applications, machine learning, business analytics, and reporting. You will identify and evaluate alternative architectures to meet the needs of business, the agreed requirements, and support the strategic direction of Ofcom. Work with IT teams, business analysts and data analytics teams to understand data consumers' needs and develop solutions. You will support our on-going development activities and continually promote data innovation to achieve the business outcomes. You will be a self-motivated and effective communicator and inform and influence senior managers. Understand motivations behind projects and own technical activities to translate business requirements into a business value solution. Take an iterative approach that responds to feedback and changing needs. Perform deep dives to solve a specific solution or design challenges. Using trials or POCs to prove or discount an approach, to critic your own design. You will ensure that the solutions you help deliver forms an integral part of the ICT estate; aligned with the wider architecture. Provide documentation of solutions detailing the business, data, application and technology layers. With colleagues, define data pipelines and data lakes, covering the ingression, ETL or ELT, and the cataloguing of data. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective data storage, cost, security, quality, sharing, availability, retention and publishing within the organisation. Develops analytics policy, standards and guidelines Ensuring successful transitions for solutions into production ensuring production support have the necessary knowledge and documentation to support the service. Skills and Knowledge Robust Data and Technical/Solutions Architecture skills - sets direction for and possesses a deep understanding of architecture and strategies which integrate with industry trends e.g. TOGAF. Hands-on experience with analytical tools and languages such as: Python, R, SQL, Azure Data Factory (and SSIS), Databricks, Power BI, Git etc. Experience of infrastructure: cloud-based technologies used for storage, data lakes, data warehouses, data streaming, Databases, ETL / ELT / Transformation. Experience of DevOps/DataOps methods in development of data solutions to ensure pipelines and processes can be automated and controlled. Experience with Cloud based data and analytical initiatives utilising Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or similar cloud services. Experience of working closely with Data Scientists/Analysts) to understanding their needs. Experience of implementation of statistical, AI, Machine Learning and Deep learning applications. Experience with integrations (e.g., via APIs) with external vendors to share data between organizations. Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of an organization. Experience of working with external technology supplier and service providers to deliver business solutions.
Software Developer - join an Edinburgh-based SaaS startup. You'll be working on a platform which is helping organisations to manage their data and create secure digital environments. You'll join a small Development team of three. They're a friendly bunch of motivated techies - you'll fit right in if you're also an enthusiastic Developer who is excited by the prospect of working on some pretty cutting-edge stuff. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 (potentially some flexibility) and there are some benefits and perks on top. They have an office in Edinburgh City Centre and are happy to offer flexible working. They also offer a pension, share scheme and Cyclescheme/Techscheme. Their tech stack includes (you don't need experience with everything): *Solid C# and ASP.NET experience. *Ideally, SaaS and/or microservices. *Docker and Kubernetes experience would be great. *Agile/Scrum/Kanban experience. *Azure DevOps. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
04/11/2021
Full time
Software Developer - join an Edinburgh-based SaaS startup. You'll be working on a platform which is helping organisations to manage their data and create secure digital environments. You'll join a small Development team of three. They're a friendly bunch of motivated techies - you'll fit right in if you're also an enthusiastic Developer who is excited by the prospect of working on some pretty cutting-edge stuff. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 (potentially some flexibility) and there are some benefits and perks on top. They have an office in Edinburgh City Centre and are happy to offer flexible working. They also offer a pension, share scheme and Cyclescheme/Techscheme. Their tech stack includes (you don't need experience with everything): *Solid C# and ASP.NET experience. *Ideally, SaaS and/or microservices. *Docker and Kubernetes experience would be great. *Agile/Scrum/Kanban experience. *Azure DevOps. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
04/11/2021
Full time
