Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Research Engineer, Machine Learning Geometry page is loaded Research Engineer, Machine Learning Geometry Apply locations London, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 24WD78057 Job Requisition ID # 24WD78057 Position Overview The work we do at Autodesk touches nearly every person on the planet. By creating software tools for making buildings, machines, and even the latest movies, we influence and empower some of the most creative people in the world. As a Machine Learning (Geometry) Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will be working side-by-side with world-class researchers and engineers to build new ML-powered product features to help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are an ML software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. You have experience building ML models involving geometric processing. You are excited to collaborate with AI researchers to build state-of-the-art generative AI features in Autodesk products. You are comfortable working at the intersection of research & product. Location: UK You will report to: Senior Manager Research Engineering Autodesk is a flexible hybrid-first company, allowing workers to work remotely, in an office, or a mix of both. Responsibilities Collaborate on our projects at the intersection of research and product with a diverse, global team of researchers and engineers Write robust, testable code that is well documented and easy to understand Analyse errors and provide solutions to problems that arise Present the results of your work to collaborators and leadership Geometric data processing ML model training and deployment Minimum Qualifications BSc or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience Experience with software version control, unit tests, and deployment pipelines Experience with geometry generative models, transformer-based sequence completion models, tokenization and related geometry processing, and boundary representation geometry Good coding skills in C++ and Python Excellent documenting code, architectures, and experiments Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud services & architectures (AWS, Azure, etc.) Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, AEC, or media & entertainment industries Experience with Autodesk or similar products (CAD, CAE, CAM, etc.) The Ideal Candidate You are a self-starter with initiative to search for solutions and work on problems with minimal supervision Comfortable building prototypes from scratch and writing maintainable code within existing codebases You are.curious, creative, and like to problem solve and excited to learn & develop new technologies A fast learner & excellent communicator who can collaborate across global locations Comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). Shape the world, shape your future Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Research Engineer, Machine Learning Geometry page is loaded Research Engineer, Machine Learning Geometry Apply locations London, GBR time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 24WD78057 Job Requisition ID # 24WD78057 Position Overview The work we do at Autodesk touches nearly every person on the planet. By creating software tools for making buildings, machines, and even the latest movies, we influence and empower some of the most creative people in the world. As a Machine Learning (Geometry) Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will be working side-by-side with world-class researchers and engineers to build new ML-powered product features to help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are an ML software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. You have experience building ML models involving geometric processing. You are excited to collaborate with AI researchers to build state-of-the-art generative AI features in Autodesk products. You are comfortable working at the intersection of research & product. Location: UK You will report to: Senior Manager Research Engineering Autodesk is a flexible hybrid-first company, allowing workers to work remotely, in an office, or a mix of both. Responsibilities Collaborate on our projects at the intersection of research and product with a diverse, global team of researchers and engineers Write robust, testable code that is well documented and easy to understand Analyse errors and provide solutions to problems that arise Present the results of your work to collaborators and leadership Geometric data processing ML model training and deployment Minimum Qualifications BSc or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience Experience with software version control, unit tests, and deployment pipelines Experience with geometry generative models, transformer-based sequence completion models, tokenization and related geometry processing, and boundary representation geometry Good coding skills in C++ and Python Excellent documenting code, architectures, and experiments Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud services & architectures (AWS, Azure, etc.) Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, AEC, or media & entertainment industries Experience with Autodesk or similar products (CAD, CAE, CAM, etc.) The Ideal Candidate You are a self-starter with initiative to search for solutions and work on problems with minimal supervision Comfortable building prototypes from scratch and writing maintainable code within existing codebases You are.curious, creative, and like to problem solve and excited to learn & develop new technologies A fast learner & excellent communicator who can collaborate across global locations Comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). Shape the world, shape your future Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
We have an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud & Security Architect to join our client in Swindon on an initial 6 month contract. This role is hybrid and will be 3 days a week on site. Normal working hours 8:30 - 17:00, working location - Swindon Rate: £350-420 per day Role inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only Key Responsibilities: Develop secure and compliant solutions tailored for Microsoft clients, leveraging various Microsoft technologies and services like Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, among others. ? Facilitate technical discussions and workshops with both clients and delivery teams to ascertain and validate business needs, technical requirements, and adherence to security and compliance standards. ? Craft and deliver solution design documentation, including high-level designs, detailed designs, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams. ? Execute comprehensive security solutions to safeguard client systems and data against cyber threats. Key Skills and Experience ? Microsoft Server & Enterprise App Services, including: • Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2 and previous versions • Microsoft Active Directory • Microsoft Hyper V ? Microsoft SCVMM & Virtual Machine administration: • Microsoft WSUS • Microsoft SCCM • Microsoft Exchange 2013 admin and support • Microsoft SCDPM • Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2016 & 2008 ? Microsoft Azure Services, including: • Azure AD and Azure AD Connect • Azure VM Management • Azure Enterprise Application Services • Azure Arc • Azure Monitor • Defender for Cloud ? Microsoft 365, including: • Exchange Online • EndPoint Manager/ Configuration Manager • SharePoint Online, • MS Teams • Purview • Defender ? HPE Infrastructure: • HPE server hardware • HP ILO • HP Insight Manager ? Other Technologies and Products: • Oracle RDMS and Oracle desktop client software • Citrix Presentation Server 3 and PS4 • RAS Parallels • Commvault Backup Software • Wing FTP • Okta Identity Management • Certificate Management • Veritas Backup Exec Versions 7. and 8. • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption
May 18, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud & Security Architect to join our client in Swindon on an initial 6 month contract. This role is hybrid and will be 3 days a week on site. Normal working hours 8:30 - 17:00, working location - Swindon Rate: £350-420 per day Role inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only Key Responsibilities: Develop secure and compliant solutions tailored for Microsoft clients, leveraging various Microsoft technologies and services like Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, among others. ? Facilitate technical discussions and workshops with both clients and delivery teams to ascertain and validate business needs, technical requirements, and adherence to security and compliance standards. ? Craft and deliver solution design documentation, including high-level designs, detailed designs, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams. ? Execute comprehensive security solutions to safeguard client systems and data against cyber threats. Key Skills and Experience ? Microsoft Server & Enterprise App Services, including: • Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2 and previous versions • Microsoft Active Directory • Microsoft Hyper V ? Microsoft SCVMM & Virtual Machine administration: • Microsoft WSUS • Microsoft SCCM • Microsoft Exchange 2013 admin and support • Microsoft SCDPM • Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2016 & 2008 ? Microsoft Azure Services, including: • Azure AD and Azure AD Connect • Azure VM Management • Azure Enterprise Application Services • Azure Arc • Azure Monitor • Defender for Cloud ? Microsoft 365, including: • Exchange Online • EndPoint Manager/ Configuration Manager • SharePoint Online, • MS Teams • Purview • Defender ? HPE Infrastructure: • HPE server hardware • HP ILO • HP Insight Manager ? Other Technologies and Products: • Oracle RDMS and Oracle desktop client software • Citrix Presentation Server 3 and PS4 • RAS Parallels • Commvault Backup Software • Wing FTP • Okta Identity Management • Certificate Management • Veritas Backup Exec Versions 7. and 8. • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption
My client is hiring for a Data Architect on a permanent basis. This role is working with Defence and does require SC / DC clearance, it is essential. This role is hybrid - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. They have 2 locations, one in Surrey or Southampton. Salary ranges from 85K - 100K. You will be driven by solving varied and interesting client problems. You will be responsible for the strategy, architecture and high-level design of data intensive solutions, and will also support Client Managers directly in a pre-sales capacity to develop relationships and solutions that can support future business growth. Skills: - Experience of building specifying Data Pipelines in a Cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Knowledge of commercial and contractual frameworks - SC / DV clearance is essential for this role Responsibilities include: - Help Defence customers develop their strategy for data as a strategic asset and define the appropriate level of governance needed and the appropriate processes. - Communicate the data strategy to non-technical stakeholders and technical experts. - Define and the architecture for data software and analytics solutions, either as standalone engagements or within a larger multi-disciplinary programme environment. - Support the Sales and Campaign functions to develop and foster client relationships and elaborate high level technical requirements. - Represent technical solutions and capabilities toward client communities. - Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior members of the team. Please apply for immediate interview! The JM Longbridge Group is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. The JM Longbridge Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
