Lynx Recruitment are working with an excellent client who are hiring for a Test Team Lead or a Head of Testing. They use the latest tech and love operate as a real team, this role has a real emphasis and strategy and forward planning for the Test team to try and eliminate any hurdles and keep them pushing forward in the right direction. This role would be ideal for someone who can lead from the front and articulate calculated plans and strategies to team members. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools and budgets Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with Engineering Director and Business Systems Director to build a strategy to fill them. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Requirements Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams. Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions. Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation. Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers. Strong collaborative sense doesn't throw things over the wall. If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can where you can really utilise your experience and knowledge and help drive a company and team forward, then please apply with your latest CV.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Lynx Recruitment are working with an excellent client who are hiring for a Test Team Lead or a Head of Testing. They use the latest tech and love operate as a real team, this role has a real emphasis and strategy and forward planning for the Test team to try and eliminate any hurdles and keep them pushing forward in the right direction. This role would be ideal for someone who can lead from the front and articulate calculated plans and strategies to team members. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools and budgets Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with Engineering Director and Business Systems Director to build a strategy to fill them. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Requirements Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams. Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions. Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation. Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers. Strong collaborative sense doesn't throw things over the wall. If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can where you can really utilise your experience and knowledge and help drive a company and team forward, then please apply with your latest CV.
Archax is an FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, targeted at professional and institutional clients. Our services cover all types of digital assets - from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to digital securities - as well as traditional financial instruments too. Our vision is to develop a truly digital capital markets ecosystem that bridges traditional and crypto markets, leveraging tokenisation and blockchain/DLT/Web3.0 technologies. This is an office based role , you must be able to commute to and work in the City of London as a norm Head of Quality Assurance - reporting to the CTO Archax has reached a growth point in its development and an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join the team. They will bring many years of experience supporting a wide variety of systems and technologies preferably from a capital markets environment. The successful applicant will also have worked in an environment where internal developers have built internal capital markets/trading software. They will provide overarching leadership of the quality assurance function and ongoing project-based engineering work across the technology estate, including Nodejs and C++ applications. The team is growing but currently consists of 8 QA engineers, this is expected to grow over the next 12 months. Applicants will have a strong engineering background, be ambitious, bright, motivated and have substantial experience in a highly technical role. Archax is a highly regulated fintech scale-up so experience of working in a rapidly evolving fluid company is vital. The successful applicant must have experience in a firm that has delivered product to external customers. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with engineering and business leads to build a strategy to fill them Work alongside the QA team to deliver testing inline with developer output. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers Strong collaborative sense, doesn't throw things over the wall Strong history of working in C++, Typescript, Nodejs Framework experience with Cucumber, Zephyr Scale Capable working daily with SQL Experience performance testing of APIs, Web-Apps and Websites highly beneficial Experience with CI tools (eg. Jenkins etc) Prior API Testing work with REST, Asynchronous WebSocket, FIX Experience with capital markets Understanding of crypto/securities trading Experience producing and reporting management information related QA Other required Skillsets/Traits: Ability and willingness to take ownership, responsibility and accountability of projects Excellent project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business Degree or relevant industry qualifications Benefits: Competitive salary. Discretionary bonus. Company pension scheme. Comprehensive private healthcare scheme. Death in service benefit. 25 days holiday. Increasing by one day each year up to 30 days. Extra day's holiday for birthday. Being part of an entrepreneurial, exciting, fast-growing, and future thinking company. Opportunities to attend events representing Archax and its vision. Encouragement and support in your personal career development and industry knowledge. Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Archax is an FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, targeted at professional and institutional clients. Our services cover all types of digital assets - from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to digital securities - as well as traditional financial instruments too. Our vision is to develop a truly digital capital markets ecosystem that bridges traditional and crypto markets, leveraging tokenisation and blockchain/DLT/Web3.0 technologies. This is an office based role , you must be able to commute to and work in the City of London as a norm Head of Quality Assurance - reporting to the CTO Archax has reached a growth point in its development and an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join the team. They will bring many years of experience supporting a wide variety of systems and technologies preferably from a capital markets environment. The successful applicant will also have worked in an environment where internal developers have built internal capital markets/trading software. They will provide overarching leadership of the quality assurance function and ongoing project-based engineering work across the technology estate, including Nodejs and C++ applications. The team is growing but currently consists of 8 QA engineers, this is expected to grow over the next 12 months. Applicants will have a strong engineering background, be ambitious, bright, motivated and have substantial experience in a highly technical role. Archax is a highly regulated fintech scale-up so experience of working in a rapidly evolving fluid company is vital. The successful applicant must have experience in a firm that has delivered product to external customers. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with engineering and business leads to build a strategy to fill them Work alongside the QA team to deliver testing inline with developer output. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers Strong collaborative sense, doesn't throw things over the wall Strong history of working in C++, Typescript, Nodejs Framework experience with Cucumber, Zephyr Scale Capable working daily with SQL Experience performance testing of APIs, Web-Apps and Websites highly beneficial Experience with CI tools (eg. Jenkins etc) Prior API Testing work with REST, Asynchronous WebSocket, FIX Experience with capital markets Understanding of crypto/securities trading Experience producing and reporting management information related QA Other required Skillsets/Traits: Ability and willingness to take ownership, responsibility and accountability of projects Excellent project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business Degree or relevant industry qualifications Benefits: Competitive salary. Discretionary bonus. Company pension scheme. Comprehensive private healthcare scheme. Death in service benefit. 25 days holiday. Increasing by one day each year up to 30 days. Extra day's holiday for birthday. Being part of an entrepreneurial, exciting, fast-growing, and future thinking company. Opportunities to attend events representing Archax and its vision. Encouragement and support in your personal career development and industry knowledge. Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
May 04, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Head of Applications and Development Rate - 850 (a day) Duration - 3 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - INSIDE (Must be via an Umbrella Company) As our Head of Applications & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our software landscape and systems strategy. Your expertise will assist in delivering our digital transformation programme, ensuring reliable and effective technology solutions. You're accountable for: Lead our Application & Development teams: Software development and supporting teams for ERP & Case Management Technical Application support & Development IA/ML Knowledge Management Analysing business requirements and collaborating with partnership organisations to recommend software solutions, and evolving capabilities that will deliver organisational goals. Owning & delivering the demand, development cycle for our case management systems, focusing on performance and quality Overseeing the performance of our Application Ecosystem, working with Transformation and business partners to develop a transparent and clear technical roadmap, underpinned by business benefits Developing technical controls and engagement structures for development cycles, Ensuring that projects adhere to design specifications, implementation requirements, and quality standards. Assist in coordination and planning for our cross functional engineering resources, including Product Discovery, Delivery, QA, and DevOps Managing external support partners, system specialists, Testing teams, and develop partnerships: providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Develop & communicate a plan to optimise and the use of our Cloud system landscape Collaborate with other leaders within Casework Product and Supporting systems to grow and evolve our engineering Governance, tools, and processes Foster a culture of best practices in all aspects of software engineering including delivery of benefits, development costs, potential revenue, and associated risks Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest quality in delivery of system change and test Creating and managing budgets to ensure projects and systems stay within financial parameters Own our software risk management process and remediation plans Working with our Security teams ensure we minimise risk, maturing Cyber and Information Governance, system controls Your experience includes: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field is typically required. 5 years + track record of building and managing successful software delivery teams, particularly in Azure Dynamics. Demonstrated ability to create application development strategies founded on agile principles, and effectively execute initiatives to mature and develop teams in adoption 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration and best practices in the context of cloud platforms application development, with Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience working with enterprise architecture and interface design, proven success in translating architectural design into complex software solutions Experience in managing programmes to deliver machine learning and business process automation Experience in working within the Finance & Legal sectors preferred Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen customer focus, capable of presenting technical solutions to customer, investors and other stakeholders.
