For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
May 17, 2024
Full time
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. Together, we've fulfilled over 20 million deliveries (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. We really care about creating a diverse and inclusive team - so we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. In our team, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. ️Technology at Bloom & Wild Our Technology team of over 60 people sits right at the heart of our business. We build and maintain the solutions that power e-commerce, production and fulfilment, enabling our brands to delight our customers every day. There aresix, cross-functional, Product Engineering squads in our Engineering team, who each own their own business and architectural domain and are supported by our Platform, Architecture, Data and IT teams. Our platform uses technologies including Ruby and Rails and Python/ React, backed by PostgreSQL, Fargate/ECS on AWS, and Cloud Run on GCP. It exposes APIs that are used by our multi-brand Angular webapp and our native iOS and Android mobile apps. We're also looking at developing new domain driven services & microservices where applicable. Most of our team is based in the UK or The Netherlands and works in a flexible model, with choice in how often they travel to the office. Our squads meet all in person at least once per quarter in order to maintain connections, collaborate on larger projects and have fun together. You can read lots more about our technology stack and our culture over on our tech blog - Code Wild What you'll be doing You'll be joining the Range & Stock squad which builds one of the key functionalities for our stakeholders. The focus for the next year is to build several microservices in Ruby or Python backed by AWS. There are plenty of opportunities to bring initiatives and follow best practices of building distributed systems. Playing an active role in delivering the roadmap for your squad as a key part of our Engineering team. Collaborating with other engineers, product managers and stakeholders as you work together to scope out what to build, and how. Owning iterative feature development from ideation through to production release and ongoing maintenance, working in whichever codebases you need to. Being a part of our supportive engineering culture as you learn more, and grow your career, within Bloom & Wild Engineering. You'll work with some great technology. Our domain driven microservices written in Ruby and Python and backed by PostgreSQL, Fargate/ECS on AWS. Microservices communicate with our main backend Ruby platform. You will bring energy and positivity to the role, looking for opportunities to mentor teammates and improve engineering standards. You'll love this role if you (What excites us) Have detailed knowledge of Ruby on Rails and/or Python in a production environment and experience of test-driven development. You will also have experience of good CI/CD and observability practices. Have experience of distributed service architectures, including how best to test and release them, and how to ensure system stability when making changes independent of other services. Have experience working with RESTful APIs and ideally you will have built new ones, used version control tools such as GitHub, CI/CD tools, and testing tools like RSpec or similar. Be able to get going quickly, understand complex systems and also be able to communicate with non-technical team members. Be experienced in breaking down complex requirements into thin slices for development and estimating the size of work in complexity. Care about the Product you're building. You're thinking about user experience and want to bring value to customers and stakeholders as soon as possible. It would be great if you also . Have experience mentoring more junior team members Have experience with front end technologies such as React or Angular These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. (some of) The good stuff To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Work that works for you - Flexible working : our core hours are 10-4, but outside of these hours you can start or finish your day when works best for you - Work Abroad for up to 30 days each year - Share in our success with a choice to take equity options - Enhanced family leave policy and a workplace nursery scheme - 1 day per year to volunteer on a project that's close to your heart Time off -25 days' holiday + your birthday and bank holidays each year - Flexible bank holidays - trade a bank holiday for another day that fits your beliefs, values and celebration calendar - Option to buy an extra 5 days' holiday each year Health and wellbeing - Health cash plan through Simplyhealth - Company pension scheme - Mental health support through Open Up, including access to online therapy sessions - Allies and champions groups - Mental Health First Aiders and awareness training for our managers - In person or virtual yoga every week - Cycle to work scheme - Our office kitchen is stocked with drinks and snacks to keep you going - Financial wellbeing support through Bippit - Electric car scheme Growth & Development - A flexible training framework for every stage of your career development through our Bloom & Learn programme - Access to the Goodhabitz learning platform - Mentee and mentor opportunities with our external partners, such as The Women's Association and Mentoring for Growth run by Future FoundersInternal & external Speaker Sessions on a variety of different inspirational topics Moments that matter - Social & wellbeing monthly calendar - Summer and End of Year events, team lunches and post-peak celebrations - Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Belonging at Bloom & Wild - We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross-business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Getting hired We'll do everything we can to make sure your interview experience with us is a good one. It's a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you may have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we'll be the right place for you. Apply below (it takes 2 minutes!) - Chat with Billy, our Senior Talent Manager for tech - to discuss our role and learn a bit more about your skills and background and how we might match your career & development goals. - Interview with Tania, one of our Engineering Managers, to get to know you and your previous experience better. We'll also discuss the role and the team in more detail. - A choice between a