We're spending more of our time online however, being online has its risks. Ofcom research found a third of people feel the risks of being online have started to outweigh the benefits, while four in five adult internet users have concerns about going online, and most people support tighter rules. This is why the Government has appointed Ofcom as the regulator for online harms in the UK. We've gained extensive experience in protecting audiences from harm while upholding freedom of expression. An important part of our job will be to make sure online platforms do the same with their systems and processes. Our responsibilities mean we are increasing our capacity and capability in our online technology team and are looking to recruit talented and diverse specialists in this exciting and growing area. You will have the unique opportunity to directly impact a world leading regime, as well as have the chance to experiment with leading edge technologies. There has never been a more exciting and meaningful time to join. We know that you will have varying experience and backgrounds, we are open to all. Please get in touch to find out how to be part of this journey. Ofcom opened a new tech hub in Manchester this year and we are looking to expand the team across our London office and our new Manchester location. Purpose of the role You will use your experience to act as a subject matter expert as part of the Online Technology Team. The role requires the successful candidate to be inquisitive with an inherent interest in understanding how technology works. You will supply vital knowledge on the architecture and standards of the Internet; the structure, systems and technologies employed by both large and small-scale online media platforms; and the harms that such platforms can present to consumers. The role will involve research, evaluation, consultancy, advising, project management and briefing in a variety of written and verbal formats. You are comfortable at different levels of the tech stack including frontend, APIs, backend, and databases. You have strong technical acumen, hands-on experience, a quick learner able to understand different technologies and assess their benefits and trade-offs. Reporting to the Director of Online Technology responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the online technology team subject matter experts in aspects of software development/standards/architecture. Managing and supporting technical team projects to explore in detail aspects of the systems, platforms and standards which are of concern Prepare briefing documents and build the knowledge and understanding. Ensure a 'joinedup' approach to the technological aspect of our online regulation regime with government departments, industry, industry associations and internal colleagues. Supporting practical work within subject matter experts to explore technological capabilities. Improve our visibility of the online industry and its underlying data to be in line with best practice worldwide. Develop working relationships with universities and other regulatory or government bodies active in online safety where relevant. Collaborating with our People and Transformation Team to support and deliver specialist training to colleagues. Working with our ICT team to ensure that activities are aligned with Ofcom's ICT Strategy. Support Ofcom's Public Policy Team to explore and implement efficient and secure ways for us to share data about online services with government and other policymakers. Collaborating with data scientists and domain experts in multi-disciplinary teams. Your skill Skills, knowledge, and experience can include any combination of: Hands-on backend software, microservices, algorithms, APIs and data structures development experience using Python, NodeJS also desirable VR/AR/Meta languages etc Image/text/audio analysis/forensics Software development lifecycle experience Git / CICD / Testing / PRs / Promotion / Environments / Ticketing +Auditing / Security tooling / standards / DevOps Experience in Security operations including identity and access management, encryption in transit and at rest, storage, and processing of sensitive personal data A practical understanding of the architecture, systems and operation of several online platforms and an understanding of the underlying Internet standards and how they are developed. An understanding of motivations for moving towards DevOps and. A high-level understanding of AI and machine learning and how it will be relevant to modern processes in the future (i.e., AIOps) Experience of working with encryption technologies/techniques Understanding of development languages Strong database knowledge in SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB Strong experience across a broad range of cloud platform services including compute, storage, analytics, data engineering, load-balancing, monitoring, and alerting, serverless architecture, integration, messaging, and others Experience of creating API integrations with 3rd party platforms and services using REST APIs Experience in application deployment using Docker containers and scalable architectures using microservices, Kubernetes and Helm also desirable Excellent spoken and written English and able to communicate technical subject matter clearly. Familiarity with Machine Learning development, algorithmic orchestration, and model serving approaches and methodologies
Senior Developer - Edinburgh/Remote - GBP 50,000 - 55,000 DOE I am currently working with a management software company based in Edinburgh. My client is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team. The role is primarily remote with a handful of visits to the office every few months. My client is looking for a Senior Developer who has experience with the technical skills stated below as they are looking to place a candidate in the suitable role. The successful candidate should be committed to ensuring a rapid delivery of services and is proactive in identifying and managing issues. Essential Technologies: * NodeJS * Experience with AWS and AWS SDK * DevOps Experience Desirable Technologies: * Perl * Java * Go * Linux * Gitea * SQL (Ideally, MariaDB) * NoSQL (Ideally, Mongo) * React URGENT ROLE IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the desirable technical stack above, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with Lydia on . Role: Senior Developer Location: Edinburgh/Remote Salary: GBP 50,000 - 55,000 DOE Keywords: NodeJS, AWS, AWS SDK, DevOps, Perl, Java, Go, Linux, Gitea, SQL, MariaDB, NoSQ, Mongo, React, Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
