Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
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Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Sep 03, 2022
Full time
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Aug 17, 2022
Full time
About HRS HRS is Oracle’s largest hospitality partner worldwide, providing coverage in 90 countries to more than 10,000 customers. Recognised as an official Oracle Hospitality Partner, HRS offers a wide range of innovative solutions to its customers including Property Management, POS, Spa & Guest Activities, Mobile Applications, and more.
About the role You will join our growing global service delivery team implementing and offering support on the HRS-wide portfolio of products to hospitality-related companies across UK & Ireland. Implementing and providing support on the Oracle Food & Beverage suite of products as well as HRS’s products. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, customer oriented, passionate about digital transformation within the hospitality industry through innovative technologies and software.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in the support or installation & configuration of Oracle POS products, together with the associated customer training.
Hospitality/Food & Beverage operations background an advantage.
Experience in working with competitive hospitality products including POS, PMS and Spa systems.
Familiar with Windows operating systems & POS hardware.
Familiar with Oracle PL/SQL. Professional certification is preferable.
Good interpersonal skills with both customers and cross-functional teams.
Possess a valid passport and be available to travel extensively and for extended periods of time.
What you will be doing
Responsible for implementation & support of solutions for hotels, restaurants, spas and fitness clubs across the region.
Conduct user training.
Handle customer cases, triage the inbound case load and reviewing the existing owned and escalated cases.
Ensure familiarity with new product releases as they become available.
Liaise with subject matter experts on client requests for enhancements and development.
Work with the support/implementation teams to ensure service level requirements are exceeded.
Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate by management.
Language requirements:
Native or proficient in English, both written and spoken
What we offer you
Opportunity to grow inside the global organization.
Motivating remuneration package.
Competitive annual bonus scheme.
Remote/flexible working.
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
Team building/sport activities and monthly social events.
Lots of opportunities to work with exciting technologies and solve challenging problems
Who we are
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability and we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
Dec 23, 2021
Full time
Description
We are looking for a Data Engineer to help us build and maintain scalable and resilient pipelines that will ingest, process, and deliver the data needed for predictive and descriptive analytics. These data pipelines will further connect to machine learning pipelines to facilitate automatic retraining of our models.
We are a diverse group of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, machine learning engineers from over 30 different countries. We are smart and fast moving, operating in small teams, with freedom for independent work and fast decision making.
To empower scientists and radically improve how science is published, evaluated and disseminated to researchers, innovators and the public, we have built our own state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA), backed by cutting-edge machine learning algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Work in a team of machine learning engineers responsible for the productization of prototypes developed by data scientists.
Collaborate with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data engineers to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable ETL processes that ensure data scientists and automated ML processes have the necessary data available
Research and adopt the best DataOps & MLOps standards to design and develop scalable end-to-end data pipelines.
Identify opportunities for data process automation.
Establish and enforce best practices (e.g. in development, quality assurance, optimization, release, and monitoring).
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or similar
Proven experience as a Data Engineer
Proficiency in Python
Experience with a Cloud Platform (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with a workflow engine (e.g. Data Factory, Airflow)
Experience with SQL and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases
Experience with Hadoop & Spark
Great communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Nice To Have
Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
Stream-processing frameworks (e.g. Kafka)
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Participation in Frontiers annual bonus scheme
25 leave days + 4 well-being days (pro rata and expiring each year on 31st of December)
Great work-life balance.
Opportunity to work remotely
Fresh fruit, snacks and coffee.
English classes.
Team building/sport activities and monthly social events.
Lots of opportunities to work with exciting technologies and solve challenging problems
Who we are
Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher. We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability and we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.