task home task or a paired technical test and interview with some of the engineers that you'd work with day to day. - A final chat with our product managers to understand your product vision and understand your alignment with our values We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help throughout your application process, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Hi, we're Bloom & Wild. Founded in 2013, our mission back then was to make sending and receiving flowers the joy that it should be, by harnessing technology, brand and letterbox delivery. Together, we've fulfilled over 20 million deliveries (and counting!), making us the largest direct to consumer flower business in Europe. We announced £75 million Series D funding in 2021 and that same year acquired bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. Now home to a family of 3 beautiful brands, we're expanding our gifting offering to other categories like cakes, candles and cocktails. This is all part of our ambition to build Europe's direct to consumer gifting destination. We really care about creating a diverse and inclusive team - so we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. In our team, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. ️Technology at Bloom & Wild Our Technology team of over 60 people sits right at the heart of our business. We build and maintain the solutions that power e-commerce, production and fulfilment, enabling our brands to delight our customers every day. There aresix, cross-functional, Product Engineering squads in our Engineering team, who each own their own business and architectural domain and are supported by our Platform, Architecture, Data and IT teams. Our platform uses technologies including Ruby and Rails and Python/ React, backed by PostgreSQL, Fargate/ECS on AWS, and Cloud Run on GCP. It exposes APIs that are used by our multi-brand Angular webapp and our native iOS and Android mobile apps. We're also looking at developing new domain driven services & microservices where applicable. Most of our team is based in the UK or The Netherlands and works in a flexible model, with choice in how often they travel to the office. Our squads meet all in person at least once per quarter in order to maintain connections, collaborate on larger projects and have fun together. You can read lots more about our technology stack and our culture over on our tech blog - Code Wild What you'll be doing You'll be joining the Range & Stock squad which builds one of the key functionalities for our stakeholders. The focus for the next year is to build several microservices in Ruby or Python backed by AWS. There are plenty of opportunities to bring initiatives and follow best practices of building distributed systems. Playing an active role in delivering the roadmap for your squad as a key part of our Engineering team. Collaborating with other engineers, product managers and stakeholders as you work together to scope out what to build, and how. Owning iterative feature development from ideation through to production release and ongoing maintenance, working in whichever codebases you need to. Being a part of our supportive engineering culture as you learn more, and grow your career, within Bloom & Wild Engineering. You'll work with some great technology. Our domain driven microservices written in Ruby and Python and backed by PostgreSQL, Fargate/ECS on AWS. Microservices communicate with our main backend Ruby platform. You will bring energy and positivity to the role, looking for opportunities to mentor teammates and improve engineering standards. You'll love this role if you (What excites us) Have detailed knowledge of Ruby on Rails and/or Python in a production environment and experience of test-driven development. You will also have experience of good CI/CD and observability practices. Have experience of distributed service architectures, including how best to test and release them, and how to ensure system stability when making changes independent of other services. Have experience working with RESTful APIs and ideally you will have built new ones, used version control tools such as GitHub, CI/CD tools, and testing tools like RSpec or similar. Be able to get going quickly, understand complex systems and also be able to communicate with non-technical team members. Be experienced in breaking down complex requirements into thin slices for development and estimating the size of work in complexity. Care about the Product you're building. You're thinking about user experience and want to bring value to customers and stakeholders as soon as possible. It would be great if you also . Have experience mentoring more junior team members Have experience with front end technologies such as React or Angular These are some of the skills and experience we think will enable success in this role, but please don't worry if you are missing some of these. We're committed to building a team made up of different strengths, skills and experiences, so if you're excited about our values, passionate about what you do and would like to join us in doing things more thoughtfully, we'd love to hear from you. (some of) The good stuff To care wildly for our customers, firstly we care wildly for our teams. We work hard to craft a culture of thoughtfulness and care, where there is a strong sense of inclusion and belonging, enabling all of our people to thrive and be successful each day. Work that works for you - Flexible working : our core hours are 10-4, but outside of these hours you can start or finish your day when works best for you - Work Abroad for up to 30 days each year - Share in our success with a choice to take equity options - Enhanced family leave policy and a workplace nursery scheme - 1 day per year to volunteer on a project that's close to your heart Time off -25 days' holiday + your birthday and bank holidays each year - Flexible bank holidays - trade a bank holiday for another day that fits your beliefs, values and celebration calendar - Option to buy an extra 5 days' holiday each year Health and wellbeing - Health cash plan through Simplyhealth - Company pension scheme - Mental health support through Open Up, including access to online therapy sessions - Allies and champions groups - Mental Health First Aiders and awareness training for our managers - In person or virtual yoga every week - Cycle to work scheme - Our office kitchen is stocked with drinks and snacks to keep you going - Financial wellbeing support through Bippit - Electric car scheme Growth & Development - A flexible training