May 18, 2024
Full time
My client is hiring for a Data Architect on a permanent basis. This role is working with Defence and does require SC / DC clearance, it is essential. This role is hybrid - 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. They have 2 locations, one in Surrey or Southampton. Salary ranges from 85K - 100K. You will be driven by solving varied and interesting client problems. You will be responsible for the strategy, architecture and high-level design of data intensive solutions, and will also support Client Managers directly in a pre-sales capacity to develop relationships and solutions that can support future business growth. Skills: - Experience of building specifying Data Pipelines in a Cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP) - Knowledge of commercial and contractual frameworks - SC / DV clearance is essential for this role Responsibilities include: - Help Defence customers develop their strategy for data as a strategic asset and define the appropriate level of governance needed and the appropriate processes. - Communicate the data strategy to non-technical stakeholders and technical experts. - Define and the architecture for data software and analytics solutions, either as standalone engagements or within a larger multi-disciplinary programme environment. - Support the Sales and Campaign functions to develop and foster client relationships and elaborate high level technical requirements. - Represent technical solutions and capabilities toward client communities. - Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior members of the team. Please apply for immediate interview! The JM Longbridge Group is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. The JM Longbridge Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
MLE Engineer - Azure SR2 is recruiting for one of the UK's leading AI companies and looking for a Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) on an outside IR35 contract basis. We are looking for out and out MLE's with strong commercial Machine Learning experience using the Azure/Microsoft ML suite. Responsibilities: Building software and infrastructure that leverages Machine Learning Creating reusable, scalable tools to enable better delivery of ML systems Improving existing systems to enable more scalable, reliable, and maintainable ML systems Working with our customers to help understand their needs Working with data scientists and engineers to develop best practices and new technologies Experience required: Technical experience of cloud architecture, system design, security, and deployment Understanding of and interest in the full machine learning lifecycle, including deployment of trained ML models using common frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ideally Azure managed ones (Azure ML Workspace, Azure ML Studio) Experience in Software Engineering including programming and development of applications in Python (e.g. FastAPI) Demonstrable experience with containers (Docker). Kubernetes experience is desirable, but not required Experience deploying Generative AI applications is desirable (e.g. RAG systems, LLM fine-tuning, etc.) This role is looking to start on June 3rd and run for an initial 10 weeks. Please apply for further details.
May 18, 2024
Contractor
MLE Engineer - Azure SR2 is recruiting for one of the UK's leading AI companies and looking for a Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) on an outside IR35 contract basis. We are looking for out and out MLE's with strong commercial Machine Learning experience using the Azure/Microsoft ML suite. Responsibilities: Building software and infrastructure that leverages Machine Learning Creating reusable, scalable tools to enable better delivery of ML systems Improving existing systems to enable more scalable, reliable, and maintainable ML systems Working with our customers to help understand their needs Working with data scientists and engineers to develop best practices and new technologies Experience required: Technical experience of cloud architecture, system design, security, and deployment Understanding of and interest in the full machine learning lifecycle, including deployment of trained ML models using common frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ideally Azure managed ones (Azure ML Workspace, Azure ML Studio) Experience in Software Engineering including programming and development of applications in Python (e.g. FastAPI) Demonstrable experience with containers (Docker). Kubernetes experience is desirable, but not required Experience deploying Generative AI applications is desirable (e.g. RAG systems, LLM fine-tuning, etc.) This role is looking to start on June 3rd and run for an initial 10 weeks. Please apply for further details.
Role Title: Solution Architect (Cards, Loans, Current Account, Product processing) Duration: 7 Months Location: Northampton / Hybrid (2 days on site) Rate: 455/d - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose / summary Exposure to Cards, Loans, Current Account, Product processing Produce and Own the technology strategy and architecture for one or more domain areas in Consumer Banking & Payments e.g. Cards, Payment Gateways Defining the technology strategy, roadmaps and vision consistent with wider Group standards. Using enterprise architecture techniques, focusing on business outcomes, in conjunction with respective CIO, Business Architects and business stakeholders, to translate strategic business and technological goals. Ensuring that technology services are highly customer and client-centric in both providing innovative and progressive products and services, and in partnering with the Business Units to ensure their client and customer strategies are successfully achieved; Leading the evaluation of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the architecture for the domain Investigating specific technologies, conducting technical briefings and recommend next steps to Operations & Technology stakeholders at all levels. Researching relevant technologies and demonstrate their benefits by developing proof of concepts where necessary. You will be accountable for architecture services: Definition of the technology architecture and strategy for the domain areas in Consumer Banking & Payments with specific focus on Payment Gateways and Cards. Creation of target and transition architectures that enable the organisation to successfully pursue and realise business strategies. Reviewing Concept, End to End Solution including Functional and Technical designs, ensuring appropriate architectural governance approvals are obtained. Leading the evaluation of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. Supporting the implementation of resilient, scalable solutions for the business line. Ensuring Technology services processes and controls are designed to comply with group policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Partnering with Engineers, Architects and broadly colleagues within O&T and Business community to coordinate strategies and technology investment recommendations Maintaining and tracking technical debt as a result of any changes to target state solutions to accommodate project Maintaining knowledge of relevant technologies at the core/internals levels in order to perform in Subject Matter Expert role Articulating and establishing best practices and anti-patterns in application of technologies in question Key Skills/ requirements Detailed knowledge of the Cards & Payments industry and the wider competitive environment (including history, trends, future development) to support formation of technology strategies that exploit innovation in this field Experience in architecting and delivering commercially proven, end to end solutions achieving complex business goals, including integration projects/programmes across disparate technologies, application/infrastructure integration within one or more areas of the CB&P domains capabilities is a pre-requisite Ability to provide an excellent customer/client experience, underpinned by a lean cost base, strong controls and a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance. Very strong strategic vision. Real world architecture experience in banking / financial services is essential with significant practical experience of defining and implementing enterprise-wide technical solutions Strong Technical and Engineering skills with hands-on experience in the design and implementation of complex, distributed technologies, cloud (AWS &/or Azure), micro-services, messaging, APIs, Data transformation, ETL, Monitoring tools, Infrastructure and Security solutions. The ability to analyse and distil complex information quickly, presenting to non-Technology colleagues in a clear and succinct manner. Understanding of key considerations in Secure systems & software design, Resilience and High-Availability patterns for mission-critical applications, including multi-data-centre deployments Exposure and experience of complex, distributed technologies, cloud, micro-services, messaging, APIs, Data transformation, ETL, Monitoring tools Hands on capability to work with the LA, Solution Architects, Designers and developers in supporting resolution of any critical issues. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
May 18, 2024
Contractor
Role Title: Solution Architect (Cards, Loans, Current Account, Product processing) Duration: 7 Months Location: Northampton / Hybrid (2 days on site) Rate: 455/d - Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose / summary Exposure to Cards, Loans, Current Account, Product processing Produce and Own the technology strategy and architecture for one or more domain areas in Consumer Banking & Payments e.g. Cards, Payment Gateways Defining the technology strategy, roadmaps and vision consistent with wider Group standards. Using enterprise architecture techniques, focusing on business outcomes, in conjunction with respective CIO, Business Architects and business stakeholders, to translate strategic business and technological goals. Ensuring that technology services are highly customer and client-centric in both providing innovative and progressive products and services, and in partnering with the Business Units to ensure their client and customer strategies are successfully achieved; Leading the evaluation of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the architecture for the domain Investigating specific technologies, conducting technical briefings and recommend next steps to Operations & Technology stakeholders at all levels. Researching relevant technologies and demonstrate their benefits by developing proof of concepts where necessary. You will be accountable for architecture services: Definition of the technology architecture and strategy for the domain areas in Consumer Banking & Payments with specific focus on Payment Gateways and Cards. Creation of target and transition architectures that enable the organisation to successfully pursue and realise business strategies. Reviewing Concept, End to End