Technical Product Advisor Maesteg £negotiable plus bonus Providing the best service and technical support to their customers is the driving force of my client's business In order to facilitate an efficient workflow within the Technical team, we are currently seeking to recruit an individual to support the team with the lower level technical queries and the allocation of more complex queries within the Technical Services team. Day to day duties will include: Reviewing / assessing and allocating enquiries Assign caseloads Offering basic technical support over the phone Recording data Maintenance capacity workloads for a team of engineers Building customer relationships Be motivated by gaining new skills/qualifications The Person The ideal candidate will need to have experience within a customer support function gained within an engineering or technical setting , have excellent organisational skills and be happy on the phone In return you will be part of a company that are growing not only in the UK but globally and who provide career paths for those who wish to develop
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Technical Product Advisor Maesteg £negotiable plus bonus Providing the best service and technical support to their customers is the driving force of my client's business In order to facilitate an efficient workflow within the Technical team, we are currently seeking to recruit an individual to support the team with the lower level technical queries and the allocation of more complex queries within the Technical Services team. Day to day duties will include: Reviewing / assessing and allocating enquiries Assign caseloads Offering basic technical support over the phone Recording data Maintenance capacity workloads for a team of engineers Building customer relationships Be motivated by gaining new skills/qualifications The Person The ideal candidate will need to have experience within a customer support function gained within an engineering or technical setting , have excellent organisational skills and be happy on the phone In return you will be part of a company that are growing not only in the UK but globally and who provide career paths for those who wish to develop
Software Engineer, Python. Python, JavaScript, Linux/Windows, Mathematical Modelling, AI Salary circa £55,000 - £60,000 plus hybrid working and benefits A great opportunity to work within a dynamic R&D software team and to develop a range of digital technology solutions to solve real world scenarios in a military / MoD setting. This small and talented team comprise of software engineers, data scientists, research engineers and mathematic programmers developing a range of solutions that support and safeguard British military personnel.Using mathematical modelling and data analytics, the systems build communication and distribution links between multiple MoD forces enabling fast response, situation awareness training, geographical placement of services and equipment and emergency response deployment. We are looking for a mid to senior level software developer keen to progress to team lead in the future (2-3 years). As such leadership aptitude and a mindset of supportive coach and mentor is the ideal profile. Scope of the role The work is varied and will include: Software development using Python & JavaScript across Linux & windows. Problem lead solutions engineering. Identifying the best fit technology to solve the problem; i.e. C, C++, C#, Haskell, Java, Python etc Developing and running mathematical models/algorithms to assist in data driven decision making. Conducting background research for new techniques, e.g. AI & ML. Developing innovative analysis methods. Ongoing professional self-development. Working conditions This work will be hybrid office based in Alton, Hampshire (1-3 days a week) with occasional travel to customer site. On completion of probation, hybrid flexibility will increase. Salary & Benefits Approx. £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, training and investment in personal development. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer, Python. Python, JavaScript, Linux/Windows, Mathematical Modelling, AI Salary circa £55,000 - £60,000 plus hybrid working and benefits A great opportunity to work within a dynamic R&D software team and to develop a range of digital technology solutions to solve real world scenarios in a military / MoD setting. This small and talented team comprise of software engineers, data scientists, research engineers and mathematic programmers developing a range of solutions that support and safeguard British military personnel.Using mathematical modelling and data analytics, the systems build communication and distribution links between multiple MoD forces enabling fast response, situation awareness training, geographical placement of services and equipment and emergency response deployment. We are looking for a mid to senior level software developer keen to progress to team lead in the future (2-3 years). As such leadership aptitude and a mindset of supportive coach and mentor is the ideal profile. Scope of the role The work is varied and will include: Software development using Python & JavaScript across Linux & windows. Problem lead solutions engineering. Identifying the best fit technology to solve the problem; i.e. C, C++, C#, Haskell, Java, Python etc Developing and running mathematical models/algorithms to assist in data driven decision making. Conducting background research for new techniques, e.g. AI & ML. Developing innovative analysis methods. Ongoing professional self-development. Working conditions This work will be hybrid office based in Alton, Hampshire (1-3 days a week) with occasional travel to customer site. On completion of probation, hybrid flexibility will increase. Salary & Benefits Approx. £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, training and investment in personal development. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
£43k - £50k, salary dependant on skills and experience Base location in either Lincoln or Huntingdon (depending on your location) and home working (expectation is 2 days in the office) Permanent Full time, 37 hours per week Do you have prior experience of Enterprise Data Engineering, dimensional modelling? Do you have experience of working within an Agile environment or are keen to work in one? Do you like to always explore, learn, challenge yourself and are a good team player? If you can answer yes to the above we have an exciting opportunity for you with our expanding team! The Data and Digital Services team will transform the way data and digital services are provided in Anglian Water, moving from an order-taker service to a trusted, informed partner. The data service will go beyond the traditional data warehouse to provide a modern business intelligence capability that supports distributed (crowd-sourced) reporting and analytics, allowing business SMEs and data and analytics SMEs to work hand in hand to deliver insight to drive business performance. The team will keep the BI service in step with emerging technologies and practices to ensure their activities