framework for every stage of your career development through our Bloom & Learn programme - Access to the Goodhabitz learning platform - Mentee and mentor opportunities with our external partners, such as The Women's Association and Mentoring for Growth run by Future FoundersInternal & external Speaker Sessions on a variety of different inspirational topics Moments that matter - Social & wellbeing monthly calendar - Summer and End of Year events, team lunches and post-peak celebrations - Irresistible discounts on our products, blooms & subscriptions! Belonging at Bloom & Wild - We know that we learn through our differences, and building a diverse team has always been central to creating the best experience for our customers. We value all backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences, and encourage everyone to share their opinions openly within our caring and inclusive team. Our champions community actively advances our culture of inclusion and belonging, which is organised around 8 pillars of diversity. These cross-business networks offer additional opportunities for connection, education, support and celebration, and ensure that inclusivity continues to be embedded in our ways of working. Getting hired We'll do everything we can to make sure your interview experience with us is a good one. It's a 2-way process, and we're keen to answer all of the questions you may have, so that you can be sure (and excited!) that we'll be the right place for you. Apply below (it takes 2 minutes!) - Chat with Billy, our Senior Talent Manager for tech - to discuss our role and learn a bit more about your skills and background and how we might match your career & development goals. - Interview with Tania, one of our Engineering Managers, to get to know you and your previous experience better. We'll also discuss the role and the team in more detail. - A choice between a task home task or a paired technical test and interview with some of the engineers that you'd work with day to day. - A final chat with our product managers to understand your product vision and understand your alignment with our values We believe in leading change for good, so if there's anything that we can do to help throughout your application process, or if you have any feedback, please share this with us anonymously here so we can use this to improve your experience.
Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with global offices located in New York City , Vancouver , Sydney , Dubai, Riyadh,Amsterdam, Warsaw and Pristina . Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting and progressive growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to come and join our global business. Reporting directly into the Head of Product , and working collaboratively with engineers , designers , data analysts, and marketeers in an innovative environment , you will be accountable for leading two squads helping our partners manage their money and responsible for payments, money transfers, banking, and embedded finance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment , who likes to work autonomously , enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact . What you will be doing Insightfulness - Conducting market and user research to become the in-house expert on industry trends and best practices. Strategic Innovation - Developing a comprehensive, innovative product strategy for your workstream, aligned with business objectives and market trends. Data-Driven - Driving the product roadmap, prioritising features and making data-driven decisions based on user feedback and market insights. End-to-End Leadership - Leading end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution. Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to define product requirements and specifications. Stakeholder Alignment - Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including executives, marketing teams, and operations, to align product strategy with business objectives. Transparency - Communicating product vision, progress, and results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building strong working relationships. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, all Fresha employees work from the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. What we are looking for Experience - 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in a scale-up B2B SaaS company within banking, fintec, or related industries. Product Leader - Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software products and features, ideally in the areas of payments, KYC, open banking, or embedded finance. Strategic - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable product strategies and roadmap plans. Agile- Experience working in an agile development environment, employing iterative and data-driven methodologies. Influential Communicator- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Customer-centric Mindset - with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional user experiences. Resourcefulness - Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic scaleup environment. Relationship - Ability to interact with people from across the business and build strong relationships, including the ability to effectively influence upwards Team Player - Happy to roll sleeves up and assist the team when required (team player) Adaptability - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment At Fresha, we value passion and potential as much as specific skills. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. We believe in fostering growth and providing the support needed for you to excel in your role. Interview Process Screen call - Video-call with a member from the Talent Team - 30mins 1st Stage - Video-call with Hiring Manager - 45-60mins 2nd Stage - In-person presentation with Hiring Team - 90mins We aim to finalise the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 2 weeks. Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe. At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with global offices located in New York City , Vancouver , Sydney , Dubai, Riyadh,Amsterdam, Warsaw and Pristina . Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting and progressive growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Product Manager to come and join our global business. Reporting directly into the Head of Product , and working collaboratively with engineers , designers , data analysts, and marketeers in an innovative environment , you will be accountable for leading two squads helping our partners manage their money and responsible for payments, money transfers, banking, and embedded finance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment , who likes to work autonomously , enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact . What you will be doing Insightfulness - Conducting market and user research to become the in-house expert on industry trends and best practices. Strategic Innovation - Developing a comprehensive, innovative product strategy for your workstream, aligned with business objectives and market trends. Data-Driven - Driving the product roadmap, prioritising features and making data-driven decisions based on user feedback and market insights. End-to-End Leadership - Leading end-to-end product development, from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution. Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and operations, to define product requirements and specifications. Stakeholder Alignment - Collaborating with internal stakeholders, including executives, marketing teams, and operations, to align product strategy with business objectives. Transparency - Communicating product vision, progress, and results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building strong working relationships. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. To foster a collaborative environment that thrives on face-to-face interactions and teamwork, all Fresha employees work from the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day each week. What we are looking for Experience - 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in a scale-up B2B SaaS company within banking, fintec, or related industries. Product Leader - Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software products and features, ideally in the areas of payments, KYC, open banking, or embedded finance. Strategic - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable product strategies and roadmap plans. Agile- Experience working in an agile development environment, employing iterative and data-driven methodologies. Influential Communicator- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Customer-centric Mindset - with a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional user experiences. Resourcefulness - Entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic scaleup environment. Relationship - Ability to interact with people from across the business and build strong relationships, including the ability to effectively influence upwards Team Player - Happy to roll sleeves up and assist the team when required (team player) Adaptability - Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment At Fresha, we value passion and potential as much as specific skills. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. We believe in fostering growth and providing the support needed for you to excel in your role. Interview Process Screen call - Video-call with a member from the Talent Team - 30mins 1st Stage - Video-call with Hiring Manager - 45-60mins 2nd Stage - In-person presentation with Hiring Team - 90mins We aim to finalise the entire interview process and deliver feedback within 2 weeks. Every job application received is reviewed manually by our talent team. While we strive to assess applications within 7 days, the sheer volume of talented individuals expressing interest may occasionally extend this timeframe. At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution. We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values:Be Human, Better Together and Own it. Remote working? It's a key topic at the moment. We have addressed this by implementing a "Remote-First" policy, which means that you have the choice as to work Fully Remotely, or to visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it's up to you! About the role Our software engineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over $50 billion of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24/7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. We are currently looking to rewrite all frontend components of the Currencycloud estate. This includes our world-leading white label product (Direct), our onboarding engine, and our developer portal. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll get to contribute to both frontend using tech including ReactJS, NextJS, and VueJS, and backend using NodeJS or Ruby. What will I get to do? As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll play a key role within your team. This involves taking responsibility for your services and the technology within them. You'll also help to develop your team, its relationship with your product owner, and the broader business. Teams are aligned to services and you'll have:- clear ownership of your domain- an independent path to production- strong platform and product support- the ability to make real changes with real business value- opportunity to provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team- you won't just be passed back end data to work with; you'll collaborate with back end engineers to create solutions together What skills do I need? We ask that you have experience with: 5+ years experience in software development Strong experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React.JS (we also use Vue.JS) Experience with backend technologies, such as Node.JS or Ruby Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in Cross-functional teams Our Tech Stack includes: A range of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6, React.JS, Next.JS, Vue.JS, SCSS, CSS A range of backend technologies such as Ruby and NodeJS Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance; ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use Jest and Playwright Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads & Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our engineering workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Cloud-related tools and services support these applications, such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, JenkinsX and Datadog APM, to name but a few Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to "automate all the things", providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development Why Currencycloud? We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you. Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support. We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals. We aren't currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won't be accepting any unsolicited CVs.
