The Opportunity: Consulting as a User Researcher, you will be working within agile cross-functional teams providing User Centered Design (UCD) and User Experience (UX) expertise on a range of exciting digital services and transformation projects for a variety of critical, high-profile projects for the public sector (Government Digital Services). You will become a focal point for the main user interaction pieces, encompassing all aspects of their interaction with the product, service or system; using a confident, consultative, professional and transparent approach developing relationships with the client and stakeholders and helping to provide a positive experience for end-users. Skills and Experience: Experience within a consultancy, agency or in-house setting as a user research delivery role is very desirable Extensive commercial use of UCD principles and their associated best practices Familiar with moderating one-to-one usability sessions and preferably training in interviewing techniques Able to evidence qualitative and quantitative UX research methods from previous projects Ideally holding associated industry qualifications and a strong educational background (degree or equivalent experience) If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of their journey towards digital excellence! Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
May 18, 2024
Full time
The Opportunity: Consulting as a User Researcher, you will be working within agile cross-functional teams providing User Centered Design (UCD) and User Experience (UX) expertise on a range of exciting digital services and transformation projects for a variety of critical, high-profile projects for the public sector (Government Digital Services). You will become a focal point for the main user interaction pieces, encompassing all aspects of their interaction with the product, service or system; using a confident, consultative, professional and transparent approach developing relationships with the client and stakeholders and helping to provide a positive experience for end-users. Skills and Experience: Experience within a consultancy, agency or in-house setting as a user research delivery role is very desirable Extensive commercial use of UCD principles and their associated best practices Familiar with moderating one-to-one usability sessions and preferably training in interviewing techniques Able to evidence qualitative and quantitative UX research methods from previous projects Ideally holding associated industry qualifications and a strong educational background (degree or equivalent experience) If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of their journey towards digital excellence! Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
User Researcher Manchester (Hybrid-Working) Market Rates (plus excellent company benefits, incentives, bonuses, etc.) The Opportunity: Consulting as a User Researcher, you will be working within agile cross-functional teams providing User Centered Design (UCD) and User Experience (UX) expertise on a range of exciting digital services and transformation projects for a variety of critical, high-profile projects for the public sector (Government Digital Services). You will become a focal point for the main user interaction pieces, encompassing all aspects of their interaction with the product, service or system; using a confident, consultative, professional and transparent approach developing relationships with the client and stakeholders and helping to provide a positive experience for end-users. Skills and Experience: Experience within a consultancy, agency or in-house setting as a user research delivery role is very desirable Extensive commercial use of UCD principles and their associated best practices Familiar with moderating one-to-one usability sessions and preferably training in interviewing techniques Able to evidence qualitative and quantitative UX research methods from previous projects Ideally holding associated industry qualifications and a strong educational background (degree or equivalent experience) Role and Responsibilities: Infuse every stage of our client s projects with the vibrant spirit of User Centered Design, leveraging your expertise in human factors and user-centric design processes to foster an environment of continuous iteration and unwavering focus on the user Dive deep into the experience of their end-clients' experiences across various touchpoints and platforms, meticulously evaluating and monitoring proposed designs, staying ahead of the curve by anticipating and addressing any potential usability hurdles with finesse. Joining forces with colleagues (designers, product owners, developers, etc.) engaging in daily consultations to cultivate meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of their journey towards digital excellence! N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
May 18, 2024
Full time
User Researcher Manchester (Hybrid-Working) Market Rates (plus excellent company benefits, incentives, bonuses, etc.) The Opportunity: Consulting as a User Researcher, you will be working within agile cross-functional teams providing User Centered Design (UCD) and User Experience (UX) expertise on a range of exciting digital services and transformation projects for a variety of critical, high-profile projects for the public sector (Government Digital Services). You will become a focal point for the main user interaction pieces, encompassing all aspects of their interaction with the product, service or system; using a confident, consultative, professional and transparent approach developing relationships with the client and stakeholders and helping to provide a positive experience for end-users. Skills and Experience: Experience within a consultancy, agency or in-house setting as a user research delivery role is very desirable Extensive commercial use of UCD principles and their associated best practices Familiar with moderating one-to-one usability sessions and preferably training in interviewing techniques Able to evidence qualitative and quantitative UX research methods from previous projects Ideally holding associated industry qualifications and a strong educational background (degree or equivalent experience) Role and Responsibilities: Infuse every stage of our client s projects with the vibrant spirit of User Centered Design, leveraging your expertise in human factors and user-centric design processes to foster an environment of continuous iteration and unwavering focus on the user Dive deep into the experience of their end-clients' experiences across various touchpoints and platforms, meticulously evaluating and monitoring proposed designs, staying ahead of the curve by anticipating and addressing any potential usability hurdles with finesse. Joining forces with colleagues (designers, product owners, developers, etc.) engaging in daily consultations to cultivate meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of their journey towards digital excellence! N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 business across the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Since their launch in 2015 they have branched out to more areas of HR and now provide services like employment law advice, expert health & safety support, a confidential employee wellbeing service and much more! They have over 200 people employed, and you will find them primarily in the office which boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city. They strongly believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room, and their 4/1 hybrid approach has nurtured a tight-knit community. One where face-to-face interaction isn't a necessity, but a preference that drives collaborative spirit and creative solutions. What are they looking for? They're looking for someone to plan, design and carry out comprehensive research activities that help their teams deliver the right features and services to their customers. You'll collect and analyse data from many sources (both qualitative and quantitative) to make recommendations and improve the customer experience of their web and mobile apps. You'll be competent in collating, analysing, and presenting research findings in an engaging way, and produce actionable insights that shape the future of their digital customer experience. Skills and Experience: 3+ years of experience in conducting user research for digital products. Strong user research skills, proficient in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Confident with web analytics tools (e.g. GA, PowerBI, Pendo, Hotjar). Experience producing and analysing user journeys and flows to illustrate how customers interact with our products. Experience with remote research and surveying platforms (e.g. Maze, SurveyMonkey). Skilled in planning and managing participant recruitment, recommending appropriate tooling, maintaining research repositories etc. Familiarity with design and collaboration tools (e.g. Figma, Figjam, Miro, Jira, Confluence). Knowledge of A/B testing concepts and an openness to collaborate with CRO specialists. Ability to coach and guide others in conducting effective user research and applying best practices. Comfortable planning and facilitating engaging research workshops. Ability to independently plan and design research strategies, translating research findings into actionable insights. Benefits: 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus a day off for your birthday. 500 annual budget for every team member for training materials and supplies. 2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development. Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) scheme. Health Shield scheme for additional health coverage. Cycle to Work scheme. Season ticket loan. Profit Share scheme reflecting the company's success. Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle. Various retail discounts and perks. Flexi-time options for better work-life balance. Access to an on-site gym (coming soon). INDMANS
May 17, 2024
Full time
Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing an award-wining, Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 business across the UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Since their launch in 2015 they have branched out to more areas of HR and now provide services like employment law advice, expert health & safety support, a confidential employee wellbeing service and much more! They have over 200 people employed, and you will find them primarily in the office which boasts some of the best views you'll get of the city. They strongly believe that magic happens when talented people get together in a room, and their 4/1 hybrid approach has nurtured a tight-knit community. One where face-to-face interaction isn't a necessity, but a preference that drives collaborative spirit and creative solutions. What are they looking for? They're looking for someone to plan, design and carry out comprehensive research activities that help their teams deliver the right features and services to their customers. You'll collect and analyse data from many sources (both qualitative and quantitative) to make recommendations and improve the customer experience of their web and mobile apps. You'll be competent in collating, analysing, and presenting research findings in an engaging way, and produce actionable insights that shape the future of their digital customer experience. Skills and Experience: 3+ years of experience in conducting user research for digital products. Strong user research skills, proficient in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Confident with web analytics tools (e.g. GA, PowerBI, Pendo, Hotjar). Experience producing and analysing user journeys and flows to illustrate how customers interact with our products. Experience with remote research and surveying platforms (e.g. Maze, SurveyMonkey). Skilled in planning and managing participant recruitment, recommending appropriate tooling, maintaining research repositories etc. Familiarity with design and collaboration tools (e.g. Figma, Figjam, Miro, Jira, Confluence). Knowledge of A/B testing concepts and an openness to collaborate with CRO specialists. Ability to coach and guide others in conducting effective user research and applying best practices. Comfortable planning and facilitating engaging research workshops. Ability to independently plan and design research strategies, translating research findings into actionable insights. Benefits: 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus a day off for your birthday. 500 annual budget for every team member for training materials and supplies. 2 conference days per year to attend relevant events to further your own development. Enhanced sick pay and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) scheme. Health Shield scheme for additional health coverage. Cycle to Work scheme. Season ticket loan. Profit Share scheme reflecting the company's success. Free breakfast every Monday and office fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle. Various retail discounts and perks. Flexi-time options for better work-life balance. Access to an on-site gym (coming soon). INDMANS
Interaction Designer / Outside IR35/ Fully Remote / 6 Months Location: Remote Contract Length: 6 months Salary: 350 - 400 per day (outside IR35) Job Description: We are looking for an experienced interaction designer to join a public sector client of ours on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and be able to translate these into effective user interfaces. You will be responsible for working with a team of developers, researchers and product managers to create user-friendly and engaging digital products. Responsibilities: You can manage active and reactive communication. Design user interfaces Collaborate with developers and product managers Test and iterate on designs Document design decisions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in interaction design or a related field 3+ years of experience in interaction design Strong understanding of user-centered design principles Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and visual design Experience with user testing and usability evaluation Excellent communication and collaboration skills SC clearance (active or in progress) Benefits 6-month contract Remote working Opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital products Chance to make a real impact on the public sector Interaction Designer / Outside IR35/ Fully Remote / 6 Months
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Interaction Designer / Outside IR35/ Fully Remote / 6 Months Location: Remote Contract Length: 6 months Salary: 350 - 400 per day (outside IR35) Job Description: We are looking for an experienced interaction designer to join a public sector client of ours on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and be able to translate these into effective user interfaces. You will be responsible for working with a team of developers, researchers and product managers to create user-friendly and engaging digital products. Responsibilities: You can manage active and reactive communication. Design user interfaces Collaborate with developers and product managers Test and iterate on designs Document design decisions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in interaction design or a related field 3+ years of experience in interaction design Strong understanding of user-centered design principles Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and visual design Experience with user testing and usability evaluation Excellent communication and collaboration skills SC clearance (active or in progress) Benefits 6-month contract Remote working Opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital products Chance to make a real impact on the public sector Interaction Designer / Outside IR35/ Fully Remote / 6 Months
Senior UX Designer - Enterprise Competitive salary Welwyn Garden City About the role As a Senior UX designer at the UK's second biggest employer, you'll be shaping experiences that help our diverse colleague and supplier base work better. You'll discover new opportunities, crafting intuitive and effortless solutions that improve every stage of the colleague and supplier experience. We have a wide range of specialisms covering 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions. So, it's all about adapting, growing and embracing challenges. Our current work includes a fascinating variety of platforms, technologies and experiences, including: Lifecycle of a product from development to ranging in stores Stock, service, and security operations within our stores Colleague lifecycle, capability and development Internal communications and colleague networks Our impact in numbers Our colleagues use a wide range of devices, applications and systems to do their jobs. We cover broad aspects of our business, including distribution, office, and stores. Our teams are global with many colleagues working in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, India and Central Europe. There are: 360,000 colleagues at Tesco globally 1,720 colleagues using myProduct suite of apps in UK food, home and clothing 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions 34 user groups and 17 tools in the Product & Supplier space You will be responsible for Redefine complicated colleague experiences into simple and intuitive solutions' - emphasising the colleague. Own the end-to-end design process including discovery, service/user mapping, sketching, wire-framing, low-fidelity prototyping, and testing. Champion human-centred design with your stakeholders and the wider business. Work within and across agile squads to design, develop and improve the user experience across our digital products. Collaborate with UX researchers to help your team develop empathy for our users, including those with a disability, and advocate for their needs. Run light-weight research, such as validating designs via A/B testing, unmoderated, usability testing and more. Use quantitative data and partner with the analytics team to help inform your work. Promote inclusive design practices and deliver accessible designs. Measure the impact of your design and contribute to creating a culture that's making evidence-driven decisions. Work together with multiple specialists and stakeholders to find the best opportunities and deliver effective solutions. Facilitate partner (business and user) workshops, run appropriate conceptualisation and participatory design sessions. Deliver valuable, high-quality and consistent work without sacrificing speed by using our digital design system and its standardised foundations, components, and patterns. With support from UI designers in the team, be happy using Figma to create UI designs using the digital design system, build prototypes and test functionality. Collaborate with the design system team to help evolve the design system based on user needs. Help other disciplines understand the value design can bring to a project to build the best products. Provide feedback to other designers to help strengthen your team and Tesco as a whole. You will help your teammates build context, strong decision-making skills, and empathy for our users and customers. Embrace the opportunity to line manage other designers and help with their learning and development. Work with the Design Manager to cultivate a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture. You will need A strong, well-curated portfolio demonstrating your expertise across web, responsive and native design Prior involvement in high-profile design projects ideally in an enterprise environment Passion for solving product problems while balancing all facets of a user experience (strategy and research, information architecture, interaction design, accessibility) A good understanding of the end-to-end iterative design process including how to develop and use design research, journey mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and user testing to achieve human-centred design solutions Proficiency in interaction design for web (desktop and mobile) and native applications Experience of designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 level AA Experience collaborating closely with multiple disciplines including product and engineering Self-motivated and organised with good time management skills Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills to all levels of seniority and subject areas within the organisation Ability to coach, mentor and set standards for ways of working for more junior team members Proficiency with current industry design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, etc. A working knowledge of: Jira, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite Previous experience in the retail sector is an advantage. What's in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to: Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave The right to request flexible working from your first day with us Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Senior UX Designer - Enterprise Competitive salary Welwyn Garden City About the role As a Senior UX designer at the UK's second biggest employer, you'll be shaping experiences that help our diverse colleague and supplier base work better. You'll discover new opportunities, crafting intuitive and effortless solutions that improve every stage of the colleague and supplier experience. We have a wide range of specialisms covering 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions. So, it's all about adapting, growing and embracing challenges. Our current work includes a fascinating variety of platforms, technologies and experiences, including: Lifecycle of a product from development to ranging in stores Stock, service, and security operations within our stores Colleague lifecycle, capability and development Internal communications and colleague networks Our impact in numbers Our colleagues use a wide range of devices, applications and systems to do their jobs. We cover broad aspects of our business, including distribution, office, and stores. Our teams are global with many colleagues working in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, India and Central Europe. There are: 360,000 colleagues at Tesco globally 1,720 colleagues using myProduct suite of apps in UK food, home and clothing 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions 34 user groups and 17 tools in the Product & Supplier space You will be responsible for Redefine complicated colleague experiences into simple and intuitive solutions' - emphasising the colleague. Own the end-to-end design process including discovery, service/user mapping, sketching, wire-framing, low-fidelity prototyping, and testing. Champion human-centred design with your stakeholders and the wider business. Work within and across agile squads to design, develop and improve the user experience across our digital products. Collaborate with UX researchers to help your team develop empathy for our users, including those with a disability, and advocate for their needs. Run light-weight research, such as validating designs via A/B testing, unmoderated, usability testing and more. Use quantitative data and partner with the analytics team to help inform your work. Promote inclusive design practices and deliver accessible designs. Measure the impact of your design and contribute to creating a culture that's making evidence-driven decisions. Work together with multiple specialists and stakeholders to find the best opportunities and deliver effective solutions. Facilitate partner (business and user) workshops, run appropriate conceptualisation and participatory design sessions. Deliver valuable, high-quality and consistent work without sacrificing speed by using our digital design system and its standardised foundations, components, and patterns. With support from UI designers in the team, be happy using Figma to create UI designs using the digital design system, build prototypes and test functionality. Collaborate with the design system team to help evolve the design system based on user needs. Help other disciplines understand the value design can bring to a project to build the best products. Provide feedback to other designers to help strengthen your team and Tesco as a whole. You will help your teammates build context, strong decision-making skills, and empathy for our users and customers. Embrace the opportunity to line manage other designers and help with their learning and development. Work with the Design Manager to cultivate a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture. You will need A strong, well-curated portfolio demonstrating your expertise across web, responsive and native design Prior involvement in high-profile design projects ideally in an enterprise environment Passion for solving product problems while balancing all facets of a user experience (strategy and research, information architecture, interaction design, accessibility) A good understanding of the end-to-end iterative design process including how to develop and use design research, journey mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and user testing to achieve human-centred design solutions Proficiency in interaction design for web (desktop and mobile) and native applications Experience of designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 level AA Experience collaborating closely with multiple disciplines including product and engineering Self-motivated and organised with good time management skills Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills to all levels of seniority and subject areas within the organisation Ability to coach, mentor and set standards for ways of working for more junior team members Proficiency with current industry design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, etc. A working knowledge of: Jira, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite Previous experience in the retail sector is an advantage. What's in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to: Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave The right to request flexible working from your first day with us Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 16, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 16, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 16, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
May 16, 2024
Full time
DWP. Digital with Purpose. Can you contribute to a culture of DevOps and support transition to DevOps as a best practice? Are you passionate about continuous improvement, automation and removing toil? Do you enjoy introducing new digital tools and methodologies through the software lifecycle? We're looking for outstanding Senior DevOps Engineers to develop, build and maintain our flagship service, Universal Credit and our Working Age Benefits. Universal Credit is one of the highest profile digital transformation programmes in the world, praised for its fast and flexible response to the Covid-19 pandemic and now in use by over 5 million claimants and 30,000 staff. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll join DWP Digital community that is driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of public services, using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. DevOps With Purpose. Our DevOps Engineers build our products and applications - with researchers, testers, architects, analysts and designers - as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites us is problem-solving. We have a unique opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for millions of users. Our teams draw value from collaboration, actively seek input from colleagues and value ideas - from across disciplines, grades and job titles -over hierarchy. We are extending our already skilled and creative DevOps team. You will be a leader in our team, you will coach and mentor DevOps Engineers. You'll also be part of a supportive Engineering community of practice, with hundreds of engineering experts from across the UK united by passion and purpose. We'll give you the tools and time to build your capability, with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Significant demonstrable experience of working in a DevOps environment - Continuous Integration & Deployment, Delivery methods and techniques, including agile. Experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. Significant demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and supporting Unix/Linux based platforms and using developing solutions using scripting languages. Significant demonstrable experience of developing and supporting cloud-based applications in AWS. Significant demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Gitlab CI. Significant demonstratable experience in designing and implementing best practices using IaC tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus & Grafana. Details. Wages. Perks. You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517. You will be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £15,000 per year . You will get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Pre Interview Exercise Stage 3: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only THREE STAGES . Click apply now and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .
Role : UX Researcher (UI/UX Lead Developer) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Role Type : Permanent Salary : as per market Experience on Salesforce Experience with Apex, LWC and Aura Collect and evaluate user requirements with the help of product managers and engineers. Use storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps to illustrate design concepts. Menus, tabs, and widgets are examples of graphic user interface elements. Make page navigation buttons and search fields. Create UI mockups and prototypes that clearly show how sites work and look. Make unique graphic designs. Rough draughts should be prepared and presented to internal teams and key stakeholders. Identify and resolve UX issues. Make layout changes based on user feedback. Follow font, color, and image style guidelines.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Role : UX Researcher (UI/UX Lead Developer) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Role Type : Permanent Salary : as per market Experience on Salesforce Experience with Apex, LWC and Aura Collect and evaluate user requirements with the help of product managers and engineers. Use storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps to illustrate design concepts. Menus, tabs, and widgets are examples of graphic user interface elements. Make page navigation buttons and search fields. Create UI mockups and prototypes that clearly show how sites work and look. Make unique graphic designs. Rough draughts should be prepared and presented to internal teams and key stakeholders. Identify and resolve UX issues. Make layout changes based on user feedback. Follow font, color, and image style guidelines.
Software Researcher - Remote Working - UK Masters / PhD Mathematics or Computing - technical skillset to include Compilers / Embedded / Cryptography / Algorithms / Blockchain - Financial Security Applications. A Software Researcher with a Masters Degree and/or PhD in Mathematics or Computing will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. You'll undertake Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation of real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code. Working Remotely, the Software Researcher can expect to receive a top remuneration package with a generous bonus, research opportunities and personal equipment of your choice. To fit with this top class team you should bring the following: Masters Degree / PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computing gained from a top tier UK University. Knowledge of Embedded, Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms. Proficiency in one or more programming language ( ideally to include C++ and Python). Experience with low level software either as an engineer or security researcher. Solid understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments. A background in or a regular user of programming language theory. What you will be involved with: Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code. Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code. Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems. You'll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Software Researcher - Remote Working - UK Masters / PhD Mathematics or Computing - technical skillset to include Compilers / Embedded / Cryptography / Algorithms / Blockchain - Financial Security Applications. A Software Researcher with a Masters Degree and/or PhD in Mathematics or Computing will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. You'll undertake Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation of real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code. Working Remotely, the Software Researcher can expect to receive a top remuneration package with a generous bonus, research opportunities and personal equipment of your choice. To fit with this top class team you should bring the following: Masters Degree / PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computing gained from a top tier UK University. Knowledge of Embedded, Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms. Proficiency in one or more programming language ( ideally to include C++ and Python). Experience with low level software either as an engineer or security researcher. Solid understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments. A background in or a regular user of programming language theory. What you will be involved with: Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code. Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code. Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems. You'll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities.
Research Software Advocate Flexible Remote Working - WFH Anywhere in the UK 45,585 - 69,421 p/a + Excellent Benefits Highly Respected and Innovative Employer Do you have a background in software development (Python / R) with experience working closely alongside academics and researchers, and are you looking for a new varied opportunity that allows you to work remotely from anywhere in the UK? Our highly respected client, known for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, is looking for a Research Software Advocate to join a team that works on an innovative open-source software that delivers analysis across more than 58 million NHS records. In your first few weeks in this Research Software Advocate role, you can expect to: Build and nurture relationships with NHS analysts and academic epidemiologists, understanding their unique needs and challenges Organise and participate in community events, workshops, and meet-ups tailored to our specific developer audience Actively engage in relevant online forums and social media platforms to maintain a visible presence Develop and distribute technical content such as tutorials, blog posts, and webinars, focusing on Python and R to cater to our user base Represent the platform at conferences, meet-ups, and industry events, promoting the platform and sharing insights Work with a tech stack that includes Python, R, Django, JavaScript, React, Docker, Postgres, SQLite, HTMX To apply for this Research Software Advocate role you will require proficiency in Python / R Software Development in addition to soft skills including: Ability to create and disseminate clear, engaging technical content (tutorials, blog posts, documentation) Experience with public speaking and technical evangelism Experience organising and participating in community events and meet-ups Track record of using metrics and feedback to inform and adjust community engagement strategies Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, where every individual's voice is not only heard but also valued. They provide a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote a healthy work-life balance. Moreover, they are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Within their supportive and collaborative team environment, your contributions are not only recognised but also greatly appreciated. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Research Software Advocate Flexible Remote Working - WFH Anywhere in the UK 45,585 - 69,421 p/a + Excellent Benefits Highly Respected and Innovative Employer Do you have a background in software development (Python / R) with experience working closely alongside academics and researchers, and are you looking for a new varied opportunity that allows you to work remotely from anywhere in the UK? Our highly respected client, known for their commitment to diversity and inclusion, is looking for a Research Software Advocate to join a team that works on an innovative open-source software that delivers analysis across more than 58 million NHS records. In your first few weeks in this Research Software Advocate role, you can expect to: Build and nurture relationships with NHS analysts and academic epidemiologists, understanding their unique needs and challenges Organise and participate in community events, workshops, and meet-ups tailored to our specific developer audience Actively engage in relevant online forums and social media platforms to maintain a visible presence Develop and distribute technical content such as tutorials, blog posts, and webinars, focusing on Python and R to cater to our user base Represent the platform at conferences, meet-ups, and industry events, promoting the platform and sharing insights Work with a tech stack that includes Python, R, Django, JavaScript, React, Docker, Postgres, SQLite, HTMX To apply for this Research Software Advocate role you will require proficiency in Python / R Software Development in addition to soft skills including: Ability to create and disseminate clear, engaging technical content (tutorials, blog posts, documentation) Experience with public speaking and technical evangelism Experience organising and participating in community events and meet-ups Track record of using metrics and feedback to inform and adjust community engagement strategies Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, where every individual's voice is not only heard but also valued. They provide a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. Flexible working arrangements are available to promote a healthy work-life balance. Moreover, they are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Within their supportive and collaborative team environment, your contributions are not only recognised but also greatly appreciated. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 15, 2024
Full time
UX Researcher 45,000 - 60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid / Oxford Full Time / Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Junior Customer Success Analyst Fully Remote to £26k We are seeking an aspiring UX researcher / customer success manager / business analyst to join a successful software house with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. You will the first point of contact for customers, ensuring they receive the best possible experience and value from our clients products. Responsibilities: Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and represent their requirements within the business. Conduct regular meetings with clients to assess their business goals, adoption of our products, and gather insights for improvement. Respond to customer requests and inquiries regarding new features, product usage, and enhancements. Write clear and concise user stories based on customer input to guide product development and enhancements. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on customer feedback and business objectives. Collaborate with the product team and developers to plan and execute product releases, including content planning and release meetings with customers. Key Requirements: Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer interaction and relationship building. Some experience with agile project management methodologies, particularly in creating user stories. Strong interview skills, including human-centric design or design thinking approaches. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and explanations to both internal teams and external customers. Proactive attitude with a passion for understanding customer needs and driving customer success initiatives.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Junior Customer Success Analyst Fully Remote to £26k We are seeking an aspiring UX researcher / customer success manager / business analyst to join a successful software house with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. You will the first point of contact for customers, ensuring they receive the best possible experience and value from our clients products. Responsibilities: Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and represent their requirements within the business. Conduct regular meetings with clients to assess their business goals, adoption of our products, and gather insights for improvement. Respond to customer requests and inquiries regarding new features, product usage, and enhancements. Write clear and concise user stories based on customer input to guide product development and enhancements. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on customer feedback and business objectives. Collaborate with the product team and developers to plan and execute product releases, including content planning and release meetings with customers. Key Requirements: Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer interaction and relationship building. Some experience with agile project management methodologies, particularly in creating user stories. Strong interview skills, including human-centric design or design thinking approaches. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and explanations to both internal teams and external customers. Proactive attitude with a passion for understanding customer needs and driving customer success initiatives.