continue to align to externally recognised best practices. What will my role involve? The Enterprise Data Engineer is a T-shaped professional (also referred to as a generalised specialist) with identifiable core skills yet with an ability to work across multiple disciplines (both technical and non-technical) as required. The Enterprise Data Engineer whilst having core skills to enable them to deliver data and analytical solutions on our analytics and big data platform, you will also act as a technical expert in all aspects of delivery and provide leadership and guidance to small project teams/resources in a collaborative way. You will be expected to work in Agile/Scrum environment in a squad model consisting of various other developers. You may be expected to work as lead on the squad and/or fulfil other roles within the squad. The Enterprise Data Engineer will have the core skills to be able to carry out following activities: Actively contribute to work estimation Adopt and embed agile development and continuous improvement into team ways of working Support the on boarding of new team members & coach other Data Engineers Actively contribute to drafting and updating our service policies, procedures, work instructions and guidance notes. As a BI Solution Architect/Dimensional Modeller, design robust, secure and supportable corporate data solutions to meet business requirements following dimensional modelling methodology, considering privacy by design and self-service capabilities by default. As an ETL Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure extracts of data from corporate systems into the Data Lake As a Semantic Layer Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure semantic models As a Report Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure reports, visualisations and dashboards, producing lo-fi and hi-fi wireframes and capturing purpose. As a Test Automation Specialist, responsible for building new automated test frameworks, for developing test harnesses for each component and be responsible for raising the overall test coverage across the project. would work with each squad to ensure the culture of automated testing is embraced and that any technical challenges are resolved. These processes are essential to building robust delivery pipelines if the solution is to adopt modern DevOps processes. What does it take to be a Data Engineer? Previous experience in data engineering ideally using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Spark, Python, SQL, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Azure Analysis services, PowerBI Dimensional data modelling Experience in delivering end to end BI solution from requirements, design to delivery Experience of working within an Agile/Scrum environment Experience/understanding of Product lifecycle management Knowledge of Azure DevOps or similar tools As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
£43k - £50k, salary dependant on skills and experience Base location in either Lincoln or Huntingdon (depending on your location) and home working (expectation is 2 days in the office) Permanent Full time, 37 hours per week Do you have prior experience of Enterprise Data Engineering, dimensional modelling? Do you have experience of working within an Agile environment or are keen to work in one? Do you like to always explore, learn, challenge yourself and are a good team player? If you can answer yes to the above we have an exciting opportunity for you with our expanding team! The Data and Digital Services team will transform the way data and digital services are provided in Anglian Water, moving from an order-taker service to a trusted, informed partner. The data service will go beyond the traditional data warehouse to provide a modern business intelligence capability that supports distributed (crowd-sourced) reporting and analytics, allowing business SMEs and data and analytics SMEs to work hand in hand to deliver insight to drive business performance. The team will keep the BI service in step with emerging technologies and practices to ensure their activities continue to align to externally recognised best practices. What will my role involve? The Enterprise Data Engineer is a T-shaped professional (also referred to as a generalised specialist) with identifiable core skills yet with an ability to work across multiple disciplines (both technical and non-technical) as required. The Enterprise Data Engineer whilst having core skills to enable them to deliver data and analytical solutions on our analytics and big data platform, you will also act as a technical expert in all aspects of delivery and provide leadership and guidance to small project teams/resources in a collaborative way. You will be expected to work in Agile/Scrum environment in a squad model consisting of various other developers. You may be expected to work as lead on the squad and/or fulfil other roles within the squad. The Enterprise Data Engineer will have the core skills to be able to carry out following activities: Actively contribute to work estimation Adopt and embed agile development and continuous improvement into team ways of working Support the on boarding of new team members & coach other Data Engineers Actively contribute to drafting and updating our service policies, procedures, work instructions and guidance notes. As a BI Solution Architect/Dimensional Modeller, design robust, secure and supportable corporate data solutions to meet business requirements following dimensional modelling methodology, considering privacy by design and self-service capabilities by default. As an ETL Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure extracts of data from corporate systems into the Data Lake As a Semantic Layer Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure semantic models As a Report Developer, develop, test and/or quality assure reports, visualisations and dashboards, producing lo-fi and hi-fi wireframes and capturing purpose. As a Test Automation Specialist, responsible for building new automated test frameworks, for developing test harnesses for each component and be responsible for raising the overall test coverage across the project. would work with each squad to ensure the culture of automated testing is embraced and that any technical challenges are resolved. These processes are essential to building robust delivery pipelines if the solution is to adopt modern DevOps processes. What does it take to be a Data Engineer? Previous experience in data engineering ideally using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Spark, Python, SQL, Cosmos DB, Microsoft Azure Analysis services, PowerBI Dimensional data modelling Experience in delivering end to end BI solution from requirements, design to delivery Experience of working within an Agile/Scrum environment Experience/understanding of Product lifecycle management Knowledge of Azure DevOps or similar tools As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: Personal private health care 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service Flexible working Pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.