Aug 18, 2023
Full time
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution. We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values:Be Human, Better Together and Own it. Remote working? It's a key topic at the moment. We have addressed this by implementing a "Remote-First" policy, which means that you have the choice as to work Fully Remotely, or to visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it's up to you! About the role Our software engineers are responsible for implementing an industry-leading API that has already processed over $50 billion of cross-border transactions for over 5 million end users, and is available to our clients 24/7. But we're not stopping there, and our engineers are at the forefront of taking us forward to meet the demands of even greater scale. We are currently looking to rewrite all frontend components of the Currencycloud estate. This includes our world-leading white label product (Direct), our onboarding engine, and our developer portal. As a Full Stack Developer, you'll get to contribute to both frontend using tech including ReactJS, NextJS, and VueJS, and backend using NodeJS or Ruby. What will I get to do? As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you'll play a key role within your team. This involves taking responsibility for your services and the technology within them. You'll also help to develop your team, its relationship with your product owner, and the broader business. Teams are aligned to services and you'll have:- clear ownership of your domain- an independent path to production- strong platform and product support- the ability to make real changes with real business value- opportunity to provide guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team- you won't just be passed back end data to work with; you'll collaborate with back end engineers to create solutions together What skills do I need? We ask that you have experience with: 5+ years experience in software development Strong experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Experience with frontend frameworks, ideally React.JS (we also use Vue.JS) Experience with backend technologies, such as Node.JS or Ruby Agile ways of working such as Scrum or Kanban in Cross-functional teams Our Tech Stack includes: A range of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6, React.JS, Next.JS, Vue.JS, SCSS, CSS A range of backend technologies such as Ruby and NodeJS Testing approaches, including TDD, BDD and Contract Testing, all form an important part of our approach to quality assurance; ensuring that the code that we write forms products that are fit for use. We currently use Jest and Playwright Agile development, with teams broadly aligned with the Spotify - Squads & Tribes - model, helps us deliver incremental improvements to our products in an iterative manner. Advocating this model, and joining us on a journey of continuous improvement, is a key attribute of members of our teams GitHub, and the GitHub PR review process, forms a core part of our engineering workflow, and peer reviews help share knowledge and improve quality Cloud-related tools and services support these applications, such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, JenkinsX and Datadog APM, to name but a few Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines allow us to "automate all the things", providing repeatable builds and consistent deployments Teamwork, and cross-team collaboration, is fundamental to the delivery of our applications. Whilst each application has an independent path to production, there will always be some activities and initiatives that span multiple teams and require cross-team collaboration. Within your team you'll need to collaborate with a number of stakeholders, including Product Owners and QA, as part of your product development Why Currencycloud? We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you. Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support. We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals. We aren't currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won't be accepting any unsolicited CVs.
Software Developer, £25-35k, Eastleigh (4 Days Remote) C#, SQL, SalesForce, DBA, Data - Training for all tech Junior/Mid Software Developer (Training available C#, SQL, APEX) Eastleigh, Hampshire (4 days remote) £25000 - £35000 + Excellent Pension Your new company Eastleigh Borough Council is situated in the heart of South Hampshire, bordering the River Hamble and The Solent and a short drive from The New Forest and South Downs National Parks and has excellent travel connections by road, rail and air. They have big ambitions and have embarked on a complete range of major projects and initiatives which include the creation of a green borough, enabling healthy communities, promoting prosperity for Local Businesses and the provision of a more diverse mix of housing to meet residents' needs. Respected by key partners, their culture is based on supporting each other to achieve results. Their values are to take pride, think customer, think colleague and think differently, and it's these values that their staff embody in their day to day work and help to make Eastleigh a great place to work. As an employer they offer a great range of benefits, a commitment to continuous professional development and a friendly, nurturing environment. They have ensured, despite the economically challenging last few years, no reduction in their services and indeed have expanded many areas of service delivery, including Development Management and Planning Enforcement. As a result they are expanding their Software Development team with a core mission to deliver council services and content to citizens across any connected device, time or location. They need your help to continue to scale until they've built a platform that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. Your new role The team are functional object-oriented code enthusiasts and care about best practice. They work in small, cross-functional squads that promote Agile practices. In the backend team, they are experienced advocates of cloud computing and fanatical about, PaaS, SaaS and IaaS. You can expect to join a team that is applying core design principles. Eastleigh use Salesforce, AWS and Azure to redesign and join up customer interactions and provide productivity to their workforce. They have a mature DevOps culture in place, where the team is responsible for the infrastructure and deployment of those applications - "You build it, you run it." Being fully integrated into their team, you'll find the day-to-day activities of the technical teams are monitoring the performance of the technology stack and providing solutions to any issues or queries. You will be involved in working with business stakeholders and the analysis team to define quality, easy to use, cost effective solutions meeting business requirements. You will also get the opportunity to work with applications using .NET technologies, system architecture and design, development, customisation