This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
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.
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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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.
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Apr 22, 2022
Contractor
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We have a brand new, exciting role within Group HR to join a highly visible, global deployment programme! As part of the wider HR Transformation programme, the role holder will be responsible for gathering requirements to support the systems in use across HR including Oracle HCM, SmartRecruiters and Zellis (ResourceLink). The ideal candidate will be resolving ticket queries to SLAs within the case management system as well as supporting the evolution of our systems through gathering requirements, troubleshooting and change management. What you'll be doing Configuring SmartRecruiters ATS, Careers site and CRM and work alongside Zellis (ResourceLink) to align with L&G HR policies and processes. Support based on capacity Oracle HCM Cloud Modules (Global HR, Compensation, Absence Management, Learning and Performance & HR Helpdesk), Providing ongoing support and maintenance of ResourceLink (Zellis), SmartRecruiters and where required support based on capacity Oracle HCM cloud applications, including troubleshooting and resolving issues via case management. Strong knowledge of payroll processes and systems to align to the BAU calendar, changes to benefits, pay reviews and to identify issues/processes/errors from relevant integrations where necessary Managing the quarterly releases for SmartRecruiters and Oracle HCM and updates required to Zellis where applicable. Collaborating with HR and business stakeholder to gather, analyse and document HR system requirements and translate them into Zellis/SmartRecruiters and Oracle where required. Collaborating across internal L&G teams with internal IT, Data and Integrations team to ensure the design, functionality, and processes are aligned with change impact analysis to any downstream functionality Providing user training and knowledge transfer to support HR staff and end users to ensure effective utilization of the system Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation including user guides, standard operating procedure documentation and Configuration workbooks. Collaborating with cross functional teams to aid issue resolution and integration needs Continuously identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance HR operations To ensure approach to and work delivered supports L&G's commitment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) to ensure the right outcome and excellent service delivery. Qualifications Proven Experience in Implementing and maintaining SmartRecruiters and Zellis (ResourceLink) some Oracle HCM knowledge preferred. Strong Understanding of HR Processes & Best Practices Proficiency in SmartRecruiters and payroll systems and Tools Excellent problem solving and communication skills Previous experience with HR transformations including Recruitment. Strong understanding of payroll processes Ability to analyse complex HR requirements and design effective solutions within SmartRecruiters and Oracle HCM. Ensure data integrity and security within SmartRecruiters, Oracle HCM and Zellis Excellent written and verbal communication Organised and self-motivated Ability to multi-task and prioritize across concurrent projects The ability to adopt and adhere to HR policies and procedures Strong HR Business Process Experience A strong background within HR including talent acquisition to understand the business need Hands on experience in cloud implementation, configuration, and customization 3 + years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting SmartRecruiters and Zellis in a complex environment Proven Experience in Global HR & Compensation or Learning & performance management and one or more of the following modules: Global HR, Absence Management, HR Help Desk In-depth experience of analysing business requirements and detailed design documents Experience of working effectively within a team and of displaying good communication skills. Experience of being part of a HCM transformation and awareness of quarterly releases with both Oracle and SmartRecruiters Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We have a brand new, exciting role within Group HR to join a highly visible, global deployment programme! As part of the wider HR Transformation programme, the role holder will be responsible for gathering requirements to support the systems in use across HR including Oracle HCM, SmartRecruiters and Zellis (ResourceLink). The ideal candidate will be resolving ticket queries to SLAs within the case management system as well as supporting the evolution of our systems through gathering requirements, troubleshooting and change management. What you'll be doing Configuring SmartRecruiters ATS, Careers site and CRM and work alongside Zellis (ResourceLink) to align with L&G HR policies and processes. Support based on capacity Oracle HCM Cloud Modules (Global HR, Compensation, Absence Management, Learning and Performance & HR Helpdesk), Providing ongoing support and maintenance of ResourceLink (Zellis), SmartRecruiters and where required support based on capacity Oracle HCM cloud applications, including troubleshooting and resolving issues via case management. Strong knowledge of payroll processes and systems to align to the BAU calendar, changes to benefits, pay reviews and to identify issues/processes/errors from relevant integrations where necessary Managing the quarterly releases for SmartRecruiters and Oracle HCM and updates required to Zellis where applicable. Collaborating with HR and business stakeholder to gather, analyse and document HR system requirements and translate them into Zellis/SmartRecruiters and Oracle where required. Collaborating across internal L&G teams with internal IT, Data and Integrations team to ensure the design, functionality, and processes are aligned with change impact analysis to any downstream functionality Providing user training and knowledge transfer to support HR staff and end users to ensure effective utilization of the system Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation including user guides, standard operating procedure documentation and Configuration workbooks. Collaborating with cross functional teams to aid issue resolution and integration needs Continuously identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance HR operations To ensure approach to and work delivered supports L&G's commitment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) to ensure the right outcome and excellent service delivery. Qualifications Proven Experience in Implementing and maintaining SmartRecruiters and Zellis (ResourceLink) some Oracle HCM knowledge preferred. Strong Understanding of HR Processes & Best Practices Proficiency in SmartRecruiters and payroll systems and Tools Excellent problem solving and communication skills Previous experience with HR transformations including Recruitment. Strong understanding of payroll processes Ability to analyse complex HR requirements and design effective solutions within SmartRecruiters and Oracle HCM. Ensure data integrity and security within SmartRecruiters, Oracle HCM and Zellis Excellent written and verbal communication Organised and self-motivated Ability to multi-task and prioritize across concurrent projects The ability to adopt and adhere to HR policies and procedures Strong HR Business Process Experience A strong background within HR including talent acquisition to understand the business need Hands on experience in cloud implementation, configuration, and customization 3 + years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting SmartRecruiters and Zellis in a complex environment Proven Experience in Global HR & Compensation or Learning & performance management and one or more of the following modules: Global HR, Absence Management, HR Help Desk In-depth experience of analysing business requirements and detailed design documents Experience of working effectively within a team and of displaying good communication skills. Experience of being part of a HCM transformation and awareness of quarterly releases with both Oracle and SmartRecruiters Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description Band: D Contract type: FTC / Attachment Location: Salford, with the expectation of working from the office for 2-3 days per week Full-time role - ASAP to End Date 28/03/2025 We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more Job Introduction The BBC Studios Kids & Family's Animation Development Team is responsible for a wide range of multi-platform animation and puppetry including JoJo & Gran Gran, Supertato, Go Jetters, and Love Monster. We are looking for an experienced Animation Development Producer to join our team. Main Responsibilities As Animation Development Producer, you will seek out and develop new animation content for the BBC Studios Kids & Family Animation slate. You will respond quickly and creatively to commissioning briefs to develop projects for TV to the highest standards, playing an important role in securing new commissions for the Kids & Family Animation department. You will act as the Creative Lead on Development projects assigned to you, working with internal and external creative partners to bring each idea to life. You will also work collaboratively with Commissioners to ensure that the projects meet the expectations of potential broadcasters for each project. You'll provide editorial input to the team in areas including responding to the submission of story ideas, scripts and books. Working alongside another Animation Development Producer and the Head of Animation Development, you'll also contribute to the ongoing development strategy of the team. Are you the right candidate? You'll have a strong creative track record and experience of developing television ideas to commission with the knowledge and experience of working with global linear and streaming platforms and their brand values. You'll have a good knowledge of both experienced and emerging writers, as well as strong existing relationships with a wide range of creatives and animation companies. The ideal candidate will have experience of developing animation as well as a good knowledge of the audience and the wider children's animation industry in the UK and internationally. You will assist in creating finance models for animation production and have a good knowledge of potential finance partners, as well as an understanding of UK & international tax credits. You'll also have substantial script editing experience with a fluent writing style (for script notes, sales materials to name but a few). Experience of working in scripted animation development is desirable. Knowledge and experience of multi-platform development is important and experience of working with international co-production partners would be an asset. You'll have plenty of initiative, be able to adapt quickly to new challenges and enjoy working within a small, busy team. Life at BBC Studios We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here. We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people . If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above). If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Band: D Contract type: FTC / Attachment Location: Salford, with the expectation of working from the office for 2-3 days per week Full-time role - ASAP to End Date 28/03/2025 We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more Job Introduction The BBC Studios Kids & Family's Animation Development Team is responsible for a wide range of multi-platform animation and puppetry including JoJo & Gran Gran, Supertato, Go Jetters, and Love Monster. We are looking for an experienced Animation Development Producer to join our team. Main Responsibilities As Animation Development Producer, you will seek out and develop new animation content for the BBC Studios Kids & Family Animation slate. You will respond quickly and creatively to commissioning briefs to develop projects for TV to the highest standards, playing an important role in securing new commissions for the Kids & Family Animation department. You will act as the Creative Lead on Development projects assigned to you, working with internal and external creative partners to bring each idea to life. You will also work collaboratively with Commissioners to ensure that the projects meet the expectations of potential broadcasters for each project. You'll provide editorial input to the team in areas including responding to the submission of story ideas, scripts and books. Working alongside another Animation Development Producer and the Head of Animation Development, you'll also contribute to the ongoing development strategy of the team. Are you the right candidate? You'll have a strong creative track record and experience of developing television ideas to commission with the knowledge and experience of working with global linear and streaming platforms and their brand values. You'll have a good knowledge of both experienced and emerging writers, as well as strong existing relationships with a wide range of creatives and animation companies. The ideal candidate will have experience of developing animation as well as a good knowledge of the audience and the wider children's animation industry in the UK and internationally. You will assist in creating finance models for animation production and have a good knowledge of potential finance partners, as well as an understanding of UK & international tax credits. You'll also have substantial script editing experience with a fluent writing style (for script notes, sales materials to name but a few). Experience of working in scripted animation development is desirable. Knowledge and experience of multi-platform development is important and experience of working with international co-production partners would be an asset. You'll have plenty of initiative, be able to adapt quickly to new challenges and enjoy working within a small, busy team. Life at BBC Studios We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here. We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people . If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above). If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Company Description NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Job Description As part of the global Operations & Technology organisation, the Data & Analytics team (D&A) is focused on data and analytics strategies for the future. We support NBCU's vast portfolio of brands - from broadcast, cable, news, and sports networks to film studios, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties. We take pride in providing NBCUniversal with data to advise and shape strategic business decisions. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Data & Analytics (D&A) team at NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate problem solver who's looking to build the next generation of data pipelines and applications. Working across one or more of our main subject areas - research, marketing, engineering frameworks - the Staff Data Engineer role is right for you if you're a subject matter expert in designing data integration frameworks, pipelines and still love to jump in and be "hands-on" when needed. In the Staff Data Engineer role, you'll be working with internal stakeholders, data engineers, visualisation experts, data scientists, and other technologists across the businesses. This position requires a passionate data engineering expert who has a strong technical background and a passion for leading a team to success - If you're someone who loves to take large, disparate data sets and build them into flexible and scalable analytics applications and databases, you've come to the right place. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us. Design, build, and scale data pipelines across a variety of source systems and streams (internal, third-party, and cloud-based), distributed/elastic environments, and downstream applications and/or self-service solutions. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc. Implement appropriate design patterns while optimising performance, cost, security, and scale and end user experience. Collaborate with business leaders, engineers, and product managers to understand data needs. Interface with other technology teams to extract, load, and transform data from a wide variety of data sources using cloud-native data engineering principles. Become a subject matter expert for data engineering related technologies and designs. Coach and guide others within the D&A organization to build scalable pipelines based on foundational data engineering principles. Participate in development sprints, demos, and retrospectives, alongside releases and deployment. Build and manage relationships with supporting IT teams in order to effectively deliver work products to production. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: 7+ years of experience in a data engineering role, leading data engineering teams is a plus. Direct experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT development principles, cloud development, and data warehousing concepts. Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP. Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles. Experience in building data pipelines using Python/SQL or similar programming languages. Demonstrable experience in Airflow, Luigi or similar orchestration engines. General understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Analytical - You have experience in delivering self-service analytics solutions that promote data discovery Experience with Snowflake, Amazon Web Services, or related cloud platforms a plus. Understanding of big data technology stacks (Hive / Spark etc) is a plus. Experience moving on prem technologies to the cloud is a plus. Media-focused - Strong working knowledge of media including broadcast TV, digital, and mobile (specific experience with TV Distribution a plus). Communicator - You have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively across all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical. Action-oriented - You're constantly figuring out new problems and are regularly showing results with a positive attitude, always displaying ethical behavior, integrity, and building trust Strong understanding of Agile principles and best practices. You've dealt with ambiguity and can make quality decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company Description NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Job Description As part of the global Operations & Technology organisation, the Data & Analytics team (D&A) is focused on data and analytics strategies for the future. We support NBCU's vast portfolio of brands - from broadcast, cable, news, and sports networks to film studios, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties. We take pride in providing NBCUniversal with data to advise and shape strategic business decisions. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Data & Analytics (D&A) team at NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate problem solver who's looking to build the next generation of data pipelines and applications. Working across one or more of our main subject areas - research, marketing, engineering frameworks - the Staff Data Engineer role is right for you if you're a subject matter expert in designing data integration frameworks, pipelines and still love to jump in and be "hands-on" when needed. In the Staff Data Engineer role, you'll be working with internal stakeholders, data engineers, visualisation experts, data scientists, and other technologists across the businesses. This position requires a passionate data engineering expert who has a strong technical background and a passion for leading a team to success - If you're someone who loves to take large, disparate data sets and build them into flexible and scalable analytics applications and databases, you've come to the right place. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us. Design, build, and scale data pipelines across a variety of source systems and streams (internal, third-party, and cloud-based), distributed/elastic environments, and downstream applications and/or self-service solutions. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc. Implement appropriate design patterns while optimising performance, cost, security, and scale and end user experience. Collaborate with business leaders, engineers, and product managers to understand data needs. Interface with other technology teams to extract, load, and transform data from a wide variety of data sources using cloud-native data engineering principles. Become a subject matter expert for data engineering related technologies and designs. Coach and guide others within the D&A organization to build scalable pipelines based on foundational data engineering principles. Participate in development sprints, demos, and retrospectives, alongside releases and deployment. Build and manage relationships with supporting IT teams in order to effectively deliver work products to production. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS: 7+ years of experience in a data engineering role, leading data engineering teams is a plus. Direct experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT development principles, cloud development, and data warehousing concepts. Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP. Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles. Experience in building data pipelines using Python/SQL or similar programming languages. Demonstrable experience in Airflow, Luigi or similar orchestration engines. General understanding of cloud data engineering design patterns and use cases. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Analytical - You have experience in delivering self-service analytics solutions that promote data discovery Experience with Snowflake, Amazon Web Services, or related cloud platforms a plus. Understanding of big data technology stacks (Hive / Spark etc) is a plus. Experience moving on prem technologies to the cloud is a plus. Media-focused - Strong working knowledge of media including broadcast TV, digital, and mobile (specific experience with TV Distribution a plus). Communicator - You have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively across all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical. Action-oriented - You're constantly figuring out new problems and are regularly showing results with a positive attitude, always displaying ethical behavior, integrity, and building trust Strong understanding of Agile principles and best practices. You've dealt with ambiguity and can make quality decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Additional Information NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC Group and is a thriving and exciting business. We invest in and produce amazing content and millions of users across the world interact with our products every week. We have a proven track record of growth and are ambitious for the future. As we grow, we are actively transforming our culture, investing in our employees and our ways of working, to build a bold, agile, inventive and inclusive business. At the forefront of this transformation, we are building a brand new data platform for BBC Studios that will help unlock our ability to provide more personalised experiences for our customers and audiences and enable us to understand them better. Investment in data is crucial to our ambitions of making BBC Studios an area of growth for the BBC. Our Team We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary data platform team at BBC Studios. We are looking for people that have a passion for data engineering, are keen problem solvers and are energised by the opportunity to work on a brand-new key initiative. Are you looking for a role that builds on your experience with engineering data systems? Are you keen to learn, grow, and develop? Do you want to work in a nurturing culture where you can flourish and be your best? Would you like to work on services that are used by key BBC products and millions of people each day? If so, this opportunity could be for you. THE ROLE The core of the role is building and maintaining core data pipelines for ingesting, processing and summarisation of data. Using automation as a default, and delivering high-quality code to define pipelines and transformations. As a data engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist with the data platform blueprint and design, evaluating workflows and tools for the platform, supported by senior engineers and engineering leaders. Maintaining security on the platform is very important to ensure that we protect the data we hold about our audience and ensure it is used in line with our data governance policies. This role gives you the opportunity to suggest solutions and infrastructure to be created with appropriate levels of security and encryption. Experience in data privacy engineering and techniques and anonymisation, data masking and obfuscation and others is highly desirable. The data platform is a brand-new capability built using modern tools and components. We want to keep developing the platform and ensure we are keeping the platform up-to-date, so awareness of emerging database technologies and their potential impact on our data platform as well as staying up-to-date with developments in the open source community around DevOps, data engineering, data science, and similar tooling are key responsibilities. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? You will be a passionate engineer with a background in either software or data engineering and be keen to enhance your skills in data services and systems. You will be a key member of our data platform engineering team, developing high-performing, scalable, high-impact data products and services. We are looking for a person who is motivated by delivering high-quality solutions, driven to develop in their careers, and is a strong communicator. You will be supported by your team and leaders to deliver value with an eye on quality, scale, and security. We don't expect you to have experience in all of these but below gives you examples of the technologies and practices we value: Technical Skills Knowledge of Big Data pipelines and processing technologies and experience in data processing and building data pipelines. Knowledge of database design, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting. Enthusiasm for writing clean, well-documented, and testable code and experience with software testing practices including unit testing frameworks where relevant. A security-first mindset - a good understanding of security and compliance principles as they relate to data infrastructures and the management of data. Goal-oriented - you'll enjoy finishing the job by developing the final details. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. A willingness to deliver user value early while balancing technical quality - having an iterative deliverable mindset. Communication Good communication skills - a great candidate will be able to communicate with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring the message appropriately to the audience. The ability to question the way we work, and the tools and processes we use - we're always aiming to make our team the best it can be. Curiosity and an openness to change - we're always learning new technologies and requirements often change. If that energises you, you'll enjoy this challenge! Technologies Experience with SQL, DBT and familiarity with Data Warehousing technologies (ideally Snowflake). Experience using general-purpose programming languages (typically we use Python and NodeJS for application services, but you should feel empowered to flex to what suits the job most effectively). Experience of building components on the cloud (preferably AWS). Experience of containerisation techniques using tools like Docker/Kubernetes. We are infrastructure as code first in our approaches - so experience with infrastructure/configuration as code tools and techniques (such as Terraform and CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code validation and deployment. Experience of data pipeline orchestration e.g. Airflow or Jenkins. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 11827 Band: D Salary: Up to £49,230 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
May 01, 2024
Full time
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC Group and is a thriving and exciting business. We invest in and produce amazing content and millions of users across the world interact with our products every week. We have a proven track record of growth and are ambitious for the future. As we grow, we are actively transforming our culture, investing in our employees and our ways of working, to build a bold, agile, inventive and inclusive business. At the forefront of this transformation, we are building a brand new data platform for BBC Studios that will help unlock our ability to provide more personalised experiences for our customers and audiences and enable us to understand them better. Investment in data is crucial to our ambitions of making BBC Studios an area of growth for the BBC. Our Team We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary data platform team at BBC Studios. We are looking for people that have a passion for data engineering, are keen problem solvers and are energised by the opportunity to work on a brand-new key initiative. Are you looking for a role that builds on your experience with engineering data systems? Are you keen to learn, grow, and develop? Do you want to work in a nurturing culture where you can flourish and be your best? Would you like to work on services that are used by key BBC products and millions of people each day? If so, this opportunity could be for you. THE ROLE The core of the role is building and maintaining core data pipelines for ingesting, processing and summarisation of data. Using automation as a default, and delivering high-quality code to define pipelines and transformations. As a data engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist with the data platform blueprint and design, evaluating workflows and tools for the platform, supported by senior engineers and engineering leaders. Maintaining security on the platform is very important to ensure that we protect the data we hold about our audience and ensure it is used in line with our data governance policies. This role gives you the opportunity to suggest solutions and infrastructure to be created with appropriate levels of security and encryption. Experience in data privacy engineering and techniques and anonymisation, data masking and obfuscation and others is highly desirable. The data platform is a brand-new capability built using modern tools and components. We want to keep developing the platform and ensure we are keeping the platform up-to-date, so awareness of emerging database technologies and their potential impact on our data platform as well as staying up-to-date with developments in the open source community around DevOps, data engineering, data science, and similar tooling are key responsibilities. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? You will be a passionate engineer with a background in either software or data engineering and be keen to enhance your skills in data services and systems. You will be a key member of our data platform engineering team, developing high-performing, scalable, high-impact data products and services. We are looking for a person who is motivated by delivering high-quality solutions, driven to develop in their careers, and is a strong communicator. You will be supported by your team and leaders to deliver value with an eye on quality, scale, and security. We don't expect you to have experience in all of these but below gives you examples of the technologies and practices we value: Technical Skills Knowledge of Big Data pipelines and processing technologies and experience in data processing and building data pipelines. Knowledge of database design, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting. Enthusiasm for writing clean, well-documented, and testable code and experience with software testing practices including unit testing frameworks where relevant. A security-first mindset - a good understanding of security and compliance principles as they relate to data infrastructures and the management of data. Goal-oriented - you'll enjoy finishing the job by developing the final details. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. A willingness to deliver user value early while balancing technical quality - having an iterative deliverable mindset. Communication Good communication skills - a great candidate will be able to communicate with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring the message appropriately to the audience. The ability to question the way we work, and the tools and processes we use - we're always aiming to make our team the best it can be. Curiosity and an openness to change - we're always learning new technologies and requirements often change. If that energises you, you'll enjoy this challenge! Technologies Experience with SQL, DBT and familiarity with Data Warehousing technologies (ideally Snowflake). Experience using general-purpose programming languages (typically we use Python and NodeJS for application services, but you should feel empowered to flex to what suits the job most effectively). Experience of building components on the cloud (preferably AWS). Experience of containerisation techniques using tools like Docker/Kubernetes. We are infrastructure as code first in our approaches - so experience with infrastructure/configuration as code tools and techniques (such as Terraform and CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code validation and deployment. Experience of data pipeline orchestration e.g. Airflow or Jenkins. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 11827 Band: D Salary: Up to £49,230 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
Role Overview The Lead Developer is a critical leadership role, for the web development of our Wealth Management client's in-house platform. As the Lead Developer you will have responsibility both for the leadership and management of your team members, and also for the hands on delivery of coding and development. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer to join our dynamic team, who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) coupled with some experience of mentoring more junior team members, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate front-end framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Excellent communication skills Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role Overview The Lead Developer is a critical leadership role, for the web development of our Wealth Management client's in-house platform. As the Lead Developer you will have responsibility both for the leadership and management of your team members, and also for the hands on delivery of coding and development. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer to join our dynamic team, who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) coupled with some experience of mentoring more junior team members, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate front-end framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Excellent communication skills Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy . click apply for full job details
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the development of our deployment platform. This platform underpins the deployment and management of our Global Trading Platform that delivers both single and multi-region trading capabilities to traders around the world. The successful candidate will have extensive experience deploying containerized applications to production with either Docker Swarm or Kubernetes, as well as engineering experience to develop tools and technologies to help manage, monitor, and operate such systems at global scale. About You You are an experienced engineer who has helped deliver many complex projects through their career, likely starting in a hands-on coding role. You are naturally curious, wanting to better understand how technology operates under the hood" to the point where you often identify and implement improvements in technologies you don't directly own, such as open source or other teams' projects. You take pride in your work, taking full ownership and accountability for the changes you own, and even if not your area of responsibility, you are able to work with others to ensure the whole solution is delivered, not just your part. Having a thirst for knowledge, you keep up to date with the latest technology trends, with a particular focus on DevOps and perhaps the Cloud and CNCF landscapes. You see a Senior DevOps role as the next stepping stone in your career, as well as the opportunity to help use your experience to help grow the next generation of engineers. Responsibilities A hands-on" engineering role, leading the development of our Global Deployment Platform; Build tools and technologies to allow teams to deploy, monitor, and operate our trading software; Work with our partner teams in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) to identify operational improvements that can be made to better automate the delivery, management, and monitoring of our trading systems; Collaborate with our infrastructure and networking teams to automate the delivery of new systems to host both our customer facing and internal applications; Work with development and QA teams in different regions to support the building, testing, and deployment pipelines; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team, ensuring both company and industry best practice is adhered to; Write high quality documentation to explain how to install, run and operate the technology solutions you build. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or related field); 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles; Experience deploying containerized platforms using Docker Swarm or Kubernetes; Experiencing designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines in technologies such as Jenkins, Circle CI, Team City, Bamboo; Proficiency in Python, Go, Bash, or similar language; Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. git, perforce); Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Excellent communication skills with a high level of English proficiency; Excellent teamwork skills, with experience coaching more junior team members. Beneficial Knowledge of financial markets and/or financial technologies (e.g., FIX protocol, etc.); Background as a backend software engineer, with 3+ years' experience in either Java or C++; Experience working with Cloud providers (e.g. AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Azure); Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Ansible and Terraform; Experience working with and implementing monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana/Data Dog/PagerDuty); Experience (professional or otherwise) with React, Vue, or other web technologies; Experience leading and organizing the work for a team is desirable. Note: A coding test will be undertaken as part of the interview process; it is expected you have sufficient expertise in one of the listed languages to be able to pass this test. Hybrid Flexible at Broadridge We are made up of high-performing teams that meet in person to learn and collaborate as needed. This role is considered hybrid, which means you'll be assigned to a Broadridge office and given the flexibility to work remote. Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company-and ultimately a community-that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.
May 01, 2024
Full time
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the development of our deployment platform. This platform underpins the deployment and management of our Global Trading Platform that delivers both single and multi-region trading capabilities to traders around the world. The successful candidate will have extensive experience deploying containerized applications to production with either Docker Swarm or Kubernetes, as well as engineering experience to develop tools and technologies to help manage, monitor, and operate such systems at global scale. About You You are an experienced engineer who has helped deliver many complex projects through their career, likely starting in a hands-on coding role. You are naturally curious, wanting to better understand how technology operates under the hood" to the point where you often identify and implement improvements in technologies you don't directly own, such as open source or other teams' projects. You take pride in your work, taking full ownership and accountability for the changes you own, and even if not your area of responsibility, you are able to work with others to ensure the whole solution is delivered, not just your part. Having a thirst for knowledge, you keep up to date with the latest technology trends, with a particular focus on DevOps and perhaps the Cloud and CNCF landscapes. You see a Senior DevOps role as the next stepping stone in your career, as well as the opportunity to help use your experience to help grow the next generation of engineers. Responsibilities A hands-on" engineering role, leading the development of our Global Deployment Platform; Build tools and technologies to allow teams to deploy, monitor, and operate our trading software; Work with our partner teams in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) to identify operational improvements that can be made to better automate the delivery, management, and monitoring of our trading systems; Collaborate with our infrastructure and networking teams to automate the delivery of new systems to host both our customer facing and internal applications; Work with development and QA teams in different regions to support the building, testing, and deployment pipelines; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team, ensuring both company and industry best practice is adhered to; Write high quality documentation to explain how to install, run and operate the technology solutions you build. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a STEM subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or related field); 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles; Experience deploying containerized platforms using Docker Swarm or Kubernetes; Experiencing designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines in technologies such as Jenkins, Circle CI, Team City, Bamboo; Proficiency in Python, Go, Bash, or similar language; Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. git, perforce); Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; Excellent communication skills with a high level of English proficiency; Excellent teamwork skills, with experience coaching more junior team members. Beneficial Knowledge of financial markets and/or financial technologies (e.g., FIX protocol, etc.); Background as a backend software engineer, with 3+ years' experience in either Java or C++; Experience working with Cloud providers (e.g. AWS (Amazon Web Services), GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Azure); Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools such as Ansible and Terraform; Experience working with and implementing monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana/Data Dog/PagerDuty); Experience (professional or otherwise) with React, Vue, or other web technologies; Experience leading and organizing the work for a team is desirable. Note: A coding test will be undertaken as part of the interview process; it is expected you have sufficient expertise in one of the listed languages to be able to pass this test. Hybrid Flexible at Broadridge We are made up of high-performing teams that meet in person to learn and collaborate as needed. This role is considered hybrid, which means you'll be assigned to a Broadridge office and given the flexibility to work remote. Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company-and ultimately a community-that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.
Application Specialist Babington is committed to developing better futures for individuals, organisations, and society. For us that means developing your skills and creating opportunities for individuals and organisations to perform at their very best. We're looking for an experienced Application specialist to join our busy IT team, empowering Babington to deliver on our purpose, vision, mission, and values. If you have a track record in delivering excellent operational IT support and are comfortable in a fast-paced business environment, we want to hear from you! The Position As an Application Specialist, you'll be a key member of our IT team, serving as a subject matter expert for Babington's software applications and systems. You'll be responsible for configuring, and maintaining these applications, as well as providing technical support and troubleshooting issues that arise. Other responsibilities include monitoring system access and performance, system optimisation, data remediation and ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs. Main Responsibilities Play an active role in supporting the configuration and maintenance of all current and to be on-boarded Business and Learning systems including, but not restricted to the virtual learning environment, E-portfolio, CRM systems, Jira, in line with system SLAs Provide guidance and coaching to 1st line support staff and super users to enhance IT service provision and development. Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure consistent service levels in line with industry best practices. Participate in after-hours support if needed for application upgrades/patches. Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses and peripherals to support procurement and asset management processes. Project leadership and / or Project Coordination for deployments, upgrades and enhancements using the ITIL framework. Establish and maintain change control procedures following ITIL best practices for all application systems. Plan, manage, and execute application upgrade and enhancement projects to meet Babington's business requirements. Brief person specification Qualifications Educations to a degree level, within an IT discipline ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills or equivalent Skills and experience Demonstrable experience of working within a System support department Experience of using a variety of applications and systems and E-portfolio systems such as: Aptem, BUD, CRM, Feedback Surveys, Learner Management Systems Experience of working with and configuring Jira Experience of working on multiple projects at one time and prioritising workload Experience of following instructions accurately and working to deadlines Ability to adapt to new ways of working in line with changing business requirements Ability to engage with a range of people across departments to gain a full understanding of how things work Ability to acknowledge and understand the value of the customer relationship, treating each customer as an individual Highlights any potential obstacles to achieving outcomes and seek advice from line manager and others to achieve the customer promise Babington Benefits Babington Engage Bupa Healthcare - Cash plan 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays Additional annual leave purchase scheme Employer Pension contribution We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate. Babington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and employees associated with our business. We, therefore, expect all employees to share this commitment and demonstrate our values within all aspects of their work. All offers of employment are subject to relevant vetting checks, including successful completion of an appropriate check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are innovators in Education so why not apply now and join us in Developing Better Futures!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Application Specialist Babington is committed to developing better futures for individuals, organisations, and society. For us that means developing your skills and creating opportunities for individuals and organisations to perform at their very best. We're looking for an experienced Application specialist to join our busy IT team, empowering Babington to deliver on our purpose, vision, mission, and values. If you have a track record in delivering excellent operational IT support and are comfortable in a fast-paced business environment, we want to hear from you! The Position As an Application Specialist, you'll be a key member of our IT team, serving as a subject matter expert for Babington's software applications and systems. You'll be responsible for configuring, and maintaining these applications, as well as providing technical support and troubleshooting issues that arise. Other responsibilities include monitoring system access and performance, system optimisation, data remediation and ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs. Main Responsibilities Play an active role in supporting the configuration and maintenance of all current and to be on-boarded Business and Learning systems including, but not restricted to the virtual learning environment, E-portfolio, CRM systems, Jira, in line with system SLAs Provide guidance and coaching to 1st line support staff and super users to enhance IT service provision and development. Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure consistent service levels in line with industry best practices. Participate in after-hours support if needed for application upgrades/patches. Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses and peripherals to support procurement and asset management processes. Project leadership and / or Project Coordination for deployments, upgrades and enhancements using the ITIL framework. Establish and maintain change control procedures following ITIL best practices for all application systems. Plan, manage, and execute application upgrade and enhancement projects to meet Babington's business requirements. Brief person specification Qualifications Educations to a degree level, within an IT discipline ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills or equivalent Skills and experience Demonstrable experience of working within a System support department Experience of using a variety of applications and systems and E-portfolio systems such as: Aptem, BUD, CRM, Feedback Surveys, Learner Management Systems Experience of working with and configuring Jira Experience of working on multiple projects at one time and prioritising workload Experience of following instructions accurately and working to deadlines Ability to adapt to new ways of working in line with changing business requirements Ability to engage with a range of people across departments to gain a full understanding of how things work Ability to acknowledge and understand the value of the customer relationship, treating each customer as an individual Highlights any potential obstacles to achieving outcomes and seek advice from line manager and others to achieve the customer promise Babington Benefits Babington Engage Bupa Healthcare - Cash plan 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays Additional annual leave purchase scheme Employer Pension contribution We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate. Babington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and employees associated with our business. We, therefore, expect all employees to share this commitment and demonstrate our values within all aspects of their work. All offers of employment are subject to relevant vetting checks, including successful completion of an appropriate check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are innovators in Education so why not apply now and join us in Developing Better Futures!
Company description: Who is Amey? We are at the heart of modern Britain , helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation's strategic assets. Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day. Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients. We are trusted partners of Government - both national and local - managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. Job description: Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Microsoft Identity Architect to join our IT team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a remote role that will regular travel to either our Birmingham, London or Liverpool office. This role will also require Security Clearance. Reporting directly to the Head of Cloud Architecture you will Own the development of our Identity Access Management strategy and work with peers to contribute to the overarching Zero Trust architecture. Further the adoption of Office 365 across the Amey Group Where required assist in the deployment of new solutions across our two Azure tenants including Contribute to the development of the 3 year strategic infrastructure plan. The standard hours of work are based on based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you. You will be responsible for: Owning the delivery of Identity and Access management and governance architectures using cloud first/secure by design and zero trust principles to secure our data, internal applications and growing portfolio of external SAAS platforms. Own and Manage the Office 365 roadmap ensuring we remain at the forefront of adoption of this critical business service. Contribute to the continuing development of Amey's strategic infrastructure and cloud technology roadmap. Through training and vendor engagement maintain a high level of knowledge and capability across the technology areas detailed below. Work with M&IP Management to develop infrastructure strategy. Profile description: We want to hear from you if you have: Experience in all aspects of designing, planning, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting a complex multi-tenant Azure and M365 environment. Demonstrable experience of the following technologies: EntraID, Entra Domain Services, Active Directory B2B/B2C identity management Enterprise app management and Single Sign On Privilege Identity Management Dynamic Group & License Management Experience in developing Azure solutions in line with the Azure Well Architected Framework Awareness of MOD/NCSC cloud security principles and how they are applied to a highly secure corporate infrastructure. Demonstrates knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO/CE/SOX/NIST and others Experience in the IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Self motivated, curious and analytical thinker Demonstrates the ability to translate technical jargon into simple language for customers One or more of the following certifications is desired but not essential M365 Certified: Administrator Expert AZ305 - Designing Azure Infrastructure Solution SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect TOGAF CISSP/CCSP We offer: What we can offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company description: Who is Amey? We are at the heart of modern Britain , helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation's strategic assets. Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day. Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients. We are trusted partners of Government - both national and local - managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country. Job description: Your New Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Microsoft Identity Architect to join our IT team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a remote role that will regular travel to either our Birmingham, London or Liverpool office. This role will also require Security Clearance. Reporting directly to the Head of Cloud Architecture you will Own the development of our Identity Access Management strategy and work with peers to contribute to the overarching Zero Trust architecture. Further the adoption of Office 365 across the Amey Group Where required assist in the deployment of new solutions across our two Azure tenants including Contribute to the development of the 3 year strategic infrastructure plan. The standard hours of work are based on based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you. You will be responsible for: Owning the delivery of Identity and Access management and governance architectures using cloud first/secure by design and zero trust principles to secure our data, internal applications and growing portfolio of external SAAS platforms. Own and Manage the Office 365 roadmap ensuring we remain at the forefront of adoption of this critical business service. Contribute to the continuing development of Amey's strategic infrastructure and cloud technology roadmap. Through training and vendor engagement maintain a high level of knowledge and capability across the technology areas detailed below. Work with M&IP Management to develop infrastructure strategy. Profile description: We want to hear from you if you have: Experience in all aspects of designing, planning, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting a complex multi-tenant Azure and M365 environment. Demonstrable experience of the following technologies: EntraID, Entra Domain Services, Active Directory B2B/B2C identity management Enterprise app management and Single Sign On Privilege Identity Management Dynamic Group & License Management Experience in developing Azure solutions in line with the Azure Well Architected Framework Awareness of MOD/NCSC cloud security principles and how they are applied to a highly secure corporate infrastructure. Demonstrates knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO/CE/SOX/NIST and others Experience in the IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Self motivated, curious and analytical thinker Demonstrates the ability to translate technical jargon into simple language for customers One or more of the following certifications is desired but not essential M365 Certified: Administrator Expert AZ305 - Designing Azure Infrastructure Solution SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect TOGAF CISSP/CCSP We offer: What we can offer you When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
Content Design Lead - CMS - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Our client, a leading Insurance brokerage company, are currently looking to hire a Content Design Lead with a strong background of Headless CMS platforms experience to join the team on a contract basis. The role is key as part of the Member Digital Platform programme and product team. In this role you will create/manage content modelling for assets for a multi-tenant, multi-member segments platform, and build features on CMS in collaboration with the Dev team to deliver the desired experience to millions of members. The Role To architect content models across assets so they are structured, scalable and flexible across portfolio, and ensure adherence in new build and enhancements across CM community To build features on CMS per design and per personalisation needs for specific clients and segments, and manage deployment in line with release cycle To support change and transformation program to identify governance and workflows with business stakeholders and triage/manage changes on CMS (from all changes require developers in previous application) Lead training and enablement for target CMS users and champions The Requirements Have been a power user of Enterprise Headless CMS platforms. A plus if you have used Acoustics CMS and have been involved in early stage of platform set up and adoption Strong with building personalised experience i.e. managing content/display for different user segments Have worked with HTML editing on other CMS platforms Tech savvy (not necessarily as a developer), no coding involved, but will enjoy working with developers to configure/set up/manage components/asset library As an internal product manager that looks after CMS across lifecycle, bonus with experience implementing /onboarding CMS platforms Experience working within scrum team, work closely with Product Mgt, Developers on planned build/releases and Marketing /business users for BAU updates Excellent attention to detail combined with pragmatic, solution-based thinking Good knowledge & practical use of structured methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum) Be the change agent to support change and transformation for new users or with part of their role related to CMS Fantastic with communications as CMS is new for most stakeholders and members, across technical and non-technical audiences Financial Services' experience desirable If this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Content Design Lead - CMS - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Our client, a leading Insurance brokerage company, are currently looking to hire a Content Design Lead with a strong background of Headless CMS platforms experience to join the team on a contract basis. The role is key as part of the Member Digital Platform programme and product team. In this role you will create/manage content modelling for assets for a multi-tenant, multi-member segments platform, and build features on CMS in collaboration with the Dev team to deliver the desired experience to millions of members. The Role To architect content models across assets so they are structured, scalable and flexible across portfolio, and ensure adherence in new build and enhancements across CM community To build features on CMS per design and per personalisation needs for specific clients and segments, and manage deployment in line with release cycle To support change and transformation program to identify governance and workflows with business stakeholders and triage/manage changes on CMS (from all changes require developers in previous application) Lead training and enablement for target CMS users and champions The Requirements Have been a power user of Enterprise Headless CMS platforms. A plus if you have used Acoustics CMS and have been involved in early stage of platform set up and adoption Strong with building personalised experience i.e. managing content/display for different user segments Have worked with HTML editing on other CMS platforms Tech savvy (not necessarily as a developer), no coding involved, but will enjoy working with developers to configure/set up/manage components/asset library As an internal product manager that looks after CMS across lifecycle, bonus with experience implementing /onboarding CMS platforms Experience working within scrum team, work closely with Product Mgt, Developers on planned build/releases and Marketing /business users for BAU updates Excellent attention to detail combined with pragmatic, solution-based thinking Good knowledge & practical use of structured methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum) Be the change agent to support change and transformation for new users or with part of their role related to CMS Fantastic with communications as CMS is new for most stakeholders and members, across technical and non-technical audiences Financial Services' experience desirable If this role would be a good fit for your skills and experience, please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Business Analyst/ Project Manager £400 - £475/Day Inside IR35 Northwood London, Site based 6 Months We are seeking a Business Analyst/ Project Manager for our client based in Northwood, London. The Business Analyst/ Project Manager role will be an initial 6 month contract, paying between £400 - £475/Day Inside IR35. This role will be site based 5 days per week. Role Profile: This position is pivotal in the exploration, execution, and oversight of new business applications to improve their operational efficiency and data management prowess. You will have robust technical expertise in data and application management, design of software application functionality (no coding) and implementation Undertake comprehensive investigations to identify appropriate business applications tailored to our institution's needs, encompassing HR, Leisure Management, and Finance Systems Evaluate the suitability and integration potential of prospective applications with their current systems Organise and supervise the deployment of approved new systems Collaborate with IT and departmental leaders to facilitate a seamless rollout, minimising operational disruptions Conduct in-depth data analysis and produce extensive business reports to inform decision-making processes Develop data models and entity relationship diagrams to enhance data utilisation efficiency. You will have: Demonstrated track record as a Business Analyst or Project Manager Robust technical background, including proficiency in software application design and implementation, alongside adept data management skills encompassing data models, reports, and analysis Familiarity with financial and operational tools such as ERP, CRM, and other Management Information Systems (MIS) Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities essential for seamless interaction across all organizational levels Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, with an openness to engaging with Visio Capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently and delivering within stringent timelines Exhibits a supportive and collaborative demeanor while also possessing the autonomy to drive initiatives independently Comfortable navigating through ambiguous situations during the research phase, facilitating a broader understanding for both oneself and stakeholders. If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Project Manager, project Management, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Business Analyst, ERP, Design, CRM, Project Manager Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst/ Project Manager £400 - £475/Day Inside IR35 Northwood London, Site based 6 Months We are seeking a Business Analyst/ Project Manager for our client based in Northwood, London. The Business Analyst/ Project Manager role will be an initial 6 month contract, paying between £400 - £475/Day Inside IR35. This role will be site based 5 days per week. Role Profile: This position is pivotal in the exploration, execution, and oversight of new business applications to improve their operational efficiency and data management prowess. You will have robust technical expertise in data and application management, design of software application functionality (no coding) and implementation Undertake comprehensive investigations to identify appropriate business applications tailored to our institution's needs, encompassing HR, Leisure Management, and Finance Systems Evaluate the suitability and integration potential of prospective applications with their current systems Organise and supervise the deployment of approved new systems Collaborate with IT and departmental leaders to facilitate a seamless rollout, minimising operational disruptions Conduct in-depth data analysis and produce extensive business reports to inform decision-making processes Develop data models and entity relationship diagrams to enhance data utilisation efficiency. You will have: Demonstrated track record as a Business Analyst or Project Manager Robust technical background, including proficiency in software application design and implementation, alongside adept data management skills encompassing data models, reports, and analysis Familiarity with financial and operational tools such as ERP, CRM, and other Management Information Systems (MIS) Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities essential for seamless interaction across all organizational levels Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, with an openness to engaging with Visio Capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently and delivering within stringent timelines Exhibits a supportive and collaborative demeanor while also possessing the autonomy to drive initiatives independently Comfortable navigating through ambiguous situations during the research phase, facilitating a broader understanding for both oneself and stakeholders. If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Business Analyst, Business Analysis, Project Manager, project Management, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Business Analyst, ERP, Design, CRM, Project Manager Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
Morson International (IT)
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Description: Responsible for IFS instance and site upgrades, improvements and support projects on IFS applications within or relating to MRP and manufacturing functionality. Apply business facing skills to create, document & implement best practice TOMS for MRP & manufacturing. Create specification documents for proposed IFS improvements, alongside best practice change management principles to process, training materials, data and people. To provide expert guidance to steer the internal business system champions on best practice use of IFS from an IFS MRP and manufacturing perspective Lead remediation of business created problem statements with IFS MRP & manufacturing functionality Be the subject matter expert for IFS MRP & manufacturing and provide support for the IFS Projects interactions Be responsible for the deployment of Aps 10 IFS AURENA capability to critical shop floor roles. Produce & manage test plans and perform issue resolution through to live deployment. Be responsible for the deployment of mature barcode scanning capability to critical shop floor roles. Produce test plans and manage testing through to live deployment. Support the business in its transition to a paperless factory by transitioning processes, forms & data to IFS where possible. Support data cleansing activities and be integral to establishing a data health 1st culture. Design lobbies, measurement data, KPI & data health indicators based around business processes to empower staff to action priority responsibilities. Produce design documents and artefacts for approved configurations, modifications, integrations and reports and assist deploying solutions liaising with technical resources. Plan and drive necessary test regimes such as verification, acceptance, readiness testing based on the delivery methodology Work with the business and training team to maximise IFS skill development, and feed in content to training material Be subject matter export for Planning, P/MRP, Costings setup and reconciliation of shop order costs. Skills required: Several years experience with IFS 9 & 10 both in implementation and post-implementation support roles Experience in a business using IFS in a MRP & manufacturing environment Expertise on manufacturing module and Integration with Projects/Supply Chain Good communication skills Experience of utilising an Agile project management tool such as JIRA Training Requirements: Work with the business to build process maps & documentation, training guides and learning material for all core business processes Deliver training in a train the trainer environment Ensure business system champions are appropriately skilled to deliver training material internally in the future Establish process for regular review and update of training material Preferred training skills Experience with automatic training creation tools (ie ClickLearn or similar) Experience with process modelling tools such as 2c8
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Job Description: Responsible for IFS instance and site upgrades, improvements and support projects on IFS applications within or relating to MRP and manufacturing functionality. Apply business facing skills to create, document & implement best practice TOMS for MRP & manufacturing. Create specification documents for proposed IFS improvements, alongside best practice change management principles to process, training materials, data and people. To provide expert guidance to steer the internal business system champions on best practice use of IFS from an IFS MRP and manufacturing perspective Lead remediation of business created problem statements with IFS MRP & manufacturing functionality Be the subject matter expert for IFS MRP & manufacturing and provide support for the IFS Projects interactions Be responsible for the deployment of Aps 10 IFS AURENA capability to critical shop floor roles. Produce & manage test plans and perform issue resolution through to live deployment. Be responsible for the deployment of mature barcode scanning capability to critical shop floor roles. Produce test plans and manage testing through to live deployment. Support the business in its transition to a paperless factory by transitioning processes, forms & data to IFS where possible. Support data cleansing activities and be integral to establishing a data health 1st culture. Design lobbies, measurement data, KPI & data health indicators based around business processes to empower staff to action priority responsibilities. Produce design documents and artefacts for approved configurations, modifications, integrations and reports and assist deploying solutions liaising with technical resources. Plan and drive necessary test regimes such as verification, acceptance, readiness testing based on the delivery methodology Work with the business and training team to maximise IFS skill development, and feed in content to training material Be subject matter export for Planning, P/MRP, Costings setup and reconciliation of shop order costs. Skills required: Several years experience with IFS 9 & 10 both in implementation and post-implementation support roles Experience in a business using IFS in a MRP & manufacturing environment Expertise on manufacturing module and Integration with Projects/Supply Chain Good communication skills Experience of utilising an Agile project management tool such as JIRA Training Requirements: Work with the business to build process maps & documentation, training guides and learning material for all core business processes Deliver training in a train the trainer environment Ensure business system champions are appropriately skilled to deliver training material internally in the future Establish process for regular review and update of training material Preferred training skills Experience with automatic training creation tools (ie ClickLearn or similar) Experience with process modelling tools such as 2c8
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: As part of the Digital Platform and Enterprise Delivery Team, you will deliver the data feeds strategy with ground floor innovation through simplification and abstraction of complex data processes across the business. Digitizing Commodity Insights by focusing on Machine-to-Machine interaction, this cross-functional team provide APIs for raw data delivery, streaming ability for real time (Websocket), Cloud Delivery like Snowflake, AWS Data Exchange, and Databricks Delta share, in addition to integrated feeds to Microsoft Products like Excel (Add-Ins) and Power BI connectors. We help deliver content and analytics directly to customers where, when and how it's needed. The Opportunity: S&P Global Commodity Insights creates over 10,000 daily assessments used for 1,500+ cleared financial instruments that transact in excess of $10 billion every day. We stream over 20,000 bids, offers and trades a month from more than 450 of the top commodity trading companies globally. Furthermore we track 60,000 plus vessels live, create over 1,000 weekly reports, monitor nearly 90% of the world's refineries and much, much more. In a nutshell, we have a lot of data. The role offers unrivalled exposure to the real time commodity markets, a unique perspective on how this data is valued across all walks of business, and the ability to shape and build the future of this data flow. As the cornerstone of analytics, exposure to knowledge graph and AI technologies gives the role tangible depth in real world application of this data. Responsibilities: Define executable requirements, process flow diagrams, and acceptance test criteria for the Commodity Insights Excel Add-In, Power BI connectors, among other datafeeds overseeing quality assurance and deployment Shape the product roadmap for our Add-ins and feeds such that customers can leverage AI and/or co-pilot functionalities within Microsoft's product suite to gather data insights and analytics Interact directly with clients to understand, define, iterate and evolve data delivery roadmaps and requirements as the commodity markets evolve Marshal approved product development projects through the definition, development, testing, and pre-launch phases Translate customer requirements into user stories and negotiate the implementation of product features with development teams while maintaining the overall vision and technical integrity of the product Develop and deliver improvements for existing Machine to Machine product offerings