Director of Enterprise Platforms & Integration - Contract - 6 Months Rate : Up to £950 per day IR35 : Inside Duration : 6 Months Location : Remote The role :A Leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Director of Enterprise Platforms & Integration, to play a pivotal role in ensuring that group programmes are shaped, incepted and delivered to ensure they integrate with the future state IT reference architecture and design to operate principles.This is an initial 6-month contract, Inside IR35 and offering remote working. Experience requirements & Responsibilities : Proven experience in senior leadership roles within IT programme delivery, preferably in complex and fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and industry best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to drive change and innovation, with a focus on continuous improvement and optimisation. Act as a point of confluence for IT delivery across the change portfolios you will influence and oversight the strategic execution of IT related delivery in major projects and programmes. Leadership and Oversight: Lead and oversee the group IT Digital delivery management community, providing guidance and direction to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives. Direct leadership of User Researchers, UCD consultants, Agile BAs and Service Designers. Prioritisation and Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise IT requirements on major programmes, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to deliver impactful results. Structural Design and Optimisation: Shape the structure of IT delivery teams across major programmes, optimising team composition and capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Take a lead role in the governance of Group programmes representing IT at strategic boards. Governance and Standards: In conjunction with Enterprise Architecture own and iterate IT delivery governance, standards, and practices, ensuring adherence to industry government functional standards, best practices for service design, delivery and integration as well as applicable regulatory requirements. Optimise the spending and procurement across programme to foster better business processes, leveraging investments in integration. Integration by Design: Drive integration by design principles across IT initiatives, ensuring seamless connectivity, consumer centred optimisation and interoperability between systems and applications. Champion human centred design, AI and ethical design including UCD. Fit for Service Assessment: Own fit-for-service criteria and readiness assessments for IT on major programmes, ensuring that IT solutions meet quality standards and are ready for deployment. Domain Leadership: Leadership of the Enterprise Platforms and Digital Content domains. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will contacted to discuss the position further.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Director of Enterprise Platforms & Integration - Contract - 6 Months Rate : Up to £950 per day IR35 : Inside Duration : 6 Months Location : Remote The role :A Leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Director of Enterprise Platforms & Integration, to play a pivotal role in ensuring that group programmes are shaped, incepted and delivered to ensure they integrate with the future state IT reference architecture and design to operate principles.This is an initial 6-month contract, Inside IR35 and offering remote working. Experience requirements & Responsibilities : Proven experience in senior leadership roles within IT programme delivery, preferably in complex and fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and industry best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrable ability to drive change and innovation, with a focus on continuous improvement and optimisation. Act as a point of confluence for IT delivery across the change portfolios you will influence and oversight the strategic execution of IT related delivery in major projects and programmes. Leadership and Oversight: Lead and oversee the group IT Digital delivery management community, providing guidance and direction to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives. Direct leadership of User Researchers, UCD consultants, Agile BAs and Service Designers. Prioritisation and Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise IT requirements on major programmes, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to deliver impactful results. Structural Design and Optimisation: Shape the structure of IT delivery teams across major programmes, optimising team composition and capabilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Take a lead role in the governance of Group programmes representing IT at strategic boards. Governance and Standards: In conjunction with Enterprise Architecture own and iterate IT delivery governance, standards, and practices, ensuring adherence to industry government functional standards, best practices for service design, delivery and integration as well as applicable regulatory requirements. Optimise the spending and procurement across programme to foster better business processes, leveraging investments in integration. Integration by Design: Drive integration by design principles across IT initiatives, ensuring seamless connectivity, consumer centred optimisation and interoperability between systems and applications. Champion human centred design, AI and ethical design including UCD. Fit for Service Assessment: Own fit-for-service criteria and readiness assessments for IT on major programmes, ensuring that IT solutions meet quality standards and are ready for deployment. Domain Leadership: Leadership of the Enterprise Platforms and Digital Content domains. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will contacted to discuss the position further.
Junior Customer Success Analyst Remote£26kWe are seeking an aspiring UX researcher / customer success manager / business analyst to join a successful software house with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. You will the first point of contact for customers, ensuring they receive the best possible experience and value from our clients' products. Responsibilities: Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and represent their requirements within the business. Conduct regular meetings with clients to assess their business goals, adoption of our products, and gather insights for improvement. Respond to customer requests and inquiries regarding new features, product usage, and enhancements. Write clear and concise user stories based on customer input to guide product development and enhancements. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on customer feedback and business objectives. Collaborate with the product team and developers to plan and execute product releases, including content planning and release meetings with customers. Key Requirements: Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer interaction and relationship building. Some experience with agile project management methodologies, particularly in creating user stories. Strong interview skills, including human-centric design or design thinking approaches. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and explanations to both internal teams and external customers. Proactive attitude with a passion for understanding customer needs and driving customer success initiatives.
May 12, 2024
Full time
Junior Customer Success Analyst Remote£26kWe are seeking an aspiring UX researcher / customer success manager / business analyst to join a successful software house with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and innovation. You will the first point of contact for customers, ensuring they receive the best possible experience and value from our clients' products. Responsibilities: Engage with customers to understand their needs, gather feedback, and represent their requirements within the business. Conduct regular meetings with clients to assess their business goals, adoption of our products, and gather insights for improvement. Respond to customer requests and inquiries regarding new features, product usage, and enhancements. Write clear and concise user stories based on customer input to guide product development and enhancements. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on customer feedback and business objectives. Collaborate with the product team and developers to plan and execute product releases, including content planning and release meetings with customers. Key Requirements: Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer interaction and relationship building. Some experience with agile project management methodologies, particularly in creating user stories. Strong interview skills, including human-centric design or design thinking approaches. Ability to deliver engaging presentations and explanations to both internal teams and external customers. Proactive attitude with a passion for understanding customer needs and driving customer success initiatives.
Are you ready to make a significant impact? We're not talking about creating the next viral app but rather revolutionizing the most advanced manufacturing industry globally and improving the lives of countless individuals within it. Envision yourself stepping into a semiconductor factory-a massive facility housing thousands of machines within a pristine, dust-free cleanroom. Clad in a clean suit, you have the opportunity to explore the photolithography cell, passing by machines valued at over $100 million each, utilising ultraviolet light exposures to imprint nanometer-scale patterns onto silicon wafers. As you stroll along the entire row of these cutting-edge machines, it takes a full minute, and the rest of the factory requires multiple hours to tour. Consider the billions invested in constructing such a facility, and now, picture the impact of our optimisation software, effortlessly adding 10% or more capacity. This isn't just a tech solution; it's a game-changer with a tangible effect on the global GDP. Our products directly contribute to the development of the next generation of chips, powering AI data centres, autonomous vehicles, and yes, even rockets (we're proud to collaborate with a SpaceX supplier!). If you're ready to be part of something truly transformative, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. We are looking for a highly motivated senior product manager to discover, design, develop and bring highly innovative products into new markets in the semiconductor company. Previous experience in semiconductor or manufacturing is not required - we'll get you up to speed! About the role Product managers at Flexciton have a high degree of autonomy and ownership over their products. We are not glorified project managers; our first responsibility is to identify opportunities for the growth and success of the company, design solutions, and get them to market. We're looking for someone who has a proven track record of delivering innovative B2B products from conception to success in the market and increased revenue-enabled company growth. What you'll be doing Product Strategy & Development Expert Strategic Ownership: Define product strategy as a mini-CEO, ensuring alignment across the organisation, customers, and business stakeholders. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the product development lifecycle from discovery to launch, including prototyping, wireframing, and mockup design Collaborative Leadership: Work with fellow Product Managers and senior leadership to align product strategy across the Flexciton platform and product suite. Visionary Leadership: Define the product vision within your area, aligning it with the overall Flexciton product vision. Discovering New Products and Technologies Customer-Centric Approach: Engage with customers globally, navigating the complexities of a technical and secretive industry to understand real needs. Market Analysis: Analyse market and competition, deriving product opportunities and defining technical requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with AI researchers and engineers to enable novel solutions for complex problems. Product Validation and Management Prototyping and Testing: Enable prototyping of solutions and UI designs, conducting constant user testing. Data Analysis: Analyse semiconductor manufacturing data, estimating ROIs, and defining KPIs for informed decision-making Agile Iteration: Identify novel ways to iterate and test developments rapidly, optimizing validation and development processes. Execution and Engineering Enablement Product Ownership: Independently drive actions and initiatives for product success. Technical Expertise: Dive into technical details to ensure alignment with customer needs and product strategy. Collaborative Development: Work with cross-functional engineering teams to prioritize and drive features aligned with business objectives. Scrum Product Ownership: Fulfill the role of a scrum product owner, managing the product development team's quarterly OKRs. Product Marketing Go-To-Market Strategy: Collaborate with the commercial team to create Go-To-Market strategy, business model, and pricing for revenue maximisation. Narrative Ownership: Communicate clear value propositions internally and externally, including the creation of compelling product demos. Competitor Analysis: Conduct competitor analysis and work closely with marketing to position products effectively in the market. Marketing Support: Support marketing campaigns, and develop content, articles, and case studies to inspire internal teams, customers, and the industry. What we are looking for in you Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager in a deep tech or B2B SaaS company. Demonstrated success in bringing complex technical products to market. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. Commercial awareness - ability to effectively communicate business value at different orgnaisation levels. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving results in a fast-paced, startup environment Start up mindset, ability to deal with very dynamic environments, adapt to the continuous changes in market and business, ability to learn very quickly and meet new business needs. Technical skills - ability to understand technical concepts, and communicate with technical users. (Our products are technically sophisticated) Experience in software Excel / SQL / python / tableau and data analysis (users, product, market) Additional & Nice to haves . Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not have the following requirements. These are only a bonus for us, and you can expect to learn and grow in these aspects in this role with us. Worked with on-prem deployments Knowledge of optimisation/AI, worked on products invovled optimisation Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor and/or industrial engineering What Success look like for the first 6 months Fast onboarding understanding of industry, product and competition Visit a fab and speak directly to our clients Take ownership of one of our new products and lead two of our most cutting edge products Define product strategy and product roadmap Enable Sales and Marketing to communicate product effectively Iterate on the product and increase product market fit Benefits Competitive salary based on skills and experience Stock Options so when we make it big - so do you! L&D Opportunities We are determined to continuously develop ourselves, our company and our teams. We have a £500 training allowance for every employee. We also have our mini library where we keep adding books every week. We want to be able to create as many opportunities for our teams' growth . Hybrid working model of 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays) and 2 days working from home. Breakfasts and Snacks Our office is stocked with snacks, drinks, fruits, cereal. Monthly lunches in the office Quarterly team activity or dinner . Annual Team Trip Every year, we take our team to an annual retreat where we have strategy workshops, foster our culture and do lots of fun activities. Additional day of holiday every year (up to 30 days) after two years of service. 2 Weeks Work From Anywhere Policy
May 12, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to make a significant impact? We're not talking about creating the next viral app but rather revolutionizing the most advanced manufacturing industry globally and improving the lives of countless individuals within it. Envision yourself stepping into a semiconductor factory-a massive facility housing thousands of machines within a pristine, dust-free cleanroom. Clad in a clean suit, you have the opportunity to explore the photolithography cell, passing by machines valued at over $100 million each, utilising ultraviolet light exposures to imprint nanometer-scale patterns onto silicon wafers. As you stroll along the entire row of these cutting-edge machines, it takes a full minute, and the rest of the factory requires multiple hours to tour. Consider the billions invested in constructing such a facility, and now, picture the impact of our optimisation software, effortlessly adding 10% or more capacity. This isn't just a tech solution; it's a game-changer with a tangible effect on the global GDP. Our products directly contribute to the development of the next generation of chips, powering AI data centres, autonomous vehicles, and yes, even rockets (we're proud to collaborate with a SpaceX supplier!). If you're ready to be part of something truly transformative, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. We are looking for a highly motivated senior product manager to discover, design, develop and bring highly innovative products into new markets in the semiconductor company. Previous experience in semiconductor or manufacturing is not required - we'll get you up to speed! About the role Product managers at Flexciton have a high degree of autonomy and ownership over their products. We are not glorified project managers; our first responsibility is to identify opportunities for the growth and success of the company, design solutions, and get them to market. We're looking for someone who has a proven track record of delivering innovative B2B products from conception to success in the market and increased revenue-enabled company growth. What you'll be doing Product Strategy & Development Expert Strategic Ownership: Define product strategy as a mini-CEO, ensuring alignment across the organisation, customers, and business stakeholders. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the product development lifecycle from discovery to launch, including prototyping, wireframing, and mockup design Collaborative Leadership: Work with fellow Product Managers and senior leadership to align product strategy across the Flexciton platform and product suite. Visionary Leadership: Define the product vision within your area, aligning it with the overall Flexciton product vision. Discovering New Products and Technologies Customer-Centric Approach: Engage with customers globally, navigating the complexities of a technical and secretive industry to understand real needs. Market Analysis: Analyse market and competition, deriving product opportunities and defining technical requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with AI researchers and engineers to enable novel solutions for complex problems. Product Validation and Management Prototyping and Testing: Enable prototyping of solutions and UI designs, conducting constant user testing. Data Analysis: Analyse semiconductor manufacturing data, estimating ROIs, and defining KPIs for informed decision-making Agile Iteration: Identify novel ways to iterate and test developments rapidly, optimizing validation and development processes. Execution and Engineering Enablement Product Ownership: Independently drive actions and initiatives for product success. Technical Expertise: Dive into technical details to ensure alignment with customer needs and product strategy. Collaborative Development: Work with cross-functional engineering teams to prioritize and drive features aligned with business objectives. Scrum Product Ownership: Fulfill the role of a scrum product owner, managing the product development team's quarterly OKRs. Product Marketing Go-To-Market Strategy: Collaborate with the commercial team to create Go-To-Market strategy, business model, and pricing for revenue maximisation. Narrative Ownership: Communicate clear value propositions internally and externally, including the creation of compelling product demos. Competitor Analysis: Conduct competitor analysis and work closely with marketing to position products effectively in the market. Marketing Support: Support marketing campaigns, and develop content, articles, and case studies to inspire internal teams, customers, and the industry. What we are looking for in you Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager in a deep tech or B2B SaaS company. Demonstrated success in bringing complex technical products to market. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. Commercial awareness - ability to effectively communicate business value at different orgnaisation levels. Strategic thinker with a track record of driving results in a fast-paced, startup environment Start up mindset, ability to deal with very dynamic environments, adapt to the continuous changes in market and business, ability to learn very quickly and meet new business needs. Technical skills - ability to understand technical concepts, and communicate with technical users. (Our products are technically sophisticated) Experience in software Excel / SQL / python / tableau and data analysis (users, product, market) Additional & Nice to haves . Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not have the following requirements. These are only a bonus for us, and you can expect to learn and grow in these aspects in this role with us. Worked with on-prem deployments Knowledge of optimisation/AI, worked on products invovled optimisation Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor and/or industrial engineering What Success look like for the first 6 months Fast onboarding understanding of industry, product and competition Visit a fab and speak directly to our clients Take ownership of one of our new products and lead two of our most cutting edge products Define product strategy and product roadmap Enable Sales and Marketing to communicate product effectively Iterate on the product and increase product market fit Benefits Competitive salary based on skills and experience Stock Options so when we make it big - so do you! L&D Opportunities We are determined to continuously develop ourselves, our company and our teams. We have a £500 training allowance for every employee. We also have our mini library where we keep adding books every week. We want to be able to create as many opportunities for our teams' growth . Hybrid working model of 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays) and 2 days working from home. Breakfasts and Snacks Our office is stocked with snacks, drinks, fruits, cereal. Monthly lunches in the office Quarterly team activity or dinner . Annual Team Trip Every year, we take our team to an annual retreat where we have strategy workshops, foster our culture and do lots of fun activities. Additional day of holiday every year (up to 30 days) after two years of service. 2 Weeks Work From Anywhere Policy
As a DevOps Engineer, you will have experience of designing and architecting highly-available services on a cloud platform such as AWS, and of implementing continuous integration technologies such as Jenkins, and orchestration tools such as Ansible or Terraform. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work to optimise our development processes and identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. You will initially work mostly with AWS, OpenStack and OpenShift developing and supporting systems and infrastructure through to production using modern continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) techniques and supporting analysis, identification, prioritisation and implementation of incremental improvements to our services currently running. You will be a good technical communicator, able to improve developer experience through tools and technologies in collaboration with the development teams throughout the development lifecycle to live service and decommissioning. You will maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of our cloud services by implementing relevant information security standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations. You will excel at architecting cloud enabled systems and creating specifications and designs to meet our cloud hosting requirements, working with other stakeholders to translate requirements into visual technical designs and explore different approaches to solving problems. You will be capable of reviewing system designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, design standards, methods, and tools and efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. You will be a systems integrator and able to define and co-ordinate integration build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration testing. You will understand users and be able to identify them and their needs based on evidence and translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs and engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You must put users first, manage competing priorities excel at collaborating with users and user researchers and be able to make recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. You will work to ensure that our cloud platforms are highly available and be able to define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of our service availability in a cost effective manner. You will need excellent ability to manage the capability, functionality and sustainability of all of our cloud services including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). to find out more click the apply here button
Aug 18, 2023
Full time
As a DevOps Engineer, you will have experience of designing and architecting highly-available services on a cloud platform such as AWS, and of implementing continuous integration technologies such as Jenkins, and orchestration tools such as Ansible or Terraform. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work to optimise our development processes and identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. You will initially work mostly with AWS, OpenStack and OpenShift developing and supporting systems and infrastructure through to production using modern continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) techniques and supporting analysis, identification, prioritisation and implementation of incremental improvements to our services currently running. You will be a good technical communicator, able to improve developer experience through tools and technologies in collaboration with the development teams throughout the development lifecycle to live service and decommissioning. You will maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of our cloud services by implementing relevant information security standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations. You will excel at architecting cloud enabled systems and creating specifications and designs to meet our cloud hosting requirements, working with other stakeholders to translate requirements into visual technical designs and explore different approaches to solving problems. You will be capable of reviewing system designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, design standards, methods, and tools and efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. You will be a systems integrator and able to define and co-ordinate integration build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration testing. You will understand users and be able to identify them and their needs based on evidence and translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs and engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. You must put users first, manage competing priorities excel at collaborating with users and user researchers and be able to make recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. You will work to ensure that our cloud platforms are highly available and be able to define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of our service availability in a cost effective manner. You will need excellent ability to manage the capability, functionality and sustainability of all of our cloud services including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). to find out more click the apply here button
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Permanent (Full-time). Join the IELTS Modernisation team as a Permanent Product Owner , driving innovation in operational capabilities by collaborating with internal users and delivering transformative solutions. Or embrace a Fixed-Term Contract as a Product Owner, leading data insights and shaping data-driven decision-making through strategic engagement and impactful analytics. Both roles are crucial to our digital transformation journey and require individuals with experience, empathy, and diplomacy. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the roles As a Product Owner specialising in operational capabilities , your primary focus will be on collaborating closely with internal users to develop and enhance mission-critical operational systems. Your responsibilities encompass a comprehensive approach, from understanding user needs to fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivering transformative solutions. You will be instrumental in the process of gathering requirements and identifying pain points through active engagement with internal users, driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, your role extends to: Communicate product vision, align with business objectives, and contribute to the development roadmap. Collaborate with development teams, translating requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Strategically prioritize backlog items considering business value, user impact, and technical feasibility. Foster effective communication, collaboration, and define key metrics for measuring product success. This role involves refining and communicating the product vision and roadmap for data insights and analytics, ensuring a clear trajectory aligned with objectives. You will work closely with data engineering and analytics teams, contributing to the ingestion, transformation, and visualisation of raw data, thereby converting it into actionable insights. Additionally, your role involves: Translate complex business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and data models. Prioritize data initiatives considering business impact, data quality, and technical feasibility. Foster seamless communication and collaboration between stakeholders and data teams. Monitor evolving data trends, emerging technologies, and define KPIs for enhanced data capabilities and insights. This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you. About you To be successful you will have a proven track record as a Product Owner or in a similar capacity, preferably within a technology-driven or educational context. This involves a deep comprehension of business operations, processes, and systems, coupled with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to craft effective software solutions. Your skill set should encompass adept communication and presentation abilities, enabling you to articulate intricate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. An analytical mindset is crucial, complemented by your proficiency in harnessing data to inform decision-making and provide valuable business insights. A robust grasp of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is essential, as is familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or analogous platforms. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 29 and 30 August 2023. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Aug 17, 2023
Full time
Contract: Permanent (Full-time). Join the IELTS Modernisation team as a Permanent Product Owner , driving innovation in operational capabilities by collaborating with internal users and delivering transformative solutions. Or embrace a Fixed-Term Contract as a Product Owner, leading data insights and shaping data-driven decision-making through strategic engagement and impactful analytics. Both roles are crucial to our digital transformation journey and require individuals with experience, empathy, and diplomacy. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the roles As a Product Owner specialising in operational capabilities , your primary focus will be on collaborating closely with internal users to develop and enhance mission-critical operational systems. Your responsibilities encompass a comprehensive approach, from understanding user needs to fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivering transformative solutions. You will be instrumental in the process of gathering requirements and identifying pain points through active engagement with internal users, driving improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, your role extends to: Communicate product vision, align with business objectives, and contribute to the development roadmap. Collaborate with development teams, translating requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria. Strategically prioritize backlog items considering business value, user impact, and technical feasibility. Foster effective communication, collaboration, and define key metrics for measuring product success. This role involves refining and communicating the product vision and roadmap for data insights and analytics, ensuring a clear trajectory aligned with objectives. You will work closely with data engineering and analytics teams, contributing to the ingestion, transformation, and visualisation of raw data, thereby converting it into actionable insights. Additionally, your role involves: Translate complex business requirements into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and data models. Prioritize data initiatives considering business impact, data quality, and technical feasibility. Foster seamless communication and collaboration between stakeholders and data teams. Monitor evolving data trends, emerging technologies, and define KPIs for enhanced data capabilities and insights. This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you. About you To be successful you will have a proven track record as a Product Owner or in a similar capacity, preferably within a technology-driven or educational context. This involves a deep comprehension of business operations, processes, and systems, coupled with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to craft effective software solutions. Your skill set should encompass adept communication and presentation abilities, enabling you to articulate intricate concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. An analytical mindset is crucial, complemented by your proficiency in harnessing data to inform decision-making and provide valuable business insights. A robust grasp of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, is essential, as is familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or analogous platforms. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Group personal pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Green travel schemes 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 29 and 30 August 2023. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Closing date: 20/ 08/ 2023 IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, focusing on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students, and researchers. Visit our website to find out more about our organisation and our values. You can also watch a video about why our people like working here. The Role An opening has arisen for an experienced Integration Developer to join the Integration Delivery Team in IT Services, that is establishing an Integration Centre of Excellence (ICOE). The team is responsible for the application development and application maintenance of our core integration technologies - primarily webMethods and SSIS. The integration team is responsible for over 800 integration jobs maintaining data links between our core, internal and external systems. The University will be implementing a new integration/ middleware environment by end of 2023. The role involves working with business users and IT colleagues to define integration requirements, and to implement solutions based upon our core integration technologies. Primarily, this will be within softwareAG's webMethods stack, and Microsoft SSIS. A detailed understanding of a broad range of integration approaches and technologies is essential for the role. Our team supports a large number of batch and real-time interfaces driven from our webMethods, SSIS & Calopus legacy tools. These include connecting our systems via Web Service, SQL, API and file-based integrations. There would be a new integration platform by end of 2023 for which training upskilling will be required once technology is finalized. You will be a key member of the "Centre of Excellence" that is being established - covering architectural principles, systems, process flow, governance and BAU service design standards. Integration is core to most projects IT Services undertake at the university, and assignment to a range of ongoing projects will form a part of the role. The work will also include providing day-to-day support and development to our existing suite of integrations in BAU space. Benefits of Working Here The University of Manchester offers a range of benefits, including a highly competitive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance of plus closure days for the Christmas period and training and development opportunities. The working environment is flexible and friendly, with hybrid working practices for many staff. Essential Criteria A detailed understanding of webMethods for creating and implementing complex integrations between different systems. Experience gathering requirements and producing design / build documentation in the integration space. Experience providing day to day support of complex integrations across multiple technologies. Strong SQL skills around Oracle and MSSQL. An understanding of a broad range of integration approaches and technologies is essential for the role. Experience using source control, e.g. Bitbucket/ Git. Experience with swagger or other rest definition tools Experience of calling and testing APIs using tools such as Postman API or SOAP UI Desirable Criteria Experience using Azure DevOps pipeline. Experience with an ETL (preferably SSIS, but knowledge of alternative products would also be considered). Experience using JIRA and Confluence. Knowledge of diagramming techniques As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Aug 15, 2023
Full time
Closing date: 20/ 08/ 2023 IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, focusing on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students, and researchers. Visit our website to find out more about our organisation and our values. You can also watch a video about why our people like working here. The Role An opening has arisen for an experienced Integration Developer to join the Integration Delivery Team in IT Services, that is establishing an Integration Centre of Excellence (ICOE). The team is responsible for the application development and application maintenance of our core integration technologies - primarily webMethods and SSIS. The integration team is responsible for over 800 integration jobs maintaining data links between our core, internal and external systems. The University will be implementing a new integration/ middleware environment by end of 2023. The role involves working with business users and IT colleagues to define integration requirements, and to implement solutions based upon our core integration technologies. Primarily, this will be within softwareAG's webMethods stack, and Microsoft SSIS. A detailed understanding of a broad range of integration approaches and technologies is essential for the role. Our team supports a large number of batch and real-time interfaces driven from our webMethods, SSIS & Calopus legacy tools. These include connecting our systems via Web Service, SQL, API and file-based integrations. There would be a new integration platform by end of 2023 for which training upskilling will be required once technology is finalized. You will be a key member of the "Centre of Excellence" that is being established - covering architectural principles, systems, process flow, governance and BAU service design standards. Integration is core to most projects IT Services undertake at the university, and assignment to a range of ongoing projects will form a part of the role. The work will also include providing day-to-day support and development to our existing suite of integrations in BAU space. Benefits of Working Here The University of Manchester offers a range of benefits, including a highly competitive pension scheme, generous holiday allowance of plus closure days for the Christmas period and training and development opportunities. The working environment is flexible and friendly, with hybrid working practices for many staff. Essential Criteria A detailed understanding of webMethods for creating and implementing complex integrations between different systems. Experience gathering requirements and producing design / build documentation in the integration space. Experience providing day to day support of complex integrations across multiple technologies. Strong SQL skills around Oracle and MSSQL. An understanding of a broad range of integration approaches and technologies is essential for the role. Experience using source control, e.g. Bitbucket/ Git. Experience with swagger or other rest definition tools Experience of calling and testing APIs using tools such as Postman API or SOAP UI Desirable Criteria Experience using Azure DevOps pipeline. Experience with an ETL (preferably SSIS, but knowledge of alternative products would also be considered). Experience using JIRA and Confluence. Knowledge of diagramming techniques As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.