and testing. What you'll need to succeed This role is unique as they are primarily concerned with the behaviour and attitude of the applicants rather than needing all the skills from day 1. The Head of IT is big on training and providing you have the following you can be considered: * Practical object-oriented development experience that can be demonstrated through work examples (ideally C# / .Net based with SQL) * If no commercial experience, a relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar. * A get up and go attitude, hungry to learn and progress in a career in software development. * Understanding that the role offers wider exposure than just core development and can touch DBA work, Salesforce, Relational Databases and Systems Testing. *The full tech exposure you'll gain in the role is below* * SQL and Ingres database administration * Object Oriented coding; e.g. Apex, C#, Java etc. * COTS Application support, maintenance, and upgrades * Windows and Linux aficionado * Salesforce low-code development * Business and data analytics * Web form and case management process development * End-to-end product lifecycle management * Quality Assurance / System Testing * End User Training What you'll get in return Eastleigh are committed to supporting and developing all their staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. They support their staff in maintaining a good work life balance through their innovative flexi time system. They also have an excellent package of benefits including: * 27-30 days annual leave dependant on service + bank holidays * Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month * Remote working up to 4 days per week * Defined Benefit Pension Scheme * Places Leisure, Eastleigh - 30% off Full Membership * Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme * Car and Season Ticket loans * Excellent working environment * Support for continuous professional development What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Manager on . At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oct 07, 2021
Full time
Software Developer, £25-35k, Eastleigh (4 Days Remote) C#, SQL, SalesForce, DBA, Data - Training for all tech Junior/Mid Software Developer (Training available C#, SQL, APEX) Eastleigh, Hampshire (4 days remote) £25000 - £35000 + Excellent Pension Your new company Eastleigh Borough Council is situated in the heart of South Hampshire, bordering the River Hamble and The Solent and a short drive from The New Forest and South Downs National Parks and has excellent travel connections by road, rail and air. They have big ambitions and have embarked on a complete range of major projects and initiatives which include the creation of a green borough, enabling healthy communities, promoting prosperity for Local Businesses and the provision of a more diverse mix of housing to meet residents' needs. Respected by key partners, their culture is based on supporting each other to achieve results. Their values are to take pride, think customer, think colleague and think differently, and it's these values that their staff embody in their day to day work and help to make Eastleigh a great place to work. As an employer they offer a great range of benefits, a commitment to continuous professional development and a friendly, nurturing environment. They have ensured, despite the economically challenging last few years, no reduction in their services and indeed have expanded many areas of service delivery, including Development Management and Planning Enforcement. As a result they are expanding their Software Development team with a core mission to deliver council services and content to citizens across any connected device, time or location. They need your help to continue to scale until they've built a platform that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. Your new role The team are functional object-oriented code enthusiasts and care about best practice. They work in small, cross-functional squads that promote Agile practices. In the backend team, they are experienced advocates of cloud computing and fanatical about, PaaS, SaaS and IaaS. You can expect to join a team that is applying core design principles. Eastleigh use Salesforce, AWS and Azure to redesign and join up customer interactions and provide productivity to their workforce. They have a mature DevOps culture in place, where the team is responsible for the infrastructure and deployment of those applications - "You build it, you run it." Being fully integrated into their team, you'll find the day-to-day activities of the technical teams are monitoring the performance of the technology stack and providing solutions to any issues or queries. You will be involved in working with business stakeholders and the analysis team to define quality, easy to use, cost effective solutions meeting business requirements. You will also get the opportunity to work with applications using .NET technologies, system architecture and design, development, customisation and testing. What you'll need to succeed This role is unique as they are primarily concerned with the behaviour and attitude of the applicants rather than needing all the skills from day 1. The Head of IT is big on training and providing you have the following you can be considered: * Practical object-oriented development experience that can be demonstrated through work examples (ideally C# / .Net based with SQL) * If no commercial experience, a relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar. * A get up and go attitude, hungry to learn and progress in a career in software development. * Understanding that the role offers wider exposure than just core development and can touch DBA work, Salesforce, Relational Databases and Systems Testing. *The full tech exposure you'll gain in the role is below* * SQL and Ingres database administration * Object Oriented coding; e.g. Apex, C#, Java etc. * COTS Application support, maintenance, and upgrades * Windows and Linux aficionado * Salesforce low-code development * Business and data analytics * Web form and case management process development * End-to-end product lifecycle management * Quality Assurance / System Testing * End User Training What you'll get in return Eastleigh are committed to supporting and developing all their staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. They support their staff in maintaining a good work life balance through their innovative flexi time system. They also have an excellent package of benefits including: * 27-30 days annual leave dependant on service + bank holidays * Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month * Remote working up to 4 days per week * Defined Benefit Pension Scheme * Places Leisure, Eastleigh - 30% off Full Membership * Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme * Car and Season Ticket loans * Excellent working environment * Support for continuous professional development What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Manager on . At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk