Senior Test Analyst, Contract: 12 months Daily Rate: 430, IR35 Status: Inside Office Location: London Parity Network Group are delighted to partner with our client, a prestigious public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit a Senior Test Analyst on an initial 12-month contract basis. Who has expert knowledge building integrated solutions using Microsoft Tools and Technologies. Able to work collaboratively with other project leads to ensure the software produced meets the quality expectations of stakeholders and the standards agreed with the organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with Technology Development and stakeholders to ensure all software is tested to the right level under the guidance of the senior test member using Agile practices Creating test cases and executing the test strategy using predefined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria Conducting automated test activities in preference to manual testing where feasible and more efficient Ensuring that all application & technology testing is carried out in accordance with testing standards defined in the strategy Creating and fulfilling manual, automation or non-functional test cases and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard Creating, validating and reporting defects in accordance with the defect life cycle documented in the Test Strategy Analysing Non Functional requirements and liaising with Architects and providing inputs to the Non-functional test strategy Working with 3rd parties to provide or give Test Assurance on organisation or 3rd party deliverables. YOUR EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience of collaborating with software development teams in multi-vendor environments to deliver high quality systems Able to lead the testing of complex systems Adept experience of appropriate documentation techniques for functional and non-functional testing that match customer expectation and that can be used by systems development teams in the production of high quality software Experience of the full systems development life cycle in an agile environment Demonstrable experience in Automation or Performance testing Broad experience in test artefacts such as test case and defects Strong analytical, problem solving skills and good attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development teams including the test design and defect reporting Ability to analyse complex systems, spot trends, draw conclusions, and produce specifications and decisions Exposure to automation or performance testing tools like Selenium Webdriver, Appium, Visual Studio Load test, HP Load Runner, IBM Rational Performance Tester etc. Knowledge of programming language such as C# Working knowledge of continuous integration If this sounds like the role for you then get in touch with Rochelle , for more information or simply click on the apply button. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found at (url removed)
May 04, 2024
Contractor
Senior Test Analyst, Contract: 12 months Daily Rate: 430, IR35 Status: Inside Office Location: London Parity Network Group are delighted to partner with our client, a prestigious public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit a Senior Test Analyst on an initial 12-month contract basis. Who has expert knowledge building integrated solutions using Microsoft Tools and Technologies. Able to work collaboratively with other project leads to ensure the software produced meets the quality expectations of stakeholders and the standards agreed with the organisation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with Technology Development and stakeholders to ensure all software is tested to the right level under the guidance of the senior test member using Agile practices Creating test cases and executing the test strategy using predefined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria Conducting automated test activities in preference to manual testing where feasible and more efficient Ensuring that all application & technology testing is carried out in accordance with testing standards defined in the strategy Creating and fulfilling manual, automation or non-functional test cases and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard Creating, validating and reporting defects in accordance with the defect life cycle documented in the Test Strategy Analysing Non Functional requirements and liaising with Architects and providing inputs to the Non-functional test strategy Working with 3rd parties to provide or give Test Assurance on organisation or 3rd party deliverables. YOUR EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience of collaborating with software development teams in multi-vendor environments to deliver high quality systems Able to lead the testing of complex systems Adept experience of appropriate documentation techniques for functional and non-functional testing that match customer expectation and that can be used by systems development teams in the production of high quality software Experience of the full systems development life cycle in an agile environment Demonstrable experience in Automation or Performance testing Broad experience in test artefacts such as test case and defects Strong analytical, problem solving skills and good attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development teams including the test design and defect reporting Ability to analyse complex systems, spot trends, draw conclusions, and produce specifications and decisions Exposure to automation or performance testing tools like Selenium Webdriver, Appium, Visual Studio Load test, HP Load Runner, IBM Rational Performance Tester etc. Knowledge of programming language such as C# Working knowledge of continuous integration If this sounds like the role for you then get in touch with Rochelle , for more information or simply click on the apply button. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found at (url removed)
Competitive Salary 25 days per year holiday 4% Company Pension Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Hybrid working Mobile phone allowance Lots of socials and events such as Poker nights, Ping Pong competitions and Squash leagues World Class NetPromoter score company 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Beer fridge opens at 5pm Thursday) The Role Senior analysts are an extension of the Analytics leadership team. They are required to lead the analytics for client projects. This means working with the PM to create the project plan, assigning work across the other analysts on the project, coaching delivery and quality assuring the output Responsibilities Our Data Analysts: Are experts in turning large quantities of complex client data into insights which can be used to inform decision making and drive business benefit Are quick to identify incomplete and diverse data sets, pinpointing data issues which may affect the accuracy and completeness of any analysis performed Recognise the importance and value of understanding the data they are analysing, validating the information provided and reconciling the data sets as part of the Data Analytics Cycle Are experienced in producing data visualisations, detailed reporting and analytics underpinned with clear business commentary Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to deliver end to end client solutions in a timely manner Balance the technical and analytical demands of their role with the need for strong engagement with our clients and consultants alike Can conduct consumer data analytics for our Tier 1 Telecoms / Utilities provider clients that will provide insights into a range of focus areas, including customer eligibility compliance, discount and promotion activities and key performance indicators construction Analysis activities that require insights to be derived from the data sets to enable business case construction to addess any data anomalies found Are open minded and flexible with a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for continuous development Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to deliver end to end client solutions in a timely manner Balance the technical and analytical demands of their role Are open minded and flexible with a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for continuous development What success looks like in the role Clear, concise, and insightful data analytics which enable our clients to make sound business decisions based on fact Ability to translate data analysis into targeted information which can be converted into actionable improvements, based on specific client / industry needs Create impactful data visuals and compelling narratives Continued improvement of Sagacity's Product Suite through the delivery of robust data insight Ability to take accountability and ownership for client and internal deliverables Work as part of a Data Analytics team proving knowledge transfer support, peer to peer reviews and mentoring as a team to increase the team's skill sites and drive continuous learning Competencies and Behaviours 5+ years of relevant experienceCommercial experience within Telecoms, Banking or Utilities industries; or within a data related consultancy company Have strong applied technical and analytical skills using a range of tools and techniques (SQL, Python, R, Excel) Have a strong understanding of databases and relational data modelling Experience in Python, R, statistical modelling or Machine Learning would be preferred Is highly inquisitive. Uses data to finds and quantifies tactical and strategic opportunities Can produce testable, repeatable, well documented solutions where QA is core to the delivery mechanism Can present confidently at all levels of a business Can maintains flexible and robust plans across multiple projects, proactively identifies risk and outline mitigation plans. Creates impactful data visuals and compelling narratives Good at working independently and as part of a team Are flexible and self-motivated Are good under pressure Able to travel throughout the UK Can be based at our London Office Have a commitment to personal development Founded in 2005, we are a dynamic data solutions company dedicated to helping organisations solve complex business challenges. Our client's satisfaction is of primary importance to us and we are proud to own a World Class Net Promoter Score. Combining our data solutions with our delivery capabilities and tailored approach, we work with clients across the Water, Energy, Telecoms, Financial Services and Housing sectors to achieve a common goal. Sagacity addresses core problems that exist for clients within the lifecycle of their customers; Reducing Bad Debt, Improving Revenue & Margin and Optimising Value through our five core solutions; Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Revenue Assurance, Value Based Management and Consulting. We help our clients to extract maximum value by joining the dots between data, people, policies, processes and systems. We believe that the reason for our World Class Net Promoter Score is because of the talent we employ and nurture, our team environment as well as our ethos - for us it is a mindset thing We are a purpose led company and we believe that purpose comes before profit. We believe that if we achieve our purpose then everything else will follow. From a client perspective that means we engage to deliver successful client outcomes rather than limiting ourselves to delivering contracted outputs. Delivering outputs delivers the contract. Joining the dots delivers the outcome.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Competitive Salary 25 days per year holiday 4% Company Pension Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Hybrid working Mobile phone allowance Lots of socials and events such as Poker nights, Ping Pong competitions and Squash leagues World Class NetPromoter score company 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Beer fridge opens at 5pm Thursday) The Role Senior analysts are an extension of the Analytics leadership team. They are required to lead the analytics for client projects. This means working with the PM to create the project plan, assigning work across the other analysts on the project, coaching delivery and quality assuring the output Responsibilities Our Data Analysts: Are experts in turning large quantities of complex client data into insights which can be used to inform decision making and drive business benefit Are quick to identify incomplete and diverse data sets, pinpointing data issues which may affect the accuracy and completeness of any analysis performed Recognise the importance and value of understanding the data they are analysing, validating the information provided and reconciling the data sets as part of the Data Analytics Cycle Are experienced in producing data visualisations, detailed reporting and analytics underpinned with clear business commentary Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to deliver end to end client solutions in a timely manner Balance the technical and analytical demands of their role with the need for strong engagement with our clients and consultants alike Can conduct consumer data analytics for our Tier 1 Telecoms / Utilities provider clients that will provide insights into a range of focus areas, including customer eligibility compliance, discount and promotion activities and key performance indicators construction Analysis activities that require insights to be derived from the data sets to enable business case construction to addess any data anomalies found Are open minded and flexible with a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for continuous development Work closely with multi-disciplined teams to deliver end to end client solutions in a timely manner Balance the technical and analytical demands of their role Are open minded and flexible with a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for continuous development What success looks like in the role Clear, concise, and insightful data analytics which enable our clients to make sound business decisions based on fact Ability to translate data analysis into targeted information which can be converted into actionable improvements, based on specific client / industry needs Create impactful data visuals and compelling narratives Continued improvement of Sagacity's Product Suite through the delivery of robust data insight Ability to take accountability and ownership for client and internal deliverables Work as part of a Data Analytics team proving knowledge transfer support, peer to peer reviews and mentoring as a team to increase the team's skill sites and drive continuous learning Competencies and Behaviours 5+ years of relevant experienceCommercial experience within Telecoms, Banking or Utilities industries; or within a data related consultancy company Have strong applied technical and analytical skills using a range of tools and techniques (SQL, Python, R, Excel) Have a strong understanding of databases and relational data modelling Experience in Python, R, statistical modelling or Machine Learning would be preferred Is highly inquisitive. Uses data to finds and quantifies tactical and strategic opportunities Can produce testable, repeatable, well documented solutions where QA is core to the delivery mechanism Can present confidently at all levels of a business Can maintains flexible and robust plans across multiple projects, proactively identifies risk and outline mitigation plans. Creates impactful data visuals and compelling narratives Good at working independently and as part of a team Are flexible and self-motivated Are good under pressure Able to travel throughout the UK Can be based at our London Office Have a commitment to personal development Founded in 2005, we are a dynamic data solutions company dedicated to helping organisations solve complex business challenges. Our client's satisfaction is of primary importance to us and we are proud to own a World Class Net Promoter Score. Combining our data solutions with our delivery capabilities and tailored approach, we work with clients across the Water, Energy, Telecoms, Financial Services and Housing sectors to achieve a common goal. Sagacity addresses core problems that exist for clients within the lifecycle of their customers; Reducing Bad Debt, Improving Revenue & Margin and Optimising Value through our five core solutions; Customer Data Management, Credit Risk, Revenue Assurance, Value Based Management and Consulting. We help our clients to extract maximum value by joining the dots between data, people, policies, processes and systems. We believe that the reason for our World Class Net Promoter Score is because of the talent we employ and nurture, our team environment as well as our ethos - for us it is a mindset thing We are a purpose led company and we believe that purpose comes before profit. We believe that if we achieve our purpose then everything else will follow. From a client perspective that means we engage to deliver successful client outcomes rather than limiting ourselves to delivering contracted outputs. Delivering outputs delivers the contract. Joining the dots delivers the outcome.
Job Title: MSCRM Support Analyst Location: Reading - Fully Remote (Full-Time) About Us: We're in search of an experienced Support Analyst to bolster our technical team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering top-notch support for our Dynamics 365-based systems. As the primary point of contact for client requests and issues, you will be instrumental in ensuring their swift resolution. Key Responsibilities: Helpdesk Expertise: Extend your support expertise to both clients and our CRM team. Issue Oversight: Effectively manage and advance client support requests, maintaining meticulous documentation of issues and solutions within our helpdesk system. Problem Resolution: Conduct thorough analyses of customer issues to pinpoint root causes and devise effective solutions. Client Engagement: Keep clients informed regarding issue statuses and promptly escalate high-priority problems to management. Training Assistance: Act as a liaison for client training needs while identifying potential business opportunities. Quality Assurance: Assist consultants and development teams by rigorously testing new implementations. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies through self-directed research and training. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate embodies the following qualities: A proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Exceptional multitasking abilities and composure under pressure. A proactive approach to challenges, seeing them through to successful resolutions. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. A dedication to service improvement and operational efficiency. A keen eye for detail. Knowledge and Experience: You should bring experience and proficiency in the following areas: Business Applications: Dynamics 365 (Sales, Customer Engagement, Operations, Talent). Productivity Suite: Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, Excel. Power Platform: Power BI, Flow, PowerApps, Common Data Service. Key Systems Supported: MS Dynamics 365 CRM. PowerApps. MS SharePoint. MS Flow. MS Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive, etc.). MS Power BI. Join us in this exciting role where you'll be part of a dynamic team, harnessing the potential of state-of-the-art technologies. Apply today! GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Title: MSCRM Support Analyst Location: Reading - Fully Remote (Full-Time) About Us: We're in search of an experienced Support Analyst to bolster our technical team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering top-notch support for our Dynamics 365-based systems. As the primary point of contact for client requests and issues, you will be instrumental in ensuring their swift resolution. Key Responsibilities: Helpdesk Expertise: Extend your support expertise to both clients and our CRM team. Issue Oversight: Effectively manage and advance client support requests, maintaining meticulous documentation of issues and solutions within our helpdesk system. Problem Resolution: Conduct thorough analyses of customer issues to pinpoint root causes and devise effective solutions. Client Engagement: Keep clients informed regarding issue statuses and promptly escalate high-priority problems to management. Training Assistance: Act as a liaison for client training needs while identifying potential business opportunities. Quality Assurance: Assist consultants and development teams by rigorously testing new implementations. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies through self-directed research and training. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate embodies the following qualities: A proactive and solution-oriented mindset. Exceptional multitasking abilities and composure under pressure. A proactive approach to challenges, seeing them through to successful resolutions. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. A dedication to service improvement and operational efficiency. A keen eye for detail. Knowledge and Experience: You should bring experience and proficiency in the following areas: Business Applications: Dynamics 365 (Sales, Customer Engagement, Operations, Talent). Productivity Suite: Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, Excel. Power Platform: Power BI, Flow, PowerApps, Common Data Service. Key Systems Supported: MS Dynamics 365 CRM. PowerApps. MS SharePoint. MS Flow. MS Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive, etc.). MS Power BI. Join us in this exciting role where you'll be part of a dynamic team, harnessing the potential of state-of-the-art technologies. Apply today! GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Billing Analyst London Please note - This is a temporary 6 month FTC position with an immediate start. Brief Billing Analyst needed for a well known Full Fibre Broadband organisation based in London who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Billing Analyst that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of billing processes and reconciliations to ensure quality as well as knowledge of payments services for consumer customers. The successful candidate would need to have strong skills with data analytics tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Power BI and desirably come from a background within telecoms or utilities billing and payments. Benefits Salary: 28,000 per annum 30 day's holiday Private medical care Pension Plan Career Progression What the role entails: Some of the main duties of the Billing Analyst will include: This is a great opportunity to deliver a great customer experience to our customers through trusted billing and payments services while supporting a profitable business. The role will operate and improve business processes for billing, payments and revenue assurance. Operate processes and quality checks for validating the accuracy of the bills we sent to customers. Manage reconciliations to ensure that all products and services are billed as expected. Support with responding to queries from customers and resolving customer billing and payments errors. Deal with bill errors and incidents to put things right for the customer. Work with technology partners, finance and customer services teams to make improvements to the business processes for billing, payments and revenue assurance. Produce reporting for KPIs for operational performance. Support business project with performing system and business process testing for billing and payment. Identify improvements to the customer experience and support getting these changes implemented. What experience you need to be the successful Billing Analyst : Billing processes and reconciliations to ensure quality Payments services for consumer customers Making improvements to systems and processes Improving customer experience Experience from telecom or utilities billing and payments. Excellent collaboration and team working skills Strong analytical skills and having the ability to create insights from data Strong skills with data analytics tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Power BI Strong communication skills. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Billing Analyst to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Billing Analyst London Please note - This is a temporary 6 month FTC position with an immediate start. Brief Billing Analyst needed for a well known Full Fibre Broadband organisation based in London who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Billing Analyst that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of billing processes and reconciliations to ensure quality as well as knowledge of payments services for consumer customers. The successful candidate would need to have strong skills with data analytics tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Power BI and desirably come from a background within telecoms or utilities billing and payments. Benefits Salary: 28,000 per annum 30 day's holiday Private medical care Pension Plan Career Progression What the role entails: Some of the main duties of the Billing Analyst will include: This is a great opportunity to deliver a great customer experience to our customers through trusted billing and payments services while supporting a profitable business. The role will operate and improve business processes for billing, payments and revenue assurance. Operate processes and quality checks for validating the accuracy of the bills we sent to customers. Manage reconciliations to ensure that all products and services are billed as expected. Support with responding to queries from customers and resolving customer billing and payments errors. Deal with bill errors and incidents to put things right for the customer. Work with technology partners, finance and customer services teams to make improvements to the business processes for billing, payments and revenue assurance. Produce reporting for KPIs for operational performance. Support business project with performing system and business process testing for billing and payment. Identify improvements to the customer experience and support getting these changes implemented. What experience you need to be the successful Billing Analyst : Billing processes and reconciliations to ensure quality Payments services for consumer customers Making improvements to systems and processes Improving customer experience Experience from telecom or utilities billing and payments. Excellent collaboration and team working skills Strong analytical skills and having the ability to create insights from data Strong skills with data analytics tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Power BI Strong communication skills. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Billing Analyst to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Company Description We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours. Job Description We're recruiting for aNET C Sharp Software Developer to join our application support and development team. The ideal candidate will contribute towards current EUC's upgrade, add features, solve bugs, improve how we work and ultimately deliver valuable, high quality software to our customers. As a Systems Development & Support Analyst, successful candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of development & support activities in line with the services we provide - with a focus on analysing how the systems and processes work, as well as providing testing and technical assistance. What you'll be doing: Delivering medium-sized, clean, maintainable features and solutions, resolve end-to end issues with an understanding of different possible approaches Conducting code reviews with an emphasis on functionality and other non-functional requirements, such as maintainability and security Contributing to your team's approaches to deployment, monitoring and operations, so that we can easily release and run performant and resilient systems in production Attending and contributing to all team events, with a focus on improvement With a challenging Programme of Work, you will be assigned to one or more initiatives, liaising with third parties as well as all areas within LGIM and the wider L&G Group Engaging at all stages of the project & service lifecycle, with the opportunity to see process/system changes right the way through from design to early life support Ensuring that service delivery is consistent with business needs and user requirements Championing of Continual Service Improvement, proactively striving to improve the services we provide Qualifications Who we're looking for: ITIL Service Management (or equivalent) Strong C# development skills combined with SQL VBA (MS Access and MS Excel) .NET Framework, Azure DevOps Appreciation of the Retail Investments and the regulatory frameworks Excellent understanding of Agile methodology and CI/CD Being collaborative and enjoy sharing knowledge as well as learning Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 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. 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May 03, 2024
Full time
Company Description We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours. Job Description We're recruiting for aNET C Sharp Software Developer to join our application support and development team. The ideal candidate will contribute towards current EUC's upgrade, add features, solve bugs, improve how we work and ultimately deliver valuable, high quality software to our customers. As a Systems Development & Support Analyst, successful candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of development & support activities in line with the services we provide - with a focus on analysing how the systems and processes work, as well as providing testing and technical assistance. What you'll be doing: Delivering medium-sized, clean, maintainable features and solutions, resolve end-to end issues with an understanding of different possible approaches Conducting code reviews with an emphasis on functionality and other non-functional requirements, such as maintainability and security Contributing to your team's approaches to deployment, monitoring and operations, so that we can easily release and run performant and resilient systems in production Attending and contributing to all team events, with a focus on improvement With a challenging Programme of Work, you will be assigned to one or more initiatives, liaising with third parties as well as all areas within LGIM and the wider L&G Group Engaging at all stages of the project & service lifecycle, with the opportunity to see process/system changes right the way through from design to early life support Ensuring that service delivery is consistent with business needs and user requirements Championing of Continual Service Improvement, proactively striving to improve the services we provide Qualifications Who we're looking for: ITIL Service Management (or equivalent) Strong C# development skills combined with SQL VBA (MS Access and MS Excel) .NET Framework, Azure DevOps Appreciation of the Retail Investments and the regulatory frameworks Excellent understanding of Agile methodology and CI/CD Being collaborative and enjoy sharing knowledge as well as learning Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 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. 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Test Analyst / £35k - £45k / Watford (3 - 4 days a week onsite) A market leading Testing consultancy are recruiting for a Test Analyst to join their fast growing company. As a key member of their QA Delivery Team, you will join projects helping manage the quality of their clients' visions and drive ground-breaking technologies propelling the company's growth. As an integrated member of a test team, with a commitment to delivering robust quality we can be proud of, your role will be to help embed quality throughout the testing lifecycle as we aim to produce testing deliverables and outcomes to the high standards our clients expect. In this role you will: Analyse contractual requirements and derived requirements to ensure testability Review designs to ensure coverage of requirements Produce test cases and test scripts from detailed design documentation Actively participate in System, System Integration and E2E Integration testing phases Contribute to the delivery of comprehensive Test Plans and Schedules Define test data requirements Define test environmental requirements for each test Execute tests and raise Defects Support client resource during UAT execution activities Experience / Skills A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in quality assurance Practical knowledge of waterfall and agile test design techniques within an agile environment To collaborate in requirements analysis to base testing and quality activities around To be able to provide feedback to the project team throughout the development lifecycle using regular and ad-hoc reporting. Experience with testing RESTful APIs Experience testing 3rd party applications and enterprise solutions (e.g. ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle e-Business Suite) To be able to follow a defect management process ISEB Foundation/ISEB Intermediate/Certified Agile Tester or similar level of experience Previous experience using test and defect management tools are desirable Experience with setting up, designing, writing, and maintaining automation frameworks and tools
May 02, 2024
Full time
Test Analyst / £35k - £45k / Watford (3 - 4 days a week onsite) A market leading Testing consultancy are recruiting for a Test Analyst to join their fast growing company. As a key member of their QA Delivery Team, you will join projects helping manage the quality of their clients' visions and drive ground-breaking technologies propelling the company's growth. As an integrated member of a test team, with a commitment to delivering robust quality we can be proud of, your role will be to help embed quality throughout the testing lifecycle as we aim to produce testing deliverables and outcomes to the high standards our clients expect. In this role you will: Analyse contractual requirements and derived requirements to ensure testability Review designs to ensure coverage of requirements Produce test cases and test scripts from detailed design documentation Actively participate in System, System Integration and E2E Integration testing phases Contribute to the delivery of comprehensive Test Plans and Schedules Define test data requirements Define test environmental requirements for each test Execute tests and raise Defects Support client resource during UAT execution activities Experience / Skills A minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience in quality assurance Practical knowledge of waterfall and agile test design techniques within an agile environment To collaborate in requirements analysis to base testing and quality activities around To be able to provide feedback to the project team throughout the development lifecycle using regular and ad-hoc reporting. Experience with testing RESTful APIs Experience testing 3rd party applications and enterprise solutions (e.g. ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle e-Business Suite) To be able to follow a defect management process ISEB Foundation/ISEB Intermediate/Certified Agile Tester or similar level of experience Previous experience using test and defect management tools are desirable Experience with setting up, designing, writing, and maintaining automation frameworks and tools
Job Description We're looking for a Test Analyst Contract to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. You will work with the IT Solutions & Development team, Business Analysts and end users to ensure the criteria of testing are fulfilled according to the Development Methodology and Test Strategy.This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Milton Keynes office.The IT Solutions & Development team develops and maintains business applications, websites and reporting for all business units and subsidiaries across Connells Group. IT Solutions & Development comprises of the following key areas: Application Development Online Development Data Development Business Solutions Key Responsibilities: Coordinating and implementing testing to ensure products / changes are suitable for deployment Executing tests within agreed timescales and release schedules Provide test estimates based on change specifications Write test plans as needed for projects where warranted Logging of defects found and providing feedback against user stories for developers to review Following agreed standards and best practices Actively and positively contribute to meetings for document reviews and during the test cycle Work as part of development teams to add a quality assurance aspect to all discussions Work alongside other Test Analysts on projects where necessary Experience & skills: Essential Proven ability to test complex systems Experience of testing websites Good written and verbal communication skills Team working mentality Willingness to learn new test technology Ability to work under pressure Highly Desirable Ability to interrogate databases using SQL Experience of testing feeds to external parties Experience of automated testing Desirable Experience of Microsoft Azure DevOps Testing qualifications such as ISEB Foundation Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00396
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Description We're looking for a Test Analyst Contract to join our IT team in Milton Keynes. You will work with the IT Solutions & Development team, Business Analysts and end users to ensure the criteria of testing are fulfilled according to the Development Methodology and Test Strategy.This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our Milton Keynes office.The IT Solutions & Development team develops and maintains business applications, websites and reporting for all business units and subsidiaries across Connells Group. IT Solutions & Development comprises of the following key areas: Application Development Online Development Data Development Business Solutions Key Responsibilities: Coordinating and implementing testing to ensure products / changes are suitable for deployment Executing tests within agreed timescales and release schedules Provide test estimates based on change specifications Write test plans as needed for projects where warranted Logging of defects found and providing feedback against user stories for developers to review Following agreed standards and best practices Actively and positively contribute to meetings for document reviews and during the test cycle Work as part of development teams to add a quality assurance aspect to all discussions Work alongside other Test Analysts on projects where necessary Experience & skills: Essential Proven ability to test complex systems Experience of testing websites Good written and verbal communication skills Team working mentality Willingness to learn new test technology Ability to work under pressure Highly Desirable Ability to interrogate databases using SQL Experience of testing feeds to external parties Experience of automated testing Desirable Experience of Microsoft Azure DevOps Testing qualifications such as ISEB Foundation Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.CF00396
Job Title: Engineer - Integration Contract Type: Permanent Salary : £53,555 (£59,192 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : 35 hours per week Working Pattern : Monday - Friday Location : Speke, Liverpool / Hybrid If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Engineer - Integration: The role will analyse, develop and construct integration solutions across a range of delivery initiatives utilising Riverside strategic integration platform(s) and products. The Integration Engineer will work within the Digital and Technology Team but will be assigned to various squads and project delivery teams as required in order to deliver data and application integration solutions as part of the overall delivery objectives. About you You will have experience in: Proven experience working as an Integration Engineer or similar role. Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other integration patterns. Familiarity with integration technologies and protocols such as HTTP, XML, JSON, and OAuth. Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays. Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Role Profile Accountabilities or "What You Have to Do" Use your knowledge and experience of integration architecture, design and technology to deliver the integration aspects of Riverside technology solutions. Play a vital role in designing, implementing, and supporting integration solutions. Understand business requirements, analysing systems, and utilising Riversides strategic technology products and platforms to create efficient and scalable integration solutions. Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs. Implement data transformations and mappings to enable data exchange and synchronisation between different systems. Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of integration solutions to ensure their reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and project managers, to ensure successful delivery of integration projects. Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders during the implementation and support phases of integration projects. Stay up to date with the latest integration product features, tools, and industry trends to continually enhance your technical knowledge and skills. Participate in code reviews, quality assurance activities, and documentation efforts to ensure compliance with organizational and project standards. Participate in an on-call rota if required. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Proven experience working as an Integration Engineer or similar role. Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other integration patterns. Familiarity with integration technologies and protocols such as HTTP, XML, JSON, and OAuth. Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices. Capability to gather business requirements, analyse existing systems, and translate them into technical designs for integration solutions. Ability to evaluate
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Engineer - Integration Contract Type: Permanent Salary : £53,555 (£59,192 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours : 35 hours per week Working Pattern : Monday - Friday Location : Speke, Liverpool / Hybrid If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Engineer - Integration: The role will analyse, develop and construct integration solutions across a range of delivery initiatives utilising Riverside strategic integration platform(s) and products. The Integration Engineer will work within the Digital and Technology Team but will be assigned to various squads and project delivery teams as required in order to deliver data and application integration solutions as part of the overall delivery objectives. About you You will have experience in: Proven experience working as an Integration Engineer or similar role. Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other integration patterns. Familiarity with integration technologies and protocols such as HTTP, XML, JSON, and OAuth. Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays. Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Role Profile Accountabilities or "What You Have to Do" Use your knowledge and experience of integration architecture, design and technology to deliver the integration aspects of Riverside technology solutions. Play a vital role in designing, implementing, and supporting integration solutions. Understand business requirements, analysing systems, and utilising Riversides strategic technology products and platforms to create efficient and scalable integration solutions. Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs. Implement data transformations and mappings to enable data exchange and synchronisation between different systems. Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of integration solutions to ensure their reliability, scalability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and project managers, to ensure successful delivery of integration projects. Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders during the implementation and support phases of integration projects. Stay up to date with the latest integration product features, tools, and industry trends to continually enhance your technical knowledge and skills. Participate in code reviews, quality assurance activities, and documentation efforts to ensure compliance with organizational and project standards. Participate in an on-call rota if required. Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group's policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Proven experience working as an Integration Engineer or similar role. Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and other integration patterns. Familiarity with integration technologies and protocols such as HTTP, XML, JSON, and OAuth. Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices. Capability to gather business requirements, analyse existing systems, and translate them into technical designs for integration solutions. Ability to evaluate
I am currently partnered with a Local Government agency in Central London who require a Test Analyst for a 12-month initial contract on a large-scale programme of work they are currently undertaking on their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & paying a maximum of £430 per day . You will be required to be on-site 2-days per week in my clients office in London for the duration of the contract. The Test Analyst will have expert knowledge of all forms of software testing for building integrated solutions using Microsoft Tools and Technologies. The Test Analyst will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Senior Product Owner, Senior Developers, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure software produced meets the quality expectations of stakeholders and the standards agreed with my client. My client will be undertaking bespoke development in delivering the end-to-end solution, so the software will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties. Essential Knowledge Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development Teams including the test design and defect reporting. Strong experience in automation testing tools such as Postman, Proxy, Charles. Expert knowledge of Backend API testing. Expert knowledge of continuous integration Expert knowledge of test case creation and maintenance Demonstrable experience of working on back office transactional systems Expert in system testing and quality assurance techniques Expert in systems testing technologies and methodologies, in particular Agile Expert knowledge of testing types and practices Broad knowledge and understanding of testing tools and techniques Broad knowledge and understanding of Automation or Performance testing Broad knowledge and understanding of software architecture for web sites, back office transactional systems and Mobile Apps Degree in relevant subject area or systems testing certification is desirable Key Accountabilities Work with Technology Development and stakeholders to ensure all software is tested to the right level under the guidance of the senior test member using Agile practices Create test cases and execute the test strategy using predefined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria Ensuring that automated test activities are conducted in preference to manual testing where feasible and more efficient Ensure that all application & technology testing is carried out in accordance with testing standards defined in the strategy Create and execute manual, automation or non-functional test cases and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard Create, validate and report defects in accordance with the defect life cycle documented in the Test Strategy Analyse Non Functional requirements and liaise with Architects and provide inputs to the Non-functional test strategy Working with 3rd parties to provide or give Test Assurance on the clients or 3rd party deliverables
May 01, 2024
Full time
I am currently partnered with a Local Government agency in Central London who require a Test Analyst for a 12-month initial contract on a large-scale programme of work they are currently undertaking on their flagship customer facing application. The role is INSIDE IR35 & paying a maximum of £430 per day . You will be required to be on-site 2-days per week in my clients office in London for the duration of the contract. The Test Analyst will have expert knowledge of all forms of software testing for building integrated solutions using Microsoft Tools and Technologies. The Test Analyst will work with all others as necessary within the project including the Senior Product Owner, Senior Developers, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure software produced meets the quality expectations of stakeholders and the standards agreed with my client. My client will be undertaking bespoke development in delivering the end-to-end solution, so the software will need to integrate with several bespoke data sources written by other parties. Essential Knowledge Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development Teams including the test design and defect reporting. Strong experience in automation testing tools such as Postman, Proxy, Charles. Expert knowledge of Backend API testing. Expert knowledge of continuous integration Expert knowledge of test case creation and maintenance Demonstrable experience of working on back office transactional systems Expert in system testing and quality assurance techniques Expert in systems testing technologies and methodologies, in particular Agile Expert knowledge of testing types and practices Broad knowledge and understanding of testing tools and techniques Broad knowledge and understanding of Automation or Performance testing Broad knowledge and understanding of software architecture for web sites, back office transactional systems and Mobile Apps Degree in relevant subject area or systems testing certification is desirable Key Accountabilities Work with Technology Development and stakeholders to ensure all software is tested to the right level under the guidance of the senior test member using Agile practices Create test cases and execute the test strategy using predefined testing methodologies, ensuring that there is traceability between the testing implementation and the requirements / acceptance criteria Ensuring that automated test activities are conducted in preference to manual testing where feasible and more efficient Ensure that all application & technology testing is carried out in accordance with testing standards defined in the strategy Create and execute manual, automation or non-functional test cases and ensure that test status, risks and issues are reported in a timely manner using the agreed reporting standard Create, validate and report defects in accordance with the defect life cycle documented in the Test Strategy Analyse Non Functional requirements and liaise with Architects and provide inputs to the Non-functional test strategy Working with 3rd parties to provide or give Test Assurance on the clients or 3rd party deliverables
At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: The purpose of this role is to support and lead components of the project team in the role of a senior business analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for the successful delivery of key analytical deliverables such as the analysis needed for a business case, the business and technical requirements specifications, change management and the testing alignment needed to deliver on the relevant project / workstream objectives. The output of the workstream will feed directly into the overall so will require close co-operation with the leaders of those workstreams. The Senior Business Analyst will need to take both a people and technical leadership role on the project, supporting the project manager in delivery and senior stakeholder engagement. Further, being considered an expert in analysis tools and techniques as well as mentoring team members in the delivery of high-quality business analysis outcomes. Key responsibilities for this role: Provide leadership to the BAs on the programme, assisting with work allocation, quality assurance and being the first point of call for escalations regarding the analysis work components. Support the development of a business case and associated operating model for a project/programme or portfolio. Support the Project/Programme Manager in defining the benefits definition and associated realisation management. Produce requirements (including epics and user stories), perform interviews, analysis documents, run workshops (at a strategic level that includes complex business problems) define or record business process, prototyping scenarios, data analysis, task and workflow analysis. Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal parties to analyse information needs, functional requirements, existing capabilities and feasibility, with the objective of delivering a clear implementation framework. Be a self-starter who can work independently and with users to define concepts and under direction of the project /programme manager. Drive and challenge project team members on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans. Leverage strong analytical skills required to gain a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into applicable operational requirements. Collaborate with implementation teams and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs. Ensure that technology build is completed to specifications, and drives testing of system elements of the operating model. Compile key external facing documents such as Service Level Agreements and work with the external managers to manage and review 3rd party analysis deliverables, focusing on quality and relevance to the project. Work with the product business teams to lead operational readiness. Ensure that there is a plan and that business is ready to adopt the new solution. Ensure the overall solution is valid and is in accordance to the agreed objectives and expectations set by the project and programme. Align the test planning with the test and project manager. Take responsibility for training documentation preparation. Key Skills, Competencies & Experience: Skills and Competencies Ability to engage both business and technology stakeholders, to C-suite and executive level. Ability to drive the strategic business and technical requirements definition across large projects and programmes. Strong facilitation skills to elicit information from key stakeholders internally and externally. Ability to tailor and present complex data to different stakeholders. Confident and effective communicator (both written and verbal) across all levels of the organisation. Passionate about developing a work environment that embraces and values diversity. Well-developed understanding and practical application of business feasibility assessments. Deep understanding of business analysis tools, techniques and standards to drive the highest quality user documentation, impact assessments and cost benefits analysis. Advanced process mapping and design skills, including facilitation of process improvement. Ability to expertly apply multiple approaches and techniques, in order to lead data analysis. Creative thinking to contribute to the overall solution design. Proven and demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills essential, with the ability to think laterally and generate creative solutions. Ability to identify benefits and support their realisation. Ability to align business solution outcomes to overall corporate strategy requirements. Excellent MS Office skills, particularly with MS Excel and Visio. Advanced knowledge of Agile and associated ceremonies. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables, with complexity. Ability to support the test strategy to ensure alignment to project and programme outcomes. Support the system training and change management strategy. Strong risk mindset to support the project manager in risk identification and mitigation proposals. Experience: Highly experienced BA with proven track record in successful delivery Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills. Transformation and project delivery experience We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
May 01, 2024
Full time
At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: The purpose of this role is to support and lead components of the project team in the role of a senior business analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be responsible for the successful delivery of key analytical deliverables such as the analysis needed for a business case, the business and technical requirements specifications, change management and the testing alignment needed to deliver on the relevant project / workstream objectives. The output of the workstream will feed directly into the overall so will require close co-operation with the leaders of those workstreams. The Senior Business Analyst will need to take both a people and technical leadership role on the project, supporting the project manager in delivery and senior stakeholder engagement. Further, being considered an expert in analysis tools and techniques as well as mentoring team members in the delivery of high-quality business analysis outcomes. Key responsibilities for this role: Provide leadership to the BAs on the programme, assisting with work allocation, quality assurance and being the first point of call for escalations regarding the analysis work components. Support the development of a business case and associated operating model for a project/programme or portfolio. Support the Project/Programme Manager in defining the benefits definition and associated realisation management. Produce requirements (including epics and user stories), perform interviews, analysis documents, run workshops (at a strategic level that includes complex business problems) define or record business process, prototyping scenarios, data analysis, task and workflow analysis. Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs. Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal parties to analyse information needs, functional requirements, existing capabilities and feasibility, with the objective of delivering a clear implementation framework. Be a self-starter who can work independently and with users to define concepts and under direction of the project /programme manager. Drive and challenge project team members on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans. Leverage strong analytical skills required to gain a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into applicable operational requirements. Collaborate with implementation teams and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs. Ensure that technology build is completed to specifications, and drives testing of system elements of the operating model. Compile key external facing documents such as Service Level Agreements and work with the external managers to manage and review 3rd party analysis deliverables, focusing on quality and relevance to the project. Work with the product business teams to lead operational readiness. Ensure that there is a plan and that business is ready to adopt the new solution. Ensure the overall solution is valid and is in accordance to the agreed objectives and expectations set by the project and programme. Align the test planning with the test and project manager. Take responsibility for training documentation preparation. Key Skills, Competencies & Experience: Skills and Competencies Ability to engage both business and technology stakeholders, to C-suite and executive level. Ability to drive the strategic business and technical requirements definition across large projects and programmes. Strong facilitation skills to elicit information from key stakeholders internally and externally. Ability to tailor and present complex data to different stakeholders. Confident and effective communicator (both written and verbal) across all levels of the organisation. Passionate about developing a work environment that embraces and values diversity. Well-developed understanding and practical application of business feasibility assessments. Deep understanding of business analysis tools, techniques and standards to drive the highest quality user documentation, impact assessments and cost benefits analysis. Advanced process mapping and design skills, including facilitation of process improvement. Ability to expertly apply multiple approaches and techniques, in order to lead data analysis. Creative thinking to contribute to the overall solution design. Proven and demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills essential, with the ability to think laterally and generate creative solutions. Ability to identify benefits and support their realisation. Ability to align business solution outcomes to overall corporate strategy requirements. Excellent MS Office skills, particularly with MS Excel and Visio. Advanced knowledge of Agile and associated ceremonies. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables, with complexity. Ability to support the test strategy to ensure alignment to project and programme outcomes. Support the system training and change management strategy. Strong risk mindset to support the project manager in risk identification and mitigation proposals. Experience: Highly experienced BA with proven track record in successful delivery Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills. Transformation and project delivery experience We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
Procure Plus Holdings Ltd
Trafford Park, Manchester
Job Title: Developer Reports to: Senior Developer Location: Old Trafford & WFH Salary: up to £49,091.25 DOE Date applications close: 02/05/2024 Date of Interview: /05/2024. Do you want to work for a business that does more than just talk about corporate citizenship and making a difference? At Procure Plus we are driven by a purpose. To find out more simply read on. Please click on the Apply button and it will take you to our website. Procure Plus - Developer We provide cost-effective, high-quality procurement solutions for social housing landlords and other public sector bodies. We win work by being the best and invest our hard-earned surplus into our core commitment of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have been traditionally left on the sidelines. This amounts to several hundred people having the dignity of the work, that they seek and deserve. But we're also more than just work ourselves; we're all about our people. Our culture is apparent in all that we do, and we are committed to providing an environment where our team can grow, be themselves, and flourish, both professionally and personally. We are looking for an enthusiastic developer, with a few years of experience, who feels that they connect with the Procure Plus mission. In the role, you ll work in a team of 7 developers, alongside testers and business analysts to support and develop our web apps. The apps provide project management and transaction processing services to our customers. We are currently modernising our apps, moving to an API service-based architecture. We use Laravel, VueJS and AWS, along-side an inhouse core library to build these services. There will be ample opportunity for you to play an important role as we build new features in the applications. We pride ourselves on quality and practice code reviews, unit tests, follow design patterns and collaborate on the apps design. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of OO theory and know about design patterns. We encourage innovation and new ideas. Any member of the team is welcome to suggest new ways to improve what and how we do things. We have quarterly gap weeks, where we pause development and staff work on research tasks/prototype of something they think would benefit Procure Plus. We operate a hybrid working model with an expectation that you are available to travel to our office in Old Trafford when required. We encourage face to face contact to improve collaboration and connections across the business. We re dedicated professionals who believe work should be enjoyed, not endured. We offer flexibility wherever we can, because we understand you also have a life outside of work. Our work environment is relaxed and friendly, diverse and inclusive, somewhere you will feel valued and respected. Regardless of your role, we reward ability, performance, and a positive attitude with a comprehensive package that caters to your needs. Our package includes a company bonus, a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays for full-time employees, increasing to 30 over time), healthcare coverage, a pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes, and free parking. Procure Plus is experiencing an exciting time of growth as we expand our services and reach a broader audience nationwide. If you think you re a fit for us, apply here with a CV and note explaining why you want to join us. We can't wait to hear from you.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Developer Reports to: Senior Developer Location: Old Trafford & WFH Salary: up to £49,091.25 DOE Date applications close: 02/05/2024 Date of Interview: /05/2024. Do you want to work for a business that does more than just talk about corporate citizenship and making a difference? At Procure Plus we are driven by a purpose. To find out more simply read on. Please click on the Apply button and it will take you to our website. Procure Plus - Developer We provide cost-effective, high-quality procurement solutions for social housing landlords and other public sector bodies. We win work by being the best and invest our hard-earned surplus into our core commitment of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have been traditionally left on the sidelines. This amounts to several hundred people having the dignity of the work, that they seek and deserve. But we're also more than just work ourselves; we're all about our people. Our culture is apparent in all that we do, and we are committed to providing an environment where our team can grow, be themselves, and flourish, both professionally and personally. We are looking for an enthusiastic developer, with a few years of experience, who feels that they connect with the Procure Plus mission. In the role, you ll work in a team of 7 developers, alongside testers and business analysts to support and develop our web apps. The apps provide project management and transaction processing services to our customers. We are currently modernising our apps, moving to an API service-based architecture. We use Laravel, VueJS and AWS, along-side an inhouse core library to build these services. There will be ample opportunity for you to play an important role as we build new features in the applications. We pride ourselves on quality and practice code reviews, unit tests, follow design patterns and collaborate on the apps design. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of OO theory and know about design patterns. We encourage innovation and new ideas. Any member of the team is welcome to suggest new ways to improve what and how we do things. We have quarterly gap weeks, where we pause development and staff work on research tasks/prototype of something they think would benefit Procure Plus. We operate a hybrid working model with an expectation that you are available to travel to our office in Old Trafford when required. We encourage face to face contact to improve collaboration and connections across the business. We re dedicated professionals who believe work should be enjoyed, not endured. We offer flexibility wherever we can, because we understand you also have a life outside of work. Our work environment is relaxed and friendly, diverse and inclusive, somewhere you will feel valued and respected. Regardless of your role, we reward ability, performance, and a positive attitude with a comprehensive package that caters to your needs. Our package includes a company bonus, a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays for full-time employees, increasing to 30 over time), healthcare coverage, a pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes, and free parking. Procure Plus is experiencing an exciting time of growth as we expand our services and reach a broader audience nationwide. If you think you re a fit for us, apply here with a CV and note explaining why you want to join us. We can't wait to hear from you.
D365 Developer, Banking, London, 6 month Contract, Inside IR35, 4 days a week onsite Are you ready for an exciting 6-month challenge? We're seeking a skilled D365 Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing, customizing, and implementing solutions within the Dynamics 365/Power platform. What's in It for You? - Challenging Work: Dive into the heart of innovation as you craft solutions that seamlessly integrate with D365. - Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and system administrators to translate requirements into technical designs. - Coding Magic: Use C# and JavaScript to develop and modify code, addressing specific business needs. - Customization Skills: Customize entities, forms, workflows, and plugins within the D365 environment. - Power Up: Explore the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. - Quality Assurance: Troubleshoot, test, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. - Stay Ahead: Keep up with the latest D365 features for innovative solutions. Who Are We Looking For? - A proven D365 Developer experienced with the Power Platform. - Fluent in C# and JavaScript. - Skilled in customizing D365 components. - Familiar with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. - Proficient in datamodelling and database concepts. - Capable of integrating Power Platform solutions with other systems. Why Join Us? - We are notorious for our culture of getting things done, a company where attitude and ambition are just as important as qualifications and experience - Four days a week, with one remote day
May 01, 2024
Full time
D365 Developer, Banking, London, 6 month Contract, Inside IR35, 4 days a week onsite Are you ready for an exciting 6-month challenge? We're seeking a skilled D365 Developer to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing, customizing, and implementing solutions within the Dynamics 365/Power platform. What's in It for You? - Challenging Work: Dive into the heart of innovation as you craft solutions that seamlessly integrate with D365. - Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and system administrators to translate requirements into technical designs. - Coding Magic: Use C# and JavaScript to develop and modify code, addressing specific business needs. - Customization Skills: Customize entities, forms, workflows, and plugins within the D365 environment. - Power Up: Explore the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. - Quality Assurance: Troubleshoot, test, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. - Stay Ahead: Keep up with the latest D365 features for innovative solutions. Who Are We Looking For? - A proven D365 Developer experienced with the Power Platform. - Fluent in C# and JavaScript. - Skilled in customizing D365 components. - Familiar with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. - Proficient in datamodelling and database concepts. - Capable of integrating Power Platform solutions with other systems. Why Join Us? - We are notorious for our culture of getting things done, a company where attitude and ambition are just as important as qualifications and experience - Four days a week, with one remote day
Group Overview: The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Liquidnet: Liquidnet is a leading technology-driven, agency execution specialist that intelligently connects the world's investors to the world's investments. Since our founding in 1999, our network has grown to include more than 1,000 institutional investors that collectively manage $33 trillion in equity and fixed income assets. Our network spans 46 markets across six continents. We built Liquidnet to make global capital markets more efficient and continue to do so by adding additional participants, enabling trusted access to trading and investment opportunities, and delivering the actionable intelligence and insight that our customers need. Role Overview: Liquidnet is seeking an exceptional Senior QA Engineer to join the Regulatory Reporting Technology team. This individual will be a part of part of a dynamic, agile technology team directly involved in Liquidnet's fast-growing electronic trading businesses. The role involves testing of services and web applications for middle office. Role Responsibilities: Perform exploratory, functional, regression, integration, and system testing of regulatory reporting applications Design, write, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for regulatory reporting related applications Identify, report, and track software issues and bugs Collaborate with stakeholders (business analysts, developers, product owners, end-users, vendors, and others) to understand business requirements and stakeholders' needs Analyse system logs, configurations and other system data using common technology tools for test confirmation and defect analysis Contribute to the design and improvement of the automation testing framework Participate in the creation of test scenarios for capacity, load, and performance testing Serve as second or third tier support for production issues Responsible for bug management process and issue identification and tracking (bug advocacy). Experience / Competences: Essential Extensive software Quality Assurance experience Relevant experience with Python language (for writing automated tests) Experience with SQL and Linux Understanding of testing methodologies, including test case design, test scripting, defect analysis, defect reporting, and defect tracking Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and document testing plans and results Solid understanding of product development lifecycles and iterative development methods with a commitment to quality and excellence Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting testing efforts to meet project needs and deadlines Strong sense of ownership and self-sufficiency Desirable Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Git Experience with Regulatory Reports (Transaction Reporting / CAT reporting) Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - City Quays - Belfast
May 01, 2024
Full time
Group Overview: The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Liquidnet: Liquidnet is a leading technology-driven, agency execution specialist that intelligently connects the world's investors to the world's investments. Since our founding in 1999, our network has grown to include more than 1,000 institutional investors that collectively manage $33 trillion in equity and fixed income assets. Our network spans 46 markets across six continents. We built Liquidnet to make global capital markets more efficient and continue to do so by adding additional participants, enabling trusted access to trading and investment opportunities, and delivering the actionable intelligence and insight that our customers need. Role Overview: Liquidnet is seeking an exceptional Senior QA Engineer to join the Regulatory Reporting Technology team. This individual will be a part of part of a dynamic, agile technology team directly involved in Liquidnet's fast-growing electronic trading businesses. The role involves testing of services and web applications for middle office. Role Responsibilities: Perform exploratory, functional, regression, integration, and system testing of regulatory reporting applications Design, write, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for regulatory reporting related applications Identify, report, and track software issues and bugs Collaborate with stakeholders (business analysts, developers, product owners, end-users, vendors, and others) to understand business requirements and stakeholders' needs Analyse system logs, configurations and other system data using common technology tools for test confirmation and defect analysis Contribute to the design and improvement of the automation testing framework Participate in the creation of test scenarios for capacity, load, and performance testing Serve as second or third tier support for production issues Responsible for bug management process and issue identification and tracking (bug advocacy). Experience / Competences: Essential Extensive software Quality Assurance experience Relevant experience with Python language (for writing automated tests) Experience with SQL and Linux Understanding of testing methodologies, including test case design, test scripting, defect analysis, defect reporting, and defect tracking Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and document testing plans and results Solid understanding of product development lifecycles and iterative development methods with a commitment to quality and excellence Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting testing efforts to meet project needs and deadlines Strong sense of ownership and self-sufficiency Desirable Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Git Experience with Regulatory Reports (Transaction Reporting / CAT reporting) Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - City Quays - Belfast
Job Description Group Overview: The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Responsibilities: Produce test cases, test scripts, and test data based upon those requirements. Take the product functional specifications, and the software requirements specifications, and to estimate the work involved within the testing cycle of each product. Ensure that the testing produces a high level of quality for the product releases. Test the product documentation against the software to ensure that the documents are accurate and fit for purpose. Hands on experience of the software testing lifecycle including functional testing, integration testing, UAT and OAT. Test the software products according to the test plan and to agreed timescales. Documentation reviews, planning and estimation, functional analysis and test estimation through the development lifecycle. Test the performance of the product from a usability viewpoint. Identify and effectively document issues found, and track those issues through internal defect tracking tools. Advise on and provide support for integration testing of new software applications, executing tests when necessary. Give guidance and support to internal support functions through the project lifecycle. Liaise with business analysts, development team and project managers on all aspects of testing. Liaise with support teams and off shore US development teams. Participate in the review and analysis of bug reports and in performing regression testing. Recreate and help identify and resolve customer reported issues. Report on the status of QA to project stakeholders. Escalate testing issues with the QA manager or stakeholders. Carry out due diligence of QA processes. Develop regression testing pack. Able to conduct internal demonstration to stakeholders. Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as requested in order to meet the needs of the business Experience / Competences: Essential Understanding in black box test techniques: equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis etc. Able to write and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases Able to define scope and objectives of all levels of testing Able to work independently, and take ownership in ensuring high-quality products for users Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) Working knowledge and experience with FIX messaging Experience in test automation and automated testing frameworks Desired: Knowledge of non-functional testing Understanding of the trade lifecycle Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement: We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - City Quays - Belfast
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description Group Overview: The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Responsibilities: Produce test cases, test scripts, and test data based upon those requirements. Take the product functional specifications, and the software requirements specifications, and to estimate the work involved within the testing cycle of each product. Ensure that the testing produces a high level of quality for the product releases. Test the product documentation against the software to ensure that the documents are accurate and fit for purpose. Hands on experience of the software testing lifecycle including functional testing, integration testing, UAT and OAT. Test the software products according to the test plan and to agreed timescales. Documentation reviews, planning and estimation, functional analysis and test estimation through the development lifecycle. Test the performance of the product from a usability viewpoint. Identify and effectively document issues found, and track those issues through internal defect tracking tools. Advise on and provide support for integration testing of new software applications, executing tests when necessary. Give guidance and support to internal support functions through the project lifecycle. Liaise with business analysts, development team and project managers on all aspects of testing. Liaise with support teams and off shore US development teams. Participate in the review and analysis of bug reports and in performing regression testing. Recreate and help identify and resolve customer reported issues. Report on the status of QA to project stakeholders. Escalate testing issues with the QA manager or stakeholders. Carry out due diligence of QA processes. Develop regression testing pack. Able to conduct internal demonstration to stakeholders. Fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as requested in order to meet the needs of the business Experience / Competences: Essential Understanding in black box test techniques: equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis etc. Able to write and execute test plans, test scripts and test cases Able to define scope and objectives of all levels of testing Able to work independently, and take ownership in ensuring high-quality products for users Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) Working knowledge and experience with FIX messaging Experience in test automation and automated testing frameworks Desired: Knowledge of non-functional testing Understanding of the trade lifecycle Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement: We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - City Quays - Belfast
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Security Operations Manager role is integral to BDO, ensuring that we protect our colleagues, clients and partners information as we rapidly expand our digital footprint. Reporting into the Head of IT Security, you'll ensure the delivery of cybersecurity improvement initiatives, operational excellence, technical security assurance and develop a talent pipeline. You'll work closely alongside the Head of IT Security to instill the right structure and processes to support the delivery of continual Cybersecurity improvements across BDO and will have direct line management responsibilities of 3x Cybersecurity Analysts where you will conduct performance reviews, and provide leadership and coaching, including technical and personal development programs for team members. You'll also: Deliver security operations technology roadmaps in conjunction with the wider Cybersecurity strategy. Propose changes to existing policies, procedures and configurations to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the security strategy, ensuring that technical and structural considerations regarding design, build and run components are considered. Aid the Head of IT Security in chairing various defined security management working groups, ensuring that reporting against progress vs plan is developed. Manage security operational production incidents and participate in problem and change management forums. Serve as an active participant in the information security governance process, working with Business Analysts, Governance and PMO functions in order to ensure that cyber risks are accurately reported, assessed and mitigated. Consult with IT and support staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of new products and services. Report on the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies. Report on the technical aspects of security management against pre-defined Cybersecurity operational metrics. Engage with the MSSP re Service Level Agreements (SLA's), monitoring metrics, including contract and performance metrics Own day-to-day management IT Security Service Requests and tickets, including: Reporting, Knowledge Management, Root Cause Analysis and Proactive Problem Repetition Avoidance. Contribute to a Cybersecurity knowledgebase comprising technical reference libraries, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations. Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements. Contribute to the development of a Cybersecurity Operations Resource and Capacity planner managed through BDO's Azure DevOps environment. Oversee incident response, threat detection, and mitigation efforts You'll be someone with: A good understanding of monitoring frameworks eg MITRE ATT&CK and SIEM technologies eg Microsoft Sentinel An interest in automation of Security operation function including artificial intelligence An understanding of Microsoft security product portfolio CISSP/CISM (Desired) CCSP/SSCP (Desired) Proven experience in Cybersecurity and IT Operations (Required) DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, E-mail Security, SWG and ZTNA/SASE You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Security Operations Manager role is integral to BDO, ensuring that we protect our colleagues, clients and partners information as we rapidly expand our digital footprint. Reporting into the Head of IT Security, you'll ensure the delivery of cybersecurity improvement initiatives, operational excellence, technical security assurance and develop a talent pipeline. You'll work closely alongside the Head of IT Security to instill the right structure and processes to support the delivery of continual Cybersecurity improvements across BDO and will have direct line management responsibilities of 3x Cybersecurity Analysts where you will conduct performance reviews, and provide leadership and coaching, including technical and personal development programs for team members. You'll also: Deliver security operations technology roadmaps in conjunction with the wider Cybersecurity strategy. Propose changes to existing policies, procedures and configurations to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the security strategy, ensuring that technical and structural considerations regarding design, build and run components are considered. Aid the Head of IT Security in chairing various defined security management working groups, ensuring that reporting against progress vs plan is developed. Manage security operational production incidents and participate in problem and change management forums. Serve as an active participant in the information security governance process, working with Business Analysts, Governance and PMO functions in order to ensure that cyber risks are accurately reported, assessed and mitigated. Consult with IT and support staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of new products and services. Report on the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies. Report on the technical aspects of security management against pre-defined Cybersecurity operational metrics. Engage with the MSSP re Service Level Agreements (SLA's), monitoring metrics, including contract and performance metrics Own day-to-day management IT Security Service Requests and tickets, including: Reporting, Knowledge Management, Root Cause Analysis and Proactive Problem Repetition Avoidance. Contribute to a Cybersecurity knowledgebase comprising technical reference libraries, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations. Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements. Contribute to the development of a Cybersecurity Operations Resource and Capacity planner managed through BDO's Azure DevOps environment. Oversee incident response, threat detection, and mitigation efforts You'll be someone with: A good understanding of monitoring frameworks eg MITRE ATT&CK and SIEM technologies eg Microsoft Sentinel An interest in automation of Security operation function including artificial intelligence An understanding of Microsoft security product portfolio CISSP/CISM (Desired) CCSP/SSCP (Desired) Proven experience in Cybersecurity and IT Operations (Required) DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, E-mail Security, SWG and ZTNA/SASE You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Job Description The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Parameta Solutions Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of inter-broker dealer TP ICAP, is a leading global provider of OTC Market Data. From pre to post trade, their solutions help clients manage complex markets more effectively. In May 2022, the firm became an FCA authorized benchmark administrator. This license has allowed the company to take on administration of the nine TP ICAP interest rate swaps benchmarks that were previously administered by Moorgate Benchmarks. In April 2023, the firm was also approved as an ESMA authorised benchmark administrator, making it the first IDB to administer OTC benchmarks and indices across Europe and the UK. Central to Parameta's purpose is partnering with clients to create true value. The team is focussed on helping clients navigate changing market conditions, not only by providing world-class proprietary data but also the analysis and insight that will fuel their strategies. Role Overview The role will sit within the Parameta Solutions Product team and the candidate will be responsible for researching and designing proprietary and bespoke indices across multiple asset classes (interest rates, FX, fixed income, credit, Energy and Commodities, and other OTC derivatives). The candidate will need to demonstrate a detailed practical and theoretical understanding of many, if not all, of these asset classes, and their use within benchmark and index construction. An understanding of common index themes and the evolving regulatory environment in key regions would also be helpful. The role will interact closely with Parameta's Technical Development, Operations (Data Quality and Client Services), and Governance functions. As such, the candidate will be expected to have data analysis/science and client services skills as well as technical knowledge about calculation implementation and content distribution via direct and third-party channels. Role Responsibilities Manipulate large amounts of financial data and use various tools to analyse, visualize, and present results, using Python or similar. Research, design and develop new systematic investable indices and benchmarks that will be marketed and sold to Parameta Solutions clients. Product delivery management including (but not limited to): benchmark platform development, execution and validation of daily index calculations, managing of delivery schedules, quality assurance of calculations and adjustments, and complying with both internal and external service agreements. Work closely with stakeholders to develop innovative OTC derivatives based and multi-asset index solutions for clients. On-going research on all related matters affecting the various individual asset classes, and the multi-asset segment. Stay up to date with investment themes, techniques and academic research in the macro (interest rates, FX and commodities) QIS space. Be compliant with and participate in constantly improving (strengthening and streamlining) our governance framework. Managing multiple high-profile deliveries through effective project management, supporting the plan and execution, collaborating with internal/external subject matter experts and product owners. Play a key role with client-facing teams in the marketing and promotion of new and existing indices and asset allocation solutions. Respond to internal and external research enquiries and act as a Subject Matter Expert. Experience / Competences Essential Degree in a quantitative discipline required. Relevant work experience during which time the candidate will have gained experience across a few asset classes. Working knowledge of interest rates, FX, fixed income, commodities, and exchange-traded products, preferably gained within investment management settings. Mathematical and statistical background with knowledge of Python, and SQL or similar. Experience creating/writing Index methodologies, rule-books and back tests. Proven presentation and writing skills. Desired Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach. Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals. Experience working with sell side structures and ETF issuers desirable. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Parameta Solutions Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of inter-broker dealer TP ICAP, is a leading global provider of OTC Market Data. From pre to post trade, their solutions help clients manage complex markets more effectively. In May 2022, the firm became an FCA authorized benchmark administrator. This license has allowed the company to take on administration of the nine TP ICAP interest rate swaps benchmarks that were previously administered by Moorgate Benchmarks. In April 2023, the firm was also approved as an ESMA authorised benchmark administrator, making it the first IDB to administer OTC benchmarks and indices across Europe and the UK. Central to Parameta's purpose is partnering with clients to create true value. The team is focussed on helping clients navigate changing market conditions, not only by providing world-class proprietary data but also the analysis and insight that will fuel their strategies. Role Overview The role will sit within the Parameta Solutions Product team and the candidate will be responsible for researching and designing proprietary and bespoke indices across multiple asset classes (interest rates, FX, fixed income, credit, Energy and Commodities, and other OTC derivatives). The candidate will need to demonstrate a detailed practical and theoretical understanding of many, if not all, of these asset classes, and their use within benchmark and index construction. An understanding of common index themes and the evolving regulatory environment in key regions would also be helpful. The role will interact closely with Parameta's Technical Development, Operations (Data Quality and Client Services), and Governance functions. As such, the candidate will be expected to have data analysis/science and client services skills as well as technical knowledge about calculation implementation and content distribution via direct and third-party channels. Role Responsibilities Manipulate large amounts of financial data and use various tools to analyse, visualize, and present results, using Python or similar. Research, design and develop new systematic investable indices and benchmarks that will be marketed and sold to Parameta Solutions clients. Product delivery management including (but not limited to): benchmark platform development, execution and validation of daily index calculations, managing of delivery schedules, quality assurance of calculations and adjustments, and complying with both internal and external service agreements. Work closely with stakeholders to develop innovative OTC derivatives based and multi-asset index solutions for clients. On-going research on all related matters affecting the various individual asset classes, and the multi-asset segment. Stay up to date with investment themes, techniques and academic research in the macro (interest rates, FX and commodities) QIS space. Be compliant with and participate in constantly improving (strengthening and streamlining) our governance framework. Managing multiple high-profile deliveries through effective project management, supporting the plan and execution, collaborating with internal/external subject matter experts and product owners. Play a key role with client-facing teams in the marketing and promotion of new and existing indices and asset allocation solutions. Respond to internal and external research enquiries and act as a Subject Matter Expert. Experience / Competences Essential Degree in a quantitative discipline required. Relevant work experience during which time the candidate will have gained experience across a few asset classes. Working knowledge of interest rates, FX, fixed income, commodities, and exchange-traded products, preferably gained within investment management settings. Mathematical and statistical background with knowledge of Python, and SQL or similar. Experience creating/writing Index methodologies, rule-books and back tests. Proven presentation and writing skills. Desired Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach. Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals. Experience working with sell side structures and ETF issuers desirable. Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
Role: Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect Location: UK Remote - With customer travel Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 (Dependant on experience) Company: A group of consulting and product led businesses. We are excited to announce that we are seeking a Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Architect to join our client's company on a permanent basis. Below are the detailed responsibilities and requirements: Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect - Principal Duties: Lead Architectural Design: Direct the architectural design and implementation for Dynamics CRM and the Power Platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Manage Delivery: Oversee the delivery of complex solutions from initial concept through completion, managing technical specifications and project scopes. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside a team of Developers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and Project Managers. Design Responsibilities: Create detailed architectural designs and ensure their implementation complies with best practices. Technical Guidance: Provide expertise in Dynamics CRM and Power Platform integrations, advising on best approaches and solutions. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards for performance, security, and scalability within the designed solutions. Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect - Requirements: Extensive experience in solution architecture, specifically with Dynamics CRM and the Microsoft Power Platform. Proficient in designing and implementing integrated solutions using Dynamics 365 CRM, PowerApps, and Power Automate. Strong familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure DevOps. Skilled in leveraging C#, .NET frameworks, and conducting rigorous unit testing. Experienced in overseeing CI/CD processes for Dynamics CRM and Power Platform projects. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Deep understanding of security, compliance, and best practices in solution design. Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams. A proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving existing skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with industry certifications highly regarded.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role: Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect Location: UK Remote - With customer travel Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 (Dependant on experience) Company: A group of consulting and product led businesses. We are excited to announce that we are seeking a Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Architect to join our client's company on a permanent basis. Below are the detailed responsibilities and requirements: Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect - Principal Duties: Lead Architectural Design: Direct the architectural design and implementation for Dynamics CRM and the Power Platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Manage Delivery: Oversee the delivery of complex solutions from initial concept through completion, managing technical specifications and project scopes. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work alongside a team of Developers, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and Project Managers. Design Responsibilities: Create detailed architectural designs and ensure their implementation complies with best practices. Technical Guidance: Provide expertise in Dynamics CRM and Power Platform integrations, advising on best approaches and solutions. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards for performance, security, and scalability within the designed solutions. Dynamics CRM & Power Platform Solutions Architect - Requirements: Extensive experience in solution architecture, specifically with Dynamics CRM and the Microsoft Power Platform. Proficient in designing and implementing integrated solutions using Dynamics 365 CRM, PowerApps, and Power Automate. Strong familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure DevOps. Skilled in leveraging C#, .NET frameworks, and conducting rigorous unit testing. Experienced in overseeing CI/CD processes for Dynamics CRM and Power Platform projects. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Deep understanding of security, compliance, and best practices in solution design. Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams. A proactive approach to learning new technologies and improving existing skills. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with industry certifications highly regarded.
Do you want a £40,000 starting salary and the opportunity to make a real difference? We are looking for Software Testers to work with us on our world-class suite of digital health solutions. Our Software Testers are responsible for the quality assurance and testing of our complete range of products. You'll test our software ready for use in the NHS and around the world, from patient apps to hospital systems used by clinicians. Role responsibilities include - Testing updates to our software prior to release- Working closely with our Development and Analyst teams on new functionality You'll get to test all of our products - at all stages of development - before they're deployed to hundreds of thousands of users and millions of patients across the world. You don't need to be technical and you don't need testing experience. We will teach you everything you need to know. If you have an eye for detail and an interest in technology, then we want to hear from you. Please note for part-time applicants, we require a minimum of: - Four days- Working patterns of either 08:30-16:15 or 09:30-17:15 RequirementsMinimum CCC at A-Level Benefits• £40,000 salary• 28 days holiday• Part time options are available• Free onsite parking• Health and Dental Plan• Travel Insurance• Regular company social events• Nearby train and bus links For more information and to apply, go to our website.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Do you want a £40,000 starting salary and the opportunity to make a real difference? We are looking for Software Testers to work with us on our world-class suite of digital health solutions. Our Software Testers are responsible for the quality assurance and testing of our complete range of products. You'll test our software ready for use in the NHS and around the world, from patient apps to hospital systems used by clinicians. Role responsibilities include - Testing updates to our software prior to release- Working closely with our Development and Analyst teams on new functionality You'll get to test all of our products - at all stages of development - before they're deployed to hundreds of thousands of users and millions of patients across the world. You don't need to be technical and you don't need testing experience. We will teach you everything you need to know. If you have an eye for detail and an interest in technology, then we want to hear from you. Please note for part-time applicants, we require a minimum of: - Four days- Working patterns of either 08:30-16:15 or 09:30-17:15 RequirementsMinimum CCC at A-Level Benefits• £40,000 salary• 28 days holiday• Part time options are available• Free onsite parking• Health and Dental Plan• Travel Insurance• Regular company social events• Nearby train and bus links For more information and to apply, go to our website.
Company description: ClearCourse Job description: Are you eager to join a vibrant, fast-paced, and mentally stimulating environment? At ClearCourse, you will have the opportunity to further your skills and career as a Senior .NET Developer. Join our passionate team and work alongside talented professionals who will support your development. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Our membership services platform is on a mission to revolutionize the way organizations manage their memberships. As a ClearCourse employee, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Job Overview The Senior .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving Target Velocity for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The Senior .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The Senior .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Planning Delivery Leadership Required attributes and experience: At least 5 years of experience in software development and at least 2 years of experience in Umbraco or Azure Strong understanding of C# and ASP.NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js Experience with Azure cloud platform and its services Experience with Unit Testing frameworks ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today! We offer: Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company description: ClearCourse Job description: Are you eager to join a vibrant, fast-paced, and mentally stimulating environment? At ClearCourse, you will have the opportunity to further your skills and career as a Senior .NET Developer. Join our passionate team and work alongside talented professionals who will support your development. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Our membership services platform is on a mission to revolutionize the way organizations manage their memberships. As a ClearCourse employee, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Job Overview The Senior .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving Target Velocity for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The Senior .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The Senior .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Planning Delivery Leadership Required attributes and experience: At least 5 years of experience in software development and at least 2 years of experience in Umbraco or Azure Strong understanding of C# and ASP.NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js Experience with Azure cloud platform and its services Experience with Unit Testing frameworks ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today! We offer: Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers
Company description: ClearCourse Job description: .Net Web Developer Type: Perm Hours: Full Time Location: London/Bristol (Hybrid or Remote) Are you an experienced Umbraco C# .NET Web Developer looking to join a close-knit, growing, and skilled team? If you have a proven track record in developing innovative software solutions using the Umbraco with .NET framework and Azure Services, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Job Overview The .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving target delivery for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, and estimates Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and test solutions that are scalable and maintainable Plan tasks for User Stories and estimate in hours Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites and web applications using Umbraco and Azure Services Work with the Senior Developer and other developers to ensure that the website is functioning properly and meets the client's needs Write clean, efficient and well-documented, secure code with unit tests. Participate in code reviews to ensure that code is of a high quality and adheres to company standards Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions Implement and maintain automated builds and deployments Monitor and troubleshoot Azure-based systems Delivery on your estimates Desireable attributes and experience: 3 years of experience in software development Strong experience with C#, .NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js 2 years commercial experience with Umbraco CMS preferably certification Understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services (e.g. Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Azure CDN, and Azure Search) Integrating with external systems is beneficial for example with REST API's or other technologies required as per the project ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Company description: ClearCourse Job description: .Net Web Developer Type: Perm Hours: Full Time Location: London/Bristol (Hybrid or Remote) Are you an experienced Umbraco C# .NET Web Developer looking to join a close-knit, growing, and skilled team? If you have a proven track record in developing innovative software solutions using the Umbraco with .NET framework and Azure Services, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. About ClearCourse Join a rapidly growing collaborative of disruptive technology companies working together to build a great software and payments business, with exceptional people and the best products and services. Across our portfolio of software platforms, we're creating an environment where talented entrepreneurs and businesses flourish. Our team is over 900 people strong and supports over 20,000 customers across the globe. We have 40 brands located across the UK and internationally, with two primary UK ClearCourse hubs, in which multiple brands are located in London and Preston. These market-leading software businesses form our five verticals; with our integrated payments platform, ClearAccept intrinsic to the entire organisation. Working better together is central to everything we do, each time we add a new business we're adding new ideas and innovation. Our mission is to help our customers build great businesses with our industry-specific software and embedded payments solutions. Job Overview The .NET Developer role is responsible for the delivery for all assigned user stories from estimation through code, bug fixing and documentation while achieving target delivery for the Sprint and or other measure of throughput as per the project methodology. The .NET Developer works within a delivery team, typically including a mix of Developers, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, Functional Consultants and Scrum Masters (client-facing Project Manager). The role is responsible for creation and estimate tasks, writing of quality code to agreed standards defined Principal Solution Architecture team. This role has a strong delivery component and is responsible for delivery of software in agile Sprints, The .NET Developer should take ownership of their User Stories as well as perform code reviews for others, taking care to think about performance, security and maintainability. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Contribute to the development of project plans, timelines, and estimates Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and test solutions that are scalable and maintainable Plan tasks for User Stories and estimate in hours Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot websites and web applications using Umbraco and Azure Services Work with the Senior Developer and other developers to ensure that the website is functioning properly and meets the client's needs Write clean, efficient and well-documented, secure code with unit tests. Participate in code reviews to ensure that code is of a high quality and adheres to company standards Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions Implement and maintain automated builds and deployments Monitor and troubleshoot Azure-based systems Delivery on your estimates Desireable attributes and experience: 3 years of experience in software development Strong experience with C#, .NET Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.js 2 years commercial experience with Umbraco CMS preferably certification Understanding of Azure cloud platform and its services (e.g. Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Blob Storage, Azure CDN, and Azure Search) Integrating with external systems is beneficial for example with REST API's or other technologies required as per the project ClearCourse Employee Benefits Life Assurance and private medical cover with cash plan Group Income Protection and enhanced Company Pension Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave 24/7 employee assistance programme including Peppy Health App Bike to Work Scheme Generous Recruitment referral scheme Additional flexible benefits with the Perkbox platform, providing discounts and freebies from major retailers Are you ready to take your next step or know someone who is? Apply to ClearCourse today!