Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Systems Administrator (VMWare) Category Infrastructure/Cloud City Corsham, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Systems Administrator (VMWare) Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the programme/role, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through National Security Vetting to obtain this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities We're looking for a VMWare Engineer/SME to join our tight-knit team. If you're skilled in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting VMware vSphere environments, we want you! Your role? Building and maintaining our VMWare platform. You'll need a solid grasp of vSphere components like ESXi, vCSA, DRS, VDS, and more. Your expertise in Content Libraries will be invaluable as we strive to optimise our virtual infrastructure for peak performance. Bring your expertise to the table and thrive in an environment that values innovation and teamwork. Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environments. Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs. Offer subject matter guidance and expertise to project teams. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Solid understanding of vSphere components and concepts including ESXi, vCSA, Datacenters, Clusters, DRS, VDS, Content Libraries. Experience of performing large-scale upgrades to vSphere environments. Good understanding of Linux operating systems, preferably Photon Experience with other VMware software defined datacentre products including vSAN, NSX Understanding of networking concepts such as switching, dynamic routing, NAT and Firewalls. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools. Knowledge and experience of PKI. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Defense Defense Linux Public Key Infrastructure Reference (phone number removed)
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Systems Administrator (VMWare) Category Infrastructure/Cloud City Corsham, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Systems Administrator (VMWare) Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Due to the secure nature of the programme/role, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through National Security Vetting to obtain this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities We're looking for a VMWare Engineer/SME to join our tight-knit team. If you're skilled in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting VMware vSphere environments, we want you! Your role? Building and maintaining our VMWare platform. You'll need a solid grasp of vSphere components like ESXi, vCSA, DRS, VDS, and more. Your expertise in Content Libraries will be invaluable as we strive to optimise our virtual infrastructure for peak performance. Bring your expertise to the table and thrive in an environment that values innovation and teamwork. Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere environments. Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs. Offer subject matter guidance and expertise to project teams. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Solid understanding of vSphere components and concepts including ESXi, vCSA, Datacenters, Clusters, DRS, VDS, Content Libraries. Experience of performing large-scale upgrades to vSphere environments. Good understanding of Linux operating systems, preferably Photon Experience with other VMware software defined datacentre products including vSAN, NSX Understanding of networking concepts such as switching, dynamic routing, NAT and Firewalls. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools. Knowledge and experience of PKI. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Defense Defense Linux Public Key Infrastructure Reference (phone number removed)
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Infrastructure Engineer Category Infrastructure/Cloud City Chippenham, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Infrastructure Engineer Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Were expanding our team of Linux Engineers. If you have a solid Linux foundation and an enthusiasm for technology, wed love you to join us. We have successfully developed, built, and deployed a cutting-edge Big Data platform for a meaningful and strategic client. Based on that success we have been tasked with rolling out new instances of the platform. Were heavily into automation and the investment in effort required to continually improve the deployment process and subsequent health checks and monitoring. Were motivated to improve the state-of-the-art platform we have developed. As a Linux Engineer you will predominantly be based in the CGI office in Chippenham where we have our own purpose-built facility. As part of the Linux Engineer role, you will also become part of the 24x7 on-call rota once your knowledge and skillsets have become established. This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with hardware builds for deployed Big Data systems and to broaden experience of cyber defence systems. "All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level" Due to the Secure Nature of the work, we can only accept UK Nationals. Your future duties and responsibilities - Build new Deployed units to agreed infrastructure specification. - Carry out service delivery and maintenance tasks using standard procedures and tools - Engage third party support vendors to assist with hardware faults or queries. - Resolve problems raised by the end users (remotely or on-site) - Produce/Develop PoC designs - Conduct benchmark testing Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Linux console administration - Server Infrastructure - Networking and firewalls - Cyber Defence Alongside a competitive salary, we offer you access to our share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) making you a member not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options and a cycle to work scheme. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Linux Network Administration Ansible Server - Linux Reference (phone number removed)
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Infrastructure Engineer Category Infrastructure/Cloud City Chippenham, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Infrastructure Engineer Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. Were expanding our team of Linux Engineers. If you have a solid Linux foundation and an enthusiasm for technology, wed love you to join us. We have successfully developed, built, and deployed a cutting-edge Big Data platform for a meaningful and strategic client. Based on that success we have been tasked with rolling out new instances of the platform. Were heavily into automation and the investment in effort required to continually improve the deployment process and subsequent health checks and monitoring. Were motivated to improve the state-of-the-art platform we have developed. As a Linux Engineer you will predominantly be based in the CGI office in Chippenham where we have our own purpose-built facility. As part of the Linux Engineer role, you will also become part of the 24x7 on-call rota once your knowledge and skillsets have become established. This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on with hardware builds for deployed Big Data systems and to broaden experience of cyber defence systems. "All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level" Due to the Secure Nature of the work, we can only accept UK Nationals. Your future duties and responsibilities - Build new Deployed units to agreed infrastructure specification. - Carry out service delivery and maintenance tasks using standard procedures and tools - Engage third party support vendors to assist with hardware faults or queries. - Resolve problems raised by the end users (remotely or on-site) - Produce/Develop PoC designs - Conduct benchmark testing Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Linux console administration - Server Infrastructure - Networking and firewalls - Cyber Defence Alongside a competitive salary, we offer you access to our share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) making you a member not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options and a cycle to work scheme. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Linux Network Administration Ansible Server - Linux Reference (phone number removed)
Internal Job Title: Digital Solutions Director Business: Lucy Electric (EMS) Location:Thame, Hybrid Job Reference No: 3335 Job Purpose Lucy Electric is a traditional switchgear business which is adapting to markets for renewables, electric vehicle infrastructure and the market potential for digitalisation. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Digital Solutions Director with an entrepreneurial mindset, substantial experience in technology development and commercial capability, this will be a key role on the Lucy Electric Executive Team. The business is global, with key locations in the UK and India. A strong R&D and Product team, alongside some shrewd acquisitions in data analytics and AI capabilities mean that there is a strong platform to drive innovation and have an impact in this space. The Lucy Electric Executive team recognises that networks are likely to become more flexible through digitalisation - enabling data sharing across the energy value chain and increased monitoring. Our products can be utilised to enhance power availability as well as remotely control and monitor, our hardware is automation ready. The business is at a key stage as we consider how to bring these products and solutions together to form a digital strategy. This is an excellent opportunity which offers significant autonomy to set the roadmap and strategy in Digital Solutions for Lucy Electric. The company is committed to designing and delivering smart customer solutions to enable and enhance intelligent electric networks. The Digital Solutions Director will be expected to capitalise on this commitment. They will be responsible for understanding the current market expectations, researching future trends and translating this into a commercially viable strategy which will unite Product, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Innovation teams for a coherent vision. Job Context Lucy Electric is a part of Lucy Group the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today the Group trades in over 70 countries, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa. Lucy Electric is a leader in secondary power distribution solutions with over 200 years' industry experience. Specialising in high-performance medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications, it enables the safe and reliable distribution of energy to homes and businesses worldwide. Our best-in-class products are at the cutting edge of medium voltage design and innovation, providing switching, protection and automation solutions with reliability, safety and value built-in as standard. We also offer bespoke engineering, comprehensive warrantees and dedicated after-sales support, meaning that customers are supported throughout the product lifecycle. There is substantial growth forecast for smart infrastructure related to the decentralisation, decarbonisation and digitalisation of energy networks across the world. Lucy Electric (along with Lucy Group as a whole) is very well placed to seize this opportunity and deliver world leading smart solutions in defined sectors for customers and stakeholders across all of its markets. We have a vision to significantly grow this business area going forward, this role will be responsible for formulating and ultimately delivering this strategy. Innovation, a strong product roadmap and a cohesive vision across multiple business units will be at the forefront of Lucy Electric's "go-to market" strategy. Job Dimensions With the Leadership team in the UK •Report directly to the company CEO •Lead Lucy Electric's Digital Solution strategy as part of the Lucy Electric Executive Team. •Work with the Marketing, Innovation, Product and Commercial teams in Lucy Electric to define the commercial positioning and solutions offering for digital solutions going forward. •Working with the Board, CEO and Engineering Director to effectively develop, deliver and support world-class digital solutions. Key Accountabilities Market impact and strategic development •The position will be critical to the future, successful trajectory of the company. There has not previously been a dedicated focus on the area of Digital Growth. •Lucy Electric is expanding its digital capabilities and solutions across all its major markets to enable this transformation. •This role will be responsible for designing and developing the business model Lucy Electric's digital solutions strategy and will lead the product development contribution to strategic discussions. •In addition, the role is responsible for research and development, and the delivery of new products/services associated with the digital solutions strategy. •Delivering significant growth in Lucy Electric's capabilities, revenues and margins in digital solutions. •Leading the evolution and delivery of the digital strategy. This will involve working closely with the senior leadership teams in the businesses to fully identify and articulate the priorities and opportunities to maximise the digital business opportunity. •Clearly articulating and quantifying the commercial proposition and value of digital and automated solutions •Coordination with the existing Sales, BD and Marketing teams positioning current Digital solutions effectively to substantially increase sales, margins, market share across smart solutions •Guiding and coaching the market-facing resources in Lucy Electric to analyse the strategic market demand and critical routes to market; and articulating the solutions value and growth opportunities in digital, automation and related areas. •Working closely with Engineering and Innovation teams regarding solutions specifications and new product/solutions developments to exploit new opportunities. Qualifications, Experience & Skills Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: •Significant Experience in developing and influencing strategic direction in the development of digital, automation or related sectors across global markets •Proven experience at a senior and strategic level of product development and delivery •Experience of delivering considerable revenue and margin growth, particularly in new product lines and repurposing of existing solutions •University Education / Postgraduate (Masters Degree) in areas such as Electronics, Industrial Automation, technology development Job Specific Skills: •Ability to develop and deliver clear commercial customer centric business strategy, particularly in smart solutions. •Strong leadership skills and experience •Good analytical and problem-solving skills •Ability to analyse market trends and articulate clear market-led customer solutions •Experience with financial planning, budgeting and headcount management •Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strong business outcomes •Excellent communication skills; up to board level •The ability to work with agility and at pace to deliver timely results •Participate in the development of corporate strategy, applying functional expertise to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process. •Communicate the Digital function's strategy and its relationship to the organization's mission, vision and values; clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve the organization's business goals. •Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of the Digital business area. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Motivate others to develop their capabilities and fulfil their personal potential •Provide authoritative specialist advice to the leadership team to guide the implementation of policy and the design and implementation of projects and change initiatives. •Strong leadership and motivation behaviours, ability to make the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in. •Strategic Mindset. Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. •Business Insight. Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals •Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. •Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. •Excellent attention to detail •Collaborates Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Internal Job Title: Digital Solutions Director Business: Lucy Electric (EMS) Location:Thame, Hybrid Job Reference No: 3335 Job Purpose Lucy Electric is a traditional switchgear business which is adapting to markets for renewables, electric vehicle infrastructure and the market potential for digitalisation. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Digital Solutions Director with an entrepreneurial mindset, substantial experience in technology development and commercial capability, this will be a key role on the Lucy Electric Executive Team. The business is global, with key locations in the UK and India. A strong R&D and Product team, alongside some shrewd acquisitions in data analytics and AI capabilities mean that there is a strong platform to drive innovation and have an impact in this space. The Lucy Electric Executive team recognises that networks are likely to become more flexible through digitalisation - enabling data sharing across the energy value chain and increased monitoring. Our products can be utilised to enhance power availability as well as remotely control and monitor, our hardware is automation ready. The business is at a key stage as we consider how to bring these products and solutions together to form a digital strategy. This is an excellent opportunity which offers significant autonomy to set the roadmap and strategy in Digital Solutions for Lucy Electric. The company is committed to designing and delivering smart customer solutions to enable and enhance intelligent electric networks. The Digital Solutions Director will be expected to capitalise on this commitment. They will be responsible for understanding the current market expectations, researching future trends and translating this into a commercially viable strategy which will unite Product, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Innovation teams for a coherent vision. Job Context Lucy Electric is a part of Lucy Group the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. Today the Group trades in over 70 countries, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa. Lucy Electric is a leader in secondary power distribution solutions with over 200 years' industry experience. Specialising in high-performance medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications, it enables the safe and reliable distribution of energy to homes and businesses worldwide. Our best-in-class products are at the cutting edge of medium voltage design and innovation, providing switching, protection and automation solutions with reliability, safety and value built-in as standard. We also offer bespoke engineering, comprehensive warrantees and dedicated after-sales support, meaning that customers are supported throughout the product lifecycle. There is substantial growth forecast for smart infrastructure related to the decentralisation, decarbonisation and digitalisation of energy networks across the world. Lucy Electric (along with Lucy Group as a whole) is very well placed to seize this opportunity and deliver world leading smart solutions in defined sectors for customers and stakeholders across all of its markets. We have a vision to significantly grow this business area going forward, this role will be responsible for formulating and ultimately delivering this strategy. Innovation, a strong product roadmap and a cohesive vision across multiple business units will be at the forefront of Lucy Electric's "go-to market" strategy. Job Dimensions With the Leadership team in the UK •Report directly to the company CEO •Lead Lucy Electric's Digital Solution strategy as part of the Lucy Electric Executive Team. •Work with the Marketing, Innovation, Product and Commercial teams in Lucy Electric to define the commercial positioning and solutions offering for digital solutions going forward. •Working with the Board, CEO and Engineering Director to effectively develop, deliver and support world-class digital solutions. Key Accountabilities Market impact and strategic development •The position will be critical to the future, successful trajectory of the company. There has not previously been a dedicated focus on the area of Digital Growth. •Lucy Electric is expanding its digital capabilities and solutions across all its major markets to enable this transformation. •This role will be responsible for designing and developing the business model Lucy Electric's digital solutions strategy and will lead the product development contribution to strategic discussions. •In addition, the role is responsible for research and development, and the delivery of new products/services associated with the digital solutions strategy. •Delivering significant growth in Lucy Electric's capabilities, revenues and margins in digital solutions. •Leading the evolution and delivery of the digital strategy. This will involve working closely with the senior leadership teams in the businesses to fully identify and articulate the priorities and opportunities to maximise the digital business opportunity. •Clearly articulating and quantifying the commercial proposition and value of digital and automated solutions •Coordination with the existing Sales, BD and Marketing teams positioning current Digital solutions effectively to substantially increase sales, margins, market share across smart solutions •Guiding and coaching the market-facing resources in Lucy Electric to analyse the strategic market demand and critical routes to market; and articulating the solutions value and growth opportunities in digital, automation and related areas. •Working closely with Engineering and Innovation teams regarding solutions specifications and new product/solutions developments to exploit new opportunities. Qualifications, Experience & Skills Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: •Significant Experience in developing and influencing strategic direction in the development of digital, automation or related sectors across global markets •Proven experience at a senior and strategic level of product development and delivery •Experience of delivering considerable revenue and margin growth, particularly in new product lines and repurposing of existing solutions •University Education / Postgraduate (Masters Degree) in areas such as Electronics, Industrial Automation, technology development Job Specific Skills: •Ability to develop and deliver clear commercial customer centric business strategy, particularly in smart solutions. •Strong leadership skills and experience •Good analytical and problem-solving skills •Ability to analyse market trends and articulate clear market-led customer solutions •Experience with financial planning, budgeting and headcount management •Work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strong business outcomes •Excellent communication skills; up to board level •The ability to work with agility and at pace to deliver timely results •Participate in the development of corporate strategy, applying functional expertise to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process. •Communicate the Digital function's strategy and its relationship to the organization's mission, vision and values; clarify the actions needed to implement it within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve the organization's business goals. •Identify the capabilities needed to meet the current and emerging business needs of the Digital business area. Evaluate current capabilities, identify gaps, and prioritize development activities. Motivate others to develop their capabilities and fulfil their personal potential •Provide authoritative specialist advice to the leadership team to guide the implementation of policy and the design and implementation of projects and change initiatives. •Strong leadership and motivation behaviours, ability to make the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in. •Strategic Mindset. Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. •Business Insight. Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals •Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. •Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. •Excellent attention to detail •Collaborates Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process in quick and easy. Apply today!
Data Architect SQL, PowerBI, Azure synapse data warehouse, ETL Leading data transformation & strategy within the business Southampton based 2-3 days per week Spectrum IT has partnered with a leading green energy consultancy who supports and empowers companies with the journey to net zero. With a unique range of services, they tailor sustainable solutions for all our customers driving major reductions in costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. They are a crucial part of building a sustainable and greener future for the planet and generations to come having impacts across the education sector, parts of the NHS and within private sector companies across the UK. As part of a large Data transformation within the business they are building a new Azure synapse data warehouse and consolidating multiple forms and streams of data into 1 centralised platform. The Data architect will be a crucial part of this project helping to analyse the current data estate, identify opportunities and weaknesses then build a roadmap for the data strategy. Key Skills: Highly advanced level of SQL querying & database management Advanced level PowerBI & strong experience building reports & dashboards A strong understanding of Azure data warehouses and/or data lakes An ability to analyse the companies data estate and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Prior experience designing complex Azure data architecture Prior experience integrating multiple data streams or channels Strong communication skills and ability to analyse requirements Strong stakeholder and project management skills Beneficial skills: A degree in computer science or software engineering Any relevant Azure qualifications or certifications Experience in finance, insurance or energy sectors To apply or hear more about this role, please contact or call . Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Data Architect SQL, PowerBI, Azure synapse data warehouse, ETL Leading data transformation & strategy within the business Southampton based 2-3 days per week Spectrum IT has partnered with a leading green energy consultancy who supports and empowers companies with the journey to net zero. With a unique range of services, they tailor sustainable solutions for all our customers driving major reductions in costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. They are a crucial part of building a sustainable and greener future for the planet and generations to come having impacts across the education sector, parts of the NHS and within private sector companies across the UK. As part of a large Data transformation within the business they are building a new Azure synapse data warehouse and consolidating multiple forms and streams of data into 1 centralised platform. The Data architect will be a crucial part of this project helping to analyse the current data estate, identify opportunities and weaknesses then build a roadmap for the data strategy. Key Skills: Highly advanced level of SQL querying & database management Advanced level PowerBI & strong experience building reports & dashboards A strong understanding of Azure data warehouses and/or data lakes An ability to analyse the companies data estate and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Prior experience designing complex Azure data architecture Prior experience integrating multiple data streams or channels Strong communication skills and ability to analyse requirements Strong stakeholder and project management skills Beneficial skills: A degree in computer science or software engineering Any relevant Azure qualifications or certifications Experience in finance, insurance or energy sectors To apply or hear more about this role, please contact or call . Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Support Analyst - Cardiff 2 months initially but chance to interview for a permanent position if wanted £19.48p/h (insside IR35 and paid through an umbrella company) 2-3 days p/week onsite IntaPeople are urgently seeking a highly customer focussed 1st Line / Tier 1 Support Engineer for a short term contract in Cardiff. The organisation is very Windows focused so experience solving problems around Microsoft O365, Microsoft Entra ID/ Active Directory - Dynamics 365 and/ or Power Platform - Basic understanding of database concepts - Basic understanding of application lifecyle management (ALM) Skills: - Strong customer service skills - Strong communication skills - Strong organisational skills - Attention to detail The Service element will also be important as you'll act as the face of the IT department and be involved in a mix of telephone, on-site and remote support for the whole organisation (multiple locations through the UK). You will be working in a fast-paced environment providing a comprehensive level of support for around 1000 users in total. You will need a pleasant communication style and be able to react well under pressure. This is a great company and could lead to other opportunities within the business so please don't delay in sending your details if you think you're a good match for this role.
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Support Analyst - Cardiff 2 months initially but chance to interview for a permanent position if wanted £19.48p/h (insside IR35 and paid through an umbrella company) 2-3 days p/week onsite IntaPeople are urgently seeking a highly customer focussed 1st Line / Tier 1 Support Engineer for a short term contract in Cardiff. The organisation is very Windows focused so experience solving problems around Microsoft O365, Microsoft Entra ID/ Active Directory - Dynamics 365 and/ or Power Platform - Basic understanding of database concepts - Basic understanding of application lifecyle management (ALM) Skills: - Strong customer service skills - Strong communication skills - Strong organisational skills - Attention to detail The Service element will also be important as you'll act as the face of the IT department and be involved in a mix of telephone, on-site and remote support for the whole organisation (multiple locations through the UK). You will be working in a fast-paced environment providing a comprehensive level of support for around 1000 users in total. You will need a pleasant communication style and be able to react well under pressure. This is a great company and could lead to other opportunities within the business so please don't delay in sending your details if you think you're a good match for this role.
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title CloudOps Engineer Category Software Development/ Engineering City Gloucester, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description CloudOps Engineer Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. We are looking for CloudOps Engineers who are passionate about and comfortable working with a wide range of technologies to deliver solutions that help to keep our country safe. Taking responsibility to Design, implement (development through to production) and maintain operations of secure cloud environments using either AWS or Microsoft Azur. Working in a hybrid working environment from our CGI offices or on a customer site, we help our clients with some of their most complex IT challenges. Our engineers have the opportunity to construct some of the most unique and exciting software solutions within the industry. You can expect be involved in all stages of the project and system life-cycles. Your future duties and responsibilities Design, implement and maintain operations of secure cloud environments (development through to production). A positive attitude: There are unique challenges to our work. The requirements, the technologies and the problems we are solving can change at short notice. We need people who are pragmatic, who can adapt as situations evolve, who enjoy new experiences and always want to learn new things. An approachable personality: An open, collaborative and professional demeanour is essential. Many of our roles involve working directly with our clients. We need people we can trust to present themselves well. People who represent and enhance the reputation of CGI. Build quality into the solution at every step with a focus for continually improving. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Cloud - AWS. Agile / DevOps Development. Automation skills (e.g. Infrastructure as Code), to provision and manage environments using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation or ARM. Linux and Windows OS experience, including scripting (e.g. Powershell and Bash). Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Setting up and configuring CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube). Log collection technologies and monitoring platforms (e.g. ELK Stack or Splunk). Desired Competencies: Technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Openshift, Ansible (IaC), CI CD Pipelines. Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL. Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Robot Framework, JMeter, Ansible. Problem Solving. Working Location: whilst some work can be undertaken remotely, candidates must be able to work from offices in Gloucester, Manchester &/or (central) London to undertake this role. All successful applicants must hold, or be eligible & willing to obtain, UK SC clearance with the view to progressing to higher level clearance if required. Please note; in some instances we will expect to see the recruitment process lengthened, with interviewing and hiring taking place at a later date. Please be assured that if you apply for this role, your interest will be registered and we will be in touch soon to discuss your application further. We celebrate and reward our colleagues through a variety of methods, and we promote the health and well-being of our members through a range of programs and activities. We are also committed to ensuring a safe work environment through the prevention of harmful workplace incidents including physical harm, harassment and violence. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Container Technology Linux Splunk Terraform Reference (phone number removed)
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title CloudOps Engineer Category Software Development/ Engineering City Gloucester, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description CloudOps Engineer Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. We are looking for CloudOps Engineers who are passionate about and comfortable working with a wide range of technologies to deliver solutions that help to keep our country safe. Taking responsibility to Design, implement (development through to production) and maintain operations of secure cloud environments using either AWS or Microsoft Azur. Working in a hybrid working environment from our CGI offices or on a customer site, we help our clients with some of their most complex IT challenges. Our engineers have the opportunity to construct some of the most unique and exciting software solutions within the industry. You can expect be involved in all stages of the project and system life-cycles. Your future duties and responsibilities Design, implement and maintain operations of secure cloud environments (development through to production). A positive attitude: There are unique challenges to our work. The requirements, the technologies and the problems we are solving can change at short notice. We need people who are pragmatic, who can adapt as situations evolve, who enjoy new experiences and always want to learn new things. An approachable personality: An open, collaborative and professional demeanour is essential. Many of our roles involve working directly with our clients. We need people we can trust to present themselves well. People who represent and enhance the reputation of CGI. Build quality into the solution at every step with a focus for continually improving. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Cloud - AWS. Agile / DevOps Development. Automation skills (e.g. Infrastructure as Code), to provision and manage environments using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation or ARM. Linux and Windows OS experience, including scripting (e.g. Powershell and Bash). Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Setting up and configuring CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube). Log collection technologies and monitoring platforms (e.g. ELK Stack or Splunk). Desired Competencies: Technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Openshift, Ansible (IaC), CI CD Pipelines. Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL. Tooling: Eclipse, Jenkins, Atlassian suite, Robot Framework, JMeter, Ansible. Problem Solving. Working Location: whilst some work can be undertaken remotely, candidates must be able to work from offices in Gloucester, Manchester &/or (central) London to undertake this role. All successful applicants must hold, or be eligible & willing to obtain, UK SC clearance with the view to progressing to higher level clearance if required. Please note; in some instances we will expect to see the recruitment process lengthened, with interviewing and hiring taking place at a later date. Please be assured that if you apply for this role, your interest will be registered and we will be in touch soon to discuss your application further. We celebrate and reward our colleagues through a variety of methods, and we promote the health and well-being of our members through a range of programs and activities. We are also committed to ensuring a safe work environment through the prevention of harmful workplace incidents including physical harm, harassment and violence. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Container Technology Linux Splunk Terraform Reference (phone number removed)
We are looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer who will help support internal systems around telephony, Microsoft 360, and predominantly Windows Desktops. The company deliver software services to a number of retailers with the top level expectations from the service desk team to help keep faults and problems to a minimal level. Responsibilities Provide an IT help desk service for the company to obtain assistance with their IT issues. Be able to identify areas for improvement. Supporting performance and other IT related issues when they are called into the support desk team. Answer telephone, web and email inquiries to faults and problems relating to the customers IT needs. Knowledge, SKILLS and Experience required To be considered for the role, you'll need: To have a broad understanding of Infrastructure, specifically covering: an understanding of systems management tools and platforms, remote access solutions, operational reporting tools and log management systems. An understanding of corporate systems including: email systems, preferably Office365, collaboration solutions such as SharePoint, Jira and Confluence, telephony systems and their network implications. To be proactive and pragmatic and extremely detail orientated. preferred SKILLS BUT NOT ESSENTIAL Understanding of ITIL processes and the provision of IT support services Microsoft Virtual Desktop Understanding of SQL Databases YOU SHOULD APPLY IF: You care deeply about applying technology and processes to deliver smarter solutions. You are a reliable and structured professional and excel in a flat team structure where trust and integrity is the key foundation for everything we do. You are comfortable using a direct language and speaking in a straightforward yet respectful manner to save people's time and simplify everyone's workday. You love rolling up your sleeves to get it done. What we're doing excites you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The chance to make a real impact on a business intent on changing the face of the retail sector (and thus the end customer experience). A flat and collaborative team structure fuelled by an exciting mix of people welcoming both experienced people from the industry with both feet on the ground and tech-savvy dreamers who pave way for the new stuff. Come as you are and be yourself. A unique opportunity to carve out your own dream job by simply making things happen at a pivotal time when the company's future is being shaped. We look for the brightest and smartest who tell us what to do. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer who will help support internal systems around telephony, Microsoft 360, and predominantly Windows Desktops. The company deliver software services to a number of retailers with the top level expectations from the service desk team to help keep faults and problems to a minimal level. Responsibilities Provide an IT help desk service for the company to obtain assistance with their IT issues. Be able to identify areas for improvement. Supporting performance and other IT related issues when they are called into the support desk team. Answer telephone, web and email inquiries to faults and problems relating to the customers IT needs. Knowledge, SKILLS and Experience required To be considered for the role, you'll need: To have a broad understanding of Infrastructure, specifically covering: an understanding of systems management tools and platforms, remote access solutions, operational reporting tools and log management systems. An understanding of corporate systems including: email systems, preferably Office365, collaboration solutions such as SharePoint, Jira and Confluence, telephony systems and their network implications. To be proactive and pragmatic and extremely detail orientated. preferred SKILLS BUT NOT ESSENTIAL Understanding of ITIL processes and the provision of IT support services Microsoft Virtual Desktop Understanding of SQL Databases YOU SHOULD APPLY IF: You care deeply about applying technology and processes to deliver smarter solutions. You are a reliable and structured professional and excel in a flat team structure where trust and integrity is the key foundation for everything we do. You are comfortable using a direct language and speaking in a straightforward yet respectful manner to save people's time and simplify everyone's workday. You love rolling up your sleeves to get it done. What we're doing excites you. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? The chance to make a real impact on a business intent on changing the face of the retail sector (and thus the end customer experience). A flat and collaborative team structure fuelled by an exciting mix of people welcoming both experienced people from the industry with both feet on the ground and tech-savvy dreamers who pave way for the new stuff. Come as you are and be yourself. A unique opportunity to carve out your own dream job by simply making things happen at a pivotal time when the company's future is being shaped. We look for the brightest and smartest who tell us what to do. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
CTO/Director of Technology Machine Learning/AI South West (Hyrbid) Up to £150k Award winning software company operating in the ML/AI space. Full responsibility for driving the technical roadmap and company strategy. Spearhead the adoption of new technologies required to scale the current product offering. I'm looking for either current CTOs or people operating at the Director/Head of level who are ready to make the step into the C-suite.The main requirement here is a background working within the machine learning space, including taking commercial products to market combined with strong technical leadership and management experience.The current technical team is around 20 people made up of Software, Embedded, ML Engineering, Data Science, Cloud and DevOps departments so someone who has managed multidisciplinary teams would be best suited for the role.The company are based in the South West but operates a flexible working policy so I'd be open to chatting with people willing to commute to the West Country once a week/once a fortnight. Skills Background commercialising ML/AI products is essential. Expertise in designing and building cloud architecture. AWS platform knowledge. Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform), Docker experience. Excellent programming skills - Python preferable and C#/C++ a bonus. Benefits Base up to £150k DOE Flexi hours + hybrid working 25 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance 4 x base Health insurance cover Pension contributions Reach out to Jamie Forgan at SR2 for more info.
May 17, 2024
Full time
CTO/Director of Technology Machine Learning/AI South West (Hyrbid) Up to £150k Award winning software company operating in the ML/AI space. Full responsibility for driving the technical roadmap and company strategy. Spearhead the adoption of new technologies required to scale the current product offering. I'm looking for either current CTOs or people operating at the Director/Head of level who are ready to make the step into the C-suite.The main requirement here is a background working within the machine learning space, including taking commercial products to market combined with strong technical leadership and management experience.The current technical team is around 20 people made up of Software, Embedded, ML Engineering, Data Science, Cloud and DevOps departments so someone who has managed multidisciplinary teams would be best suited for the role.The company are based in the South West but operates a flexible working policy so I'd be open to chatting with people willing to commute to the West Country once a week/once a fortnight. Skills Background commercialising ML/AI products is essential. Expertise in designing and building cloud architecture. AWS platform knowledge. Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform), Docker experience. Excellent programming skills - Python preferable and C#/C++ a bonus. Benefits Base up to £150k DOE Flexi hours + hybrid working 25 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance 4 x base Health insurance cover Pension contributions Reach out to Jamie Forgan at SR2 for more info.
Salary 60,000 - 80,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Senior Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it's important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications. So, what do our Senior Software Engineers do? The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Lead Software Engineer. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform. You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude. Qualifications needed: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Technologies: - AWS - Backend - Debian - DevOps - Django - Docker - FastAPI - Flask - GCP - GitHub - Grafana - Kubernetes - Linux - Python - Redis - Security - Sentry - Terraform - Cloud More: The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space. From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners. Technologies we work with: Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI Postgres , Redis, Sentry, Grafana Docker, Kubernetes Terraform AWS/GCP GitHub Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable) Build pipelines (GitHub Actions) What we will give you: Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment. Location - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role. Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences. We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options. We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Salary 60,000 - 80,000 GBP per year Requirements: - We're looking for people who have experience with: At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer Django, Flask or similar frameworks Continuous integration and deployment tools and techniques Designing, planning and leading development on sets of related stories Writing clean, testable, maintainable code Designing and development of RESTFul APIs Performance tuning and optimisation Designing and using relational databases to store and query complex data Handling large datasets and designing for scalability Finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability Responsibilities: - As a Senior Software Engineer at Sponge, you will be working within a cross-functional agile team of product, engineering and DevOps. While this role will primarily focus on backend development, it's important to have a firm grasp of the full stack and how things work end-to-end across the applications. So, what do our Senior Software Engineers do? The role is part of the Product and Engineering team, reporting to the Lead Software Engineer. The software engineers work as part of a team on a number of eLearning applications in the portfolio, with the major one being our learning management platform. You will be proactively shaping the engineering roadmap, evolve the way we develop and help take engineering to the next level, with focus on accelerating delivery, grow adoption of best practices, improve quality, and all with an enthusiastic and practical attitude. Qualifications needed: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Technologies: - AWS - Backend - Debian - DevOps - Django - Docker - FastAPI - Flask - GCP - GitHub - Grafana - Kubernetes - Linux - Python - Redis - Security - Sentry - Terraform - Cloud More: The team at Sponge has built a global reputation for pushing boundaries on what is possible in the digital learning space. From international organisations focused on global change to companies whose products you probably use every day, we design learning applications that are effective, engaging and focused on making a difference to the lives of all our learners. Technologies we work with: Python, using frameworks including Django and FastAPI Postgres , Redis, Sentry, Grafana Docker, Kubernetes Terraform AWS/GCP GitHub Linux (Debian/Alpine preferable) Build pipelines (GitHub Actions) What we will give you: Our software engineering teams are crucial to the work we do at Sponge, so what would you get in return for joining them? You would have the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company focused on success, well-being and career development. The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of exceptionally talented people whist working in a supportive and creative environment. Location - Hybrid and Remote opportunities available for this role. Our new headquarters is in the Bristol area (The Paintworks) we offer flexible working hours, and there are remote and hybrid options for this position to suit your preferences. We offer a mix of home and office working because we believe both are necessary for a high performing team. We know you need some time to concentrate and avoid constant commuting, so homeworking is essential and we are happy to tailor this to suit the individual offering hybrid or remote working options. We currently have main offices in the UK in Bristol and in Europe in Berlin and Brussels. Be you, with us! At Sponge, we are all different. And that's what makes us great! We hire talented people with different and diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are actively working and committed to increasing diversity in our teams and management positions. It's our ambition to create an inclusive environment where we can all be ourselves together. What's next? If this sounds like you, then you're on your way to joining a forward-thinking industry leader and a team of like-minded, exceptionally talented people. Simply send us your CV, and we will be in touch. We can't wait to hear from you!
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Data Architect SQL, PowerBI, Azure synapse data warehouse, ETL Leading data transformation & strategy within the business Southampton based 2-3 days per week Spectrum IT has partnered with a leading green energy consultancy who supports and empowers companies with the journey to net zero. With a unique range of services, they tailor sustainable solutions for all our customers driving major reductions in costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. They are a crucial part of building a sustainable and greener future for the planet and generations to come having impacts across the education sector, parts of the NHS and within private sector companies across the UK. As part of a large Data transformation within the business they are building a new Azure synapse data warehouse and consolidating multiple forms and streams of data into 1 centralised platform. The Data architect will be a crucial part of this project helping to analyse the current data estate, identify opportunities and weaknesses then build a roadmap for the data strategy. Key Skills: Highly advanced level of SQL querying & database management Advanced level PowerBI & strong experience building reports & dashboards A strong understanding of Azure data warehouses and/or data lakes An ability to analyse the companies data estate and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Prior experience designing complex Azure data architecture Prior experience integrating multiple data streams or channels Strong communication skills and ability to analyse requirements Strong stakeholder and project management skills Beneficial skills: A degree in computer science or software engineering Any relevant Azure qualifications or certifications Experience in finance, insurance or energy sectors To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Data Architect SQL, PowerBI, Azure synapse data warehouse, ETL Leading data transformation & strategy within the business Southampton based 2-3 days per week Spectrum IT has partnered with a leading green energy consultancy who supports and empowers companies with the journey to net zero. With a unique range of services, they tailor sustainable solutions for all our customers driving major reductions in costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions. They are a crucial part of building a sustainable and greener future for the planet and generations to come having impacts across the education sector, parts of the NHS and within private sector companies across the UK. As part of a large Data transformation within the business they are building a new Azure synapse data warehouse and consolidating multiple forms and streams of data into 1 centralised platform. The Data architect will be a crucial part of this project helping to analyse the current data estate, identify opportunities and weaknesses then build a roadmap for the data strategy. Key Skills: Highly advanced level of SQL querying & database management Advanced level PowerBI & strong experience building reports & dashboards A strong understanding of Azure data warehouses and/or data lakes An ability to analyse the companies data estate and identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Prior experience designing complex Azure data architecture Prior experience integrating multiple data streams or channels Strong communication skills and ability to analyse requirements Strong stakeholder and project management skills Beneficial skills: A degree in computer science or software engineering Any relevant Azure qualifications or certifications Experience in finance, insurance or energy sectors To apply or hear more about this role, please contact (see below) or call. Please note candidates must be UK based and possess a British passport or indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We cannot consider applications from those on PSW visa's or tier 2 spousal visas. This role is open to hybrid working but applications from candidates looking to relocate from abroad or un-commutable distances from the Southampton office cannot be considered. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of £70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at (see below) with your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
May 17, 2024
Full time
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of £70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at (see below) with your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of £70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
May 17, 2024
Full time
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of £70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of 70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
May 17, 2024
Full time
Cloud Operations Engineer Looking for a DevOps engineer interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity? My client, based in the South West, is actively hiring for a mid-level DevOps professional to join their team. The Role: You'll play a key part in an ambitious cloud migration project, transitioning the company's existing AWS infrastructure to Azure over the next 12 months. Working closely with the lead DevOps engineer, you'll be involved in every stage of the migration process, from inception through to implementation. Your Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, design, and execute the migration strategy Leverage experience in AWS and Azure to ensure a smooth and efficient transition Automate deployment processes and implement DevOps best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's cloud infrastructure What You'll Bring: Proven experience in DevOps principles and methodologies Strong proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms Expertise in containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform) Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills A collaborative and team-oriented mindset What We Offer: Competitive salary with a top banding of 70,000 Flexible working arrangements, with occasional on-site presence required (1-2 days per month) Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge cloud migration project Continuous professional development and growth opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment If you're excited about this challenge and have experience with this technology, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply apply below or email me at your CV and we can set up a call. Cloud Operations Engineer
Our client a Global FinTech with offices around the world inc Bristol and London in the UK , USA, Europe and India though this role is based in Bristol, are looking for an additional Cloud Engineer but expectation is two to three days a week in office the rest from home as this is a hybrid role . They are a Global Fintech leader is looking to invest in its Cloud Engineer teams, that will further enable a rapidly growing Cloud hosted client base. To continue to service and support the world's top investment banks and asset managers, we are constantly innovating to cement our industry leading position for the next decade. You will be working alongside a global team of engineering and operations professionals, who are based in the UK, US, and India. The position requires little to no travel, offers excellent growth potential, and is a great opportunity to further develop Cloud engineering knowledge. Applicants should have an excellent technical background, a good work ethic, and strong communication skills. The role will involve participation in new initiatives across the product suite, enhancing our Cloud provision strategy. As the company is successfully growing its Managed Services and Solution Delivery business with changes to both on premise and cloud architectures, you will be someone who embraces this challenge and the ability to support and develop each. You will be working alongside a global team of engineering and operations professionals, who are based in the UK, US, and India. The position requires little to no regular travel, offers excellent growth potential, and is a great opportunity to further develop Cloud engineering knowledge. Applicants should have an excellent technical background, a good work ethic, and strong communication skills. The role will involve participation in new initiatives across the product suite, enhancing our Cloud provision strategy. As the company is successfully growing its Managed Services and Solution Delivery business with changes to both on premise and cloud architectures, you will be someone who embraces this challenge and the ability to support and develop each. Job Responsibilities The purpose of the role will be to create, manage and improve our OnDemand solutions in the cloud. Key Skills • In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies with commercial experience of managing enterprise infrastructure environments • Technical experience in infrastructure design including private and public cloud, networking, virtualization, identity, security, and storage • Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and other network equipment • Experience with deploying and managing infrastructure for databases such as Oracle • Provide demonstrable experience of your ability to work independently, working on your own initiative as a self-starter Desirable Skills • Understanding of how to build resilient multi-site architectures • Experience and knowledge of cloud security and relevant ISO and PCI compliance requirements • Knowledge of Azure and other cloud providers • Experience of Windows and Linux operating systems • Experience of using Terraform to build, change and version infrastructure. • Experience of container technologies, for example Docker, Kubernetes, Azure AKS and AWS EKS • Working knowledge of AGILE development, using methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban or Extreme Programming • Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and other network equipment Key duties and accountabilities of the role will include: • Building and supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments • Evolving our best practices for deploying our solutions into AWS • Provide AWS expertise and consultancy to the rest of the business • Automating software integration and deployment in cloud platforms • Assisting with the containerisation of our existing product suite and its deployment • Managing and resolving client issues relating to hosted infrastructure. Qualifications The following certifications would be an advantage: • AWS Certified Solution Architect • AWS Certified Cloud practitioner • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate • MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure • MCSA Cloud Platform Solutions Associate • MCSA Linux on Azure Solutions Associate Experience AWS Cloud infrastructure as part of responsibilities Benefits 25 days annual leave rising to 28 with length of service • Annual Holiday scheme also lets you roll over' up to a maximum of 10 days into the next year helping you to take full advantage of your holiday entitlement • Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of salary - Additionally, you can choose to make your contributions via Salary Sacrifice • Group Life Assurance - As part of your core benefit package from them you are entitled to up to 9 times your annual basic salary • Group Income Protection, up to 75% of salary • Private Medical Insurance, up to family cover Free car parking cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship
May 16, 2024
Full time
Our client a Global FinTech with offices around the world inc Bristol and London in the UK , USA, Europe and India though this role is based in Bristol, are looking for an additional Cloud Engineer but expectation is two to three days a week in office the rest from home as this is a hybrid role . They are a Global Fintech leader is looking to invest in its Cloud Engineer teams, that will further enable a rapidly growing Cloud hosted client base. To continue to service and support the world's top investment banks and asset managers, we are constantly innovating to cement our industry leading position for the next decade. You will be working alongside a global team of engineering and operations professionals, who are based in the UK, US, and India. The position requires little to no travel, offers excellent growth potential, and is a great opportunity to further develop Cloud engineering knowledge. Applicants should have an excellent technical background, a good work ethic, and strong communication skills. The role will involve participation in new initiatives across the product suite, enhancing our Cloud provision strategy. As the company is successfully growing its Managed Services and Solution Delivery business with changes to both on premise and cloud architectures, you will be someone who embraces this challenge and the ability to support and develop each. You will be working alongside a global team of engineering and operations professionals, who are based in the UK, US, and India. The position requires little to no regular travel, offers excellent growth potential, and is a great opportunity to further develop Cloud engineering knowledge. Applicants should have an excellent technical background, a good work ethic, and strong communication skills. The role will involve participation in new initiatives across the product suite, enhancing our Cloud provision strategy. As the company is successfully growing its Managed Services and Solution Delivery business with changes to both on premise and cloud architectures, you will be someone who embraces this challenge and the ability to support and develop each. Job Responsibilities The purpose of the role will be to create, manage and improve our OnDemand solutions in the cloud. Key Skills • In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies with commercial experience of managing enterprise infrastructure environments • Technical experience in infrastructure design including private and public cloud, networking, virtualization, identity, security, and storage • Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and other network equipment • Experience with deploying and managing infrastructure for databases such as Oracle • Provide demonstrable experience of your ability to work independently, working on your own initiative as a self-starter Desirable Skills • Understanding of how to build resilient multi-site architectures • Experience and knowledge of cloud security and relevant ISO and PCI compliance requirements • Knowledge of Azure and other cloud providers • Experience of Windows and Linux operating systems • Experience of using Terraform to build, change and version infrastructure. • Experience of container technologies, for example Docker, Kubernetes, Azure AKS and AWS EKS • Working knowledge of AGILE development, using methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban or Extreme Programming • Configuration of firewalls, load balancers and other network equipment Key duties and accountabilities of the role will include: • Building and supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments • Evolving our best practices for deploying our solutions into AWS • Provide AWS expertise and consultancy to the rest of the business • Automating software integration and deployment in cloud platforms • Assisting with the containerisation of our existing product suite and its deployment • Managing and resolving client issues relating to hosted infrastructure. Qualifications The following certifications would be an advantage: • AWS Certified Solution Architect • AWS Certified Cloud practitioner • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate • MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure • MCSA Cloud Platform Solutions Associate • MCSA Linux on Azure Solutions Associate Experience AWS Cloud infrastructure as part of responsibilities Benefits 25 days annual leave rising to 28 with length of service • Annual Holiday scheme also lets you roll over' up to a maximum of 10 days into the next year helping you to take full advantage of your holiday entitlement • Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of salary - Additionally, you can choose to make your contributions via Salary Sacrifice • Group Life Assurance - As part of your core benefit package from them you are entitled to up to 9 times your annual basic salary • Group Income Protection, up to 75% of salary • Private Medical Insurance, up to family cover Free car parking cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship cloud engineer bristol hybrid work from home wfh linux cloud infrastructure fintech financial bank banking , azure windows linux oracle windows terraform agile kubernetes aws scrum agile kanban london manchester birmingham cloud iso pci bristol bath south west sponsorship
Software Engineer - Fully remote - 55,000 plus up to 10% bonus We are currently collaborating with a prominent client to seek out a talented Software Engineer. As a leader in the financial services sector, we are in search of an individual with a strong background in C# and .NET development. We are on the look out for a Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the design, development and maintenance of a new robust software solution. Working on a cutting-edge cloud-hosted platform, you will have the opportunity to work on and produce a market leading application in financial modelling and reporting. Skills required: A minimum of 3 years commercial experience in C# and .NET Strong understanding in Object-oriented programming principles and design patterns Experience with Microsoft Azure or other Cloud platforms Knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS and ReactJS Exposure to development operation practices Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset/ What's on offer? Salary: 55,000 plus up to 10% bonus Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension,. private medical insurance/ Fully remote with flexi-time policy (core hours of 9-5) DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
May 16, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer - Fully remote - 55,000 plus up to 10% bonus We are currently collaborating with a prominent client to seek out a talented Software Engineer. As a leader in the financial services sector, we are in search of an individual with a strong background in C# and .NET development. We are on the look out for a Software Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the design, development and maintenance of a new robust software solution. Working on a cutting-edge cloud-hosted platform, you will have the opportunity to work on and produce a market leading application in financial modelling and reporting. Skills required: A minimum of 3 years commercial experience in C# and .NET Strong understanding in Object-oriented programming principles and design patterns Experience with Microsoft Azure or other Cloud platforms Knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS and ReactJS Exposure to development operation practices Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset/ What's on offer? Salary: 55,000 plus up to 10% bonus Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension,. private medical insurance/ Fully remote with flexi-time policy (core hours of 9-5) DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Java Engineer (Spring, API's, Financial Services)Eastleigh, Southampton (Hybrid/Remote)£50000 - £65000 + Excellent BenefitsThis role cannot offer any VISA Sponsorship, and requires a minimum 5 years Java/Spring experience. Your new company I've been retained exclusively to recruit a Java Engineer for a leading financial services business in the South East. With thousands of employees in the UK your scope to influence will be huge.You can work remotely within the UK in this role, visiting their Southampton head office once a quarter as a minimum. Your new role This is an amazing opportunity and the ideal time to be getting involved within a Financial Services company where software is a profit maker, not a cost. They are an online business first so tech has always been key.You'll be working to develop internal and external systems, websites, APIs and service layers. Some are traditional server-hosted products and others are cloud-based so there is plenty of opportunity to stretch your comfort zone.You will be working closely with the business, analysts and testers and will be involved at all stages of the development lifecycle from the initial idea to the delivery. You will be an active participant in daily catch-ups where you will provide honest updates about progress towards agreed goals.Engineers here aren't dictated to, you're encouraged to challenge the status quo, to suggest enhancements and to tackle technical debt head on. You can also have architectural input and will be someone who naturally suggests incremental improvements.This team are growing continuously at a time when redundancies are prevalent elsewhere. There are progression opportunities and a meritocratic environment so it's a great time to join. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for 5+ years commercial experience, specifically with Java/Springboot working on API development.Experience using Git, Subversion, Restful Web Services and SOAP will be important. As will creating Unit Tests.The role will be back end weighted, but knowledge of React and an openness to engage with Front end will be useful.Additional experience using modern tooling such as Docker/Kubernetes is desirable. What you'll get in return Working here you'll join a thriving team working on an enterprise level solution. There is great flexibility in working hours and it's a hybrid/remote role. They are offering private medical cover, 6% pension contributions, 27 days holiday (+ bank holidays) and access to a flexible benefits platform to really fine tune what works for your lifestyle. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 16, 2024
Full time
Java Engineer (Spring, API's, Financial Services)Eastleigh, Southampton (Hybrid/Remote)£50000 - £65000 + Excellent BenefitsThis role cannot offer any VISA Sponsorship, and requires a minimum 5 years Java/Spring experience. Your new company I've been retained exclusively to recruit a Java Engineer for a leading financial services business in the South East. With thousands of employees in the UK your scope to influence will be huge.You can work remotely within the UK in this role, visiting their Southampton head office once a quarter as a minimum. Your new role This is an amazing opportunity and the ideal time to be getting involved within a Financial Services company where software is a profit maker, not a cost. They are an online business first so tech has always been key.You'll be working to develop internal and external systems, websites, APIs and service layers. Some are traditional server-hosted products and others are cloud-based so there is plenty of opportunity to stretch your comfort zone.You will be working closely with the business, analysts and testers and will be involved at all stages of the development lifecycle from the initial idea to the delivery. You will be an active participant in daily catch-ups where you will provide honest updates about progress towards agreed goals.Engineers here aren't dictated to, you're encouraged to challenge the status quo, to suggest enhancements and to tackle technical debt head on. You can also have architectural input and will be someone who naturally suggests incremental improvements.This team are growing continuously at a time when redundancies are prevalent elsewhere. There are progression opportunities and a meritocratic environment so it's a great time to join. What you'll need to succeed We are looking for 5+ years commercial experience, specifically with Java/Springboot working on API development.Experience using Git, Subversion, Restful Web Services and SOAP will be important. As will creating Unit Tests.The role will be back end weighted, but knowledge of React and an openness to engage with Front end will be useful.Additional experience using modern tooling such as Docker/Kubernetes is desirable. What you'll get in return Working here you'll join a thriving team working on an enterprise level solution. There is great flexibility in working hours and it's a hybrid/remote role. They are offering private medical cover, 6% pension contributions, 27 days holiday (+ bank holidays) and access to a flexible benefits platform to really fine tune what works for your lifestyle. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Cyber Security Engineer required by market leading organisation based in South Wales. This will be a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week onsite but with flexibility. This role will initially be a 6-month FTC with the possibility of going permanent. The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for managing and reporting on our client's portfolio of ICT security solutions and the ongoing design and implementation of security strategies, including the development of internal policies, training programmes and compliance with industry regulations. Main Duties: Work with the IT Manager and wider business, on the specification, design, development and implementation of security strategies based on existing best practice frameworks and regulatory standards. Work with existing and/or identify emerging technologies that will effectively and efficiently meet our clients security requirements. Manage annual PEN test and subsequent remediations. Manage improvements highlighted in 3rd party vulnerability scans. Monitor the systems and respond to any potential cyber issues, acting as a point of escalation for the ICT team. Monitor of network for vulnerable and unacceptable devices. Assist ICT team with escalated issues cyber and non cyber related issues & faults. Investigate/assist with any possible email/phishing leaks and follow ups. Develop and maintain staff compliance for in house cyber security training and advise and train departments on all ICT systems. Monitor and reaction for Cloudflare website infrastructure for potential DDos activity. Monitor and react for Barracuda for untoward trends in email activity and phishing campaigns. Develop and maintain effective relationships with third party suppliers to ensure ongoing service delivery, performance and return on investment. Develop security related dashboards, policies, metrics and training programmes to report on the ongoing efficacy of security solutions and staff awareness of security related issues. Undertake risk assessments for new and existing suppliers, manage ongoing compliance and ensure cyber and information security incidents are investigated and resolved appropriately. Drive a culture of continuous service improvement for cyber security. Research, implement and enhance new security technology and methods, eg MFA, VPN and other ways to secure workflows. Work with 3rd Parties implementing planned fixes and improvements. Any other task as may be defined by the IT Manager to meet the operational needs of the business. Required Background: Proven track record and experience in a similar cyber security role. Experience of working with cyber defence vulnerability management/threat detection platforms. Experience/understanding of how technology can be leveraged to support data management practices. Broad understanding of ICT infrastructure including Microsoft Azure cloud services, hybrid cloud environments, LAN/WAN networking and BCP/DR. Solid understanding of security, risk, compliance, and data management frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, TOGAF, COBIT, MITRE ATT&CK. Understanding of secure by design principles. Ability to travel between sites and to meetings for the role. Desirables: Degree level educated. Qualified in a relevant technical accreditation, such as CISSP, CISM. This fantastic role comes with an excellent basic salary and is accompanied by a benefits package which includes: Remote working, annual salary review, 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service), private medical insurance, pension and many more.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Engineer required by market leading organisation based in South Wales. This will be a hybrid role with 1-2 days a week onsite but with flexibility. This role will initially be a 6-month FTC with the possibility of going permanent. The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for managing and reporting on our client's portfolio of ICT security solutions and the ongoing design and implementation of security strategies, including the development of internal policies, training programmes and compliance with industry regulations. Main Duties: Work with the IT Manager and wider business, on the specification, design, development and implementation of security strategies based on existing best practice frameworks and regulatory standards. Work with existing and/or identify emerging technologies that will effectively and efficiently meet our clients security requirements. Manage annual PEN test and subsequent remediations. Manage improvements highlighted in 3rd party vulnerability scans. Monitor the systems and respond to any potential cyber issues, acting as a point of escalation for the ICT team. Monitor of network for vulnerable and unacceptable devices. Assist ICT team with escalated issues cyber and non cyber related issues & faults. Investigate/assist with any possible email/phishing leaks and follow ups. Develop and maintain staff compliance for in house cyber security training and advise and train departments on all ICT systems. Monitor and reaction for Cloudflare website infrastructure for potential DDos activity. Monitor and react for Barracuda for untoward trends in email activity and phishing campaigns. Develop and maintain effective relationships with third party suppliers to ensure ongoing service delivery, performance and return on investment. Develop security related dashboards, policies, metrics and training programmes to report on the ongoing efficacy of security solutions and staff awareness of security related issues. Undertake risk assessments for new and existing suppliers, manage ongoing compliance and ensure cyber and information security incidents are investigated and resolved appropriately. Drive a culture of continuous service improvement for cyber security. Research, implement and enhance new security technology and methods, eg MFA, VPN and other ways to secure workflows. Work with 3rd Parties implementing planned fixes and improvements. Any other task as may be defined by the IT Manager to meet the operational needs of the business. Required Background: Proven track record and experience in a similar cyber security role. Experience of working with cyber defence vulnerability management/threat detection platforms. Experience/understanding of how technology can be leveraged to support data management practices. Broad understanding of ICT infrastructure including Microsoft Azure cloud services, hybrid cloud environments, LAN/WAN networking and BCP/DR. Solid understanding of security, risk, compliance, and data management frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, TOGAF, COBIT, MITRE ATT&CK. Understanding of secure by design principles. Ability to travel between sites and to meetings for the role. Desirables: Degree level educated. Qualified in a relevant technical accreditation, such as CISSP, CISM. This fantastic role comes with an excellent basic salary and is accompanied by a benefits package which includes: Remote working, annual salary review, 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service), private medical insurance, pension and many more.