May 03, 2024
Contractor
Head of Applications and Development Rate - 850 (a day) Duration - 3 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - INSIDE (Must be via an Umbrella Company) As our Head of Applications & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our software landscape and systems strategy. Your expertise will assist in delivering our digital transformation programme, ensuring reliable and effective technology solutions. You're accountable for: Lead our Application & Development teams: Software development and supporting teams for ERP & Case Management Technical Application support & Development IA/ML Knowledge Management Analysing business requirements and collaborating with partnership organisations to recommend software solutions, and evolving capabilities that will deliver organisational goals. Owning & delivering the demand, development cycle for our case management systems, focusing on performance and quality Overseeing the performance of our Application Ecosystem, working with Transformation and business partners to develop a transparent and clear technical roadmap, underpinned by business benefits Developing technical controls and engagement structures for development cycles, Ensuring that projects adhere to design specifications, implementation requirements, and quality standards. Assist in coordination and planning for our cross functional engineering resources, including Product Discovery, Delivery, QA, and DevOps Managing external support partners, system specialists, Testing teams, and develop partnerships: providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Develop & communicate a plan to optimise and the use of our Cloud system landscape Collaborate with other leaders within Casework Product and Supporting systems to grow and evolve our engineering Governance, tools, and processes Foster a culture of best practices in all aspects of software engineering including delivery of benefits, development costs, potential revenue, and associated risks Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest quality in delivery of system change and test Creating and managing budgets to ensure projects and systems stay within financial parameters Own our software risk management process and remediation plans Working with our Security teams ensure we minimise risk, maturing Cyber and Information Governance, system controls Your experience includes: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field is typically required. 5 years + track record of building and managing successful software delivery teams, particularly in Azure Dynamics. Demonstrated ability to create application development strategies founded on agile principles, and effectively execute initiatives to mature and develop teams in adoption 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration and best practices in the context of cloud platforms application development, with Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience working with enterprise architecture and interface design, proven success in translating architectural design into complex software solutions Experience in managing programmes to deliver machine learning and business process automation Experience in working within the Finance & Legal sectors preferred Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen customer focus, capable of presenting technical solutions to customer, investors and other stakeholders.
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Key responsibilities: Responsible for a portfolio of regulations as product specialist The go to person for answering any specific internal or external questions regarding a regulation Review and understand core legislation for specified regulations Attend industry working groups including trade bodies such as ISDA, ISLA, ICMA and trade repositories such as DTCC and others Summarise key developments as they may impact our product development and/ or our clients Feed into regular Regulatory Newsletter or similar communications for responsible regulations and deputise where needed for the Head of Regulatory Product in producing the whole Newsletter Provide thought leadership articles and blogs as required to ensure that Broadridge is perceived as credible and serious player in the market. Analyse regulations to produce functional specifications for our base team and if relevant for our clients Perform field analysis on reportable fields using regulatory documentation and or trade repository message specifications and validations Analyse and review existing configurations within the software to ensure they are complete and accurate for each relevant regulation Participate in client working groups as a regulatory expert, where relevant presenting and / or leading discussions on functional related issues or on regulatory interpretation. Assist base development team with the creation of the user stories Participate in client or prospect meetings to support a sales process as an industry expert but also a product expert including navigating the end user dashboard. Attendance at industry conferences where required including representing Broadridge on panels and/or stands Where required, maintain good working relationships with partners such as trade repositories, and market infrastructure. Skills required Ability to collaborate with other internal teams including base development, client services and sales/ presales / business development Product knowledge - particularly OTC derivatives but also other products such as SFTs Ability to analyse significant quantities of regulations Ability to produce written documentation for both internal and external readers Business knowledge of underlying banking processes and preferably regulatory operations Good communication skills Some technical knowledge and data awareness would be an advantage Provide input into more general product development and road map from both a regulatory perspective and also from an end user perspective. Provide product input to QA process and where necessary assist with aspects of testing Helping, from a product perspective, to drive improvements throughout the whole TTR lifecycle including sales and presales, marketing, web site content, thought leadership, client onboarding, product and base development, testing and QA and base deployment. Participate in periodic client reviews to glean client feedback for product and ensure that clients are getting the best use out of the solution. Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company-and ultimately a community-that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.
May 03, 2024
Full time
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Key responsibilities: Responsible for a portfolio of regulations as product specialist The go to person for answering any specific internal or external questions regarding a regulation Review and understand core legislation for specified regulations Attend industry working groups including trade bodies such as ISDA, ISLA, ICMA and trade repositories such as DTCC and others Summarise key developments as they may impact our product development and/ or our clients Feed into regular Regulatory Newsletter or similar communications for responsible regulations and deputise where needed for the Head of Regulatory Product in producing the whole Newsletter Provide thought leadership articles and blogs as required to ensure that Broadridge is perceived as credible and serious player in the market. Analyse regulations to produce functional specifications for our base team and if relevant for our clients Perform field analysis on reportable fields using regulatory documentation and or trade repository message specifications and validations Analyse and review existing configurations within the software to ensure they are complete and accurate for each relevant regulation Participate in client working groups as a regulatory expert, where relevant presenting and / or leading discussions on functional related issues or on regulatory interpretation. Assist base development team with the creation of the user stories Participate in client or prospect meetings to support a sales process as an industry expert but also a product expert including navigating the end user dashboard. Attendance at industry conferences where required including representing Broadridge on panels and/or stands Where required, maintain good working relationships with partners such as trade repositories, and market infrastructure. Skills required Ability to collaborate with other internal teams including base development, client services and sales/ presales / business development Product knowledge - particularly OTC derivatives but also other products such as SFTs Ability to analyse significant quantities of regulations Ability to produce written documentation for both internal and external readers Business knowledge of underlying banking processes and preferably regulatory operations Good communication skills Some technical knowledge and data awareness would be an advantage Provide input into more general product development and road map from both a regulatory perspective and also from an end user perspective. Provide product input to QA process and where necessary assist with aspects of testing Helping, from a product perspective, to drive improvements throughout the whole TTR lifecycle including sales and presales, marketing, web site content, thought leadership, client onboarding, product and base development, testing and QA and base deployment. Participate in periodic client reviews to glean client feedback for product and ensure that clients are getting the best use out of the solution. Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company-and ultimately a community-that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
May 03, 2024
Full time
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
MBR partners are working with our London based consultancy clients whose focus is within the telco, media and technology vertical. They have been around since 2008 and typically support blue chip business on strategy and digital transformation together with software engineering. With this diverse portfolio, we are looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join the Software Engineering department. Your primary role will be to design and create RESTful API services. Key responsibilities: Capture and curate business requirements and system documentation in JIRA/Confluence as EPICS, user stories, API design, API enhancements Write estimate-able user stories, in JIRA, for developers including acceptance criteria Design RESTful web APIs for new and existing products in an API first' context, in accordance with strategic guidance provided by the technical architect Collaborate with engineering team members and business stakeholders to: Design RESTful web APIs Design Data Models Design event-driven processes in a distributed systems (micro-services) Specify contracts for messaging and web services, primarily using JSON Schema and Open API Specification (Swagger), respectively. Validate/verify APIs by creating requests and asserting responses in Postman Document processes and data models, primarily using BPMN Define acceptance test scenarios in a DSL, such as Gherkin and generate test data sets Support product owners and QA in acceptance testing Participate in agile team ceremonies Coach/mentor junior analyst(s) Write Customer facing documentation Support data engineers responsible for on boarding customers to the data platform Requirements Proficient in use of SQL Understanding of REST and its application to web APIs, able to use tools like Postman and Insomnia Understanding of HTTP headers, authentication, authorization and response codes Commitment to agile and lean development principles. Background in software development, including hands-on programming Commercial experience as a technical business analyst across multiple different customers/projects Comfortable working with source code (Git) to manage API specifications Able to work with a web API testing tool such as Postman, including crafting authentication tokens Experience of writing user stories for agile development teams Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Able to translate business needs to engineers, and explain complex details to non-technical people. Desired Skills and Experience: Prototyping and wireframing Experience of agile leadership such as a Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master.
May 03, 2024
Full time
MBR partners are working with our London based consultancy clients whose focus is within the telco, media and technology vertical. They have been around since 2008 and typically support blue chip business on strategy and digital transformation together with software engineering. With this diverse portfolio, we are looking for a Technical Business Analyst to join the Software Engineering department. Your primary role will be to design and create RESTful API services. Key responsibilities: Capture and curate business requirements and system documentation in JIRA/Confluence as EPICS, user stories, API design, API enhancements Write estimate-able user stories, in JIRA, for developers including acceptance criteria Design RESTful web APIs for new and existing products in an API first' context, in accordance with strategic guidance provided by the technical architect Collaborate with engineering team members and business stakeholders to: Design RESTful web APIs Design Data Models Design event-driven processes in a distributed systems (micro-services) Specify contracts for messaging and web services, primarily using JSON Schema and Open API Specification (Swagger), respectively. Validate/verify APIs by creating requests and asserting responses in Postman Document processes and data models, primarily using BPMN Define acceptance test scenarios in a DSL, such as Gherkin and generate test data sets Support product owners and QA in acceptance testing Participate in agile team ceremonies Coach/mentor junior analyst(s) Write Customer facing documentation Support data engineers responsible for on boarding customers to the data platform Requirements Proficient in use of SQL Understanding of REST and its application to web APIs, able to use tools like Postman and Insomnia Understanding of HTTP headers, authentication, authorization and response codes Commitment to agile and lean development principles. Background in software development, including hands-on programming Commercial experience as a technical business analyst across multiple different customers/projects Comfortable working with source code (Git) to manage API specifications Able to work with a web API testing tool such as Postman, including crafting authentication tokens Experience of writing user stories for agile development teams Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Able to translate business needs to engineers, and explain complex details to non-technical people. Desired Skills and Experience: Prototyping and wireframing Experience of agile leadership such as a Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master.
Head of Applications and Development Rate - £850 (a day) Duration - 3 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - INSIDE (Must be via an Umbrella Company) As our Head of Applications & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our software landscape and systems strategy. Your expertise will assist in delivering our digital transformation programme, ensuring reliable and effective technology solutions. You're accountable for: Lead our Application & Development teams: Software development and supporting teams for ERP & Case Management Technical Application support & Development IA/ML Knowledge Management Analysing business requirements and collaborating with partnership organisations to recommend software solutions, and evolving capabilities that will deliver organisational goals. Owning & delivering the demand, development cycle for our case management systems, focusing on performance and quality Overseeing the performance of our Application Ecosystem, working with Transformation and business partners to develop a transparent and clear technical roadmap, underpinned by business benefits Developing technical controls and engagement structures for development cycles, Ensuring that projects adhere to design specifications, implementation requirements, and quality standards. Assist in coordination and planning for our cross functional engineering resources, including Product Discovery, Delivery, QA, and DevOps Managing external support partners, system specialists, Testing teams, and develop partnerships: providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Develop & communicate a plan to optimise and the use of our Cloud system landscape Collaborate with other leaders within Casework Product and Supporting systems to grow and evolve our engineering Governance, tools, and processes Foster a culture of best practices in all aspects of software engineering including delivery of benefits, development costs, potential revenue, and associated risks Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest quality in delivery of system change and test Creating and managing budgets to ensure projects and systems stay within financial parameters Own our software risk management process and remediation plans Working with our Security teams ensure we minimise risk, maturing Cyber and Information Governance, system controls Your experience includes: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field is typically required. 5 years + track record of building and managing successful software delivery teams, particularly in Azure Dynamics. Demonstrated ability to create application development strategies founded on agile principles, and effectively execute initiatives to mature and develop teams in adoption 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration and best practices in the context of cloud platforms application development, with Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience working with enterprise architecture and interface design, proven success in translating architectural design into complex software solutions Experience in managing programmes to deliver machine learning and business process automation Experience in working within the Finance & Legal sectors preferred Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen customer focus, capable of presenting technical solutions to customer, investors and other stakeholders.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Head of Applications and Development Rate - £850 (a day) Duration - 3 months (Initially) Location - London (Hybrid) IR35 - INSIDE (Must be via an Umbrella Company) As our Head of Applications & Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our software landscape and systems strategy. Your expertise will assist in delivering our digital transformation programme, ensuring reliable and effective technology solutions. You're accountable for: Lead our Application & Development teams: Software development and supporting teams for ERP & Case Management Technical Application support & Development IA/ML Knowledge Management Analysing business requirements and collaborating with partnership organisations to recommend software solutions, and evolving capabilities that will deliver organisational goals. Owning & delivering the demand, development cycle for our case management systems, focusing on performance and quality Overseeing the performance of our Application Ecosystem, working with Transformation and business partners to develop a transparent and clear technical roadmap, underpinned by business benefits Developing technical controls and engagement structures for development cycles, Ensuring that projects adhere to design specifications, implementation requirements, and quality standards. Assist in coordination and planning for our cross functional engineering resources, including Product Discovery, Delivery, QA, and DevOps Managing external support partners, system specialists, Testing teams, and develop partnerships: providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Develop & communicate a plan to optimise and the use of our Cloud system landscape Collaborate with other leaders within Casework Product and Supporting systems to grow and evolve our engineering Governance, tools, and processes Foster a culture of best practices in all aspects of software engineering including delivery of benefits, development costs, potential revenue, and associated risks Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest quality in delivery of system change and test Creating and managing budgets to ensure projects and systems stay within financial parameters Own our software risk management process and remediation plans Working with our Security teams ensure we minimise risk, maturing Cyber and Information Governance, system controls Your experience includes: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field is typically required. 5 years + track record of building and managing successful software delivery teams, particularly in Azure Dynamics. Demonstrated ability to create application development strategies founded on agile principles, and effectively execute initiatives to mature and develop teams in adoption 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems integration and best practices in the context of cloud platforms application development, with Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience working with enterprise architecture and interface design, proven success in translating architectural design into complex software solutions Experience in managing programmes to deliver machine learning and business process automation Experience in working within the Finance & Legal sectors preferred Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen customer focus, capable of presenting technical solutions to customer, investors and other stakeholders.
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 01, 2024
Full time
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Role: Manager, Quality Engineering Group: Credit & Risk Services (C&RS) The Impact: As a manager, you will lead in building innovative solutions to test applications across Web/API/DB platforms. Your challenge will be reducing the time to market for products without compromising quality, by leveraging automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and interact with different internal teams. What's in it for you: Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious and result-oriented professionals. Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing. An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc. A great opportunity to think and execute like a software architect while performing the role of QA. Being a part of an organization which values 'Culture of Urgency' and 'Shift Left' approaches. A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, innovation and leadership opportunities. Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company. Responsibilities: Research, design and build efficient automation/performance frameworks, including test tools and automated test suites that govern whole development cycle for any of our product platforms, based on different Web, Services/APIs and database technologies. Design and develop testing strategy based upon project requirements, lead in test cases creation and execution, analyze and report test results to stakeholders. Work in partnership with the development teams, participate in architecture and design reviews, identify issues and suggest improvements to deliver business functionality on time with required quality. Communicate effectively with major business stakeholders including non-technical audience and senior executives, provide cross-function coordination and collaboration. Estimate and perform risk analysis for complex projects. Prioritize tasks for a team to ensure critical deliverables are completed on time. Analyze quality assurance data and metrics to provide insights, conclusions and solutions for improvement. Mentor a team of engineers and provide technical leadership, skill-building and support to team. Develop action plans to execute initiatives, implement new ideas and best practices. What We're Looking For: 6-8 years of experience in software testing and test automation/performance, with solid, demonstrable understanding of software development and testing practices. 2+ years of experience in leading QA/testing projects and teams Proficiency in programming using Python/C#/Java or other languages Expertise in designing and implementing automated testing solutions for enterprise applications across the application layers (UI/Service/Data layers) and working with developers in building automation/performance friendly code/components Experience working with SOAP and REST service and understanding of SOA architecture Experience of distributed source control systems such as Git Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL/PL-SQL, writing queries, stored procedures and scripts Experience of BDD and automation/performance in Agile methodology is highly desirable Experience of testing in CI, DevOps, rolling deployment/upgrade model using well known frameworks is desirable Good Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS/Azure and experience of testing micro-services, containers, dockers is a plus Expertise in developing test strategy, test plans and test cases, engaging in Exploratory Testing, creating and analyzing Defect Reports and root-cause analysis Experience in identifying performance/load/stress testing needs and planning, using testing tools and analysis of metrics Experience in performance testing tools like HP LoadRunner/Performance Center/StormRunner, JMeter. Experience of working with the Development team to capture and re-use automated unit test cases and other development test objects Experience with debugging tools like: Dev Tools, Network Sniffer, Fiddler etc. Experience in monitoring, profiling and tuning tools e.g. CA Wily Introscope, AppDynamics etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience of delivering effective documentation and presentations Excellent ability to manage project teams, prioritize tasks, track and report progress and ensuring delivery on time. Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Bachelor's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent is preferred About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit . What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence , pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. 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May 01, 2024
Full time
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Role: Manager, Quality Engineering Group: Credit & Risk Services (C&RS) The Impact: As a manager, you will lead in building innovative solutions to test applications across Web/API/DB platforms. Your challenge will be reducing the time to market for products without compromising quality, by leveraging automation and innovation. You will use a wide range of technologies and interact with different internal teams. What's in it for you: Working with a team of highly skilled, ambitious and result-oriented professionals. Using a wide range of cutting-edge technology to innovate while testing. An ever-challenging environment to hone your existing skills in Automation, performance, service layer testing, SQL scripting etc. A great opportunity to think and execute like a software architect while performing the role of QA. Being a part of an organization which values 'Culture of Urgency' and 'Shift Left' approaches. A plenty of skill building, knowledge sharing, innovation and leadership opportunities. Building a fulfilling career with a global financial technology company. Responsibilities: Research, design and build efficient automation/performance frameworks, including test tools and automated test suites that govern whole development cycle for any of our product platforms, based on different Web, Services/APIs and database technologies. Design and develop testing strategy based upon project requirements, lead in test cases creation and execution, analyze and report test results to stakeholders. Work in partnership with the development teams, participate in architecture and design reviews, identify issues and suggest improvements to deliver business functionality on time with required quality. Communicate effectively with major business stakeholders including non-technical audience and senior executives, provide cross-function coordination and collaboration. Estimate and perform risk analysis for complex projects. Prioritize tasks for a team to ensure critical deliverables are completed on time. Analyze quality assurance data and metrics to provide insights, conclusions and solutions for improvement. Mentor a team of engineers and provide technical leadership, skill-building and support to team. Develop action plans to execute initiatives, implement new ideas and best practices. What We're Looking For: 6-8 years of experience in software testing and test automation/performance, with solid, demonstrable understanding of software development and testing practices. 2+ years of experience in leading QA/testing projects and teams Proficiency in programming using Python/C#/Java or other languages Expertise in designing and implementing automated testing solutions for enterprise applications across the application layers (UI/Service/Data layers) and working with developers in building automation/performance friendly code/components Experience working with SOAP and REST service and understanding of SOA architecture Experience of distributed source control systems such as Git Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL/PL-SQL, writing queries, stored procedures and scripts Experience of BDD and automation/performance in Agile methodology is highly desirable Experience of testing in CI, DevOps, rolling deployment/upgrade model using well known frameworks is desirable Good Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS/Azure and experience of testing micro-services, containers, dockers is a plus Expertise in developing test strategy, test plans and test cases, engaging in Exploratory Testing, creating and analyzing Defect Reports and root-cause analysis Experience in identifying performance/load/stress testing needs and planning, using testing tools and analysis of metrics Experience in performance testing tools like HP LoadRunner/Performance Center/StormRunner, JMeter. Experience of working with the Development team to capture and re-use automated unit test cases and other development test objects Experience with debugging tools like: Dev Tools, Network Sniffer, Fiddler etc. Experience in monitoring, profiling and tuning tools e.g. CA Wily Introscope, AppDynamics etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience of delivering effective documentation and presentations Excellent ability to manage project teams, prioritize tasks, track and report progress and ensuring delivery on time. Excellent problem solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills Bachelor's or higher qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent is preferred About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit . What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence , pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn't stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all. - Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:" "and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person." . click apply for full job details
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Life can sometimes be unpredictable, and it pays to plan ahead. Our aim at Legal & General Retail is to help our customers plan for the unexpected, achieve financial security for their tomorrow, and protect everything that's important to them. To better understand our customers and meet their needs, we've brought our protection, retirement income, savings, lending and advice, fintech and mortgage businesses under one umbrella. Created at the start of 2022 through the merging of our long-standing and trusted retail retirement and insurance businesses, we're a fast-growing division with big, customer-centred ambitions. Job Description Legal and General Retail's Testing team is looking to hire a Test Automation Lead to join and manage a small team to support a wide range of change and transformation projects. The role will see you own one to two key projects at one time dependant on scale, to provide oversight and occasional deep dives into performance and strategy. You will be working solely on automation testing across a mix of web front end and microservices taking responsibility for the engineering best practices, advocating for governance, and ensuring standardisation of approach as well as updating centralised sites and recording metrics for accurate reporting. What you'll be doing Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy. Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date. Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach. Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline, and driving forward the test automation strategy. Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results, and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information. Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline. Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices. Managing the team in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, including the Partnership Agreement, so that the team's business objectives are achieved consistently. Qualifications What we're looking for You should have good knowledge of BDD, TDD, automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies. Good understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation. Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Playwright and UFT for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub. Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting including JIRA Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential. Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative, and collaborative approach to working in a team. Additional Information The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we've grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. We're all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet. We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it. At L&G, you'll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we're supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance. Today, there's over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us? Great minds don't have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation. We don't just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve. We think it's important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow. We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we're always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
Full Stack Technical Lead About Canvas Reply: Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: As a technical lead, you will be leading software development projects, focusing on application implementation and system integration within the travel/e-commerce industry. You will have the opportunity to manage client relationships, address concerns and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. You will need to possess strong leadership skills, extensive client management experience, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities: Oversee the software development lifecycle, from conception through deployment, emphasizing scalable, maintainable, and industry-specific solutions Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Mentor and guide a team of developers within an Agile and Scrum framework, promoting best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and sprint planning Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, deliverables, and timelines Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in software development and the client industries to keep the team and projects at the cutting edge About the candidate: A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computing, IT or Business related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role Expert knowledge of React, .Net, and experience with Sitecore are highly preferred Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of varying factors Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Full Stack Technical Lead About Canvas Reply: Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: As a technical lead, you will be leading software development projects, focusing on application implementation and system integration within the travel/e-commerce industry. You will have the opportunity to manage client relationships, address concerns and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. You will need to possess strong leadership skills, extensive client management experience, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities: Oversee the software development lifecycle, from conception through deployment, emphasizing scalable, maintainable, and industry-specific solutions Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Mentor and guide a team of developers within an Agile and Scrum framework, promoting best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and sprint planning Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, deliverables, and timelines Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in software development and the client industries to keep the team and projects at the cutting edge About the candidate: A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computing, IT or Business related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role Expert knowledge of React, .Net, and experience with Sitecore are highly preferred Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of varying factors Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
London Stock Exchange Group
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, passionate lead software engineer to join our team as we strive to deliver excellence to our customers. You're a self-starter who will be part of an empowered agile team working on our portfolio of risk products. As a Lead Software Engineer in the team, you'll be responsible for the analysis, definition, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and support of the Risk products, working individually or leading a small team of engineers. You'll work closely with QA engineers to ensure that what we deliver is to a high standard. Whilst your background will be in software development, your curiosity, desire to learn and enthusiasm for technology means you can do what it takes to get the job done. Quality is non-negotiable, so a good focus on code quality, unit testing and enabling automated testing is important. Mentoring junior members of the team also forms part of the role, working alongside the team management to help further enhance the skills and capabilities of the team. Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities: You will design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and secure code based on requirements or User Stories. Working within a multi-functional agile team, you'll develop enterprise software, adhering to company standards, software best practice guidelines, corporate policies and established software methodology. You will lead groups of engineers working with the scrum master, product owners and management to coordinate and deliver larger developments. Demonstrating a consistent focus on quality, you'll ensure that yourself and your team delivers reliable, robust software through the creation and execution of automated tests in conjunction with the team's quality engineers. To help the teams develop and learn, you will review work of peers and more junior developers, providing advice and guidance to benefit the team. You will contribute to the creation of software designs, leading the design of components Through agile retrospectives and reviews, you will inspect and adapt, finding innovative ways to make your team work more effectively. Through participation in refinement and planning sessions, you will work with other team members to analyse development requirements, provide design options and complexity estimates, and agree how to deliver the requirements. Actively participating in Scrum meetings, you will give timely status updates on areas for which you are responsible. Provide technical support to operations or other development teams. Create, review, and maintain all required technical documentation to ensure supportability and reuse. Assist with improvements to prevent problems, including problem resolution workflow. Participate in project planning sessions with team members to analyse development requirements, provide design options, and provide work breakdown and estimates of work. Actively participate in team and status meetings, providing timely status updates for areas of individual responsibilities within projects to supervisor. Key Relationships: Development Manager and Team Lead Scrum Master and members of the Scrum Team (Development and QA) Product Owner Essential Skills/Experience Required: Experienced Software Engineer with excellent knowledge of Python and a willingness to cross train as required. Strong understanding of other languages and the ability to put that understanding into practice. Solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Familiar with various design patterns. Experience of unit testing. Knowledge of databases and SQL. Good understanding of security implications and secure coding Proficient in using one of the popular Cloud technologies - if not familiar with AWS, must be willing to learn AWS fundamentals in a short space of time Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Skill for writing clean, readable code and reusable components Experienced in or a strong desire to work in a formal agile software development lifecycle. Understanding of JSON, HTML and XML. Proficient using source code management tools such as Git or SVN. Familiar with continuous build and integration Self-starter Desired Skills/Experience Required: Experience with GitLab CI Experience with RESTful interfaces Knowledge of/Experience with service orientated architectures Experience with Test Driven Development and / or Behaviour Driven Development Education/ Certifications: A good relevant degree is desirable, but experience and the right approach to work are just as important. About London Stock Exchange Group: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ over 30,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, passionate lead software engineer to join our team as we strive to deliver excellence to our customers. You're a self-starter who will be part of an empowered agile team working on our portfolio of risk products. As a Lead Software Engineer in the team, you'll be responsible for the analysis, definition, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and support of the Risk products, working individually or leading a small team of engineers. You'll work closely with QA engineers to ensure that what we deliver is to a high standard. Whilst your background will be in software development, your curiosity, desire to learn and enthusiasm for technology means you can do what it takes to get the job done. Quality is non-negotiable, so a good focus on code quality, unit testing and enabling automated testing is important. Mentoring junior members of the team also forms part of the role, working alongside the team management to help further enhance the skills and capabilities of the team. Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities: You will design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and secure code based on requirements or User Stories. Working within a multi-functional agile team, you'll develop enterprise software, adhering to company standards, software best practice guidelines, corporate policies and established software methodology. You will lead groups of engineers working with the scrum master, product owners and management to coordinate and deliver larger developments. Demonstrating a consistent focus on quality, you'll ensure that yourself and your team delivers reliable, robust software through the creation and execution of automated tests in conjunction with the team's quality engineers. To help the teams develop and learn, you will review work of peers and more junior developers, providing advice and guidance to benefit the team. You will contribute to the creation of software designs, leading the design of components Through agile retrospectives and reviews, you will inspect and adapt, finding innovative ways to make your team work more effectively. Through participation in refinement and planning sessions, you will work with other team members to analyse development requirements, provide design options and complexity estimates, and agree how to deliver the requirements. Actively participating in Scrum meetings, you will give timely status updates on areas for which you are responsible. Provide technical support to operations or other development teams. Create, review, and maintain all required technical documentation to ensure supportability and reuse. Assist with improvements to prevent problems, including problem resolution workflow. Participate in project planning sessions with team members to analyse development requirements, provide design options, and provide work breakdown and estimates of work. Actively participate in team and status meetings, providing timely status updates for areas of individual responsibilities within projects to supervisor. Key Relationships: Development Manager and Team Lead Scrum Master and members of the Scrum Team (Development and QA) Product Owner Essential Skills/Experience Required: Experienced Software Engineer with excellent knowledge of Python and a willingness to cross train as required. Strong understanding of other languages and the ability to put that understanding into practice. Solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Familiar with various design patterns. Experience of unit testing. Knowledge of databases and SQL. Good understanding of security implications and secure coding Proficient in using one of the popular Cloud technologies - if not familiar with AWS, must be willing to learn AWS fundamentals in a short space of time Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Skill for writing clean, readable code and reusable components Experienced in or a strong desire to work in a formal agile software development lifecycle. Understanding of JSON, HTML and XML. Proficient using source code management tools such as Git or SVN. Familiar with continuous build and integration Self-starter Desired Skills/Experience Required: Experience with GitLab CI Experience with RESTful interfaces Knowledge of/Experience with service orientated architectures Experience with Test Driven Development and / or Behaviour Driven Development Education/ Certifications: A good relevant degree is desirable, but experience and the right approach to work are just as important. About London Stock Exchange Group: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ over 30,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Lead/Head of Frontend Development About Canvas Reply: Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our UK frontend development, ensuring high-quality code, driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers. You will have the opportunity to manage projects from conception to delivery, effectively communicating updates on status, risks and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders. It requires keeping hands on code such as react, web development, bug-fixing, integration with API and CMS and writing unit tests. Responsibilities: Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing to identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle Collaborate with product, design and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Define and implement best practices, coding standards and development processes to ensure scalability and performance of our frontend codebase Stay current with the latest technologies, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques that enhance productivity and improve user experience Experience working in an Agile environment, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement About the candidate: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or technology-related field A minimum of 5 years of development experience Knowledge of Javascript/Typescript, React.JS Experienced in SPA development Excellent communication with the ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Lead/Head of Frontend Development About Canvas Reply: Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our UK frontend development, ensuring high-quality code, driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers. You will have the opportunity to manage projects from conception to delivery, effectively communicating updates on status, risks and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders. It requires keeping hands on code such as react, web development, bug-fixing, integration with API and CMS and writing unit tests. Responsibilities: Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing to identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle Collaborate with product, design and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Define and implement best practices, coding standards and development processes to ensure scalability and performance of our frontend codebase Stay current with the latest technologies, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques that enhance productivity and improve user experience Experience working in an Agile environment, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement About the candidate: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or technology-related field A minimum of 5 years of development experience Knowledge of Javascript/Typescript, React.JS Experienced in SPA development Excellent communication with the ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
London Stock Exchange Group
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. ROLE PROFILE: The Lead QA Analyst is a member of the SIT Team responsible for testing software for our Capital Markets FX Products. The Lead QA Analyst will drive requirement reviews, test planning activities and execution of critical test cases/scripts required to ensure that the software meets business requirements. The Lead QA Analyst will functionally manage the tasks of a small group of Quality Engineers to guide the testing of complex software products or customer solutions. The Lead QA Engineer contributes through their technical and leadership expertise. Functional Testing levels may include application integration, system, system/network integration and acceptance testing; may also include non-functional testing such as F&R and DR. The successful candidate will also mentor and guide others in the team to perform functional, non functional testing and other testing activities. This role is Digital First Hybrid, the successful candidate will be required to work from the office 1 day per week or 3/4 days per month. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Independently develops test plan documents, writes and performs manual test cases etc. Provides the planning, integration, scripting, and execution of testing required Reviews business requirements, and design specifications complex changes/systems for completeness and testability. Conducts testing using company-specific, manual, programmatic or automated processes. Develops and performs test scripts, lead bug triage meetings, coordinates with the development teams, and communicates the Testing status and Test Results, all independently. Logs defects per defined project guidelines and standards and analyses defects including the origin and cause, communicates pertinent information, and confirms resolution of defects. May lead a small group on implementing projects with manageable risks and resources requirements. Conducts root cause analysis and correlation of other system and/or problems of high complexity. Works on projects of varying complexity including large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical disciplines. Estimates effort required for own work and checks and agrees other team members' estimates. Accountable for planning work assigned to their sub-team, including work breakdown, estimates and identification of possible solution options. Accountable for tracking status of sub-team's work and ensuring deliverables are produced to agreed schedules. Identifies risk, comes up with mitigation plan which is communicated Communicate risks to quality and testing schedules to Quality Manager. Reports complex issues with clarity and at an appropriate level for Senior Stakeholders. Provides status updates to managers. Stays current with industry trends and identifies technologies that will impact the business. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Key Experience required: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where needs evolve rapidly and priorities change. A passion for learning and innovation is critical. A great people person who can motivate and bring the best out of a diverse team. Attention to detail is key Knowledge, Skills and Experience required BSC Honours degree in Computing or equivalent experience Minimum of 10-year hands on experience in Software development life cycle, preferably in Automation testing of multi-tiered applications. Experience of working within the Financial Sector. Integration testing experience with upstream/downstream systems A demonstrable knowledge of Capital Markets FX lifecycle. Minimum of 6 years experience as a Quality Analyst. Experience in creating test plans and reporting to senior stakeholders. Scripting test cases based on requirements. Developing and building tests into automated test suites. Demonstrate a clear understanding of standard software QA processes and methodologies. Ability to grasp technical and domain knowledge quickly is critical. High attention to details and strong communication skills with the ability to work under pressure. Ability to train and mentor other QA team members. Experience in leading co-workers and small teams. Proficient in using Jira/Confluence. Beneficial Experience: Experience on Windows / Linux / UNIX environment. Prior experience of testing in Capital Markets domain, in particular FX is desirable. Knowledge of FX trading is a huge plus! LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
May 01, 2024
Full time
ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. ROLE PROFILE: The Lead QA Analyst is a member of the SIT Team responsible for testing software for our Capital Markets FX Products. The Lead QA Analyst will drive requirement reviews, test planning activities and execution of critical test cases/scripts required to ensure that the software meets business requirements. The Lead QA Analyst will functionally manage the tasks of a small group of Quality Engineers to guide the testing of complex software products or customer solutions. The Lead QA Engineer contributes through their technical and leadership expertise. Functional Testing levels may include application integration, system, system/network integration and acceptance testing; may also include non-functional testing such as F&R and DR. The successful candidate will also mentor and guide others in the team to perform functional, non functional testing and other testing activities. This role is Digital First Hybrid, the successful candidate will be required to work from the office 1 day per week or 3/4 days per month. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Independently develops test plan documents, writes and performs manual test cases etc. Provides the planning, integration, scripting, and execution of testing required Reviews business requirements, and design specifications complex changes/systems for completeness and testability. Conducts testing using company-specific, manual, programmatic or automated processes. Develops and performs test scripts, lead bug triage meetings, coordinates with the development teams, and communicates the Testing status and Test Results, all independently. Logs defects per defined project guidelines and standards and analyses defects including the origin and cause, communicates pertinent information, and confirms resolution of defects. May lead a small group on implementing projects with manageable risks and resources requirements. Conducts root cause analysis and correlation of other system and/or problems of high complexity. Works on projects of varying complexity including large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical disciplines. Estimates effort required for own work and checks and agrees other team members' estimates. Accountable for planning work assigned to their sub-team, including work breakdown, estimates and identification of possible solution options. Accountable for tracking status of sub-team's work and ensuring deliverables are produced to agreed schedules. Identifies risk, comes up with mitigation plan which is communicated Communicate risks to quality and testing schedules to Quality Manager. Reports complex issues with clarity and at an appropriate level for Senior Stakeholders. Provides status updates to managers. Stays current with industry trends and identifies technologies that will impact the business. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Key Experience required: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where needs evolve rapidly and priorities change. A passion for learning and innovation is critical. A great people person who can motivate and bring the best out of a diverse team. Attention to detail is key Knowledge, Skills and Experience required BSC Honours degree in Computing or equivalent experience Minimum of 10-year hands on experience in Software development life cycle, preferably in Automation testing of multi-tiered applications. Experience of working within the Financial Sector. Integration testing experience with upstream/downstream systems A demonstrable knowledge of Capital Markets FX lifecycle. Minimum of 6 years experience as a Quality Analyst. Experience in creating test plans and reporting to senior stakeholders. Scripting test cases based on requirements. Developing and building tests into automated test suites. Demonstrate a clear understanding of standard software QA processes and methodologies. Ability to grasp technical and domain knowledge quickly is critical. High attention to details and strong communication skills with the ability to work under pressure. Ability to train and mentor other QA team members. Experience in leading co-workers and small teams. Proficient in using Jira/Confluence. Beneficial Experience: Experience on Windows / Linux / UNIX environment. Prior experience of testing in Capital Markets domain, in particular FX is desirable. Knowledge of FX trading is a huge plus! LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Reports To: Head of Digital Company: Internet Matters Location: Blackfriars, London 3 days week & WFH 2 days Role type: Full-time, permanent, £50,000 - 60,000 per annum Internet Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that helps parents, carers and professionals keep children and young people safe online. We have not yet reached our 10th birthday but are one of the leading online safety organisations in the UK working with major global brands like Meta, Google, and TikTok and our founding partners BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media O2. We're here to offer the best advice and information available to help parents, carers and professionals engage in the online lives of children and young people, empowering them to manage the risks they may face online. Overview of Role We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer to lead the ongoing development and maintenance of our digital products. The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects of our digital presence, including new development, site maintenance, code quality, infrastructure configuration, and security. You will take the lead role in optimising site performance, technical SEO, and maintaining brand consistency. As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will be a WordPress expert, fluent in current and emerging best practices related to developing and maintaining large-scale WordPress sites. You will be comfortable establishing and maintaining development and deployment best practices and mentoring our junior developer in their personal development. Responsibilities: Website Development and Oversight: Lead the development and maintenance of finely-crafted custom WordPress website implementations for all in-house projects, demanding and delivering high quality, compliant, clean and commented code, optimised for performance. Site Builds and Optimisation: Oversee the development of new digital products and optimise existing ones to meet business objectives and user needs. Problem-Solving and Debugging: Actively troubleshoot and resolve website issues, serving as a go-to expert for technical challenges. API Integration and Deployment: Integrate and work with third-party APIs as required to support our digital products. Establish and maintain good deployment practice and workflow. Be familiar with branch/trunk-based development practice. Website Accessibility Implementation: Lead efforts to ensure our digital platforms are accessible to all users, adhering to agreed WCAG standards and best practices. Project Planning and Responsibilities: Contribute to project planning and scoping activities for website and CRM initiatives, taking responsibility for delivery of all technical development aspects of relevant projects, ensuring clear objectives, time lines, and resource allocation. Quality Assurance Implement and uphold a rigorous QA process for all development activities. This includes thorough testing, meticulous code reviews, and ensuring the completeness of delivery against requirements. Also, identifying and addressing any issues or opportunities for improvement. Optimisation: Continually monitor and optimise key performance metrics across our digital properties to enhance user experience and support business objectives. SEO Technical Strategy: In collaboration with SEO Lead, develop and execute technical SEO strategies to improve search engine visibility, rankings, and organic traffic. Digital and Website Security: Maintain digital and web operations security through proactive management, encompassing measures such as secure credential storage and maintenance, timely application of security patches, code vulnerability scanning, and personal information safeguarding. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities and allocate tasks to the web development team accordingly. Reporting: Contribute to monthly reports on on-site health performance and updates to internal stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and insights. Tools & Reporting Platforms: Be familiar with and use the usual suite of analytics and reporting platforms, including Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, YouTube Analytics, Google Console (Core Vitals), Facebook and Twitter Analytics, Hotjar, Dot Digital, and Supermetrics. Documentation: Maintain concise and accessible technical documentation, covering technical architecture, integration configuration, processes and code for knowledge sharing within the team and with external partners. Skills, knowledge and experience: Qualifications: Degree educated or compensating work experience Required experience and skills: WordPress Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in WordPress development. Opinionated on WordPress best-practice, having worked on custom plugin and Gutenberg component development. Programming Skills: Expertise in PHP, Javascript, React framework, HTML/CSS Database Management: Experience with database management, including MySQL. Website Feature Implementation: Ability to implement and maintain custom post types, taxonomies, plugins, and custom REST API endpoints. Troubleshooting Skills: Proficiency in identifying and resolving website issues. Excellent communication skills. Hosting and Server Management: Familiarity with hosting solutions (WPengine), DNS, and server-side configurations. Cloudflare Knowledge: Understanding of Cloudflare services. Comfortable using and implementing GTM and GA4, including custom event tracking. If this sounds like you, in return, we offer: Annual salary £50,000- 60,000depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus all bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years. Additional day of annual leave for your Birthday 2 additional volunteering days per annum Enhanced maternity pay scheme. Enhanced sick pay scheme. Season ticket loan scheme.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Reports To: Head of Digital Company: Internet Matters Location: Blackfriars, London 3 days week & WFH 2 days Role type: Full-time, permanent, £50,000 - 60,000 per annum Internet Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that helps parents, carers and professionals keep children and young people safe online. We have not yet reached our 10th birthday but are one of the leading online safety organisations in the UK working with major global brands like Meta, Google, and TikTok and our founding partners BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media O2. We're here to offer the best advice and information available to help parents, carers and professionals engage in the online lives of children and young people, empowering them to manage the risks they may face online. Overview of Role We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer to lead the ongoing development and maintenance of our digital products. The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects of our digital presence, including new development, site maintenance, code quality, infrastructure configuration, and security. You will take the lead role in optimising site performance, technical SEO, and maintaining brand consistency. As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will be a WordPress expert, fluent in current and emerging best practices related to developing and maintaining large-scale WordPress sites. You will be comfortable establishing and maintaining development and deployment best practices and mentoring our junior developer in their personal development. Responsibilities: Website Development and Oversight: Lead the development and maintenance of finely-crafted custom WordPress website implementations for all in-house projects, demanding and delivering high quality, compliant, clean and commented code, optimised for performance. Site Builds and Optimisation: Oversee the development of new digital products and optimise existing ones to meet business objectives and user needs. Problem-Solving and Debugging: Actively troubleshoot and resolve website issues, serving as a go-to expert for technical challenges. API Integration and Deployment: Integrate and work with third-party APIs as required to support our digital products. Establish and maintain good deployment practice and workflow. Be familiar with branch/trunk-based development practice. Website Accessibility Implementation: Lead efforts to ensure our digital platforms are accessible to all users, adhering to agreed WCAG standards and best practices. Project Planning and Responsibilities: Contribute to project planning and scoping activities for website and CRM initiatives, taking responsibility for delivery of all technical development aspects of relevant projects, ensuring clear objectives, time lines, and resource allocation. Quality Assurance Implement and uphold a rigorous QA process for all development activities. This includes thorough testing, meticulous code reviews, and ensuring the completeness of delivery against requirements. Also, identifying and addressing any issues or opportunities for improvement. Optimisation: Continually monitor and optimise key performance metrics across our digital properties to enhance user experience and support business objectives. SEO Technical Strategy: In collaboration with SEO Lead, develop and execute technical SEO strategies to improve search engine visibility, rankings, and organic traffic. Digital and Website Security: Maintain digital and web operations security through proactive management, encompassing measures such as secure credential storage and maintenance, timely application of security patches, code vulnerability scanning, and personal information safeguarding. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities and allocate tasks to the web development team accordingly. Reporting: Contribute to monthly reports on on-site health performance and updates to internal stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and insights. Tools & Reporting Platforms: Be familiar with and use the usual suite of analytics and reporting platforms, including Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, YouTube Analytics, Google Console (Core Vitals), Facebook and Twitter Analytics, Hotjar, Dot Digital, and Supermetrics. Documentation: Maintain concise and accessible technical documentation, covering technical architecture, integration configuration, processes and code for knowledge sharing within the team and with external partners. Skills, knowledge and experience: Qualifications: Degree educated or compensating work experience Required experience and skills: WordPress Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in WordPress development. Opinionated on WordPress best-practice, having worked on custom plugin and Gutenberg component development. Programming Skills: Expertise in PHP, Javascript, React framework, HTML/CSS Database Management: Experience with database management, including MySQL. Website Feature Implementation: Ability to implement and maintain custom post types, taxonomies, plugins, and custom REST API endpoints. Troubleshooting Skills: Proficiency in identifying and resolving website issues. Excellent communication skills. Hosting and Server Management: Familiarity with hosting solutions (WPengine), DNS, and server-side configurations. Cloudflare Knowledge: Understanding of Cloudflare services. Comfortable using and implementing GTM and GA4, including custom event tracking. If this sounds like you, in return, we offer: Annual salary £50,000- 60,000depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus all bank holidays rising to 31 days after 5 years. Additional day of annual leave for your Birthday 2 additional volunteering days per annum Enhanced maternity pay scheme. Enhanced sick pay scheme. Season ticket loan scheme.
About the role An exciting role to build the test strategy and approach for delivering the GLA's digital products roadmap. Driving an automation-first approach to both functional and non-functional testing. You will proactively improve the test capability, create test governance, and develop full lifecycle testing for internally and partner developed solutions. Having strong knowledge of testing methodologies, you will be responsible for regression testing, feedback to the business, release notes and any performance, accessibility and security testing compliance. Working with the business you will generate test cases, defining test plans and outcomes. You will have a strong background in testing and leadership, driven to make positive change and have outstanding people skills. About the team The GLA's Digital Experience Unit is responsible for the delivery of all internal and external digital products and services at the GLA. The unit is responsible for the design, delivery and management of dozens digital, data and technology services that support the delivery of the functions of the Mayor and the Assembly; and, in doing so, directly serve Londoners. The GLA's largest and most visible digital products - London.gov.uk, the London Datastore and Talk London - are used by millions of Londoners every year and provide the GLA with platforms for communications, convening, public engagement, data and information-sharing, and transparency. These services support delivery, scrutiny and democratic engagement at scale and at a low cost per user compared to non-digital channels and services. This role will sit within the Delivery team, and report into Head of Delivery. The post will work very closely with inhouse and third-party development and testing suppliers. Resources The Resources Directorate provides corporate support to the Mayor and the Assembly and is responsible for the following functions: finance, legal, procurement, internal audit, technology group (TG) and facilities management (FM). The Directorate's Executive Director also acts as the Authority's chief finance officer and manages the Authority's shared services arrangement with TfL to provide legal and procurement advice. Principal accountabilities Lead the GLA's quality assurance and testing (QAT) strategy and work programme for all internal and external digital and data products, by delivering initial estimates of the testing efforts and forecasts needed for new development and functional enhancement on the digital roadmap. Reviewing test requirements for change requests, assessing the impact on test plans, resources and schedules, managing delivery through our testing team and external third-party suppliers and contractors. Lead testing strategy and implementation for our most complex and high-risk products. Ensure automated, device/compatibility, functional, negative, end to end, security, accessibility and performance testing is strategised across of all of GLA internal and external Scrum teams. Lead development of technical, performance and automation testing at all layers of the product development life cycle and activities across all of GLA's digital estate. Maintain and develop test automation tools and frameworks for the authority across its digital estate. Hold third party suppliers, internal and external development teams to account. Manage resources effectively to ensure utilisation of the resources is maximised, aligned to plan, budget and to timeframe. Manage the test team by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring progress and signing off timesheets and invoices for external contractors in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards Spearhead the continuous improvement of the GLA's testing function, ensuring the GLA has the right processes, policies, tooling and technical capabilities to deliver an effective QAT programme. Ensure processes and policies are implemented across all GLA products. Work with senior managers across GLA digital and data teams to develop in-house technical talent, supporting communities of practice and helping to develop the skills of junior officers in testing roles. Build collaborative relationships and work effectively within an agile environment with colleagues and suppliers. Quality assure the work of others (including third party suppliers) to ensure it meets our design standards and functional requirements in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications). Advise on the feasibility of designs produced by third party suppliers. Person specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications Proven line management capabilities Can demonstrate deep experience of successfully implementing and improving test management processes within a large organization using Agile methodology. Can show evidence of designing coded tests for configured and integrated systems as well as for directly implemented code. Can demonstrate deep experience in functional, regression and automated testing (Selenium Webdriver, Python). Has deep experience in User Acceptance Test (UAT) management, script writing and defect management. Can demonstrate experience with a broad range of test automation tools and frameworks such as Junit, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, TestNG, SOAPUI, Appium. Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and coaching testers to support the team's learning and capability development. Setting standards and ensuring targets are met. Experience in using Test management tools Jira, Testrail. Can demonstrate deep experience of managing a test team, or agile development team, and in prioritizing, planning, organizing and delegating work in a fast-paced environment. Behavioural competencies Strategic thinking is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. Level 3 indicators: Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work Managing and Developing Performance is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations. Level 3 indicators: Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion Stakeholder Focus is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others' expectations. Level 3 indicators: Understands diverse stakeholder needs and tailors team deliverables accordingly Is a role model to others, encouraging them to think of Londoners first Manages stakeholder expectations, so they are high but realistic Removes barriers to understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, including hard to reach groups Focuses own and team's efforts on delivering a quality and committed service Planning and Organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 2 indicators: Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met Problem Solving is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. Level 3 indicators: Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework. . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the role An exciting role to build the test strategy and approach for delivering the GLA's digital products roadmap. Driving an automation-first approach to both functional and non-functional testing. You will proactively improve the test capability, create test governance, and develop full lifecycle testing for internally and partner developed solutions. Having strong knowledge of testing methodologies, you will be responsible for regression testing, feedback to the business, release notes and any performance, accessibility and security testing compliance. Working with the business you will generate test cases, defining test plans and outcomes. You will have a strong background in testing and leadership, driven to make positive change and have outstanding people skills. About the team The GLA's Digital Experience Unit is responsible for the delivery of all internal and external digital products and services at the GLA. The unit is responsible for the design, delivery and management of dozens digital, data and technology services that support the delivery of the functions of the Mayor and the Assembly; and, in doing so, directly serve Londoners. The GLA's largest and most visible digital products - London.gov.uk, the London Datastore and Talk London - are used by millions of Londoners every year and provide the GLA with platforms for communications, convening, public engagement, data and information-sharing, and transparency. These services support delivery, scrutiny and democratic engagement at scale and at a low cost per user compared to non-digital channels and services. This role will sit within the Delivery team, and report into Head of Delivery. The post will work very closely with inhouse and third-party development and testing suppliers. Resources The Resources Directorate provides corporate support to the Mayor and the Assembly and is responsible for the following functions: finance, legal, procurement, internal audit, technology group (TG) and facilities management (FM). The Directorate's Executive Director also acts as the Authority's chief finance officer and manages the Authority's shared services arrangement with TfL to provide legal and procurement advice. Principal accountabilities Lead the GLA's quality assurance and testing (QAT) strategy and work programme for all internal and external digital and data products, by delivering initial estimates of the testing efforts and forecasts needed for new development and functional enhancement on the digital roadmap. Reviewing test requirements for change requests, assessing the impact on test plans, resources and schedules, managing delivery through our testing team and external third-party suppliers and contractors. Lead testing strategy and implementation for our most complex and high-risk products. Ensure automated, device/compatibility, functional, negative, end to end, security, accessibility and performance testing is strategised across of all of GLA internal and external Scrum teams. Lead development of technical, performance and automation testing at all layers of the product development life cycle and activities across all of GLA's digital estate. Maintain and develop test automation tools and frameworks for the authority across its digital estate. Hold third party suppliers, internal and external development teams to account. Manage resources effectively to ensure utilisation of the resources is maximised, aligned to plan, budget and to timeframe. Manage the test team by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring progress and signing off timesheets and invoices for external contractors in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards Spearhead the continuous improvement of the GLA's testing function, ensuring the GLA has the right processes, policies, tooling and technical capabilities to deliver an effective QAT programme. Ensure processes and policies are implemented across all GLA products. Work with senior managers across GLA digital and data teams to develop in-house technical talent, supporting communities of practice and helping to develop the skills of junior officers in testing roles. Build collaborative relationships and work effectively within an agile environment with colleagues and suppliers. Quality assure the work of others (including third party suppliers) to ensure it meets our design standards and functional requirements in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications). Advise on the feasibility of designs produced by third party suppliers. Person specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications Proven line management capabilities Can demonstrate deep experience of successfully implementing and improving test management processes within a large organization using Agile methodology. Can show evidence of designing coded tests for configured and integrated systems as well as for directly implemented code. Can demonstrate deep experience in functional, regression and automated testing (Selenium Webdriver, Python). Has deep experience in User Acceptance Test (UAT) management, script writing and defect management. Can demonstrate experience with a broad range of test automation tools and frameworks such as Junit, Selenium, Cucumber/Gherkin, TestNG, SOAPUI, Appium. Can demonstrate experience of mentoring and coaching testers to support the team's learning and capability development. Setting standards and ensuring targets are met. Experience in using Test management tools Jira, Testrail. Can demonstrate deep experience of managing a test team, or agile development team, and in prioritizing, planning, organizing and delegating work in a fast-paced environment. Behavioural competencies Strategic thinking is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. Level 3 indicators: Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work Managing and Developing Performance is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations. Level 3 indicators: Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion Stakeholder Focus is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others' expectations. Level 3 indicators: Understands diverse stakeholder needs and tailors team deliverables accordingly Is a role model to others, encouraging them to think of Londoners first Manages stakeholder expectations, so they are high but realistic Removes barriers to understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, including hard to reach groups Focuses own and team's efforts on delivering a quality and committed service Planning and Organising is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 2 indicators: Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met Problem Solving is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. Level 3 indicators: Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework. . click apply for full job details
Career Opportunities: Lead/ Head of Frontend Development - Canvas Reply (10114) Requisition ID 10114 - Posted - Years of Experience (2) - Technology - Where (1) - Job Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our UK frontend development, ensuring high-quality code, driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers. You will have the opportunity to manage projects from conception to delivery, effectively communicating updates on status, risks and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders. It requires keeping hands on code such as react, web development, bug-fixing, integration with API and CMS and writing unit tests. Responsibilities: Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing to identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle Collaborate with product, design and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Define and implement best practices, coding standards and development processes to ensure scalability and performance of our frontend codebase Stay current with the latest technologies, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques that enhance productivity and improve user experience Experience working in an Agile environment, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement About the candidate: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or technology-related field A minimum of 5 years of development experience Experienced in SPA development Excellent communication with the ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Career Opportunities: Lead/ Head of Frontend Development - Canvas Reply (10114) Requisition ID 10114 - Posted - Years of Experience (2) - Technology - Where (1) - Job Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world's biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery. Role overview: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our UK frontend development, ensuring high-quality code, driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences for our customers. You will have the opportunity to manage projects from conception to delivery, effectively communicating updates on status, risks and opportunities with both internal and external stakeholders. It requires keeping hands on code such as react, web development, bug-fixing, integration with API and CMS and writing unit tests. Responsibilities: Conduct code reviews and quality assurance testing to identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle Collaborate with product, design and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications Define and implement best practices, coding standards and development processes to ensure scalability and performance of our frontend codebase Stay current with the latest technologies, advocating for the adoption of new tools and techniques that enhance productivity and improve user experience Experience working in an Agile environment, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement About the candidate: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or technology-related field A minimum of 5 years of development experience Experienced in SPA development Excellent communication with the ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams Reply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.