Solution including Functional and Technical designs, ensuring appropriate architectural governance approvals are obtained. Leading the evaluation of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. Supporting the implementation of resilient, scalable solutions for the business line. Ensuring Technology services processes and controls are designed to comply with group policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Partnering with Engineers, Architects and broadly colleagues within O&T and Business community to coordinate strategies and technology investment recommendations Maintaining and tracking technical debt as a result of any changes to target state solutions to accommodate project Maintaining knowledge of relevant technologies at the core/internals levels in order to perform in Subject Matter Expert role Articulating and establishing best practices and anti-patterns in application of technologies in question Key Skills/ requirements Detailed knowledge of the Cards & Payments industry and the wider competitive environment (including history, trends, future development) to support formation of technology strategies that exploit innovation in this field Experience in architecting and delivering commercially proven, end to end solutions achieving complex business goals, including integration projects/programmes across disparate technologies, application/infrastructure integration within one or more areas of the CB&P domains capabilities is a pre-requisite Ability to provide an excellent customer/client experience, underpinned by a lean cost base, strong controls and a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance. Very strong strategic vision. Real world architecture experience in banking / financial services is essential with significant practical experience of defining and implementing enterprise-wide technical solutions Strong Technical and Engineering skills with hands-on experience in the design and implementation of complex, distributed technologies, cloud (AWS &/or Azure), micro-services, messaging, APIs, Data transformation, ETL, Monitoring tools, Infrastructure and Security solutions. The ability to analyse and distil complex information quickly, presenting to non-Technology colleagues in a clear and succinct manner. Understanding of key considerations in Secure systems & software design, Resilience and High-Availability patterns for mission-critical applications, including multi-data-centre deployments Exposure and experience of complex, distributed technologies, cloud, micro-services, messaging, APIs, Data transformation, ETL, Monitoring tools Hands on capability to work with the LA, Solution Architects, Designers and developers in supporting resolution of any critical issues. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Migration Architect - SAP/Azure Rate: 550 per day (Outside IR35) Length: 6 months Location: Remote We are looking for someone who has previously led a SAP migration into Azure overseeing the following - Technical lead of Cloud migration Data Centre projects Development of state-of-the-art cloud migration strategies and offerings, considering converged- and hyper converged infrastructure, as well as public private hybrid cloud solutions. Presales support: Customer advisory, preparation and execution of customer specific presentations and workshops, draw up system designs and concepts, perform demonstrations, support in creation of offerings, support in creation of sales strategies. Lead for discovery, design, and migration planning activities Supports migration engineers in compiling migration runbooks Take requirements of the customers and design viable solutions in line with customer business strategy Development of data centre specific blueprints and showcases ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Contractor
Migration Architect - SAP/Azure Rate: 550 per day (Outside IR35) Length: 6 months Location: Remote We are looking for someone who has previously led a SAP migration into Azure overseeing the following - Technical lead of Cloud migration Data Centre projects Development of state-of-the-art cloud migration strategies and offerings, considering converged- and hyper converged infrastructure, as well as public private hybrid cloud solutions. Presales support: Customer advisory, preparation and execution of customer specific presentations and workshops, draw up system designs and concepts, perform demonstrations, support in creation of offerings, support in creation of sales strategies. Lead for discovery, design, and migration planning activities Supports migration engineers in compiling migration runbooks Take requirements of the customers and design viable solutions in line with customer business strategy Development of data centre specific blueprints and showcases ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Urgently seeking a Network Security Consultant, Initial 12 month contract and the position will be require one day a month in the London/Reading office. MUST HAVE: Aruba Clearpass / Palo Alto / Zscaler What you'll be doing: Act as a technical lead in delivery of projects acting as a network security SME, ensuring that solutions remain in scope and are aligned to agreed business requirements, appropriate delivery methodologies are followed and that effective governance is applied; Delivery of smaller stand-alone projects as required; Provide support and guidance to consultants working on other Network Security projects; Provide peer reviews of HLD, LLD and other project documentation as required; Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and prepare appropriate technical solution designs at both high and low levels. What you need: Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet; Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse proxy), Zscaler; Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM); IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager; Routing & Switching : (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments; Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect; Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP); Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies; Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments; Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks; Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical); Ability to review processes and procedures - and improve them; Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide: Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects; Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components; Migration of complex legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms; Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team; Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Urgently seeking a Network Security Consultant, Initial 12 month contract and the position will be require one day a month in the London/Reading office. MUST HAVE: Aruba Clearpass / Palo Alto / Zscaler What you'll be doing: Act as a technical lead in delivery of projects acting as a network security SME, ensuring that solutions remain in scope and are aligned to agreed business requirements, appropriate delivery methodologies are followed and that effective governance is applied; Delivery of smaller stand-alone projects as required; Provide support and guidance to consultants working on other Network Security projects; Provide peer reviews of HLD, LLD and other project documentation as required; Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and prepare appropriate technical solution designs at both high and low levels. What you need: Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet; Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse proxy), Zscaler; Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM); IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager; Routing & Switching : (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments; Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect; Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP); Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies; Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments; Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks; Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical); Ability to review processes and procedures - and improve them; Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide: Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects; Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components; Migration of complex legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms; Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team; Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
MLE Engineer - Azure SR2 is recruiting for one of the UK's leading AI companies and looking for a Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) on an outside IR35 contract basis. Responsibilities: Building software and infrastructure that leverages Machine Learning Creating reusable, scalable tools to enable better delivery of ML systems Improving existing systems to enable more scalable, reliable, and maintainable ML systems Working with our customers to help understand their needs Working with data scientists and engineers to develop best practices and new technologies Experience required: Technical experience of cloud architecture, system design, security, and deployment Understanding of and interest in the full machine learning lifecycle, including deployment of trained ML models using common frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ideally Azure managed ones (Azure ML Workspace, Azure ML Studio) Experience in Software Engineering including programming and development of applications in Python (e.g. FastAPI) Demonstrable experience with containers (Docker). Kubernetes experience is desirable, but not required Experience deploying Generative AI applications is desirable (e.g. RAG systems, LLM fine-tuning, etc.) This role is looking to start on June 3rd and run for an initial 10 weeks. Please apply for further details.
May 17, 2024
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MLE Engineer - Azure SR2 is recruiting for one of the UK's leading AI companies and looking for a Machine Learning Engineer (MLE) on an outside IR35 contract basis. Responsibilities: Building software and infrastructure that leverages Machine Learning Creating reusable, scalable tools to enable better delivery of ML systems Improving existing systems to enable more scalable, reliable, and maintainable ML systems Working with our customers to help understand their needs Working with data scientists and engineers to develop best practices and new technologies Experience required: Technical experience of cloud architecture, system design, security, and deployment Understanding of and interest in the full machine learning lifecycle, including deployment of trained ML models using common frameworks (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ideally Azure managed ones (Azure ML Workspace, Azure ML Studio) Experience in Software Engineering including programming and development of applications in Python (e.g. FastAPI) Demonstrable experience with containers (Docker). Kubernetes experience is desirable, but not required Experience deploying Generative AI applications is desirable (e.g. RAG systems, LLM fine-tuning, etc.) This role is looking to start on June 3rd and run for an initial 10 weeks. Please apply for further details.