04/11/2021
Full time
Senior Developer - Edinburgh/Remote - GBP 50,000 - 55,000 DOE I am currently working with a management software company based in Edinburgh. My client is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team. The role is primarily remote with a handful of visits to the office every few months. My client is looking for a Senior Developer who has experience with the technical skills stated below as they are looking to place a candidate in the suitable role. The successful candidate should be committed to ensuring a rapid delivery of services and is proactive in identifying and managing issues. Essential Technologies: * NodeJS * Experience with AWS and AWS SDK * DevOps Experience Desirable Technologies: * Perl * Java * Go * Linux * Gitea * SQL (Ideally, MariaDB) * NoSQL (Ideally, Mongo) * React URGENT ROLE IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS FAST OFFERS If you have experience in the desirable technical stack above, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch with Lydia on . Role: Senior Developer Location: Edinburgh/Remote Salary: GBP 50,000 - 55,000 DOE Keywords: NodeJS, AWS, AWS SDK, DevOps, Perl, Java, Go, Linux, Gitea, SQL, MariaDB, NoSQ, Mongo, React, Full Stack Developer, Senior Developer. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Sanderson have been engaged recruit a UAT Tester/Analyst on a Fixed Term basis to join a growing team based out of Scotland. This position is for someone to provide UAT Support to ensure successful delivery of maintenance releases/UAT in preparation for product release. (This role will can be Edinburgh or Glasgow based with full remote working at the moment) From a technical perspective you will need to have a mix of the following in a commercial environment; Understanding of business, functional, technical and user interface requirements to ensure Maintenance/UAT test coverage is complete and correct Maintenance of manual and automated test scripts (including UAT Regression) ensuring scripts are aligned with current business process/function in support of execution readiness Creation of Maintenance Test Plan and Summary reports capturing all testing activity planned, outcomes and recommendations to support Maintenance and Live Release Review (LRR) processes Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: ISTQB Software Testing Foundation or have equivalent relevant experience Develop, implement and maintain automated test scripts to help improve testing efficiency This is an excellent opportunity so get in touch to find out more!
04/11/2021
Full time
Sanderson have been engaged recruit a UAT Tester/Analyst on a Fixed Term basis to join a growing team based out of Scotland. This position is for someone to provide UAT Support to ensure successful delivery of maintenance releases/UAT in preparation for product release. (This role will can be Edinburgh or Glasgow based with full remote working at the moment) From a technical perspective you will need to have a mix of the following in a commercial environment; Understanding of business, functional, technical and user interface requirements to ensure Maintenance/UAT test coverage is complete and correct Maintenance of manual and automated test scripts (including UAT Regression) ensuring scripts are aligned with current business process/function in support of execution readiness Creation of Maintenance Test Plan and Summary reports capturing all testing activity planned, outcomes and recommendations to support Maintenance and Live Release Review (LRR) processes Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: ISTQB Software Testing Foundation or have equivalent relevant experience Develop, implement and maintain automated test scripts to help improve testing efficiency This is an excellent opportunity so get in touch to find out more!
BI Lead Developer Remote Working £45,000 Would the chance to work at a global company with exceptional career growth and an excellent package interest you? Harvey Nash is proud to be representing a client that is hiring for a BI Lead Developer to continue their ongoing growth of their data department and will offer a flexible working environment. The role of a BI Lead Developer will be part of the company's data department and will be responsible for driving bespoke BI solutions across the organisation. As a Lead Developer you will be managing a small team of Developers who work with ongoing projects and you will lead and mentor the team where possible, providing support and mentorship to junior staff members. You will be involved in meeting senior stakeholders and contribute your knowledge by guiding management in the right direction to get the most out of the data provided. Role Requirements: Strong knowledge of SSIS for ETL SSRS reporting Power BI (Or similar reporting tools) Previous experience using Cloud technologies is desirable, ie, MS Azure Dimensional modelling knowledge (Kimball - Not required but similar tech welcome) Experience in a similar position would be beneficial, and experience of leading a small team of developers. Excellent attention to detail Ability to build long lasting relationships and provide consultive advice when necessary The client is currently operating a fully remote working model and will be offering a salary package of up to £45,000 including a good pension scheme, health and wellbeing rewards, employee share scheme and offer company discounts on selected brands.
04/11/2021
Full time
BI Lead Developer Remote Working £45,000 Would the chance to work at a global company with exceptional career growth and an excellent package interest you? Harvey Nash is proud to be representing a client that is hiring for a BI Lead Developer to continue their ongoing growth of their data department and will offer a flexible working environment. The role of a BI Lead Developer will be part of the company's data department and will be responsible for driving bespoke BI solutions across the organisation. As a Lead Developer you will be managing a small team of Developers who work with ongoing projects and you will lead and mentor the team where possible, providing support and mentorship to junior staff members. You will be involved in meeting senior stakeholders and contribute your knowledge by guiding management in the right direction to get the most out of the data provided. Role Requirements: Strong knowledge of SSIS for ETL SSRS reporting Power BI (Or similar reporting tools) Previous experience using Cloud technologies is desirable, ie, MS Azure Dimensional modelling knowledge (Kimball - Not required but similar tech welcome) Experience in a similar position would be beneficial, and experience of leading a small team of developers. Excellent attention to detail Ability to build long lasting relationships and provide consultive advice when necessary The client is currently operating a fully remote working model and will be offering a salary package of up to £45,000 including a good pension scheme, health and wellbeing rewards, employee share scheme and offer company discounts on selected brands.
Senior Software Engineer - an opportunity to join a thriving Edinburgh; their SaaS platform is exploiting a gap in the market and they're heading into a period of massive growth You'll join a small friendly team and work on modern tech and building a brand-new product. Their customers have had really positive things to say about it so it should be a great project to work on! You'll be working with: *Python and Flask. *JavaScript and React. *AWS/cloud *Bonus points, but not essential: Elasticsearch The team are happy to consider applications from folk with different technical backgrounds - so, no worries if you're not a Python/React expert. It would be great if you have previous experience in a SaaS environment or working on customer facing systems. The salary on offer is up to £65,000 plus benefits including flexible working, share options, pension and training/professional development opportunities. They have an office in Edinburgh city centre and are happy to consider remote working, office-based or a hybrid. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
04/11/2021
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - an opportunity to join a thriving Edinburgh; their SaaS platform is exploiting a gap in the market and they're heading into a period of massive growth You'll join a small friendly team and work on modern tech and building a brand-new product. Their customers have had really positive things to say about it so it should be a great project to work on! You'll be working with: *Python and Flask. *JavaScript and React. *AWS/cloud *Bonus points, but not essential: Elasticsearch The team are happy to consider applications from folk with different technical backgrounds - so, no worries if you're not a Python/React expert. It would be great if you have previous experience in a SaaS environment or working on customer facing systems. The salary on offer is up to £65,000 plus benefits including flexible working, share options, pension and training/professional development opportunities. They have an office in Edinburgh city centre and are happy to consider remote working, office-based or a hybrid. If you're interested, please apply and/or get in touch with Rhona Kennedy at Cathcart Associates.
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - a team of problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and?delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. We bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and open culture to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients, and a stimulating and rewarding environment for our people. Our clients tell us that our people are the best they've worked with - not only because of their professional ability, but also their behaviour and attitude. As part of the BJSS Business Analysis team, you'll develop all these skills, and hone them delivering real engagements for a variety of clients. About the Role As a Business Analyst you will be at the heart of improving the lives of our clients. You will collaborate to tailor solutions which work for their business and work alongside development teams to deliver world-class products. You will help define the scope of projects, define solution requirements and manage backlogs of upcoming work. To be effective, you will actively seek out and work with others to achieve a shared understanding of the problems to be solved as well as defining their solutions. We want to give our clients the highest-level of service and we provide friendly 'hands-on' supportto better understand their needs and priorities. Our analysts should be experts at asking questions, collecting information and convertinginto tangible goals. BJSS prides itself on delivering software using agile methodologies, and Business Analysts continuously feed into the direction and development of the products we produce. Our analysts are flexible and resilient in the face of change and should be able to deputise for other roles where required. As a consultancy, we empower you to develop your own career path, providing experience across multiple sectors and interesting, exciting challenges. About You We feel the best Business Analysts are personable and curious. You collaborate with others and are able to negotiate and agree on a way forward. You focus on understanding the problem to be solved as much as the solution itself.?You think holistically and don't overlook the wider strategic context. You are able to build rapport quickly with a wide range of people, from CEOs to development staff. You are naturally inquisitive, listen well and are able to collate findings into consumable, easy to understand outputs. You are resilient and flexible in the face of challenges or criticism and unafraid to get your hands dirty outside of your role where needed. You are well organised and be able to plan your workload effectively. We value ambitious leaders, unafraid to drive projects forward collaboratively?to reach to a cohesive goal. Ideally you will have tangible experience in requirements elicitation and analysis, stakeholder management, agile delivery, prioritisation and backlog management. You should be willing to continuously develop yourself and learn new skills. Some of the Perks A collaborative and inspiring environment working alongside some of the best tech people in the industry Hybrid working - you can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need it Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles Flexible benefits allowance - you can spend on additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more… We partner with Lifeworks to offer wellbeing support to our employees Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme BJSS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity so we want to ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair to all who wish to apply.
04/11/2021
Full time
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - a team of problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and?delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. We bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and open culture to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients, and a stimulating and rewarding environment for our people. Our clients tell us that our people are the best they've worked with - not only because of their professional ability, but also their behaviour and attitude. As part of the BJSS Business Analysis team, you'll develop all these skills, and hone them delivering real engagements for a variety of clients. About the Role As a Business Analyst you will be at the heart of improving the lives of our clients. You will collaborate to tailor solutions which work for their business and work alongside development teams to deliver world-class products. You will help define the scope of projects, define solution requirements and manage backlogs of upcoming work. To be effective, you will actively seek out and work with others to achieve a shared understanding of the problems to be solved as well as defining their solutions. We want to give our clients the highest-level of service and we provide friendly 'hands-on' supportto better understand their needs and priorities. Our analysts should be experts at asking questions, collecting information and convertinginto tangible goals. BJSS prides itself on delivering software using agile methodologies, and Business Analysts continuously feed into the direction and development of the products we produce. Our analysts are flexible and resilient in the face of change and should be able to deputise for other roles where required. As a consultancy, we empower you to develop your own career path, providing experience across multiple sectors and interesting, exciting challenges. About You We feel the best Business Analysts are personable and curious. You collaborate with others and are able to negotiate and agree on a way forward. You focus on understanding the problem to be solved as much as the solution itself.?You think holistically and don't overlook the wider strategic context. You are able to build rapport quickly with a wide range of people, from CEOs to development staff. You are naturally inquisitive, listen well and are able to collate findings into consumable, easy to understand outputs. You are resilient and flexible in the face of challenges or criticism and unafraid to get your hands dirty outside of your role where needed. You are well organised and be able to plan your workload effectively. We value ambitious leaders, unafraid to drive projects forward collaboratively?to reach to a cohesive goal. Ideally you will have tangible experience in requirements elicitation and analysis, stakeholder management, agile delivery, prioritisation and backlog management. You should be willing to continuously develop yourself and learn new skills. Some of the Perks A collaborative and inspiring environment working alongside some of the best tech people in the industry Hybrid working - you can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need it Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles Flexible benefits allowance - you can spend on additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more… We partner with Lifeworks to offer wellbeing support to our employees Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme BJSS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity so we want to ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair to all who wish to apply.
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - a team of problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. We bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and open culture to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients, and a stimulating and rewarding environment for our people. We're looking for quality assurance specialists with development, test automation and BDD experience. About the Role As a BJSS test engineer you'll contribute to the planning, design and implementation of testing frameworks. You'll be involved in scripting automated tests and working collaboratively with other engineers in a continuous build environment. You'll work in a fast-moving agile team implementing best-practice testing, test automation and BDD practices. About You You'll have the expertise and confidence to work with a range of partners across diverse business and technology communities, and have experience in several of these areas: Java, or other scripting languages such as C#, Python, Ruby, SQL. Software testing tools (e.g. jBehave, jUnit, Cucumber, Specflow, jMeter, Gatling, Appium etc.) Cloud DevOps environments such as AWS, Azure ect. End-to-end Agile software delivery including analysis, enterprise development, build & deployment, and support. Some of the Perks A collaborative and inspiring environment working alongside some of the best tech people in the industry Hybrid working - you can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need it Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles Flexible benefits allowance - you can spend on additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more… We partner with Lifeworks to offer wellbeing support to our employees Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme BJSS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity so we want to ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair to all who wish to apply.
04/11/2021
Full time
About Us We're an innovative tech consultancy - a team of problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. We bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative and open culture to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients, and a stimulating and rewarding environment for our people. We're looking for quality assurance specialists with development, test automation and BDD experience. About the Role As a BJSS test engineer you'll contribute to the planning, design and implementation of testing frameworks. You'll be involved in scripting automated tests and working collaboratively with other engineers in a continuous build environment. You'll work in a fast-moving agile team implementing best-practice testing, test automation and BDD practices. About You You'll have the expertise and confidence to work with a range of partners across diverse business and technology communities, and have experience in several of these areas: Java, or other scripting languages such as C#, Python, Ruby, SQL. Software testing tools (e.g. jBehave, jUnit, Cucumber, Specflow, jMeter, Gatling, Appium etc.) Cloud DevOps environments such as AWS, Azure ect. End-to-end Agile software delivery including analysis, enterprise development, build & deployment, and support. Some of the Perks A collaborative and inspiring environment working alongside some of the best tech people in the industry Hybrid working - you can vary your working location to allow you to collaborate better, feed your creativity, and take the time and space to focus when you need it Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles Flexible benefits allowance - you can spend on additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more… We partner with Lifeworks to offer wellbeing support to our employees Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from different backgrounds into tech 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme BJSS is committed to equal opportunities and diversity so we want to ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair to all who wish to apply.
Product Owner for a large financial services organisation in Edinburgh Your new company Hays are working exclusively with a well known Financial Services organisation in Edinburgh who are looking for a number of Product Owners to join their organisation. This role is for 12 month fixed term and sits in their Digital Engagement Architecture team. Your new role As a Product Owner you will be responsible for setting, prioritising and evaluating work and support the design services and propositions for customers and employers. You will take ownership of diverse project elements that require specialist knowledge in areas like NFRs, data collection and processing architectures, technological integration and visioning for digital transformation. A high percentage of this role is focused on researching solutions to present to internal stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you will have worked in a similar role, an individual from a UX background or a Solutions Analyst. Experience of working with Adobe solutions is beneficial but not essential. Experience working within a fast paced team is essential. What you'll get in return You will get a competitive salary of between £39,000 - £49,000 and they could pay more for the right person + other Financial Services benefits including excellent pension scheme and access to private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. This position is currently working from home and the initial plan to have a hybrid model in place by January 2022. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
07/10/2021
Full time
Product Owner for a large financial services organisation in Edinburgh Your new company Hays are working exclusively with a well known Financial Services organisation in Edinburgh who are looking for a number of Product Owners to join their organisation. This role is for 12 month fixed term and sits in their Digital Engagement Architecture team. Your new role As a Product Owner you will be responsible for setting, prioritising and evaluating work and support the design services and propositions for customers and employers. You will take ownership of diverse project elements that require specialist knowledge in areas like NFRs, data collection and processing architectures, technological integration and visioning for digital transformation. A high percentage of this role is focused on researching solutions to present to internal stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role you will have worked in a similar role, an individual from a UX background or a Solutions Analyst. Experience of working with Adobe solutions is beneficial but not essential. Experience working within a fast paced team is essential. What you'll get in return You will get a competitive salary of between £39,000 - £49,000 and they could pay more for the right person + other Financial Services benefits including excellent pension scheme and access to private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. This position is currently working from home and the initial plan to have a hybrid model in place by January 2022. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Project Manager - Payments Change Digital are recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of a highly recognised and growing retail bank. This company have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join them as they begin a number of new payments focused projects. This role sits within the payments department and will focus on delivering a number of payments focused projects with an emphasis on card payments and card not present payments projects. previous experience project delivery within credit cards or payments is a specific requirement for this role. This organisation is based in Edinburgh, Scotland however at present all project staff members are based remotely working from home and this is expected to remain for the time being. Due to the specific nature of the role the client are happy to consider candidates working remotely from home but there would be a requirement to attend project meetings with colleagues in Edinburgh with an expectation this would be done once per month. Responsibilities for the role will include: Managing and delivering projects in line with Bank methodologies. Using appropriate toolsets, ensuring required governance is followed and that budgets and KPIs are met Using industry knowledge and best practice to continuously improve processes and procedures Shaping, building and embedding improvements to ensure delivery of the best possible customer outcomes. Managing and coaching others to ensure they have the skills and support required to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner Managing and holding accountable/ getting value for money and quality service from third party suppliers Experience & Skills required Previous experience of project management delivery and change management experience Previous experience of payments systems and credit cards systems and regulation is an essential requirement for this role Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills are required Previous experience of line management or laeadership and coaching/developing team members would be highly advantageous Experience of working in both agile and waterfall environments would be advantageous in this role
07/10/2021
Full time
Project Manager - Payments Change Digital are recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of a highly recognised and growing retail bank. This company have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join them as they begin a number of new payments focused projects. This role sits within the payments department and will focus on delivering a number of payments focused projects with an emphasis on card payments and card not present payments projects. previous experience project delivery within credit cards or payments is a specific requirement for this role. This organisation is based in Edinburgh, Scotland however at present all project staff members are based remotely working from home and this is expected to remain for the time being. Due to the specific nature of the role the client are happy to consider candidates working remotely from home but there would be a requirement to attend project meetings with colleagues in Edinburgh with an expectation this would be done once per month. Responsibilities for the role will include: Managing and delivering projects in line with Bank methodologies. Using appropriate toolsets, ensuring required governance is followed and that budgets and KPIs are met Using industry knowledge and best practice to continuously improve processes and procedures Shaping, building and embedding improvements to ensure delivery of the best possible customer outcomes. Managing and coaching others to ensure they have the skills and support required to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner Managing and holding accountable/ getting value for money and quality service from third party suppliers Experience & Skills required Previous experience of project management delivery and change management experience Previous experience of payments systems and credit cards systems and regulation is an essential requirement for this role Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills are required Previous experience of line management or laeadership and coaching/developing team members would be highly advantageous Experience of working in both agile and waterfall environments would be advantageous in this role
PHP Developer Starting salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (&benefits) Scotland or Remote Key: Software Engineer | Remote | Software Development | Consultancy | Scotland | React | JavaScript | PHP Are you looking to join a successful Software consultancy? Looking for an established organization with clear progression opportunities? I'm currently working closely with an innovative Scotland based Software Consultancy. They're an established force & they have already disrupted the U.K market with their bespoke software solutions. Throughout recent times they have excelled and are now looking to hire a PHP Developer to further their capabilities. PHP Developer Specification: Strong commercial experience with PHP Experienced with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Zend etc. Javascript, JQuery MySQL HTML / CSS OOP - SOLID / DRY Bonus Points: Asp classic REST API's Angular JS, React, Vue App development MySQL server configuration Apache Linux If you are interested in this position as a PHP Developer & would like to hear more, please do not hesitate to hit apply now to avoid missing out. Software Engineer | Remote | Software Development | Consultancy | Scotland | React | JavaScript | PHP Developer
07/10/2021
Full time
PHP Developer Starting salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (&benefits) Scotland or Remote Key: Software Engineer | Remote | Software Development | Consultancy | Scotland | React | JavaScript | PHP Are you looking to join a successful Software consultancy? Looking for an established organization with clear progression opportunities? I'm currently working closely with an innovative Scotland based Software Consultancy. They're an established force & they have already disrupted the U.K market with their bespoke software solutions. Throughout recent times they have excelled and are now looking to hire a PHP Developer to further their capabilities. PHP Developer Specification: Strong commercial experience with PHP Experienced with PHP frameworks such as Laravel, Zend etc. Javascript, JQuery MySQL HTML / CSS OOP - SOLID / DRY Bonus Points: Asp classic REST API's Angular JS, React, Vue App development MySQL server configuration Apache Linux If you are interested in this position as a PHP Developer & would like to hear more, please do not hesitate to hit apply now to avoid missing out. Software Engineer | Remote | Software Development | Consultancy | Scotland | React | JavaScript | PHP Developer
Would you like to join an online giant? Does the idea of working for a global software company on the latest technologies sound like a fit for you? The Company : Leader in the travel industry, working on projects to move the industry forward. Taking part in the global transformation of modern travel whilst protecting the planet The Project: As a Senior Security Engineer you will: Lead the product security team, setting the vision, roadmap and efforts to verify the security of code, products, and infrastructure. Establish software security design standards by building in security best practices at the beginning of the software development life cycle. Implement measures to secure and protect the company's web and mobile apps. Perform design reviews and threat modeling of services and products, perform vulnerability assessments and security testing. Your Profile: Experience is required in the following : Security experience within distributed systems at scale is essential, ideally within a DevOps environment. Web application security (HTML5, JavaScript, React, REST APIs), Experience of securing consumer products and services, carrying out penetration testing and working with security tooling (Burp proxy, Web/Network Scanners, Static code analyzers, etc.) Cloud and containers experience is essential (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker preferred) You will be paid up to £70,000 + 10% bonus + Share options + private healthcare + life insurance + pension. If you would like to apply, then please get in touch with me:
07/10/2021
Full time
Would you like to join an online giant? Does the idea of working for a global software company on the latest technologies sound like a fit for you? The Company : Leader in the travel industry, working on projects to move the industry forward. Taking part in the global transformation of modern travel whilst protecting the planet The Project: As a Senior Security Engineer you will: Lead the product security team, setting the vision, roadmap and efforts to verify the security of code, products, and infrastructure. Establish software security design standards by building in security best practices at the beginning of the software development life cycle. Implement measures to secure and protect the company's web and mobile apps. Perform design reviews and threat modeling of services and products, perform vulnerability assessments and security testing. Your Profile: Experience is required in the following : Security experience within distributed systems at scale is essential, ideally within a DevOps environment. Web application security (HTML5, JavaScript, React, REST APIs), Experience of securing consumer products and services, carrying out penetration testing and working with security tooling (Burp proxy, Web/Network Scanners, Static code analyzers, etc.) Cloud and containers experience is essential (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker preferred) You will be paid up to £70,000 + 10% bonus + Share options + private healthcare + life insurance + pension. If you would like to apply, then please get in touch with me:
FPSG have recently partnered with a rapidly growing data consultancy firm who's focus is to help its clients make better data driven business decisions. Our customer have secured a heavily sought after client list with some of the UK's top corporates, small and medium sized enterprises and public bodies. Due to the progressive plans of the company you will have a unique opportunity to have a significant influence on shaping the firms growth. Our client's ultimate goal is to build one of best data science, analytics, and engineering teams in the world. This is why they are hiring for this role. Culture is extremely important to our client and they are seeking like-minded people who can ensure that growth is sustainable and is directed in way that keeps the firm distinctive in the market. In order to execute their vision they are seeking like-minded, humble, driven and ambitious people. About You Our client is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their Edinburgh team. We are seeking candidates who have the following traits; Can identify problems solvable by data as well as implementing data driven solutions Experience with building relationships with both clients and stakeholders confidently and clearly Technical knowhow as this will be a hands on role Experience of mentoring and establishing themselves a mentor to help inspire and motivate team members towards a shared goal Delivery and value focused in order to provide the best commercial solutions Adaptable and curious - the client doesn't expect you to be in an expert in every field of data science and machine learning but have be passionate about learning new domains. What You'll Need Ability to work with and write code using Python and R Experience working with and maintaining a range of Cloud services - mainly Azure, AWS & GCP Able to apply machine learning and advanced analytics techniques in a commercial environment Update to date knowledge of SQL to implement business decisions. Sound like something you'd be keen to find out more about? Great - drop us an application & we'll aim to review this asap. If you look like a potentially good fit, we'll give you a call to chat through the role in a bit more depth & discuss next steps. Equal Opportunities FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
07/10/2021
Full time
FPSG have recently partnered with a rapidly growing data consultancy firm who's focus is to help its clients make better data driven business decisions. Our customer have secured a heavily sought after client list with some of the UK's top corporates, small and medium sized enterprises and public bodies. Due to the progressive plans of the company you will have a unique opportunity to have a significant influence on shaping the firms growth. Our client's ultimate goal is to build one of best data science, analytics, and engineering teams in the world. This is why they are hiring for this role. Culture is extremely important to our client and they are seeking like-minded people who can ensure that growth is sustainable and is directed in way that keeps the firm distinctive in the market. In order to execute their vision they are seeking like-minded, humble, driven and ambitious people. About You Our client is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join their Edinburgh team. We are seeking candidates who have the following traits; Can identify problems solvable by data as well as implementing data driven solutions Experience with building relationships with both clients and stakeholders confidently and clearly Technical knowhow as this will be a hands on role Experience of mentoring and establishing themselves a mentor to help inspire and motivate team members towards a shared goal Delivery and value focused in order to provide the best commercial solutions Adaptable and curious - the client doesn't expect you to be in an expert in every field of data science and machine learning but have be passionate about learning new domains. What You'll Need Ability to work with and write code using Python and R Experience working with and maintaining a range of Cloud services - mainly Azure, AWS & GCP Able to apply machine learning and advanced analytics techniques in a commercial environment Update to date knowledge of SQL to implement business decisions. Sound like something you'd be keen to find out more about? Great - drop us an application & we'll aim to review this asap. If you look like a potentially good fit, we'll give you a call to chat through the role in a bit more depth & discuss next steps. Equal Opportunities FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process