JOB AD: Key Responsibilities: Carry out research on recommender systems and apply to practical scenarios such as advertisement, cross-domain etc, while preserving user privacy Literature review and investigate the state of the art regarding recommendation systems including mutimodal information fused recommendation Dataset acquisition Build models with novelty, applicability, and practicality in mind Model evaluation and iteration Navigate ambiguity that might occur in the projects or relationship with stakeholders Building a demonstration system to showcase the value of strength Write documentation, research papers, or patent application (whichever applicable) Position Requirements: PhD or equivalent Master's Degree plus 4+ years in computing-related fields (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics) Publication track records in top tier Computing/NLP/AI/ML conferences or journals Passionate about data and machine learning Programming experience in Python, R, C, or C++ Software engineering background, e.g., you have a Computer Science background, or software engineering working experience Able to work independently and as a team, and drive a project from its inception to the finish line on time Preferred: Experience in recommender systems and distributed, decentralized, or federated learning or natural language processing
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
JOB AD: Key Responsibilities: Carry out research on recommender systems and apply to practical scenarios such as advertisement, cross-domain etc, while preserving user privacy Literature review and investigate the state of the art regarding recommendation systems including mutimodal information fused recommendation Dataset acquisition Build models with novelty, applicability, and practicality in mind Model evaluation and iteration Navigate ambiguity that might occur in the projects or relationship with stakeholders Building a demonstration system to showcase the value of strength Write documentation, research papers, or patent application (whichever applicable) Position Requirements: PhD or equivalent Master's Degree plus 4+ years in computing-related fields (such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics) Publication track records in top tier Computing/NLP/AI/ML conferences or journals Passionate about data and machine learning Programming experience in Python, R, C, or C++ Software engineering background, e.g., you have a Computer Science background, or software engineering working experience Able to work independently and as a team, and drive a project from its inception to the finish line on time Preferred: Experience in recommender systems and distributed, decentralized, or federated learning or natural language processing
Lead Software Engineers with a background in software development using C# / .Net are required by this major client, who is creating a new start up engineering capability in their Leeds offices, where you will lead some of their teams who provide best in class technical solutions on all three major Public Clouds to a wide range of major Public Sector organisations. As a result of the work that they do, this client requires applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements. In order to secure one of these Lead Software Engineer roles you must come from a Software Development background and still be technically hands on with coding / scripting. You will also have good experience in client / stakeholder management, team leadership and organisational skills as well as being able to demonstrate the following experience: Be a subject matter expert in full stack C#/.Net Core. Hands on experience front end technologies, such as React or Angular. Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams building distributed systems and secure products at scale. Have a solid understanding of design practices, system architecture and conducting code reviews. Experience using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc) Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices best practices. Extensive experience with CI/CD tooling (Github Actions, CircleCI etc) Experience building infrastructure testing within the pipeline for automated deployments Knowledge of Database systems and models This is an opportunity for significant growth, but with a start-up feel and mentality. In this role you will have the chance to build and be part of a new concept. This client is creating an onshore engineering team to gain access to a new segment of the technology market where there is opportunity for significant growth. They are looking for people to help establish the culture and ways of working of the team so we are well placed to make the most of this opportunity. We need help in curating and evolving this culture over time as it's the most important element to the business. IND_PC2 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Lead Software Engineers with a background in software development using C# / .Net are required by this major client, who is creating a new start up engineering capability in their Leeds offices, where you will lead some of their teams who provide best in class technical solutions on all three major Public Clouds to a wide range of major Public Sector organisations. As a result of the work that they do, this client requires applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements. In order to secure one of these Lead Software Engineer roles you must come from a Software Development background and still be technically hands on with coding / scripting. You will also have good experience in client / stakeholder management, team leadership and organisational skills as well as being able to demonstrate the following experience: Be a subject matter expert in full stack C#/.Net Core. Hands on experience front end technologies, such as React or Angular. Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams building distributed systems and secure products at scale. Have a solid understanding of design practices, system architecture and conducting code reviews. Experience using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc) Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices best practices. Extensive experience with CI/CD tooling (Github Actions, CircleCI etc) Experience building infrastructure testing within the pipeline for automated deployments Knowledge of Database systems and models This is an opportunity for significant growth, but with a start-up feel and mentality. In this role you will have the chance to build and be part of a new concept. This client is creating an onshore engineering team to gain access to a new segment of the technology market where there is opportunity for significant growth. They are looking for people to help establish the culture and ways of working of the team so we are well placed to make the most of this opportunity. We need help in curating and evolving this culture over time as it's the most important element to the business. IND_PC2 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Machine Learning Engineer, South Cambridge - £60k - £85k + Superb benefits. Cutting Edge R&D We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a state-of-the-art R&D company based in South Cambridgeshire. You will be working across an exciting range of different cutting-edge development projects.You will join the friendly and supportive R&D group, developing technology that makes a difference and has real-world impact. You'll use your Machine learning to develop systems that apply ML to a broad range of tasks. The projects will test your broad exposure to the ML development cycle: data I/O, cleaning and preparation, rapid code prototyping, iterating model designs and deploying and packaging code into brand new products.This role would suit a Machine Learning innovator, someone looking to push forward what is possible with ML and see their concepts develop into real world solutions and tangible cutting-edge products.In return you can expect a very competitive salary, excellent benefits package, first class R&D facilities, and most importantly a friendly work environment which makes going to work a pleasure. Staff retention levels are very high. Machine Learning Engineer requirements 2.1 or above degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc Recent and relevant experience working as an Machine Learning Engineer / AI Engineer Strong foundation in Python Excellent knowledge of ML libraries and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras and scikit-learn. Experience with neural network architectures, deep learning techniques, and building and training deep learning models. Creating and handling large datasets including pre-processing steps and familiarity with data manipulation libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib or Seaborn. Hands-on experience of building ML solutions for resource-constrained situations and deploying to edge-processing platforms. Experience with emerging technologies such as GANs, LLMs, RL or XAI beneficial Applicant must be able to gain UK Security clearance due to the nature of some of the projects. Salary: circa £60k - £85k + benefits Vacancy Location: South Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Cambridge, Stevenage, North London, St Neots, Luton, Bishop's Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, etc) For more about this exclusive opportunity please contact Adam Mayne ()
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Machine Learning Engineer, South Cambridge - £60k - £85k + Superb benefits. Cutting Edge R&D We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Machine Learning Engineer to join a state-of-the-art R&D company based in South Cambridgeshire. You will be working across an exciting range of different cutting-edge development projects.You will join the friendly and supportive R&D group, developing technology that makes a difference and has real-world impact. You'll use your Machine learning to develop systems that apply ML to a broad range of tasks. The projects will test your broad exposure to the ML development cycle: data I/O, cleaning and preparation, rapid code prototyping, iterating model designs and deploying and packaging code into brand new products.This role would suit a Machine Learning innovator, someone looking to push forward what is possible with ML and see their concepts develop into real world solutions and tangible cutting-edge products.In return you can expect a very competitive salary, excellent benefits package, first class R&D facilities, and most importantly a friendly work environment which makes going to work a pleasure. Staff retention levels are very high. Machine Learning Engineer requirements 2.1 or above degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc Recent and relevant experience working as an Machine Learning Engineer / AI Engineer Strong foundation in Python Excellent knowledge of ML libraries and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras and scikit-learn. Experience with neural network architectures, deep learning techniques, and building and training deep learning models. Creating and handling large datasets including pre-processing steps and familiarity with data manipulation libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and data visualization tools such as Matplotlib or Seaborn. Hands-on experience of building ML solutions for resource-constrained situations and deploying to edge-processing platforms. Experience with emerging technologies such as GANs, LLMs, RL or XAI beneficial Applicant must be able to gain UK Security clearance due to the nature of some of the projects. Salary: circa £60k - £85k + benefits Vacancy Location: South Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Cambridge, Stevenage, North London, St Neots, Luton, Bishop's Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, etc) For more about this exclusive opportunity please contact Adam Mayne ()
C++ Software Engineer - Cambridgeshire - £50k - £90k We are seeking a C++ Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid possible) who has excellent experience in the design, implementation, and verification of software as part of a complex electronic system which integrates multiple sub-systems. You will join a dynamic team who are producing a family of disruptive network security products that protect customers' networks and data from cyber-attack. This technology is already indirectly saving lives. The cutting-edge technology is industry leading, and going through an exciting stage of development and growth. You will have excellent experience of Modern C++ and STL and/or Rust, and a passion for developing good code, working within modern development techniques like TDD and pair/group-programming. You must be able to obtain Security Clearance, due to the nature of work. In return you will be working for a company which fosters new ideas, encourages personal development, and is a true investor in their employees. The work environment is first class, and you will be offered a very competitive salary with area leading benefits and bonus scheme. Requirements of C++ Senior Software Engineer BSc grade 2.i or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electronics or similar subject Experience with Modern C++ and the STL and/or Rust Able to obtain Security clearance. Familiarity with software development practices and tools, such as agile development, version control, software testing, continuous integration and virtualisation Experience with Python ideally Experience with leading design direction Bare metal and/or Linux and real time OS experience beneficial Cloud development experience beneficial Knowledge or experience of network security / network programming beneficial Familiarity with object orientation and/or function design patterns CI and automation experience
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
C++ Software Engineer - Cambridgeshire - £50k - £90k We are seeking a C++ Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid possible) who has excellent experience in the design, implementation, and verification of software as part of a complex electronic system which integrates multiple sub-systems. You will join a dynamic team who are producing a family of disruptive network security products that protect customers' networks and data from cyber-attack. This technology is already indirectly saving lives. The cutting-edge technology is industry leading, and going through an exciting stage of development and growth. You will have excellent experience of Modern C++ and STL and/or Rust, and a passion for developing good code, working within modern development techniques like TDD and pair/group-programming. You must be able to obtain Security Clearance, due to the nature of work. In return you will be working for a company which fosters new ideas, encourages personal development, and is a true investor in their employees. The work environment is first class, and you will be offered a very competitive salary with area leading benefits and bonus scheme. Requirements of C++ Senior Software Engineer BSc grade 2.i or above in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electronics or similar subject Experience with Modern C++ and the STL and/or Rust Able to obtain Security clearance. Familiarity with software development practices and tools, such as agile development, version control, software testing, continuous integration and virtualisation Experience with Python ideally Experience with leading design direction Bare metal and/or Linux and real time OS experience beneficial Cloud development experience beneficial Knowledge or experience of network security / network programming beneficial Familiarity with object orientation and/or function design patterns CI and automation experience
The CompanyNigel Wright is delighted to be working with TT2, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels, in their search for a Data Engineer. The role will be based at their offices in Wallsend.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to work for an established business that have high reliance on data. You will help drive business decisions and support the organisation as it tries to become more data driven. Working within a small data team you will also help to take ownership of data quality, the manipulation of data and be responsible for the creation and critical analysis of key reports and real time data performance. Other key responsibilities include: Working closely with department managers, you will be responsible for designing and building data integrations and integrating new sources of data into the data warehouse Ensure the integrity of TT2's data generation systems, and to advise and support managers in delivery of services in line with business objectives Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and quality Support the development of the business strategy, delivery of KPIs and assist in the production of key business drivers The RequirementsThis is a varied role where you will have a great opportunity to help shape TT2's data strategy and support their continuing vision to be cloud first. Key technical requirements include: Hands on cloud technology experience is essential (Azure, AWS or GCP ideally) Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data, relational databases and data transformation projects Experience in designing and developing ETL/ELT, BI and MI processes using a cloud platform Previously worked with large volumes of data from multiple sources Exposure to a range of tools such as Pyramid Analytics, Power BI and similar, covering - Power Query, Data Modelling, Data Manipulation, Data Integration and Data Visualisation
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
The CompanyNigel Wright is delighted to be working with TT2, the operator of the iconic Tyne Tunnels, in their search for a Data Engineer. The role will be based at their offices in Wallsend.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to work for an established business that have high reliance on data. You will help drive business decisions and support the organisation as it tries to become more data driven. Working within a small data team you will also help to take ownership of data quality, the manipulation of data and be responsible for the creation and critical analysis of key reports and real time data performance. Other key responsibilities include: Working closely with department managers, you will be responsible for designing and building data integrations and integrating new sources of data into the data warehouse Ensure the integrity of TT2's data generation systems, and to advise and support managers in delivery of services in line with business objectives Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and quality Support the development of the business strategy, delivery of KPIs and assist in the production of key business drivers The RequirementsThis is a varied role where you will have a great opportunity to help shape TT2's data strategy and support their continuing vision to be cloud first. Key technical requirements include: Hands on cloud technology experience is essential (Azure, AWS or GCP ideally) Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data, relational databases and data transformation projects Experience in designing and developing ETL/ELT, BI and MI processes using a cloud platform Previously worked with large volumes of data from multiple sources Exposure to a range of tools such as Pyramid Analytics, Power BI and similar, covering - Power Query, Data Modelling, Data Manipulation, Data Integration and Data Visualisation
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Professional Services Resource Manager Southampton - Hybrid. 2-3 day per week onsite Permanent salary £45,000 - £50,000 Role Purpose: Your role as a Professional Services Resource Manager is to work in partnership with our customers and project management office to manage, schedule and deliver professional services to the customer base. The PS Resource Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the professional service resources needs to function effectively. They will work with multiple teams, from consultants to Managed Services Specialists to the project management office. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Essential 1. The ability to forecast the resource requirements for the entire department. 2. The Professional Services Resource Manager will often work on multiple projects at once, so it's important to be able to manage their time effectively. To meet deadlines and complete work on time. 3. Excellent communication skills to communicate with clients and other stakeholders for the successful delivery of project-related tasks. 4. Successful proven track record in the delivery of technical projects to customers 5. Minimum of 24 month's work experience in a similar role in a managed service provider environment 6. A demonstrable experience in working with multiple technologies within a Managed Service Provider 7. Excellent computing and technical skills 8. Exceptional coordination and planning skills 9. Be able to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and apply them to business situations 10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 11. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft-based solutions Desirable 1. Degree-level education or equivalent experience 2. Recognised project management qualification, eg, PRINCE2, MSP, APMP 3. Demonstrable experience in Service introduction and 'Go to Market' processes 4. Experience in an IT, Cloud or service-related industry Responsibilities: 1. Deliver a high team performance level. Accountable for effective people management to ensure a high level of team morale, timely customer incident management and consistent achievement of operational targets including KPIs, SLA and OLAs. 2. Responsible for managing all direct reports through PDP program and regular 1:1's, identifying training needs, and performance improvements and ensuring all training is completed in line with an individual's PDP. 3. Onboard new resources and provide orientation to company policies and procedures. 4. Monitor resource utilisation and performance levels and take corrective action as necessary. 5. Completing and creating detailed plans for resource management 6. Managing employees to ensure that all workers are using current procedures and equipment. 7. Working with clients to schedule projects, including providing updates throughout the process. 8. Monitoring project revenues, identifying potential cost overruns, and creating contingency plans to prevent spending overruns. 9. Coordinating with the procurement team and partners to schedule deliveries of materials needed for projects. 10. Scheduling the professional services engineers for projects 11. Ensuring that all materials arrive on schedule and are in good condition. 12. Reviewing project plans to ensure that they meet delivery standards and other requirements. 13. Maintaining inventory records of all materials required for projects. 14. Keep up to date with best practices in our key products and suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of a customer's IT service. 15. Proactively assisting with recommendations and delivery of solutions to its customers maximising customer satisfaction and revenue growth. 16. Keep up to date with best practices in the key service solutions. Suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of products and Managed Services. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Professional Services Resource Manager Southampton - Hybrid. 2-3 day per week onsite Permanent salary £45,000 - £50,000 Role Purpose: Your role as a Professional Services Resource Manager is to work in partnership with our customers and project management office to manage, schedule and deliver professional services to the customer base. The PS Resource Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the professional service resources needs to function effectively. They will work with multiple teams, from consultants to Managed Services Specialists to the project management office. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Essential 1. The ability to forecast the resource requirements for the entire department. 2. The Professional Services Resource Manager will often work on multiple projects at once, so it's important to be able to manage their time effectively. To meet deadlines and complete work on time. 3. Excellent communication skills to communicate with clients and other stakeholders for the successful delivery of project-related tasks. 4. Successful proven track record in the delivery of technical projects to customers 5. Minimum of 24 month's work experience in a similar role in a managed service provider environment 6. A demonstrable experience in working with multiple technologies within a Managed Service Provider 7. Excellent computing and technical skills 8. Exceptional coordination and planning skills 9. Be able to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and apply them to business situations 10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 11. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft-based solutions Desirable 1. Degree-level education or equivalent experience 2. Recognised project management qualification, eg, PRINCE2, MSP, APMP 3. Demonstrable experience in Service introduction and 'Go to Market' processes 4. Experience in an IT, Cloud or service-related industry Responsibilities: 1. Deliver a high team performance level. Accountable for effective people management to ensure a high level of team morale, timely customer incident management and consistent achievement of operational targets including KPIs, SLA and OLAs. 2. Responsible for managing all direct reports through PDP program and regular 1:1's, identifying training needs, and performance improvements and ensuring all training is completed in line with an individual's PDP. 3. Onboard new resources and provide orientation to company policies and procedures. 4. Monitor resource utilisation and performance levels and take corrective action as necessary. 5. Completing and creating detailed plans for resource management 6. Managing employees to ensure that all workers are using current procedures and equipment. 7. Working with clients to schedule projects, including providing updates throughout the process. 8. Monitoring project revenues, identifying potential cost overruns, and creating contingency plans to prevent spending overruns. 9. Coordinating with the procurement team and partners to schedule deliveries of materials needed for projects. 10. Scheduling the professional services engineers for projects 11. Ensuring that all materials arrive on schedule and are in good condition. 12. Reviewing project plans to ensure that they meet delivery standards and other requirements. 13. Maintaining inventory records of all materials required for projects. 14. Keep up to date with best practices in our key products and suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of a customer's IT service. 15. Proactively assisting with recommendations and delivery of solutions to its customers maximising customer satisfaction and revenue growth. 16. Keep up to date with best practices in the key service solutions. Suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of products and Managed Services. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Microsoft Engineer - Hybrid working - INSIDE IR35 We are looking for a highly experienced Microsoft Engineer to join our financial services client based on the South coast. The role will be hybrid with the majority of the work being remote. The role needs high level experience across MS technologies with specific experience of SCORCH / Orchestrator and powershell. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Microsoft Engineer - Hybrid working - INSIDE IR35 We are looking for a highly experienced Microsoft Engineer to join our financial services client based on the South coast. The role will be hybrid with the majority of the work being remote. The role needs high level experience across MS technologies with specific experience of SCORCH / Orchestrator and powershell. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Senior Systems Analyst - London (Hybrid) - 70k- 80k - Must have Lloyds market experience I am seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with significan Lloyds Market experience, for a scale-up investment firm based in central London. They offer fantastic career progression as the firm is evolving and growing quickly to keep up with demand from their ever-increasing client book. They offer an unrivalled opportunity to get involved in companywide projects with the ability to leave your own mark on a growing business. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme Up % pension Private medical cover + more You will be supporting the Systems and Data Governance Manager in the day-to-day support and maintenance of the company's internal and external ticketing systems, with extensive experience in the Insurance Sector (Lloyds Market). You will be implementing, developing, and maintaining various applications ensuring robustness. You will become a subject matter expert in the companies' systems and applications, providing analysis and research of potential new technology solutions. You will have: Strong systems background in the insurance sector (Lloyd's market) Experience in Eclipse, Zulber etc Excellent coding skills in SQL Strong communication skills and the ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders. Excellent experience in supporting a range of systems and applications. Have strong documentation skills and the ability to coach junior members of the team. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Senior Systems Analyst - London (Hybrid) - 70k- 80k - Must have Lloyds market experience I am seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with significan Lloyds Market experience, for a scale-up investment firm based in central London. They offer fantastic career progression as the firm is evolving and growing quickly to keep up with demand from their ever-increasing client book. They offer an unrivalled opportunity to get involved in companywide projects with the ability to leave your own mark on a growing business. Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme Up % pension Private medical cover + more You will be supporting the Systems and Data Governance Manager in the day-to-day support and maintenance of the company's internal and external ticketing systems, with extensive experience in the Insurance Sector (Lloyds Market). You will be implementing, developing, and maintaining various applications ensuring robustness. You will become a subject matter expert in the companies' systems and applications, providing analysis and research of potential new technology solutions. You will have: Strong systems background in the insurance sector (Lloyd's market) Experience in Eclipse, Zulber etc Excellent coding skills in SQL Strong communication skills and the ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders. Excellent experience in supporting a range of systems and applications. Have strong documentation skills and the ability to coach junior members of the team. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Junior Technical Architect Category Architecture City UK Wide, UK Wide - Various, United Kingdom Job Description Junior Technical Architect Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are on the hunt for a technical consultant to join the team of a full-time permanent basis. Our customer is going through a period of change from legacy applications to a foreseen modern architecture as well as exploring services delivered via collaboration platforms. CGI manages a series of applications covering both the maintenance and evolutions for our customer by working with incumbent suppliers to define a deliver these against an agreed roadmap. Your future duties and responsibilities We are expecting the successful candidate to grow and personally develop into this role, and will work with the existing team in Leatherhead; this will give the candidate exposure to a broad and diverse technical environment and to a large number of current and future projects. - To be the lead engineer responsible for the applications under their responsibly including liaising with the client, CGI EO team, subcontractors, and other frame companies - Autonomously manage all design requirements for evolutions and maintenance activities for the subsystems, with the support of external application suppliers - Support the requirements baseline and review for his/her application set - Prepare requirement and interface specifications - Perform the technical activities for subsystem procurement - Develop and maintain subsystem test specifications, data and tools, and liaise with suppliers for test implementation. Perform subsystem delivery acceptance and achieve the deliverables required for Transfer into Operation (TTO) - Manage the use (i.e. configuration, testing, customisation) of components for specific projects - Perform pilot implementation or prototyping activities where requested Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential: - Technical Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Interface Definition, Test Specification - Hands on technical skills to deploy and test deliverables in a Linux based cloud environment - Good communicator for customer and subcontractor contact - Good planning skills, and able to manage concurrent activities against external dependencies; - Can function in a "brownfield" environment - customer has many inter-related existing systems to understand Desirable: - Integration experience - Experience of the space industry or other large science/industry/media data user. - Self starter who is looking for a challenge & the opportunity to grow - Good team player - able to adapt and learn quickly in a new working environment - Understanding of modern data stacks, datalake, cloud native formats , performance, networking, security architecture - Understanding of contract change management (CCN) process Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Junior Technical Architect Category Architecture City UK Wide, UK Wide - Various, United Kingdom Job Description Junior Technical Architect Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are on the hunt for a technical consultant to join the team of a full-time permanent basis. Our customer is going through a period of change from legacy applications to a foreseen modern architecture as well as exploring services delivered via collaboration platforms. CGI manages a series of applications covering both the maintenance and evolutions for our customer by working with incumbent suppliers to define a deliver these against an agreed roadmap. Your future duties and responsibilities We are expecting the successful candidate to grow and personally develop into this role, and will work with the existing team in Leatherhead; this will give the candidate exposure to a broad and diverse technical environment and to a large number of current and future projects. - To be the lead engineer responsible for the applications under their responsibly including liaising with the client, CGI EO team, subcontractors, and other frame companies - Autonomously manage all design requirements for evolutions and maintenance activities for the subsystems, with the support of external application suppliers - Support the requirements baseline and review for his/her application set - Prepare requirement and interface specifications - Perform the technical activities for subsystem procurement - Develop and maintain subsystem test specifications, data and tools, and liaise with suppliers for test implementation. Perform subsystem delivery acceptance and achieve the deliverables required for Transfer into Operation (TTO) - Manage the use (i.e. configuration, testing, customisation) of components for specific projects - Perform pilot implementation or prototyping activities where requested Required qualifications to be successful in this role Essential: - Technical Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Interface Definition, Test Specification - Hands on technical skills to deploy and test deliverables in a Linux based cloud environment - Good communicator for customer and subcontractor contact - Good planning skills, and able to manage concurrent activities against external dependencies; - Can function in a "brownfield" environment - customer has many inter-related existing systems to understand Desirable: - Integration experience - Experience of the space industry or other large science/industry/media data user. - Self starter who is looking for a challenge & the opportunity to grow - Good team player - able to adapt and learn quickly in a new working environment - Understanding of modern data stacks, datalake, cloud native formats , performance, networking, security architecture - Understanding of contract change management (CCN) process Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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