and execute these by navigating change internally through the organization Refer to competitor research and build contacts in internally and the industry in order to provide market intelligence and to benchmark products Insist on a consistent, scalable and sustainable structures across all delivery mediums preventing silo developments for individual downstream consumers Build a broad and effective internal network and engage stakeholders in order to facilitate development and delivery of products Ensure successful product launch by documenting new product features and enhancements, supporting the development of marketing content, and conducting internal training sessions Ensure progress transparency and health reporting to product managers and leadership Demo product enhancements to management and key stakeholders after each iteration to show how the team's deliverables are contributing to the overall project and portfolio vision Work closely with our Commercial partners to understand the client needs and workflows, our competition, and be able to articulate the value proposition of our products internally and externally Plan and coordinate go-to-market activities with Marketing partners for products or product enhancements being launched. Conduct ongoing, in-depth research and analysis of each assigned product to gain an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and competitive advantages of each product Conduct client calls to demonstrate how our products meet client workflow needs and address client pain points Act as a subject matter expert for the assigned product or service to facilitate product enhancements and level 3 support About you: Qualifications You thrive on ownership and accountability. Delivery of complex projects involving product rollouts, tangible outcomes and measurable success are common in your past. You are able to demonstrate experience of delivering successfully on scope, in time, and on budget. Core qualifications: 3-5 years product experience at global FinTech, cloud or comparable data delivery or consumption company with client exposure Working knowledge of the energy and commodities industry and the resulting client data expectations and requirements is critical Familiarity with RESTful APIs is a must, along with other data feed technologies like Websocket, FTP, and even cloud data warehousing products like Snowflake. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical or science major Experience with both Agile and Lean methodologies Key qualifications: Strong experience in bringing products to market, including feasibility assessment and testing, negotiating development through a large, highly-matrixed organisation and delivering commercial results Expert in native excel functions (VBA/Macro skills not required) and experienced with creating Excel dashboards/ reports Experience in creating Power BI dashboards and an understanding of integrating Power BI with various data sources Advanced project management and PMO skill-set, able to move seamlessly between strategic and operational takes and balance complex and demanding work streams Customer-first mind-set with ability to understand and act on customer insight, generate new product and service offerings ideas based on customer interactions Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to link product design and features to strategic objectives while using data and metrics to substantiate assumptions and recommendations Diplomacy and tenacity when managing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of business alongside a firm ability to assume positive intent Ability to analyse and scrutinize data using statistical techniques and providing reports/ facilitating decision-making. Strategic approach to problem resolution as well as the ability to develop and communicate a sound plan Experience in front office trade analysis/trade support/risk management capacity in global commodity trading organization OR experience at a commodities front office decision support/market data/analytics vendor is an added bonus. About S&P Global Commodity Insights At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit . What's In It For You? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: As part of the Digital Platform and Enterprise Delivery Team, you will deliver the data feeds strategy with ground floor innovation through simplification and abstraction of complex data processes across the business. Digitizing Commodity Insights by focusing on Machine-to-Machine interaction, this cross-functional team provide APIs for raw data delivery, streaming ability for real time (Websocket), Cloud Delivery like Snowflake, AWS Data Exchange, and Databricks Delta share, in addition to integrated feeds to Microsoft Products like Excel (Add-Ins) and Power BI connectors. We help deliver content and analytics directly to customers where, when and how it's needed. The Opportunity: S&P Global Commodity Insights creates over 10,000 daily assessments used for 1,500+ cleared financial instruments that transact in excess of $10 billion every day. We stream over 20,000 bids, offers and trades a month from more than 450 of the top commodity trading companies globally. Furthermore we track 60,000 plus vessels live, create over 1,000 weekly reports, monitor nearly 90% of the world's refineries and much, much more. In a nutshell, we have a lot of data. The role offers unrivalled exposure to the real time commodity markets, a unique perspective on how this data is valued across all walks of business, and the ability to shape and build the future of this data flow. As the cornerstone of analytics, exposure to knowledge graph and AI technologies gives the role tangible depth in real world application of this data. Responsibilities: Define executable requirements, process flow diagrams, and acceptance test criteria for the Commodity Insights Excel Add-In, Power BI connectors, among other datafeeds overseeing quality assurance and deployment Shape the product roadmap for our Add-ins and feeds such that customers can leverage AI and/or co-pilot functionalities within Microsoft's product suite to gather data insights and analytics Interact directly with clients to understand, define, iterate and evolve data delivery roadmaps and requirements as the commodity markets evolve Marshal approved product development projects through the definition, development, testing, and pre-launch phases Translate customer requirements into user stories and negotiate the implementation of product features with development teams while maintaining the overall vision and technical integrity of the product Develop and deliver improvements for existing Machine to Machine product offerings and execute these by navigating change internally through the organization Refer to competitor research and build contacts in internally and the industry in order to provide market intelligence and to benchmark products Insist on a consistent, scalable and sustainable structures across all delivery mediums preventing silo developments for individual downstream consumers Build a broad and effective internal network and engage stakeholders in order to facilitate development and delivery of products Ensure successful product launch by documenting new product features and enhancements, supporting the development of marketing content, and conducting internal training sessions Ensure progress transparency and health reporting to product managers and leadership Demo product enhancements to management and key stakeholders after each iteration to show how the team's deliverables are contributing to the overall project and portfolio vision Work closely with our Commercial partners to understand the client needs and workflows, our competition, and be able to articulate the value proposition of our products internally and externally Plan and coordinate go-to-market activities with Marketing partners for products or product enhancements being launched. Conduct ongoing, in-depth research and analysis of each assigned product to gain an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and competitive advantages of each product Conduct client calls to demonstrate how our products meet client workflow needs and address client pain points Act as a subject matter expert for the assigned product or service to facilitate product enhancements and level 3 support About you: Qualifications You thrive on ownership and accountability. Delivery of complex projects involving product rollouts, tangible outcomes and measurable success are common in your past. You are able to demonstrate experience of delivering successfully on scope, in time, and on budget. Core qualifications: 3-5 years product experience at global FinTech, cloud or comparable data delivery or consumption company with client exposure Working knowledge of the energy and commodities industry and the resulting client data expectations and requirements is critical Familiarity with RESTful APIs is a must, along with other data feed technologies like Websocket, FTP, and even cloud data warehousing products like Snowflake. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technical or science major Experience with both Agile and Lean methodologies Key qualifications: Strong experience in bringing products to market, including feasibility assessment and testing, negotiating development through a large, highly-matrixed organisation and delivering commercial results Expert in native excel functions (VBA/Macro skills not required) and experienced with creating Excel dashboards/ reports Experience in creating Power BI dashboards and an understanding of integrating Power BI with various data sources Advanced project management and PMO skill-set, able to move seamlessly between strategic and operational takes and balance complex and demanding work streams Customer-first mind-set with ability to understand and act on customer insight, generate new product and service offerings ideas based on customer interactions Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to link product design and features to strategic objectives while using data and metrics to substantiate assumptions and recommendations Diplomacy and tenacity when managing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of business alongside a firm ability to assume positive intent Ability to analyse and scrutinize data using statistical techniques and providing reports/ facilitating decision-making. Strategic approach to problem resolution as well as the ability to develop and communicate a sound plan Experience in front office trade analysis/trade support/risk management capacity in global commodity trading organization OR experience at a commodities front office decision support/market data/analytics vendor is an added bonus. About S&P Global Commodity Insights At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping. S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). 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