M365 Consultant - Azure Location: Remote Rate: TBC As an M365 Consultant specializing in Azure and Defender, you will be responsible for providing expert consultation and support to clients in leveraging Microsoft 365 suite, Azure services, and Defender solutions to achieve their business objectives. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, architect tailored solutions, and implement best practices to optimize their cloud infrastructure and security posture. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful outcomes for our clients. Key Responsibilities: Consult with clients to assess their IT environment, business goals, and security requirements. Design and architect solutions utilizing Microsoft 365 suite, Azure services, and Defender products to meet client needs. Implement, configure, and deploy M365, Azure, and Defender solutions in accordance with industry best practices and client specifications. Provide technical guidance and support to clients throughout the implementation and adoption phases. Conduct trainings and workshops to educate clients on M365, Azure, and Defender functionalities and capabilities. Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and support, to ensure seamless delivery of services and solutions. Continuously assess and optimize client environments to enhance performance, security, and scalability. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic recommendations and insights to drive business value and innovation. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
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M365 Consultant - Azure Location: Remote Rate: TBC As an M365 Consultant specializing in Azure and Defender, you will be responsible for providing expert consultation and support to clients in leveraging Microsoft 365 suite, Azure services, and Defender solutions to achieve their business objectives. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, architect tailored solutions, and implement best practices to optimize their cloud infrastructure and security posture. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive impactful outcomes for our clients. Key Responsibilities: Consult with clients to assess their IT environment, business goals, and security requirements. Design and architect solutions utilizing Microsoft 365 suite, Azure services, and Defender products to meet client needs. Implement, configure, and deploy M365, Azure, and Defender solutions in accordance with industry best practices and client specifications. Provide technical guidance and support to clients throughout the implementation and adoption phases. Conduct trainings and workshops to educate clients on M365, Azure, and Defender functionalities and capabilities. Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and support, to ensure seamless delivery of services and solutions. Continuously assess and optimize client environments to enhance performance, security, and scalability. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic recommendations and insights to drive business value and innovation. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Back Office DEVELOPER C# - LONDON 75,000 - 95,000 + excellent bonus, superb pension scheme. Part-Remote/Hybrid Clarity Resourcing is currently looking for a Senior Developer or Senior Software Engineer for the prestigious & highly successful client in London. Must be located in & eligible to work in the UK and commutable to Liverpool Street. Genuinely superb opportunity for a hands-on Senior Developer or Senior Software Engineer to work in a tight-knit team of eight. Super small company with an enviable work-culture. Part remote, core hours, strong work-life balance. Subsidised Gym, Season ticket loans, etc. Great time to join as organisation starting on a multi-year strategic journey to refresh their current technology stack moving on-prem Back End webservices to Cloud-native microservice architecture and uplifting their existing desktop UI to modern web-based architecture using React. You'll require the following skills and experience: Key Skills: Expert level C# in Azure environment Strong SQL and stored procedures/triggers Experience of developing and running applications in Microsoft Azure Experience of ASP.NET MVC framework, HTML, JavaScript Strong object-oriented development skills Knowledge of software architecture, patterns, testing and debugging Experience authoring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Outstanding written & verbal communications skills Highly advantageous: Understanding of futures (especially LME), options or other exchange traded derivatives Experience of regulatory reporting (eg MIFID, EMIR) Advantageous: REST API experience including deployment, security and orchestration Web frameworks (eg React, Knockout and JQuery) Windows Forms (WinForms) and WCF Azure DevOps for work item management, source control and CI/CD PowerShell experience FIX experience, in particular using QuickFIX Send CV URGENTLY if interested . Rest assured that your application will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be sent to any third-party without your explicit consent. Please send your latest CV with your availability. Due to the high level of applications, we are only able to respond to those candidates whose CVs match the job requirements. Clarity Resourcing is a specialist recruitment business. No terminology in the advertisement is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary or contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment business. Also note that by applying for this role you give Clarity Resourcing authority to process your data in respect of this specific role and to notify you of other suitable job opportunities; we will not share your data with third parties without your prior agreement.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Back Office DEVELOPER C# - LONDON 75,000 - 95,000 + excellent bonus, superb pension scheme. Part-Remote/Hybrid Clarity Resourcing is currently looking for a Senior Developer or Senior Software Engineer for the prestigious & highly successful client in London. Must be located in & eligible to work in the UK and commutable to Liverpool Street. Genuinely superb opportunity for a hands-on Senior Developer or Senior Software Engineer to work in a tight-knit team of eight. Super small company with an enviable work-culture. Part remote, core hours, strong work-life balance. Subsidised Gym, Season ticket loans, etc. Great time to join as organisation starting on a multi-year strategic journey to refresh their current technology stack moving on-prem Back End webservices to Cloud-native microservice architecture and uplifting their existing desktop UI to modern web-based architecture using React. You'll require the following skills and experience: Key Skills: Expert level C# in Azure environment Strong SQL and stored procedures/triggers Experience of developing and running applications in Microsoft Azure Experience of ASP.NET MVC framework, HTML, JavaScript Strong object-oriented development skills Knowledge of software architecture, patterns, testing and debugging Experience authoring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Outstanding written & verbal communications skills Highly advantageous: Understanding of futures (especially LME), options or other exchange traded derivatives Experience of regulatory reporting (eg MIFID, EMIR) Advantageous: REST API experience including deployment, security and orchestration Web frameworks (eg React, Knockout and JQuery) Windows Forms (WinForms) and WCF Azure DevOps for work item management, source control and CI/CD PowerShell experience FIX experience, in particular using QuickFIX Send CV URGENTLY if interested . Rest assured that your application will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be sent to any third-party without your explicit consent. Please send your latest CV with your availability. Due to the high level of applications, we are only able to respond to those candidates whose CVs match the job requirements. Clarity Resourcing is a specialist recruitment business. No terminology in the advertisement is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary or contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment business. Also note that by applying for this role you give Clarity Resourcing authority to process your data in respect of this specific role and to notify you of other suitable job opportunities; we will not share your data with third parties without your prior agreement.
Are you a skilled Java Developer looking for a new contract role in Hounslow? Deerfoot IT is working with a company developing e-commerce and front-office solutions to recruit a Software Development Engineer for their team. This hybrid role comes which will require 2 days per week in Hounslow , with a day rate of 400.00 to 450.00 per day for 12 months. The Software Development Engineer will work on a Digital Commerce product in SAFe as part of the Digital Red Train. With more and more customers willing to use this product, the mission is to enhance the product to answer customers' needs while ensuring good quality and a sustainable architecture. During your first few weeks in this Software Development Engineer role, you can expect to begin work on some of the following: Develop new features with a high degree of quality, new functionalities, or technical enhancements Help support and maintain the product Use data and metrics to generate actionable and measurable opportunities for continuous improvement within the team and Train Fostering synergies with the other train's teams Participate in the Microsoft Azure cloud migration To apply for this Software Development Engineer position, you will need direct experience working in the travel or airline industry as a Developer working with Object-oriented development (Java). Additional qualifications include: REST API/JSON, SQL, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Drools, Swagger, and Splunk Scripting would be a plus Cloud technologies would be a plus (openshift, docker, azure, podman) Team spirit, knowledge sharing, and professionalism Analytical thinking skills In return for your dedication, collaboration, and commitment, you'll receive a generous contract rate of 400 to 450 per day, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. We'd love you to apply for this hybrid contract Java Developer job in Hounslow, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please reach out to Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation phone number removed . Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
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Are you a skilled Java Developer looking for a new contract role in Hounslow? Deerfoot IT is working with a company developing e-commerce and front-office solutions to recruit a Software Development Engineer for their team. This hybrid role comes which will require 2 days per week in Hounslow , with a day rate of 400.00 to 450.00 per day for 12 months. The Software Development Engineer will work on a Digital Commerce product in SAFe as part of the Digital Red Train. With more and more customers willing to use this product, the mission is to enhance the product to answer customers' needs while ensuring good quality and a sustainable architecture. During your first few weeks in this Software Development Engineer role, you can expect to begin work on some of the following: Develop new features with a high degree of quality, new functionalities, or technical enhancements Help support and maintain the product Use data and metrics to generate actionable and measurable opportunities for continuous improvement within the team and Train Fostering synergies with the other train's teams Participate in the Microsoft Azure cloud migration To apply for this Software Development Engineer position, you will need direct experience working in the travel or airline industry as a Developer working with Object-oriented development (Java). Additional qualifications include: REST API/JSON, SQL, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Drools, Swagger, and Splunk Scripting would be a plus Cloud technologies would be a plus (openshift, docker, azure, podman) Team spirit, knowledge sharing, and professionalism Analytical thinking skills In return for your dedication, collaboration, and commitment, you'll receive a generous contract rate of 400 to 450 per day, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. We'd love you to apply for this hybrid contract Java Developer job in Hounslow, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please reach out to Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation phone number removed . Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Technical Architect Salary: Up to 60,000 Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than 840 million to protect the environment. This role would be ideal for a Technical Architect who has delivered reliable and resilient IT services within a 24x7x365 environment whilst ensuring all that all technical designs adhere to best practices for technologies within the portfolio. What the Technical Architect will be doing Designing technologies for infrastructure and solutions such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and various cloud services. Creating designs for new cloud services and ensuring continuous availability of infrastructure services. Implementing security architecture and contributing to business cases for changes. Staying updated on cloud platform developments and developing platform roadmaps. What the Technical Architect will bring to the team Strong expertise in infrastructure, architecture, and cloud services. Minimum 3 years of experience in technical teams covering relevant technologies. Exceptional relationship management and customer service skills. What the Technical Architect will deliver Architectural designs supporting cloud projects. Technology roadmaps and other architectural documentation. Business cases and technical requirement documents. If you are a Technical Architect who has a strong background with stakeholders, managing technical projects, and providing expertise to ensure effective IT services that align with business requirements, please get in touch! Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Technical Architect Salary: Up to 60,000 Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with one of Wales' biggest non-profit organisations who service more than 3 million customers whilst contributing more than 840 million to protect the environment. This role would be ideal for a Technical Architect who has delivered reliable and resilient IT services within a 24x7x365 environment whilst ensuring all that all technical designs adhere to best practices for technologies within the portfolio. What the Technical Architect will be doing Designing technologies for infrastructure and solutions such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and various cloud services. Creating designs for new cloud services and ensuring continuous availability of infrastructure services. Implementing security architecture and contributing to business cases for changes. Staying updated on cloud platform developments and developing platform roadmaps. What the Technical Architect will bring to the team Strong expertise in infrastructure, architecture, and cloud services. Minimum 3 years of experience in technical teams covering relevant technologies. Exceptional relationship management and customer service skills. What the Technical Architect will deliver Architectural designs supporting cloud projects. Technology roadmaps and other architectural documentation. Business cases and technical requirement documents. If you are a Technical Architect who has a strong background with stakeholders, managing technical projects, and providing expertise to ensure effective IT services that align with business requirements, please get in touch! Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
We are recruiting for a Solutions Architect with a software development background. They will have experience within a consultancy or similar experience as a contractor working on leading edge technologies to drive business improvement and successful growth within technical change and transformation. Key responsibilities: Collaborate and contribute insights to help organizations enhance their agility in response to dynamic market changes. Contribute to impactful projects, launching award-winning Internet of Things platforms, and developing systems for tracking clinical trials. Utilize your passion for leading-edge technologies to drive real-world impact. Design and deliver cutting-edge business solutions from CXO level to delivery, leveraging hands-on experience. Serve as a technical leader, supporting and leading FTSE 100 clients in production software development. Access the latest training and certifications, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with extensive courses and mentoring programs available to the business. Enjoy flexible working arrangements to maintain work-life balance. Skills and Qualifications: Proven track record in providing technical leadership across application, business, and integration architectures. Comfortable across all architecture domains with specialisation in at least one of the following: Architecture domain Business domain (e.g., CRM, eCommerce) Across Sectors Technologies/vendors Experience in conducting solution options assessment, including product selection and analysis of patterns and sourcing approaches. Ability to deliver strategic thinking to stakeholders through Architecture Roadmaps, mentoring, and technical thought leadership. Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and frameworks such as UML, ArchiMate, etc. Understanding of the commercial, people, and organisational aspects of architectural work. Deep knowledge of technologies worked with, with exposure to emerging technologies and architectural trends including: Microservices vs Packaged Solutions Cloud vs On-premises Digital transformation enablement Cloud architectures, with experience in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure Familiarity with a broad span of vendors: IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, etc. Understanding the architect's role in agile delivery Internet of Things concepts If you're driven by collaboration, passionate about leading-edge technologies, and want to make a real-world impact through innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for a Solutions Architect with a software development background. They will have experience within a consultancy or similar experience as a contractor working on leading edge technologies to drive business improvement and successful growth within technical change and transformation. Key responsibilities: Collaborate and contribute insights to help organizations enhance their agility in response to dynamic market changes. Contribute to impactful projects, launching award-winning Internet of Things platforms, and developing systems for tracking clinical trials. Utilize your passion for leading-edge technologies to drive real-world impact. Design and deliver cutting-edge business solutions from CXO level to delivery, leveraging hands-on experience. Serve as a technical leader, supporting and leading FTSE 100 clients in production software development. Access the latest training and certifications, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with extensive courses and mentoring programs available to the business. Enjoy flexible working arrangements to maintain work-life balance. Skills and Qualifications: Proven track record in providing technical leadership across application, business, and integration architectures. Comfortable across all architecture domains with specialisation in at least one of the following: Architecture domain Business domain (e.g., CRM, eCommerce) Across Sectors Technologies/vendors Experience in conducting solution options assessment, including product selection and analysis of patterns and sourcing approaches. Ability to deliver strategic thinking to stakeholders through Architecture Roadmaps, mentoring, and technical thought leadership. Proficiency in architecture modelling tools and frameworks such as UML, ArchiMate, etc. Understanding of the commercial, people, and organisational aspects of architectural work. Deep knowledge of technologies worked with, with exposure to emerging technologies and architectural trends including: Microservices vs Packaged Solutions Cloud vs On-premises Digital transformation enablement Cloud architectures, with experience in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure Familiarity with a broad span of vendors: IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, etc. Understanding the architect's role in agile delivery Internet of Things concepts If you're driven by collaboration, passionate about leading-edge technologies, and want to make a real-world impact through innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.
Role OverviewThis 12 months Fixed Term Contract as Senior Data Engineer will be joining Nest, and in particular DACI (Data, Analytics and Customer Insight) at just the right time.The role will be front and centre in the development of a Cloud based data platform, and will involve end to end development in Azure Databricks, including ingestion, architecture, data pipelining and preparation. They will work within the Data Team alongside other Data Engineers and a Data Manager, along with third party consultants to build the platform. We will look to this role to bring expertise and experience in data platform creation and usage, particularly within the Databricks environment.We are open to discussing working patterns.We welcome all internal applicants to apply for our roles, regardless of your current working pattern or hours. We will aim to accommodate your request and match your current working arrangements.Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget. Please download a full job description to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal attributes required for this role. Flexible and agile working Everyone's personal situation is different. To make the most out of hybrid working we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements): hybrid of office and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, as required) reduce or vary working hours reduce or vary the days worked work from home (or a different location) work compressed hours job share Directorate/Department OverviewNest is on a path to use its data to drive decision making, and we're just at the beginning of the journey. The new Data & Analytics directorate is leading how we do it, working across the organisation because data is a team sport - if we're going to be successful, we need to make sure that our data delivers what the organisation needs. We work closely with TCS to deliver what the organisation needs right now, and we're also part of the team that is working with a third-party administrator on designing the future.The directorate includes:- Business Intelligence - with a plan to get our data and analysis out to the organisation through a new business intelligence hub on Penny, with data from TCS and across the organisation. The BI team start with the data at source, and deliver lovely data visualisation to make data intuitive to understand.- Data management - building a plan for how we manage our data as an enterprise, not in silos- Insight management - working with TCS to make sure the right data & insight flows between the organisations- Data strategy - working on Nest's data literacy, data governance, and a strategy for how we can all collaborate to make our data a really useful shared asset for NestIf you love data, and you'd like to help us on this journey, you're our people. Come and join us.Organisational OverviewNest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you'd expect to find in a thriving business. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, belief, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, socio economic background, sex, sexual orientation, religion or race or any other legally protected status.We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.As a Level 2 Disability Confident organisation, we're part of the guaranteed interview scheme. This means should you meet the minimum criteria for this role, you will automatically be put forward for an interview.Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications. If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: .uk.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Role OverviewThis 12 months Fixed Term Contract as Senior Data Engineer will be joining Nest, and in particular DACI (Data, Analytics and Customer Insight) at just the right time.The role will be front and centre in the development of a Cloud based data platform, and will involve end to end development in Azure Databricks, including ingestion, architecture, data pipelining and preparation. They will work within the Data Team alongside other Data Engineers and a Data Manager, along with third party consultants to build the platform. We will look to this role to bring expertise and experience in data platform creation and usage, particularly within the Databricks environment.We are open to discussing working patterns.We welcome all internal applicants to apply for our roles, regardless of your current working pattern or hours. We will aim to accommodate your request and match your current working arrangements.Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget. Please download a full job description to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal attributes required for this role. Flexible and agile working Everyone's personal situation is different. To make the most out of hybrid working we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements): hybrid of office and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, as required) reduce or vary working hours reduce or vary the days worked work from home (or a different location) work compressed hours job share Directorate/Department OverviewNest is on a path to use its data to drive decision making, and we're just at the beginning of the journey. The new Data & Analytics directorate is leading how we do it, working across the organisation because data is a team sport - if we're going to be successful, we need to make sure that our data delivers what the organisation needs. We work closely with TCS to deliver what the organisation needs right now, and we're also part of the team that is working with a third-party administrator on designing the future.The directorate includes:- Business Intelligence - with a plan to get our data and analysis out to the organisation through a new business intelligence hub on Penny, with data from TCS and across the organisation. The BI team start with the data at source, and deliver lovely data visualisation to make data intuitive to understand.- Data management - building a plan for how we manage our data as an enterprise, not in silos- Insight management - working with TCS to make sure the right data & insight flows between the organisations- Data strategy - working on Nest's data literacy, data governance, and a strategy for how we can all collaborate to make our data a really useful shared asset for NestIf you love data, and you'd like to help us on this journey, you're our people. Come and join us.Organisational OverviewNest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you'd expect to find in a thriving business. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, belief, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, socio economic background, sex, sexual orientation, religion or race or any other legally protected status.We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.As a Level 2 Disability Confident organisation, we're part of the guaranteed interview scheme. This means should you meet the minimum criteria for this role, you will automatically be put forward for an interview.Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications. If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: .uk.
Infrastructure Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract - 450/day Outside IR35. London based Insurance company are recruiting for security engineers to join the team foe an initial 12 month contract OUTSIDE IR35. Taking responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. Identify areas of cyber security improvement to ensure cyber security and data security by design controls are adopted globally as outlines in the Howden Security and Configuration Standards Document (HSCSD) Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions that protect corporate data seamlessly across platforms, devices and environments globally. Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally. You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure. Firewall management Web Proxy management and CASB. Anti-Virus/Malware management Standard, third party and privilege access user management Remediation of external, internal vulnerabilities, web application scanning and patch compliance. Representing IT security at the Change Authority Board, Architecture Review Board and Data Privacy Working Group. Managing the security, RFC, ERFC and DDQ's queue in ServiceNow (dealing with suspicious emails, phishing, proxy and access request etc.) Monitoring and managing responses to the Cyber incidents, Security DL (which is mainly the above suspicious emails). Organise monthly Security Operations Meeting, Application and Information Security Forum All activities and findings must be recorded and stored as this will be used as evidence during COBIT 5, PCI DSS and Security review, internal and external audits. Required Skills Good knowledge of Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Good knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. Good knowledge in System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Good knowledge of Microsoft Exchange online Good knowledge of Azure and on-premises Active Directory Good knowledge of Cyber Incident Management and or Security Forensic experience. Good knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Good knowledge in network (WAN, Wi-Fi) and Network Access Control (NAC) management Good knowledge in cloud email security gateway services Good knowledge server hardware including and CIS controls. Good knowledge of security monitoring, orchestrator and SEIM tools Good Knowledge of next-gen application firewalls, anti-malware, cloud proxies and CASB Required Experience Experience in Azure cloud and identity management solutions. Specific focus on network equipment. Palo Alto Firewall, Imperva WAF and NAC experience Netskope proxy and CASB experience Microsoft Defender and Crowdstrike experience Azure Entra ID and DUO SSO & MFA gateway Data loss prevention tools experience Azure security centre and Wiz io experience Cymulate and Ping Castel experience SCCM or enterprise patch management tools TenableOne or enterprise vulnerability management tools Sound knowledge of industry best practices such as OWASP, Cyber security framework and NCSC guidance Security legislation and regulatory frameworks exposure and awareness FCA or equivalent GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation PCI DSS - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard COBIT 5 - Control Objectives for Information and related Technology ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System (ISMS) CIS - Center of Internet Security (Cyber security best Practices) Infrastructure Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract - 450/day Outside IR35.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract - 450/day Outside IR35. London based Insurance company are recruiting for security engineers to join the team foe an initial 12 month contract OUTSIDE IR35. Taking responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. Identify areas of cyber security improvement to ensure cyber security and data security by design controls are adopted globally as outlines in the Howden Security and Configuration Standards Document (HSCSD) Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions that protect corporate data seamlessly across platforms, devices and environments globally. Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally. You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure. Firewall management Web Proxy management and CASB. Anti-Virus/Malware management Standard, third party and privilege access user management Remediation of external, internal vulnerabilities, web application scanning and patch compliance. Representing IT security at the Change Authority Board, Architecture Review Board and Data Privacy Working Group. Managing the security, RFC, ERFC and DDQ's queue in ServiceNow (dealing with suspicious emails, phishing, proxy and access request etc.) Monitoring and managing responses to the Cyber incidents, Security DL (which is mainly the above suspicious emails). Organise monthly Security Operations Meeting, Application and Information Security Forum All activities and findings must be recorded and stored as this will be used as evidence during COBIT 5, PCI DSS and Security review, internal and external audits. Required Skills Good knowledge of Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Good knowledge of Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. Good knowledge in System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Good knowledge of Microsoft Exchange online Good knowledge of Azure and on-premises Active Directory Good knowledge of Cyber Incident Management and or Security Forensic experience. Good knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Good knowledge in network (WAN, Wi-Fi) and Network Access Control (NAC) management Good knowledge in cloud email security gateway services Good knowledge server hardware including and CIS controls. Good knowledge of security monitoring, orchestrator and SEIM tools Good Knowledge of next-gen application firewalls, anti-malware, cloud proxies and CASB Required Experience Experience in Azure cloud and identity management solutions. Specific focus on network equipment. Palo Alto Firewall, Imperva WAF and NAC experience Netskope proxy and CASB experience Microsoft Defender and Crowdstrike experience Azure Entra ID and DUO SSO & MFA gateway Data loss prevention tools experience Azure security centre and Wiz io experience Cymulate and Ping Castel experience SCCM or enterprise patch management tools TenableOne or enterprise vulnerability management tools Sound knowledge of industry best practices such as OWASP, Cyber security framework and NCSC guidance Security legislation and regulatory frameworks exposure and awareness FCA or equivalent GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation PCI DSS - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard COBIT 5 - Control Objectives for Information and related Technology ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System (ISMS) CIS - Center of Internet Security (Cyber security best Practices) Infrastructure Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract - 450/day Outside IR35.
Solutions Architect Job Opportunity Warrington Hybrid £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Are you looking to join an innovative team in the UK claims management sector, who are pioneering solutions in open banking? If so, our client is recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join the team.Within in this role you be the sole internal developer inheriting the strong foundations developed by external teams. You will play a pivotal role within the business as our clients prepares to scale their operations. Solutions Architect Key Responsibilities: Develop cloud-based applications in Azure. Coordinate remote contractors and ensure compliance with FCA guidelines. Drive technical projects such as AI-driven decisioning systems. Enhance data warehousing and analytics capabilities. Refine open banking and eSignature solutions. Provide strategic technological direction. Solutions Architect skills and qualifications: 8+ years of full stack or backend software development. Deep knowledge of Azure, .NET, C#, and cloud infrastructure. Experience with ML/AI technologies and Agile/Scrum. Experience with RPA, Python/deluge, and Blazor is desirable. For further information on this role please contact Paige IT on or email .
May 17, 2024
Full time
Solutions Architect Job Opportunity Warrington Hybrid £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Are you looking to join an innovative team in the UK claims management sector, who are pioneering solutions in open banking? If so, our client is recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join the team.Within in this role you be the sole internal developer inheriting the strong foundations developed by external teams. You will play a pivotal role within the business as our clients prepares to scale their operations. Solutions Architect Key Responsibilities: Develop cloud-based applications in Azure. Coordinate remote contractors and ensure compliance with FCA guidelines. Drive technical projects such as AI-driven decisioning systems. Enhance data warehousing and analytics capabilities. Refine open banking and eSignature solutions. Provide strategic technological direction. Solutions Architect skills and qualifications: 8+ years of full stack or backend software development. Deep knowledge of Azure, .NET, C#, and cloud infrastructure. Experience with ML/AI technologies and Agile/Scrum. Experience with RPA, Python/deluge, and Blazor is desirable. For further information on this role please contact Paige IT on or email .
C# .Net, Azure Developers (Azure Functions, CI/CD, API's)Havant, Portsmouth (1 day per week in the office). £45000 - £62000 + BenefitsPlease note my client cannot offer VISA Sponsorship for this role. Your new company I'm working with an energy provider with a focus on modern DevOps practices that have considerably grown their Development team after winning a new contract of work. We're looking for a new Software Engineer to work 1+ days in their head office in Havant per week. Your new role You'll be working on a long-term greenfield project and using the best tools available. You'll be working with them to build internal tools and helping to push their product roadmap along in a mainly greenfield environment. No unrealistic deadlines or shipping software with a compromise on quality. The role offers full stack opportunity from the database through to the UI, in addition to liaising with business users/product owners and making improvements based on live feedback. Career progression is of paramount importance and working here you'll know exactly what you're driving towards and work will never be repetitive given the complexity of projects they take on. The development projects being varied is representative of working for a company with a global reach. The team have implemented DevOps and now champion continuous improvement. You'll be expected to embrace this and to share knowledge regularly, getting behind Agile principles and generally supporting software best practice/design principles. This position is offered at high mid-level/senior so the progression opportunities are very realistic for someone wanting to push towards Lead level and then to be involved in architecture/mentoring. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for experienced Back End .Net Developers that have strong fundamental C#, Azure and SQL Server skills.Working here you'll use the latest versions of .Net daily to build complex applications. Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps and Azure Functions are essential (Redis, Service Bus etc) with CI/CD pipelines.You should have good knowledge of implementing common design and architectural patterns in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC. What you'll get in return You'll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. They have one of the best pension schemes in the county, offering up to 15% matched of salary. There's a 6% bonus scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, and life assurance scheme as well. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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
May 17, 2024
Full time
C# .Net, Azure Developers (Azure Functions, CI/CD, API's)Havant, Portsmouth (1 day per week in the office). £45000 - £62000 + BenefitsPlease note my client cannot offer VISA Sponsorship for this role. Your new company I'm working with an energy provider with a focus on modern DevOps practices that have considerably grown their Development team after winning a new contract of work. We're looking for a new Software Engineer to work 1+ days in their head office in Havant per week. Your new role You'll be working on a long-term greenfield project and using the best tools available. You'll be working with them to build internal tools and helping to push their product roadmap along in a mainly greenfield environment. No unrealistic deadlines or shipping software with a compromise on quality. The role offers full stack opportunity from the database through to the UI, in addition to liaising with business users/product owners and making improvements based on live feedback. Career progression is of paramount importance and working here you'll know exactly what you're driving towards and work will never be repetitive given the complexity of projects they take on. The development projects being varied is representative of working for a company with a global reach. The team have implemented DevOps and now champion continuous improvement. You'll be expected to embrace this and to share knowledge regularly, getting behind Agile principles and generally supporting software best practice/design principles. This position is offered at high mid-level/senior so the progression opportunities are very realistic for someone wanting to push towards Lead level and then to be involved in architecture/mentoring. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for experienced Back End .Net Developers that have strong fundamental C#, Azure and SQL Server skills.Working here you'll use the latest versions of .Net daily to build complex applications. Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps and Azure Functions are essential (Redis, Service Bus etc) with CI/CD pipelines.You should have good knowledge of implementing common design and architectural patterns in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC. What you'll get in return You'll join a team where work life balance is of paramount importance. They have one of the best pension schemes in the county, offering up to 15% matched of salary. There's a 6% bonus scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays, and life assurance scheme as well. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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
Job Overview To be responsible to the Deputy Director for Workplace and Platforms for effectively managing and developing the network and core infrastructure services in support of the strategic and operational business requirements of UKHSA. Ensuring the security and optimum performance and resilience of the network and infrastructure services, leading the UKHSA's network modernisation with a focus on SD-WAN & SASE evolution, cloud networking modernisation & strategy. Drive the continuous improvement of physical and virtual networking capabilities for the UKHSA network services both on premise and on public cloud infrastructures. Provide technical leadership for the LAN and WAN/SDWAN functions incorporating the strategic development of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV). Lead the network automation strategy, designing and implementing automation capability for deployment/provisioning of the network, the UKHSA on-prem servers, and support the agency's multi-cloud strategy. Promote the use of IaC (infrastructure as code) and centralising configuration technologies to reduce the management overhead of the core infrastructure services. Main duties of the job Manages the security of the UKHSA's network and IT resources. Manages resources to ensure adequate cover for both day-to-day BAU workload and project delivery. Delivers robust, efficient and professional operational IT service to key stakeholders Manages the infrastructure elements of the IT project pipeline and monitors on-going progress against plan to ensure delivery on time and within budget. Maintains documentation of systems, maps and architectural diagrams, procedures, end user documentation and technical information. Reviews and responds to out-of-hours critical alerts as required. Manages the UKHSA's network equipment and services, servers (physical and virtual), network storage devices, network communications equipment. Oversees the connectivity and services for UKHSA's Internet, VPN, and public cloud direct connect infrastructures, ensuring seamless access to general online resources and facilitating dedicated interconnections to the UKHSA Cloud Platform's hyperscale platforms, such as AWS and Azure Leads the transition from MPLS to SD-WAN technologies and champions the adoption of VPN-less zero trust network architectures Manages the UKHSA's Telecoms equipment and services and aligns the UKHSA network infrastructure with GPA IT and Telecoms services. Designs, plans and develops network and infrastructure services within the context of the IT strategy by e.g.: contributing expertise to strategy development and design of projects and solutions; inputting to business cases; managing projects in the realisation of agreed strategic objectives. Manages the provision, configuration and deployment of hardware resources by e.g.: liaising with third-party suppliers for procurement; evaluating; and implementing of solutions Actively manages hardware refresh lifecycles including forward looking budget forecasting Effectively manages people by building a high-quality working relationship and providing a blend of support, development and performance management that enables individuals to work at their best. Effectively recruits and selects staff in line with the UKHSA's recruitment and selection processes, ensuring that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of UKHSA. Leads and supports the agency's multi-cloud network strategy. Oversees the networking requirements of IACS and laboratory environments. Champions the establishment and integration of unified fabric networking. Directs the design and management of the organisation's enterprise network topology. Cultivates strong relationships with external suppliers and consultancy partners. Produces and oversees a robust patching strategy for all physical and virtual environments in line with UKHSA security requirements Actively promotes the use of cloud-based infrastructure where appropriate supporting the agencies multi-cloud strategy Ensures that relevant systems are in place to maintain effective communication within the Technology team, with stakeholders and with others across UKHSA. Ensures that the organisation's business and information systems are utilised for the benefit of the team, directorate and UKHSA. Manages the assigned budgets in compliance with related policies and procedures. Effectively manages project/business performance by planning, co-ordinating, delivering, evaluating and communicating as appropriate. Actively learns and develops to stay up to date with developments in area of expertise and to meet the changing needs of the job, team and organisation by participating in appraisal and appropriate learning activities. Encourages and supports the development of others, your team and the organisation by engaging in and contributing to UKHSA as a learning organisation and to its positive culture. Represents the team and UKHSA in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external stakeholders and in doing so reflects the values of the organisation. Supports the network requirements to transition from traditional data centre centric models to cloud-based operations, highlighting the journey of software-defined infrastructures as they align with contemporary cloud architectures. Undertakes any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the grade of the job, in furtherance of the objectives of UKHSA. Ensures compliance with the UKHSA's policies, procedures and contract of employment. for more info please click the apply here button
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Overview To be responsible to the Deputy Director for Workplace and Platforms for effectively managing and developing the network and core infrastructure services in support of the strategic and operational business requirements of UKHSA. Ensuring the security and optimum performance and resilience of the network and infrastructure services, leading the UKHSA's network modernisation with a focus on SD-WAN & SASE evolution, cloud networking modernisation & strategy. Drive the continuous improvement of physical and virtual networking capabilities for the UKHSA network services both on premise and on public cloud infrastructures. Provide technical leadership for the LAN and WAN/SDWAN functions incorporating the strategic development of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV). Lead the network automation strategy, designing and implementing automation capability for deployment/provisioning of the network, the UKHSA on-prem servers, and support the agency's multi-cloud strategy. Promote the use of IaC (infrastructure as code) and centralising configuration technologies to reduce the management overhead of the core infrastructure services. Main duties of the job Manages the security of the UKHSA's network and IT resources. Manages resources to ensure adequate cover for both day-to-day BAU workload and project delivery. Delivers robust, efficient and professional operational IT service to key stakeholders Manages the infrastructure elements of the IT project pipeline and monitors on-going progress against plan to ensure delivery on time and within budget. Maintains documentation of systems, maps and architectural diagrams, procedures, end user documentation and technical information. Reviews and responds to out-of-hours critical alerts as required. Manages the UKHSA's network equipment and services, servers (physical and virtual), network storage devices, network communications equipment. Oversees the connectivity and services for UKHSA's Internet, VPN, and public cloud direct connect infrastructures, ensuring seamless access to general online resources and facilitating dedicated interconnections to the UKHSA Cloud Platform's hyperscale platforms, such as AWS and Azure Leads the transition from MPLS to SD-WAN technologies and champions the adoption of VPN-less zero trust network architectures Manages the UKHSA's Telecoms equipment and services and aligns the UKHSA network infrastructure with GPA IT and Telecoms services. Designs, plans and develops network and infrastructure services within the context of the IT strategy by e.g.: contributing expertise to strategy development and design of projects and solutions; inputting to business cases; managing projects in the realisation of agreed strategic objectives. Manages the provision, configuration and deployment of hardware resources by e.g.: liaising with third-party suppliers for procurement; evaluating; and implementing of solutions Actively manages hardware refresh lifecycles including forward looking budget forecasting Effectively manages people by building a high-quality working relationship and providing a blend of support, development and performance management that enables individuals to work at their best. Effectively recruits and selects staff in line with the UKHSA's recruitment and selection processes, ensuring that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of UKHSA. Leads and supports the agency's multi-cloud network strategy. Oversees the networking requirements of IACS and laboratory environments. Champions the establishment and integration of unified fabric networking. Directs the design and management of the organisation's enterprise network topology. Cultivates strong relationships with external suppliers and consultancy partners. Produces and oversees a robust patching strategy for all physical and virtual environments in line with UKHSA security requirements Actively promotes the use of cloud-based infrastructure where appropriate supporting the agencies multi-cloud strategy Ensures that relevant systems are in place to maintain effective communication within the Technology team, with stakeholders and with others across UKHSA. Ensures that the organisation's business and information systems are utilised for the benefit of the team, directorate and UKHSA. Manages the assigned budgets in compliance with related policies and procedures. Effectively manages project/business performance by planning, co-ordinating, delivering, evaluating and communicating as appropriate. Actively learns and develops to stay up to date with developments in area of expertise and to meet the changing needs of the job, team and organisation by participating in appraisal and appropriate learning activities. Encourages and supports the development of others, your team and the organisation by engaging in and contributing to UKHSA as a learning organisation and to its positive culture. Represents the team and UKHSA in a professional and positive manner with both internal and external stakeholders and in doing so reflects the values of the organisation. Supports the network requirements to transition from traditional data centre centric models to cloud-based operations, highlighting the journey of software-defined infrastructures as they align with contemporary cloud architectures. Undertakes any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the grade of the job, in furtherance of the objectives of UKHSA. Ensures compliance with the UKHSA's policies, procedures and contract of employment. for more info please click the apply here button
Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Permanent - £58k-£65k - 2 days per week from West London office, the rest working from home Our London based Public Sector client have an upcoming requirement for a Security Architect to join on a permanent basis. The purpose of the Security Architect is to be responsible for the architecture design, implementation of cloud, O365 and network security solutions across the organisation, while acting as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS) and Office365 Key duties for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Complete thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities within cloud and Office 365 environments, networks and creating security controls or configuring systems to enhance existing security features Architecture design and implementation of Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security solutions across the Council, including cloud native and third-party solutions, to secure network and cloud environments in accordance to best practice; Engage third-party vendors and tooling to complete Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security testing and assurance - implementing new products, configuration or improvements as required Design and build a secure 3rd party access environment to enable 3rd parties including Contractors, outsourced providers secure access to Cloud, Office 365 and network environment. Solution must include defined policies, process and deployment of technology including operational support - based on the principle of least-privilege access and designed to prevent lateral-movement of threat Recommend, configure, implement, and maintain all security platforms and any other related software. Plan and appraise ongoing assessment of antivirus, application control, Firewall, SIEM, VPN, SSL, intrusion detection or intrusion prevention and other cloud and network component policies Ensure cloud and network security best practices are executed through assurance of network configuration(s) including ingress/egress Routers, Switches, Firewall configurations, access controls (RBAC), least privilege and monitoring Responsible for periodic cloud and network vulnerability testing, and lead remediation projects Respond to security-related events and support in remediation efforts Key experience required for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Proven track record of successfully defining and architecting solutions based on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure Knowledge of core Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint, MS Teams & Azure with the capability of designing and implementing solutions that integrate these. Technical know-how of security network devices (Switches, antivirus, Firewalls, cryptography, SIEM) and any other security networking hardware or software tools Minimum, two years' experience identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures Demonstrable experience reviewing system changes for security implications and recommending improvements Knowledge of cross-government procurement frameworks and processes
May 17, 2024
Full time
Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Permanent - £58k-£65k - 2 days per week from West London office, the rest working from home Our London based Public Sector client have an upcoming requirement for a Security Architect to join on a permanent basis. The purpose of the Security Architect is to be responsible for the architecture design, implementation of cloud, O365 and network security solutions across the organisation, while acting as the subject matter expert on Microsoft Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS) and Office365 Key duties for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Complete thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities within cloud and Office 365 environments, networks and creating security controls or configuring systems to enhance existing security features Architecture design and implementation of Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security solutions across the Council, including cloud native and third-party solutions, to secure network and cloud environments in accordance to best practice; Engage third-party vendors and tooling to complete Azure cloud, Office 365 and network security testing and assurance - implementing new products, configuration or improvements as required Design and build a secure 3rd party access environment to enable 3rd parties including Contractors, outsourced providers secure access to Cloud, Office 365 and network environment. Solution must include defined policies, process and deployment of technology including operational support - based on the principle of least-privilege access and designed to prevent lateral-movement of threat Recommend, configure, implement, and maintain all security platforms and any other related software. Plan and appraise ongoing assessment of antivirus, application control, Firewall, SIEM, VPN, SSL, intrusion detection or intrusion prevention and other cloud and network component policies Ensure cloud and network security best practices are executed through assurance of network configuration(s) including ingress/egress Routers, Switches, Firewall configurations, access controls (RBAC), least privilege and monitoring Responsible for periodic cloud and network vulnerability testing, and lead remediation projects Respond to security-related events and support in remediation efforts Key experience required for the Security Architect (Cloud & Network) Proven track record of successfully defining and architecting solutions based on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure Knowledge of core Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint, MS Teams & Azure with the capability of designing and implementing solutions that integrate these. Technical know-how of security network devices (Switches, antivirus, Firewalls, cryptography, SIEM) and any other security networking hardware or software tools Minimum, two years' experience identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures Demonstrable experience reviewing system changes for security implications and recommending improvements Knowledge of cross-government procurement frameworks and processes