DEERFOOT IT RESOURCES LIMITED
Southampton, Hampshire
Helpdesk Support Engineer 20k - 30k Remote - South Coast 4-day working week As a trusted partner to this remote IT support provider, we have been tasked with the recruitment of a Helpdesk Support Engineer to join their close-knit team. Our client is looking for someone with a strong knowledge of Apple products and operating systems as well as experience with project work including network configuration. Alternatively, our client is also open to a candidate who has experience focused on Microsoft 365 and Windows. Role Overview Evaluate and resolve support requests from clients via phone and email. Customer-facing tasks such as routine backup checks and system reviews. Complete client-facing tasks to improve efficiency and service quality. Documentation for both client and internal systems and processes. Occasional travel to client's premises for hands-on technical support where onsite attendance is unavoidable. Skills Required A successful candidate will have/ be: One or more of the following: Strong experience with Apple hardware and software including macOS and iOS. Good experience managing Microsoft 365 from a security and compliance point of view, ideally some experience around delivering Cyber Essentials and/or ISO certifications. Good experience with physical office data installations (CAT6 cabling, network switches, firewalls, network configuration on UniFi equipment). Good experience managing cloud hosted / virtual Windows desktop environments i.e., Windows Server 2019+ with Remote Desktop Services. Confident supporting and using commonly used non-Apple software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, OneDrive. Experience installing and troubleshooting common office peripherals like printers, scanners and VoIP handsets. Confidence in configuring and troubleshooting email platforms including email deliverability and fixing email client issues. A solid fundamental understanding of IP networking concepts, including installing and troubleshooting associated hardware and configuration. A reasonable working knowledge of recent Windows OS versions, Windows Server and Android devices can be required in our multi-platform environments. This role may suit candidates, who hold the following job titles: IT Support Engineer, Apple Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, 3rd Line Support, Helpdesk Support Engineer Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. We will always email you a full role specification, name our client & wait for your email authorisation before we send your CV to this organisation. Deerfoot IT: Est. 1997. REC member. ISO certified. Each time we send a CV to a recruiting client we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation (charity no. (phone number removed . Deerfoot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Helpdesk Support Engineer 20k - 30k Remote - South Coast 4-day working week As a trusted partner to this remote IT support provider, we have been tasked with the recruitment of a Helpdesk Support Engineer to join their close-knit team. Our client is looking for someone with a strong knowledge of Apple products and operating systems as well as experience with project work including network configuration. Alternatively, our client is also open to a candidate who has experience focused on Microsoft 365 and Windows. Role Overview Evaluate and resolve support requests from clients via phone and email. Customer-facing tasks such as routine backup checks and system reviews. Complete client-facing tasks to improve efficiency and service quality. Documentation for both client and internal systems and processes. Occasional travel to client's premises for hands-on technical support where onsite attendance is unavoidable. Skills Required A successful candidate will have/ be: One or more of the following: Strong experience with Apple hardware and software including macOS and iOS. Good experience managing Microsoft 365 from a security and compliance point of view, ideally some experience around delivering Cyber Essentials and/or ISO certifications. Good experience with physical office data installations (CAT6 cabling, network switches, firewalls, network configuration on UniFi equipment). Good experience managing cloud hosted / virtual Windows desktop environments i.e., Windows Server 2019+ with Remote Desktop Services. Confident supporting and using commonly used non-Apple software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, OneDrive. Experience installing and troubleshooting common office peripherals like printers, scanners and VoIP handsets. Confidence in configuring and troubleshooting email platforms including email deliverability and fixing email client issues. A solid fundamental understanding of IP networking concepts, including installing and troubleshooting associated hardware and configuration. A reasonable working knowledge of recent Windows OS versions, Windows Server and Android devices can be required in our multi-platform environments. This role may suit candidates, who hold the following job titles: IT Support Engineer, Apple Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, 3rd Line Support, Helpdesk Support Engineer Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. We will always email you a full role specification, name our client & wait for your email authorisation before we send your CV to this organisation. Deerfoot IT: Est. 1997. REC member. ISO certified. Each time we send a CV to a recruiting client we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation (charity no. (phone number removed . Deerfoot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior DevOps Engineer - Ecommerce Looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a high-growth ecommerce company based in the South West. This is a serious opportunity for a DevOps engineer looking to take ownership of cloud infrastructure and automation across multiple projects. The Role: As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP using technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. You'll work closely with development teams to streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and ensure seamless deployments. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS/GCP services Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring Collaborate with developers to containerise applications using Kubernetes Optimise system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive monitoring Mentor and guide a team of 2 junior DevOps engineers Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency with AWS/GCP cloud platforms Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tools Expertise in Python and scripting languages Solid understanding of containerisation, virtualisation, and cloud security best practices Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Collaborative team player with strong communication skills The Benefits: Competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum Opportunities for professional growth and career development Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model (office visits 1-2 days/month) Collaborative and supportive team environment Comprehensive benefits package If you're a DevOps engineer looking for a step up into a Senior role, I want to hear from you. Apply below or email me at and we can talk through the role in more detail and potentially joining a success story in the ecommerce space. Senior DevOps Engineer - Ecommerce
May 15, 2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - Ecommerce Looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a high-growth ecommerce company based in the South West. This is a serious opportunity for a DevOps engineer looking to take ownership of cloud infrastructure and automation across multiple projects. The Role: As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP using technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. You'll work closely with development teams to streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and ensure seamless deployments. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS/GCP services Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring Collaborate with developers to containerise applications using Kubernetes Optimise system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive monitoring Mentor and guide a team of 2 junior DevOps engineers Requirements: Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar role Strong proficiency with AWS/GCP cloud platforms Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tools Expertise in Python and scripting languages Solid understanding of containerisation, virtualisation, and cloud security best practices Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities Collaborative team player with strong communication skills The Benefits: Competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum Opportunities for professional growth and career development Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model (office visits 1-2 days/month) Collaborative and supportive team environment Comprehensive benefits package If you're a DevOps engineer looking for a step up into a Senior role, I want to hear from you. Apply below or email me at and we can talk through the role in more detail and potentially joining a success story in the ecommerce space. Senior DevOps Engineer - Ecommerce
We are recruiting a new Preconstruction Technical Manager to join a national affordable housing developer. This is a fantastic opportunity with a strong pipeline of projects to work on as well as strategic projects to support. Client Details This opportunity is with a Developer of Affordable Housing within the UK. The business has a clear vision in place to deliver high quality, sustainable focused developments across the country, targeting in excess of 500 units per year. This is delivered through a range of new business, partnership, and regeneration opportunities leading to a highly diverse workload. In this role you'll benefit from working across varying housing typologies and build methodologies through stages 0-4 and have a chance to work on other initiatives (e.g. design guide development, net zero agenda, etc.) providing a platform to work towards the next step in your career. The role is a largely remote based role but travel to sites and meetings will be required (circa once per week) throughout the South of England. Description As the Preconstruction Technical Manager you will have a portfolio of development projects to work across as well as involvement in wider initiatives such as: net zero agenda, ER development, design guides, etc. Your key responsibilities will include: Site acquisition due diligence as well as assessment of regeneration opportunities Appointment and management of the design consultants Delivering scheme design through to planning and management of planning submissions Oversight of detailed design stages Procurement support for appointment of main contractors Supporting the organisations sustainability agenda when assessing new schemes and designs Profile As a strong applicant for this Preconstruction Technical Manager position you will: Demonstrate a design/technical background (e.g. architecture, engineering, etc.) Ideally possess some client-side experience in a developer or housing association Have a strong technical knowledge and proven ability to manage buildable designs for new build and/or regeneration schemes Possess excellent communication skills and a track record of leading multi-disciplinary design teams An interest in or some experience in driving sustainability focused projects is advantageous You must have the right to work in the UK. This is a remote working position but some site visits will be required so being commutable to London & the South of England will be highly beneficial. Job Offer A salary between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum A car allowance and travel expenses Enhanced pension scheme 25 days annual leave A range of other flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, discount cards, wellbeing support, etc. The opportunity for remote working
May 15, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting a new Preconstruction Technical Manager to join a national affordable housing developer. This is a fantastic opportunity with a strong pipeline of projects to work on as well as strategic projects to support. Client Details This opportunity is with a Developer of Affordable Housing within the UK. The business has a clear vision in place to deliver high quality, sustainable focused developments across the country, targeting in excess of 500 units per year. This is delivered through a range of new business, partnership, and regeneration opportunities leading to a highly diverse workload. In this role you'll benefit from working across varying housing typologies and build methodologies through stages 0-4 and have a chance to work on other initiatives (e.g. design guide development, net zero agenda, etc.) providing a platform to work towards the next step in your career. The role is a largely remote based role but travel to sites and meetings will be required (circa once per week) throughout the South of England. Description As the Preconstruction Technical Manager you will have a portfolio of development projects to work across as well as involvement in wider initiatives such as: net zero agenda, ER development, design guides, etc. Your key responsibilities will include: Site acquisition due diligence as well as assessment of regeneration opportunities Appointment and management of the design consultants Delivering scheme design through to planning and management of planning submissions Oversight of detailed design stages Procurement support for appointment of main contractors Supporting the organisations sustainability agenda when assessing new schemes and designs Profile As a strong applicant for this Preconstruction Technical Manager position you will: Demonstrate a design/technical background (e.g. architecture, engineering, etc.) Ideally possess some client-side experience in a developer or housing association Have a strong technical knowledge and proven ability to manage buildable designs for new build and/or regeneration schemes Possess excellent communication skills and a track record of leading multi-disciplinary design teams An interest in or some experience in driving sustainability focused projects is advantageous You must have the right to work in the UK. This is a remote working position but some site visits will be required so being commutable to London & the South of England will be highly beneficial. Job Offer A salary between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum A car allowance and travel expenses Enhanced pension scheme 25 days annual leave A range of other flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, discount cards, wellbeing support, etc. The opportunity for remote working