A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application / infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (e.g. architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation / Windows / Linux). Office / Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (e.g. BMC Remedy / Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application / infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (e.g. architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation / Windows / Linux). Office / Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (e.g. BMC Remedy / Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
The Role Responsible for the efficient operation, utilization, and support of information and communications technology. Will collaborate with local and corporate IT to devise an IT strategy for the UK and Germany offices to meet the needs of individual departments and overall business needs. Additionally, will have some budgetary preparation and proposal responsibilities. Will be required to work on both local and corporate IT projects under the supervision of the IT Manager. This is all office-based and you must hold the full right to work in the UK for the foreseeable future. Responsibilities Maintain, manage, and develop all aspects of the IT systems and network infrastructure for UK and Germany facilities in conjunction with and approved by Corporate IT. Ensuring the local and corporate management teams are kept appraised of potential weaknesses or threats to security within the IT Infrastructure in UK and Germany. Will coordinate with global IT Security team to address potential threats and initiatives as needed. Provide helpdesk services including day-to-day support for all IT related queries and issues and provide support where required. Use Ivanti service desk and manager to track all service requests and assets. Manage the development, administration, and upgrades of all Microsoft and corporate approved third-party software applications. Coordinate with local and global IT leadership to ensure adequate IT resource availability to support the needs of the business. Provide remote and onsite support to Spellman facilities globally as required Requirements Experience in all Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies including Windows OS, Windows Server, Office 365, SharePoint, SQL Server and SRS Reporting Services, CRM, and Microsoft Teams. Third-party Software Systems including Glovia G2 (or experience with another ERP system), Rubrik Backup, Citrix, Windows RDS, Ivanti management suite and Service desk, and DLP solutions. Hardware solutions including SAN, Servers, Desktops, and Laptops. Experience with VOIP and Microsoft Teams Phone Systems. The Package The salary offered for this position is 25,000- 35,000 to a candidate who can meet all key qualifications and abilities.
May 18, 2024
Full time
The Role Responsible for the efficient operation, utilization, and support of information and communications technology. Will collaborate with local and corporate IT to devise an IT strategy for the UK and Germany offices to meet the needs of individual departments and overall business needs. Additionally, will have some budgetary preparation and proposal responsibilities. Will be required to work on both local and corporate IT projects under the supervision of the IT Manager. This is all office-based and you must hold the full right to work in the UK for the foreseeable future. Responsibilities Maintain, manage, and develop all aspects of the IT systems and network infrastructure for UK and Germany facilities in conjunction with and approved by Corporate IT. Ensuring the local and corporate management teams are kept appraised of potential weaknesses or threats to security within the IT Infrastructure in UK and Germany. Will coordinate with global IT Security team to address potential threats and initiatives as needed. Provide helpdesk services including day-to-day support for all IT related queries and issues and provide support where required. Use Ivanti service desk and manager to track all service requests and assets. Manage the development, administration, and upgrades of all Microsoft and corporate approved third-party software applications. Coordinate with local and global IT leadership to ensure adequate IT resource availability to support the needs of the business. Provide remote and onsite support to Spellman facilities globally as required Requirements Experience in all Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies including Windows OS, Windows Server, Office 365, SharePoint, SQL Server and SRS Reporting Services, CRM, and Microsoft Teams. Third-party Software Systems including Glovia G2 (or experience with another ERP system), Rubrik Backup, Citrix, Windows RDS, Ivanti management suite and Service desk, and DLP solutions. Hardware solutions including SAN, Servers, Desktops, and Laptops. Experience with VOIP and Microsoft Teams Phone Systems. The Package The salary offered for this position is 25,000- 35,000 to a candidate who can meet all key qualifications and abilities.
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application / infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (e.g. architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation / Windows / Linux). Office / Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (e.g. BMC Remedy / Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application / infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (e.g. architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation / Windows / Linux). Office / Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (e.g. BMC Remedy / Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for three Senior Delivery Managers responsible for delivering products, services and workstreams of varying sizes, maturity and at different stages of the lifecycle (from discoveries through to live). Salary between £52,000 to £65,600 (dependent on competency and location) plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. DBT work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation which supports export and investment strategies. They use digital tools to allow UK businesses to take full advantage of trade opportunities, including those arising from delivering trade agreements, helping to facilitate UK exports as well as working on digital projects to support inward UK investment from abroad. Delivery Managers in DBT work within a community of practice, supporting each other to improve agile practices across the department and deliver in line with the department's priorities of trade, investment, export promotion and support the UK's agenda for a Global Britain. About the roles There are three roles available, one in the Licencing for International Trade and Enterprise 'LITE' programme, which has been established to deliver a new licensing platform for exporting and importing strategically controlled goods. The other two roles will support the enabling teams in the Technology Services Portfolio. One will work with the Technology Services team to deliver value through working with partners across government to deliver new systems that will transform government technology, whilst delivering customised solutions for DBT. The Technology Services team manage and assure the baseline platforms, applications and services that support DBT business objectives and outcomes by putting users and quality of service at the heart of what they do. The other will manage the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team and deliver several priority technology and infrastructure projects and programmes across DDaT. The SRE team provides critical operational support to all DDaT services and teams. They also provide tooling for the day to day working of all development teams, make sure that all the development work adheres to policy standards, provide ongoing support for hosting, and CD/CI pipeline. Main responsibilities You will be: Helping to build the right environment for the team to deliver, collaborate, communicate, and focus on the most important outcomes Improving processes and removing obstacles within the team and outside of it, iterating the existing approaches and facilitating new ways of doing things Ensuring the team has the right set of skills and providing direction on how that should change as the product is developed Managing dependencies and risks across DBT and with other government departments to remove blockers or obstacles to delivery Using your understanding of agile practices to be able to adapt them to suit the team you are working with and guide continual improvement Line managing, mentoring and coaching other members of the professional community, your team, and possibly colleagues outside of DDaT Skills and experience It is essential that you have: Experience of Agile and Lean practices in a cross functional team, with an emphasis on user-centred design Experience of delivering a full product lifecycle Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to support with governance/continuous improvement The ability to balance business needs against cost/time to build If you are applying for either of the technical delivery roles, it is also essential that you have Experience leading technical projects and/or programmes It is desirable that you have: Experience of financial management Experience of commercial management How to apply As we are recruiting into multiple teams in this vacancy, please indicate which role/s you would like to be considered for - you can select multiple. How we interview At the interview stage for these roles, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the Success Profiles framework. These are role specific and in line with the DDaT Capability Framework. If you are invited to interview, you will receive the questions about Technical Skills in advance. Technical Skills Agile and Lean practices Communicating between the technical and non-technical Life cycle perspective Maintaining delivery momentum Making a process work Planning Team dynamics and collaboration Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits If you join DBT, you will get: learning and development tailored to your role a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service three paid volunteering days a year an employee benefits programme including cycle to work More about DBT These roles can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. To pass the SC Clearance, you need to have resided in the UK for the last 3 out of 5 years. If you would like to apply for this role, please click 'Apply' or contact Keesha Paulsen for more information.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for three Senior Delivery Managers responsible for delivering products, services and workstreams of varying sizes, maturity and at different stages of the lifecycle (from discoveries through to live). Salary between £52,000 to £65,600 (dependent on competency and location) plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. DBT work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation which supports export and investment strategies. They use digital tools to allow UK businesses to take full advantage of trade opportunities, including those arising from delivering trade agreements, helping to facilitate UK exports as well as working on digital projects to support inward UK investment from abroad. Delivery Managers in DBT work within a community of practice, supporting each other to improve agile practices across the department and deliver in line with the department's priorities of trade, investment, export promotion and support the UK's agenda for a Global Britain. About the roles There are three roles available, one in the Licencing for International Trade and Enterprise 'LITE' programme, which has been established to deliver a new licensing platform for exporting and importing strategically controlled goods. The other two roles will support the enabling teams in the Technology Services Portfolio. One will work with the Technology Services team to deliver value through working with partners across government to deliver new systems that will transform government technology, whilst delivering customised solutions for DBT. The Technology Services team manage and assure the baseline platforms, applications and services that support DBT business objectives and outcomes by putting users and quality of service at the heart of what they do. The other will manage the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team and deliver several priority technology and infrastructure projects and programmes across DDaT. The SRE team provides critical operational support to all DDaT services and teams. They also provide tooling for the day to day working of all development teams, make sure that all the development work adheres to policy standards, provide ongoing support for hosting, and CD/CI pipeline. Main responsibilities You will be: Helping to build the right environment for the team to deliver, collaborate, communicate, and focus on the most important outcomes Improving processes and removing obstacles within the team and outside of it, iterating the existing approaches and facilitating new ways of doing things Ensuring the team has the right set of skills and providing direction on how that should change as the product is developed Managing dependencies and risks across DBT and with other government departments to remove blockers or obstacles to delivery Using your understanding of agile practices to be able to adapt them to suit the team you are working with and guide continual improvement Line managing, mentoring and coaching other members of the professional community, your team, and possibly colleagues outside of DDaT Skills and experience It is essential that you have: Experience of Agile and Lean practices in a cross functional team, with an emphasis on user-centred design Experience of delivering a full product lifecycle Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to support with governance/continuous improvement The ability to balance business needs against cost/time to build If you are applying for either of the technical delivery roles, it is also essential that you have Experience leading technical projects and/or programmes It is desirable that you have: Experience of financial management Experience of commercial management How to apply As we are recruiting into multiple teams in this vacancy, please indicate which role/s you would like to be considered for - you can select multiple. How we interview At the interview stage for these roles, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the Success Profiles framework. These are role specific and in line with the DDaT Capability Framework. If you are invited to interview, you will receive the questions about Technical Skills in advance. Technical Skills Agile and Lean practices Communicating between the technical and non-technical Life cycle perspective Maintaining delivery momentum Making a process work Planning Team dynamics and collaboration Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits If you join DBT, you will get: learning and development tailored to your role a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service three paid volunteering days a year an employee benefits programme including cycle to work More about DBT These roles can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. To pass the SC Clearance, you need to have resided in the UK for the last 3 out of 5 years. If you would like to apply for this role, please click 'Apply' or contact Keesha Paulsen for more information.
Hands on Development Lead - C#, .Net, Angular, SQL, - (Hybrid working-3 days a week in the London office) - Salary up to £120K including benefits healthcare, pension and more! A successful business is currently on the lookout for a hands on Development Lead to come in and join their well-established team working on their platform which is used globally. This really is a unique opportunity for a Development Lead to join a successful and established asset manager company who have a strong reputation and appetite for growth. The Role In this role you will be responsible for leading the development team. You will be working part of the team to provide both front and back office solutions to support the business as well as ensuring the team adhere to determined software quality standards, working to ensure the product roadmap is transparent and communicated to key stakeholders. This role will focus largely on RAD cycle with TDD development practises where appropriate. The role will work on a hybrid basis with three days a week required each week in the London central office. As a Developer Lead you will be working alongside the systems integration developer, the role is 80% hands on in terms of development and managing the development pipeline and 20% of your time will be spent mentoring / upskilling the team including code reviews, ensuring the team are aligned with delivering against the roadmap and helping drive forward the technical direction including recommending improvements to Developer tooling. Development Lead role requirements: Someone with a background in financial services (previous experince in the fund management sector highly desirable). Strong communication skills- ability to work with different stakeholders in the business A creative approach to problem solving Strong programming skills in: C# .Net ASP/ASP.Net Angular SQL Server/T-SQL Familiarity with automation, reporting and developer tooling: Azure Devops / Git PowerBI SSRS DevExpress Any experience in the following will be highly beneficial: AWS Azure Python The Company This business is enthusiastic about bringing out the best in their team members. The company is a Global asset manager that specialises in producing long term performance for investors. They have 4 offices globally and a team of around 100 employees. They provide a fantastic working environment with excellent career progression opportunities. Working collaboratively as a team, this company sees no job as too big or too small and treats each product with the same attention to detail and respect, resulting in a reputation of putting customer satisfaction to the forefront of priorities. APPLY NOW! If you are an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a significant level of experince dealing with stakeholders directly, and are looking for your next opportunity as part of a growing and aspiring business, that has a firm stronghold of its market, then this is an excellent opportunity for you. With excellent opportunities for progression and rewards for hard work, do not miss out and APPLY NOW! Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Hands on Development Lead - C#, .Net, Angular, SQL, - (Hybrid working-3 days a week in the London office) - Salary up to £120K including benefits healthcare, pension and more! A successful business is currently on the lookout for a hands on Development Lead to come in and join their well-established team working on their platform which is used globally. This really is a unique opportunity for a Development Lead to join a successful and established asset manager company who have a strong reputation and appetite for growth. The Role In this role you will be responsible for leading the development team. You will be working part of the team to provide both front and back office solutions to support the business as well as ensuring the team adhere to determined software quality standards, working to ensure the product roadmap is transparent and communicated to key stakeholders. This role will focus largely on RAD cycle with TDD development practises where appropriate. The role will work on a hybrid basis with three days a week required each week in the London central office. As a Developer Lead you will be working alongside the systems integration developer, the role is 80% hands on in terms of development and managing the development pipeline and 20% of your time will be spent mentoring / upskilling the team including code reviews, ensuring the team are aligned with delivering against the roadmap and helping drive forward the technical direction including recommending improvements to Developer tooling. Development Lead role requirements: Someone with a background in financial services (previous experince in the fund management sector highly desirable). Strong communication skills- ability to work with different stakeholders in the business A creative approach to problem solving Strong programming skills in: C# .Net ASP/ASP.Net Angular SQL Server/T-SQL Familiarity with automation, reporting and developer tooling: Azure Devops / Git PowerBI SSRS DevExpress Any experience in the following will be highly beneficial: AWS Azure Python The Company This business is enthusiastic about bringing out the best in their team members. The company is a Global asset manager that specialises in producing long term performance for investors. They have 4 offices globally and a team of around 100 employees. They provide a fantastic working environment with excellent career progression opportunities. Working collaboratively as a team, this company sees no job as too big or too small and treats each product with the same attention to detail and respect, resulting in a reputation of putting customer satisfaction to the forefront of priorities. APPLY NOW! If you are an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a significant level of experince dealing with stakeholders directly, and are looking for your next opportunity as part of a growing and aspiring business, that has a firm stronghold of its market, then this is an excellent opportunity for you. With excellent opportunities for progression and rewards for hard work, do not miss out and APPLY NOW! Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Principal Systems Engineer NB Please only apply if you are a sole British National as you will need to be able to obtain security clearance due to the nature of the projects My client is a large international company that specialise in the Defence sector especially maritime projects About Your Opportunity: A key member of the Systems Engineering Team, this role will lead and take ownership of various aspects of large and strategically important UK Defence, Cyber and Intelligence Programmes. The role provides customers with timely delivery, within budget and drives the ongoing development and growth of Systems Engineering within NGUK. Opportunity to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets. Your Responsibilities: Drive SE process on programmes Successfully deliver key milestone design reviews Customer relationship development Lead integration of other engineering disciplines Technical management of suppliers Your Experience: Proven experience, with Extensive Systems Engineering models and techniques knowledge Degree qualified in relevant engineering subject Exceptional people and communication skills External customer/supplier relationship management experience Aptitude for people leadership and team management Your Future Team: Delivering a reliable and real-world Systems Engineering process into some of the UKs most exciting engineering programmes. A diverse team of experienced Systems Engineers, striving to deliver strong technical leadership on some of the UKs largest engineering challenges Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer NB Please only apply if you are a sole British National as you will need to be able to obtain security clearance due to the nature of the projects My client is a large international company that specialise in the Defence sector especially maritime projects About Your Opportunity: A key member of the Systems Engineering Team, this role will lead and take ownership of various aspects of large and strategically important UK Defence, Cyber and Intelligence Programmes. The role provides customers with timely delivery, within budget and drives the ongoing development and growth of Systems Engineering within NGUK. Opportunity to impact and shape the development of existing and future systems that support major UK defence assets. Your Responsibilities: Drive SE process on programmes Successfully deliver key milestone design reviews Customer relationship development Lead integration of other engineering disciplines Technical management of suppliers Your Experience: Proven experience, with Extensive Systems Engineering models and techniques knowledge Degree qualified in relevant engineering subject Exceptional people and communication skills External customer/supplier relationship management experience Aptitude for people leadership and team management Your Future Team: Delivering a reliable and real-world Systems Engineering process into some of the UKs most exciting engineering programmes. A diverse team of experienced Systems Engineers, striving to deliver strong technical leadership on some of the UKs largest engineering challenges Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Software Engineer - Modelling and Simulation NB Please only apply if you are a sole British National as you will need to be able to obtain security clearance due to the nature of the projects My client is a large international company that specialise in the Defence sector About Your Opportunity: A rare opportunity to work at the very front end of the UK MODs operational analysis community. As a software engineer, you will work on a variety of high profile projects evaluating the latest military technology to counter the current and future threats our country faces. Your Responsibilities: Development of constructive and real-time Modelling and Simulation (M&S) models and scenarios using a combination of Python, C++ and custom scripting languages using object-oriented design techniques Visualise analytical data extracted from these models Work closely with the customer to develop threat laydowns and simulation capabilities representing advanced weapon system concepts and implement those concepts. Frequent communication across the engineering disciplines/technology areas with internal stakeholders and external customers Ability to commute to customer site (Fareham/Gosport) where the majority of work takes place (remote working at other times) Your Experience: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline Proven experience in design, development, test and integration of quality software Experience in object-orientated software design and programming using Python and C++ (or similar languages) General knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols and simulation frameworks. General Systems Engineering skills (requirements definition, requirements analysis, functional design/decomposition, enterprise modelling, test & acceptance) Your Future Team: An open, friendly and supportive team of approximately 45 engineers across software, test and systems disciplines, with a great balance of experienced and junior engineers all working together to deliver quality systems. Matrix driven organisation provides new experiences and skills, with continuous development both at a functional level and at a programme level. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer - Modelling and Simulation NB Please only apply if you are a sole British National as you will need to be able to obtain security clearance due to the nature of the projects My client is a large international company that specialise in the Defence sector About Your Opportunity: A rare opportunity to work at the very front end of the UK MODs operational analysis community. As a software engineer, you will work on a variety of high profile projects evaluating the latest military technology to counter the current and future threats our country faces. Your Responsibilities: Development of constructive and real-time Modelling and Simulation (M&S) models and scenarios using a combination of Python, C++ and custom scripting languages using object-oriented design techniques Visualise analytical data extracted from these models Work closely with the customer to develop threat laydowns and simulation capabilities representing advanced weapon system concepts and implement those concepts. Frequent communication across the engineering disciplines/technology areas with internal stakeholders and external customers Ability to commute to customer site (Fareham/Gosport) where the majority of work takes place (remote working at other times) Your Experience: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline Proven experience in design, development, test and integration of quality software Experience in object-orientated software design and programming using Python and C++ (or similar languages) General knowledge of real-time target environments, including processor and network architectures, communication protocols and simulation frameworks. General Systems Engineering skills (requirements definition, requirements analysis, functional design/decomposition, enterprise modelling, test & acceptance) Your Future Team: An open, friendly and supportive team of approximately 45 engineers across software, test and systems disciplines, with a great balance of experienced and junior engineers all working together to deliver quality systems. Matrix driven organisation provides new experiences and skills, with continuous development both at a functional level and at a programme level. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps Engineer (Azure) Opportunity to join one of the top UK Insurers who are on a mission to become the leading 'digital first' insurer in the UK. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be the backbone of their Azure environment, ensuring it's scalability, reliability, and operational excellence . You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build and maintain a robust infrastructure that supports their dynamic needs. Key Responsibilities: Assume responsibility for the observability suite, encompassing tools for monitoring, logging, and alerting, to guarantee a thorough and integrated understanding of system functionality and health. Set up and oversee APM tools like Dynatrace or New Relic, leveraging their features to effectively monitor application performance and resolve problems. Employ extensive DevOps expertise to establish and uphold infrastructure as code (IaC) methodologies, streamlining the processes of deployment, scaling, and management through automation. Actively track and pinpoint issues related to performance and reliability in APIs and applications, and devise strategies to address these concerns. Work in tandem with development teams to fine-tune application performance, enhance the efficiency of resource use, and improve scalability. Develop and sustain comprehensive incident response and review protocols to reduce system downtime and avert the repetition of problems. Propel ongoing enhancement efforts to boost the dependability, scalability, and operational efficiency of Ageas' infrastructure and services, staying ahead of client expectations. Engage in the on-call schedule, offering support for resolving incidents and conducting necessary troubleshooting. Qualifications : Experience in a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer ( SRE ) position, dedicated to ensuring the high availability, reliability, and scalability of live systems. Proficient in observability tools like Prometheus, ELK stack, Grafana, and Azure Monitor, capable of fully managing the suite for optimal system oversight. Skilled in operating APM tools such as Dynatrace or New Relic, with a track record of using these tools to effectively monitor and enhance application performance. A thorough grasp of DevOps methodologies, including the use of Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC), and expertise in automated deployment and configuration management. Hands-on experience with programming environments such as Node.js, Java, and various JavaScript frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Azure, and adept at administering cloud-based infrastructures. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and rectify issues impacting the performance and reliability of APIs and applications. Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, ensuring productive collaboration with diverse functional groups. Remote based. Paying up to 75k, depending on experience.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer / DevOps Engineer (Azure) Opportunity to join one of the top UK Insurers who are on a mission to become the leading 'digital first' insurer in the UK. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be the backbone of their Azure environment, ensuring it's scalability, reliability, and operational excellence . You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build and maintain a robust infrastructure that supports their dynamic needs. Key Responsibilities: Assume responsibility for the observability suite, encompassing tools for monitoring, logging, and alerting, to guarantee a thorough and integrated understanding of system functionality and health. Set up and oversee APM tools like Dynatrace or New Relic, leveraging their features to effectively monitor application performance and resolve problems. Employ extensive DevOps expertise to establish and uphold infrastructure as code (IaC) methodologies, streamlining the processes of deployment, scaling, and management through automation. Actively track and pinpoint issues related to performance and reliability in APIs and applications, and devise strategies to address these concerns. Work in tandem with development teams to fine-tune application performance, enhance the efficiency of resource use, and improve scalability. Develop and sustain comprehensive incident response and review protocols to reduce system downtime and avert the repetition of problems. Propel ongoing enhancement efforts to boost the dependability, scalability, and operational efficiency of Ageas' infrastructure and services, staying ahead of client expectations. Engage in the on-call schedule, offering support for resolving incidents and conducting necessary troubleshooting. Qualifications : Experience in a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer ( SRE ) position, dedicated to ensuring the high availability, reliability, and scalability of live systems. Proficient in observability tools like Prometheus, ELK stack, Grafana, and Azure Monitor, capable of fully managing the suite for optimal system oversight. Skilled in operating APM tools such as Dynatrace or New Relic, with a track record of using these tools to effectively monitor and enhance application performance. A thorough grasp of DevOps methodologies, including the use of Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC), and expertise in automated deployment and configuration management. Hands-on experience with programming environments such as Node.js, Java, and various JavaScript frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Azure, and adept at administering cloud-based infrastructures. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and rectify issues impacting the performance and reliability of APIs and applications. Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, ensuring productive collaboration with diverse functional groups. Remote based. Paying up to 75k, depending on experience.
IT Service Desk Manager required by our market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Cardiff. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of 10 Service Desk Engineers across 3 sites in the UK supporting close to 1,000 users. This role will be split between management (75%) and hands-on support (25%). The IT Service Desk Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, managing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk function. Main Responsibilities: Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 service desk engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high performance and professional development. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket management, prioritisation, and resolution of IT support requests and incidents. Develop and implement service desk policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize service delivery and ensure adherence to ITIL processes. Coordinate with other IT teams and departments to escalate and resolve complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution of service disruptions. Manage service desk staffing levels, schedules, and workload allocation to ensure adequate coverage during operating hours (7am-6pm, Monday to Friday). Handle escalated user inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and effectively to maintain positive relationships with internal users. Hands-on/Technical Provide technical expertise and support to service desk engineers, assisting with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and escalation management as needed. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT service management to enhance service desk capabilities and effectiveness. Assist in the development and implementation of IT service management tools, systems, and processes to streamline operations and improve service quality. Collaborate with other IT teams on projects and initiatives, contributing technical expertise and insights to support successful project delivery. Required Background: Degree or similar in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Considerable experience in IT service desk management, preferably within a professional services environment. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams of technical professionals. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, principles, and best practices, with ITIL certification preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal users, stakeholders, and senior management. Solid technical background with expertise in Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Office 365, and IT service management tools. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Flexibility to provide occasional out of hours support and cover during extended business hours as needed. This fantastic role comes with a basic annual salary of (phone number removed) p/a and is accompanied with 25 days holiday (Plus bank holidays & your birthday off), death in service equivalent to twice annual salary, pension scheme, hybrid working and professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role) plus many more.
May 17, 2024
Full time
IT Service Desk Manager required by our market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based in Cardiff. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of 10 Service Desk Engineers across 3 sites in the UK supporting close to 1,000 users. This role will be split between management (75%) and hands-on support (25%). The IT Service Desk Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, managing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk function. Main Responsibilities: Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 service desk engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure high performance and professional development. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket management, prioritisation, and resolution of IT support requests and incidents. Develop and implement service desk policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize service delivery and ensure adherence to ITIL processes. Coordinate with other IT teams and departments to escalate and resolve complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution of service disruptions. Manage service desk staffing levels, schedules, and workload allocation to ensure adequate coverage during operating hours (7am-6pm, Monday to Friday). Handle escalated user inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and effectively to maintain positive relationships with internal users. Hands-on/Technical Provide technical expertise and support to service desk engineers, assisting with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and escalation management as needed. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT service management to enhance service desk capabilities and effectiveness. Assist in the development and implementation of IT service management tools, systems, and processes to streamline operations and improve service quality. Collaborate with other IT teams on projects and initiatives, contributing technical expertise and insights to support successful project delivery. Required Background: Degree or similar in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Considerable experience in IT service desk management, preferably within a professional services environment. Proven leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams of technical professionals. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, principles, and best practices, with ITIL certification preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal users, stakeholders, and senior management. Solid technical background with expertise in Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Office 365, and IT service management tools. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Flexibility to provide occasional out of hours support and cover during extended business hours as needed. This fantastic role comes with a basic annual salary of (phone number removed) p/a and is accompanied with 25 days holiday (Plus bank holidays & your birthday off), death in service equivalent to twice annual salary, pension scheme, hybrid working and professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role) plus many more.
Your new company This multi-academy trust consists of 40 schools, with a strong presence in the North West, particularly in the Greater Manchester area, and they have recently approached Hays seeking an IT Engineer/Technician to join their well established IT team of over 40 specialists. Having recruited for this organisation over the last year and having spent significant time with the central IT team, I can strongly recommend them as a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking employer in the education sector. Due to recent changes at one of their North East Manchester schools, they are keen to add to this team by appointing an experienced IT specialist to provide support in the Oldham area. Your new role Reporting to the Regional IT Manager, you will be responsible for providing IT support and delivering on IT projects at a Manchester-based secondary school where you will join a team of established specialists who will support you on a daily basis. Duties will include supporting end users with the use of IT equipment, handling any troubleshooting issues which could relate to hardware, software, networking or bespoke technologies specific to the education sector. This will mean liaising with pupils, staff and senior leadership on a daily basis to provide the highest level of service from an IT perspective and ensure that teaching and learning is facilitated by the use of technology in the classroom. In addition, as a trust, they have several ongoing projects across schools, and it is therefore important that you are supporting the delivery of these projects, working closely with colleagues and the central IT team. These projects can range from the introduction of a new MIS system, to mass replacement of hardware, installation of new software and also working with end users around the use of new IT equipment. This is a permanent position where you will receive significant ongoing training and be fully supported by a central team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT experience, ideally having worked in a hands-on IT support role in the education sector where a high level of support for both hardware and software is required. You will be seeking a role where you are able to further develop your skills from a technical perspective, as well as becoming a part of a progressive organisation where you will have the opportunity to further develop your career. Experience working in a cloud environment would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £29,000 and £32,000 dependent on experience, as well as a £1500 retention bonus paid after 2 years' service and regular salary reviews. You will also receive the attractive benefits package which includes 31 days holiday (plus bank), high value retail discounts, a local government pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and various others. You will also become an integral part of an organisation focused on the development of its staff. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 17, 2024
Full time
Your new company This multi-academy trust consists of 40 schools, with a strong presence in the North West, particularly in the Greater Manchester area, and they have recently approached Hays seeking an IT Engineer/Technician to join their well established IT team of over 40 specialists. Having recruited for this organisation over the last year and having spent significant time with the central IT team, I can strongly recommend them as a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking employer in the education sector. Due to recent changes at one of their North East Manchester schools, they are keen to add to this team by appointing an experienced IT specialist to provide support in the Oldham area. Your new role Reporting to the Regional IT Manager, you will be responsible for providing IT support and delivering on IT projects at a Manchester-based secondary school where you will join a team of established specialists who will support you on a daily basis. Duties will include supporting end users with the use of IT equipment, handling any troubleshooting issues which could relate to hardware, software, networking or bespoke technologies specific to the education sector. This will mean liaising with pupils, staff and senior leadership on a daily basis to provide the highest level of service from an IT perspective and ensure that teaching and learning is facilitated by the use of technology in the classroom. In addition, as a trust, they have several ongoing projects across schools, and it is therefore important that you are supporting the delivery of these projects, working closely with colleagues and the central IT team. These projects can range from the introduction of a new MIS system, to mass replacement of hardware, installation of new software and also working with end users around the use of new IT equipment. This is a permanent position where you will receive significant ongoing training and be fully supported by a central team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT experience, ideally having worked in a hands-on IT support role in the education sector where a high level of support for both hardware and software is required. You will be seeking a role where you are able to further develop your skills from a technical perspective, as well as becoming a part of a progressive organisation where you will have the opportunity to further develop your career. Experience working in a cloud environment would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £29,000 and £32,000 dependent on experience, as well as a £1500 retention bonus paid after 2 years' service and regular salary reviews. You will also receive the attractive benefits package which includes 31 days holiday (plus bank), high value retail discounts, a local government pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and various others. You will also become an integral part of an organisation focused on the development of its staff. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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
Role- Network Security Engineer Location- London, UK Job type- Full time Mandatory skills- AZURE NETWORK SPECIALIST Job Description: Experience: 7+ Years Primary responsibilities include Architecture, Planning, Build, Implement and support troubleshooting issues by analysing infrastructure and application alerts and Root Cause Analysis. Perform vulnerability assessment and management ensuring reliability, performance, compliance and business continuity. Develop process and scripts for automating post-change security/environment/quality assurance testing for production release. Address P1/P2/P3 incidents and lead/coordinate scheduled changes in a 24/7/365 service environment. Job Description: Experience and good knowledge in the design, development and Implementation of large-scale Network and Security solutions; comprised of Routing & Switching, Firewalls & VPNs, Load balancers, Network Virtualization & Software Defined Networking( IPV4/IPV6), etc. across On-premise and Cloud Infrastructure. Working experience and sound knowledge on Data Centre & Cloud Infrastructure Networking- Tools and Technologies Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot and support critical issues/escalations. Experience with load balancers such as F5, Array, Fortinet, etc. Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) Proven Experience in leading a Network Integration and transformation, in the capacity of Solution Architect/Sr. Engineer Experience in providing in-depth knowledge on network platforms and services, defining and documenting best practices and strategies. Experience or knowledge of Network & Security modelling Tools, NetDevOps, and Network Automation, towards Network as a Code will be an added advantage. Initiate, demonstrate and assume ownership of the opportunities and improvement areas, ensuring completeness of the technical requirements to support business needs. Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies and trends in the enterprise domain comprising of Network& Security infrastructure and cloud services, leading to innovative solutions addressing the current and future needs Educational Qualification: Graduate- BE/BTech or Postgraduate - Electronics/Communications/Computer Science Certification: ITIL, CCNA/CCNP/JCNA, CCDP/CCIE, Azure/MCSE/RHCE or equivalent technical certifications
May 17, 2024
Full time
Role- Network Security Engineer Location- London, UK Job type- Full time Mandatory skills- AZURE NETWORK SPECIALIST Job Description: Experience: 7+ Years Primary responsibilities include Architecture, Planning, Build, Implement and support troubleshooting issues by analysing infrastructure and application alerts and Root Cause Analysis. Perform vulnerability assessment and management ensuring reliability, performance, compliance and business continuity. Develop process and scripts for automating post-change security/environment/quality assurance testing for production release. Address P1/P2/P3 incidents and lead/coordinate scheduled changes in a 24/7/365 service environment. Job Description: Experience and good knowledge in the design, development and Implementation of large-scale Network and Security solutions; comprised of Routing & Switching, Firewalls & VPNs, Load balancers, Network Virtualization & Software Defined Networking( IPV4/IPV6), etc. across On-premise and Cloud Infrastructure. Working experience and sound knowledge on Data Centre & Cloud Infrastructure Networking- Tools and Technologies Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot and support critical issues/escalations. Experience with load balancers such as F5, Array, Fortinet, etc. Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) Proven Experience in leading a Network Integration and transformation, in the capacity of Solution Architect/Sr. Engineer Experience in providing in-depth knowledge on network platforms and services, defining and documenting best practices and strategies. Experience or knowledge of Network & Security modelling Tools, NetDevOps, and Network Automation, towards Network as a Code will be an added advantage. Initiate, demonstrate and assume ownership of the opportunities and improvement areas, ensuring completeness of the technical requirements to support business needs. Stay up to date with emerging tools, technologies and trends in the enterprise domain comprising of Network& Security infrastructure and cloud services, leading to innovative solutions addressing the current and future needs Educational Qualification: Graduate- BE/BTech or Postgraduate - Electronics/Communications/Computer Science Certification: ITIL, CCNA/CCNP/JCNA, CCDP/CCIE, Azure/MCSE/RHCE or equivalent technical certifications
About Us Since its launch in 2018, Gener8 has been at the forefront of the "open data" movement: the belief that people should be able to understand, control and be rewarded from their data. Gener8's consumer products include a web browser, browser extension, iOS and Android apps. Our products enable people to transparently and willingly share their data with Gener8, whilst preserving their privacy, so that we can create value from it for them. We are growing fast. With more than 300,000 new app downloads over the past few months alone. Every month our desktop browser racks up the equivalent of 250 yrs in time spent browsing on it. Gener8 was named "disruptor of the year" in 2022 by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and our investors include 3 Dragons from BBC's Dragon's Den as well as personalities such as the rap star Tinie Tempah, former football manager Harry Redknapp and cricketer Chris Gayle to name a few. In 2023 we met with the Prime Minister at Downing street and were invited to become a member of the Government's new "Smart Data Council", shaping the future of data legislation in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to join a fast growing business that is forging a new category (Personal Information Management Systems) with multi billion £ potential. About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our B2C mobile apps on iOS and Android platforms. As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mobile products, driving innovation, and delivering impactful features that delight our users. A super collaborative, commercially focused b2c product manager with deep experience in User Journey Optimisation: Utilising A/B testing, personalisation, and user segmentation to enhance acquisition, conversion rates, retention, and lifetime value. New Feature Development: Proficiency in running effective discovery processes and building new features and propositions in a 0-1 environment, leveraging user feedback, market insights and competitive analysis. Cross-Platform Experience: Experience in managing iOS, Android, and web apps, with a keen understanding of mobile app development and UI/UX principles. Analytics & Optimisation: Utilising data analytics tools to monitor performance, derive insights, and optimise product metrics. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, engineering and marketing to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our B2C mobile apps and web platform. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicating product vision, strategy, and roadmap to internal and external stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Ability to map data flows and schemas from third-party sources into our application. Desirable but not essential Experience bringing products to US Experience managing a browser product Experience productising user data Experience making complex data sets easy for B2C users to understand (e.g in FinTech) Experience with rewards platforms Qualifications 5+ years of product management experience, with a successful track record in fast-paced B2C or D2C mobile app businesses. Cross-platform experience with iOS, Android, and web apps, with a strong understanding of mobile app development processes and UI/UX design principles. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with analytics tools. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Technical proficiency to collaborate effectively with engineering teams. Part of a fast growing company where you will have real responsibility and autonomy Stock options, so that you have a slice of the company and share in our success Your choice of computer hardware Access to a digital wellbeing platform to support your mental and physical health Hybrid role, 2 days per week in our London office. ️ Regular team days out Dog friendly office
May 17, 2024
Full time
About Us Since its launch in 2018, Gener8 has been at the forefront of the "open data" movement: the belief that people should be able to understand, control and be rewarded from their data. Gener8's consumer products include a web browser, browser extension, iOS and Android apps. Our products enable people to transparently and willingly share their data with Gener8, whilst preserving their privacy, so that we can create value from it for them. We are growing fast. With more than 300,000 new app downloads over the past few months alone. Every month our desktop browser racks up the equivalent of 250 yrs in time spent browsing on it. Gener8 was named "disruptor of the year" in 2022 by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and our investors include 3 Dragons from BBC's Dragon's Den as well as personalities such as the rap star Tinie Tempah, former football manager Harry Redknapp and cricketer Chris Gayle to name a few. In 2023 we met with the Prime Minister at Downing street and were invited to become a member of the Government's new "Smart Data Council", shaping the future of data legislation in the UK. This role is a unique opportunity to join a fast growing business that is forging a new category (Personal Information Management Systems) with multi billion £ potential. About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of our B2C mobile apps on iOS and Android platforms. As the Senior Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mobile products, driving innovation, and delivering impactful features that delight our users. A super collaborative, commercially focused b2c product manager with deep experience in User Journey Optimisation: Utilising A/B testing, personalisation, and user segmentation to enhance acquisition, conversion rates, retention, and lifetime value. New Feature Development: Proficiency in running effective discovery processes and building new features and propositions in a 0-1 environment, leveraging user feedback, market insights and competitive analysis. Cross-Platform Experience: Experience in managing iOS, Android, and web apps, with a keen understanding of mobile app development and UI/UX principles. Analytics & Optimisation: Utilising data analytics tools to monitor performance, derive insights, and optimise product metrics. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, engineering and marketing to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our B2C mobile apps and web platform. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicating product vision, strategy, and roadmap to internal and external stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Ability to map data flows and schemas from third-party sources into our application. Desirable but not essential Experience bringing products to US Experience managing a browser product Experience productising user data Experience making complex data sets easy for B2C users to understand (e.g in FinTech) Experience with rewards platforms Qualifications 5+ years of product management experience, with a successful track record in fast-paced B2C or D2C mobile app businesses. Cross-platform experience with iOS, Android, and web apps, with a strong understanding of mobile app development processes and UI/UX design principles. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with analytics tools. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Technical proficiency to collaborate effectively with engineering teams. Part of a fast growing company where you will have real responsibility and autonomy Stock options, so that you have a slice of the company and share in our success Your choice of computer hardware Access to a digital wellbeing platform to support your mental and physical health Hybrid role, 2 days per week in our London office. ️ Regular team days out Dog friendly office
Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience. Read about our compensation policy , powered by Figures Start date: Flexible Contract: Permanent, Full time Working hours: Flexible Team: Engineering Reporting to: Tom Dignan, CTO Location: Hybrid Office: Most of our team opt to come into our swish, wheelchair-accessible office in Elephant & Castle 1-2 times per week Visa sponsorship: Not available. You must have the right to work in the UK Background checks: Due to the nature of the work we do with global governments and partners, all employees are required to pass BPSS verification First round closing date: 27th March 2024 You can expect to hear from us, no matter the outcome, by: 2nd April 2024 We care deeply about having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Should you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will do our best to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. See more on accommodations. To keep up to date with future open roles, follow us on LinkedIn . Who we are Apolitical is a social learning platform for government. We equip policymakers with the knowledge, skills and community they need to solve the world's hardest challenges. Our platform is used by more than 200,000 public servants and policymakers in 170 countries, with community members ranging from mayors, ministers, and heads of civil services to policy pioneers and digital disruptors. Founded in 2015 by Robyn Scott and Lisa Witter, Apolitical is a team of 50+ employees with an office in London. Our mission is to help build 21st century governments that work for people and the planet. Our moonshot is to accelerate the adoption of better skills and solutions in government, so that 1% of governments' $30 trillion annual budget is spent 50% more effectively, unlocking $150 billion each year for society. How we work Our mission demands the purposeful, collaborative work of a driven and diverse team. Guided by our leadership principles , Apolitical team members are mission-driven and ready to embrace complex challenges with innovative and critical thinking. In our organisation, we value ownership, impact, and a supportive and inclusive environment enriched by kind and constructive feedback. Before applying, read our Candidate Handbook and make sure you're excited by the autonomy and changeability that a startup demands. We also encourage you to visit Escape The City for employee reviews, our Glassdoor profile for independent reviews, or to look at results from recent employee surveys . Who We Are Looking For You embody the essence of an entrepreneurial software engineer, taking pride in ownership, engaging with stakeholders, and being hands-on with coding. Your initiative, ability to inspire through knowledge sharing, and eagerness to drive innovation make you stand out. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our product, platform, and team dynamics. If coding is your passion, both professionally and personally, and you're excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI tools into our solutions, we'd love to have you on board. The role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who exemplifies a proactive, results-driven approach. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing new APIs, designing intuitive user interfaces, and passionate about AI technology. While experience in DevOps is advantageous, a willingness to learn is equally valued. Responsibilities include enhancing user experience, optimising application performance, integrating AI tools, promoting best practices, and mentoring junior team members. Note: This position is aimed at experienced professionals. However, candidates at various career stages are encouraged to follow our careers page for future opportunities. Our Technology Landscape Our solutions leverage React for front-end development, NodeJS for back-end services, and are fully hosted on Google Cloud Platform. With a keen interest in AI, we're eager to explore and implement AI tools to elevate our technology offerings as well as enhance our ability to create solutions. This is a great fit if you have Proven success as a software engineer, with a portfolio that spans several years and projects. Expertise in React and NodeJS within a professional environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for leading technical discussions and idea sharing. A commitment to software engineering excellence, focusing on scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. Strong proficiency in JavaScript. A culture of learning and mentoring, plus a readiness to explore and apply new AI technologies. Leadership experience with project and technical decision-making skills. Comfort in an agile development environment. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Apolitical is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Interview Process We've designed our hiring process to identify the traits, knowledge and skills that are likely to result in high levels of job performance and test for these qualities in an effective manner. We use semi-structured, behavioural interviews to get strong, measurable insights about you as a candidate and we aim to keep the discussion comfortable rather than interrogation-like. Application screening. We review (anonymous) applications on Workable to ensure they meet the minimum criteria for the role. We only see personal details once a candidate has been moved to the next stage of the process. Phone screen. A phone or Google Meet chat of up to 30 minutes to understand better in your words about your experience, how you've worked in the past and what you are looking for in your next role. We may cover some technical issues related to the role in particular how those may have related to your part experience. There will also be some time for you to query us further about the role, the team and company. Technical Pairing Exercise. We will send you instructions on how to set up your local environment to participate in a parking exercise with a member of our team. This will likely be a mix of frontend and backend and should last 45-60 minutes. Technical Discussion. This is a 45-60 minute discussion about your technical knowledge including past work experience, knowledge of techniques and best practices. There will be an emphasis on being able to talk the justification to certain approaches and in some cases a discussion on how you might want to improve things that you have worked on in the past. There will be time for you to ask questions about our technical approach and environment. Culture Interview. A 30 minute discussion around your approach work, collaboration, mentoring/learning, and communication. There tends to be a fair amount of back and forth as you learn about us as well. (In addition to working with smart, kind people on one of the most important challenges of our time ) Stock options: Our employee options plan gives you a stake in our vision. Flexibility: Everyone works differently. Whether it's early mornings, late nights or a day at home, we support what gives you energy and makes you effective. Holidays: Unlimited holidays, trusting people to take what they need when they need it (and encouraging time off where people aren't taking enough). As a restorative reboot, we give everyone on the team the last Friday of every month off. Office: We're a hybrid working company, but when we're at the office, we're based 3 minutes from Elephant & Castle station, easily accessible from all areas of London. Our office is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms, and we also have flexibility around remote work in the UK. Parental leave: Four months' maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Childcare benefit: Access to salary exchange through YellowNest, designed to help parents of kids aged 0-5 save 30-47% on childcare costs in the UK. Development: Learning and development budgets for books, conferences and courses. We also offer have an extensive library to which team members contribute their favourite book. Socials: Regular virtual and in-person socials. We aim to make activities, food and beverage at socials as inclusive as possible and are always open to suggestions from the team. Financial wellbeing: Pension contribution on a banded scheme, salary exchange, and access to Maji, a financial planning tool to help you achieve your goals. WFH setup: A work Macbook and working-from-home budget for equipment that supports your physical wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing: . click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience. Read about our compensation policy , powered by Figures Start date: Flexible Contract: Permanent, Full time Working hours: Flexible Team: Engineering Reporting to: Tom Dignan, CTO Location: Hybrid Office: Most of our team opt to come into our swish, wheelchair-accessible office in Elephant & Castle 1-2 times per week Visa sponsorship: Not available. You must have the right to work in the UK Background checks: Due to the nature of the work we do with global governments and partners, all employees are required to pass BPSS verification First round closing date: 27th March 2024 You can expect to hear from us, no matter the outcome, by: 2nd April 2024 We care deeply about having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Should you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will do our best to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. See more on accommodations. To keep up to date with future open roles, follow us on LinkedIn . Who we are Apolitical is a social learning platform for government. We equip policymakers with the knowledge, skills and community they need to solve the world's hardest challenges. Our platform is used by more than 200,000 public servants and policymakers in 170 countries, with community members ranging from mayors, ministers, and heads of civil services to policy pioneers and digital disruptors. Founded in 2015 by Robyn Scott and Lisa Witter, Apolitical is a team of 50+ employees with an office in London. Our mission is to help build 21st century governments that work for people and the planet. Our moonshot is to accelerate the adoption of better skills and solutions in government, so that 1% of governments' $30 trillion annual budget is spent 50% more effectively, unlocking $150 billion each year for society. How we work Our mission demands the purposeful, collaborative work of a driven and diverse team. Guided by our leadership principles , Apolitical team members are mission-driven and ready to embrace complex challenges with innovative and critical thinking. In our organisation, we value ownership, impact, and a supportive and inclusive environment enriched by kind and constructive feedback. Before applying, read our Candidate Handbook and make sure you're excited by the autonomy and changeability that a startup demands. We also encourage you to visit Escape The City for employee reviews, our Glassdoor profile for independent reviews, or to look at results from recent employee surveys . Who We Are Looking For You embody the essence of an entrepreneurial software engineer, taking pride in ownership, engaging with stakeholders, and being hands-on with coding. Your initiative, ability to inspire through knowledge sharing, and eagerness to drive innovation make you stand out. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our product, platform, and team dynamics. If coding is your passion, both professionally and personally, and you're excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI tools into our solutions, we'd love to have you on board. The role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who exemplifies a proactive, results-driven approach. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing new APIs, designing intuitive user interfaces, and passionate about AI technology. While experience in DevOps is advantageous, a willingness to learn is equally valued. Responsibilities include enhancing user experience, optimising application performance, integrating AI tools, promoting best practices, and mentoring junior team members. Note: This position is aimed at experienced professionals. However, candidates at various career stages are encouraged to follow our careers page for future opportunities. Our Technology Landscape Our solutions leverage React for front-end development, NodeJS for back-end services, and are fully hosted on Google Cloud Platform. With a keen interest in AI, we're eager to explore and implement AI tools to elevate our technology offerings as well as enhance our ability to create solutions. This is a great fit if you have Proven success as a software engineer, with a portfolio that spans several years and projects. Expertise in React and NodeJS within a professional environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for leading technical discussions and idea sharing. A commitment to software engineering excellence, focusing on scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. Strong proficiency in JavaScript. A culture of learning and mentoring, plus a readiness to explore and apply new AI technologies. Leadership experience with project and technical decision-making skills. Comfort in an agile development environment. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Apolitical is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Interview Process We've designed our hiring process to identify the traits, knowledge and skills that are likely to result in high levels of job performance and test for these qualities in an effective manner. We use semi-structured, behavioural interviews to get strong, measurable insights about you as a candidate and we aim to keep the discussion comfortable rather than interrogation-like. Application screening. We review (anonymous) applications on Workable to ensure they meet the minimum criteria for the role. We only see personal details once a candidate has been moved to the next stage of the process. Phone screen. A phone or Google Meet chat of up to 30 minutes to understand better in your words about your experience, how you've worked in the past and what you are looking for in your next role. We may cover some technical issues related to the role in particular how those may have related to your part experience. There will also be some time for you to query us further about the role, the team and company. Technical Pairing Exercise. We will send you instructions on how to set up your local environment to participate in a parking exercise with a member of our team. This will likely be a mix of frontend and backend and should last 45-60 minutes. Technical Discussion. This is a 45-60 minute discussion about your technical knowledge including past work experience, knowledge of techniques and best practices. There will be an emphasis on being able to talk the justification to certain approaches and in some cases a discussion on how you might want to improve things that you have worked on in the past. There will be time for you to ask questions about our technical approach and environment. Culture Interview. A 30 minute discussion around your approach work, collaboration, mentoring/learning, and communication. There tends to be a fair amount of back and forth as you learn about us as well. (In addition to working with smart, kind people on one of the most important challenges of our time ) Stock options: Our employee options plan gives you a stake in our vision. Flexibility: Everyone works differently. Whether it's early mornings, late nights or a day at home, we support what gives you energy and makes you effective. Holidays: Unlimited holidays, trusting people to take what they need when they need it (and encouraging time off where people aren't taking enough). As a restorative reboot, we give everyone on the team the last Friday of every month off. Office: We're a hybrid working company, but when we're at the office, we're based 3 minutes from Elephant & Castle station, easily accessible from all areas of London. Our office is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms, and we also have flexibility around remote work in the UK. Parental leave: Four months' maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Childcare benefit: Access to salary exchange through YellowNest, designed to help parents of kids aged 0-5 save 30-47% on childcare costs in the UK. Development: Learning and development budgets for books, conferences and courses. We also offer have an extensive library to which team members contribute their favourite book. Socials: Regular virtual and in-person socials. We aim to make activities, food and beverage at socials as inclusive as possible and are always open to suggestions from the team. Financial wellbeing: Pension contribution on a banded scheme, salary exchange, and access to Maji, a financial planning tool to help you achieve your goals. WFH setup: A work Macbook and working-from-home budget for equipment that supports your physical wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing: . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Technology Architect Location: UK/London, Remote Salary : 80-90K Contract Type: Full Time About The Company You will be joining a team of creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world's largest collection. Who are on a mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans all around the world. Job Purpose This creative company is on the lookout for a dynamic Technology Architect to join their passionate team, focusing on creating and refining scalable video streaming products with a global scope. This pivotal role is Embedded within a diverse and skilled team, where creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality are highly valued. As a Technology Architect, you'll play a crucial role in both contributing to and shaping the team's strategy and technological direction. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the Lead Solution Architect in a hands-on capacity, directly influencing and shaping their pioneering global video streaming services. You'll engage in various projects, from enhancing current streaming platforms to designing innovative solutions for global content delivery, ensuring that the organisation continue to offer top tier streaming experiences. A Technical Architect would: Have a solid understanding of cloud services like AWS or MSFT Azure and how they can be leveraged in different scenarios. Translate technical requirements into detailed architecture for robust and scalable systems. Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Have experience with software development processes and be able to guide and support teams in adhering to best practices. Act as a bridge between the technical team and the Lead Solution Architect, ensuring that the technical details align with the overall solution architecture. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and act as a key member in technology sessions, providing technical expertise and oversight on new and existing solutions. Oversee 3rd party application architectures and integration's while ensuring best practices and compliance with corporate policies and standards. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, taking direction and executing with precision. Provide technical oversight to product development, support, and quality assurance teams. Analyse existing systems and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Evaluate new technologies and trends to propose enhancements or updates to the current systems. Knowledge and experience with specific technologies and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, .Net, Python, or Node.js, are highly desirable. Business & Analysis Monitor service operations performance, ensuring core KPIs are met. Oversee SLA reporting and conduct ad hoc analysis, providing transparency into the global technology stack's performance. Act as an internal technology consultant, leading and managing strategic projects with a proactive approach. Collaborate across all stakeholder teams to understand business needs and goals. Document and prioritise requirements alongside the product team, with consideration for both functional and non-functional aspects. Develop detailed use cases and user stories that outline specific interactions and workflows. Skills and Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Demonstrable experience in Software Engineering and Architecture. Ability to translate business and operational requirements into solution designs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously given direction. Proactivity and a strong desire to take initiative. Familiarity with Agile working practices. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changes. Effectively managing one's own time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Understanding and respect for diverse cultures and practices. Qualifications and Experience AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate or Professional is highly desirable. Mid-level experience in software design patterns and cloud-based solutions. Must have experience with AWS; knowledge of Azure is a plus. Experience in developing direct-to-consumer technologies and cloud-scale microservices development. Experience with OTT (Over-The-Top) is a strong plus. Knowledge of scalable digital consumer product architectures, preferably in SVOD and/or media supply chain areas Familiarity with connected TV platforms (Roku, tvOS, Samsung, LG, etc.) and mobile applications (iOS, Android), with an emphasis on understanding their architectures and integrations rather than hands-on development. If you are looking for a new opportunity and interested in thus role then please apply today! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Technology Architect Location: UK/London, Remote Salary : 80-90K Contract Type: Full Time About The Company You will be joining a team of creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world's largest collection. Who are on a mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans all around the world. Job Purpose This creative company is on the lookout for a dynamic Technology Architect to join their passionate team, focusing on creating and refining scalable video streaming products with a global scope. This pivotal role is Embedded within a diverse and skilled team, where creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality are highly valued. As a Technology Architect, you'll play a crucial role in both contributing to and shaping the team's strategy and technological direction. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the Lead Solution Architect in a hands-on capacity, directly influencing and shaping their pioneering global video streaming services. You'll engage in various projects, from enhancing current streaming platforms to designing innovative solutions for global content delivery, ensuring that the organisation continue to offer top tier streaming experiences. A Technical Architect would: Have a solid understanding of cloud services like AWS or MSFT Azure and how they can be leveraged in different scenarios. Translate technical requirements into detailed architecture for robust and scalable systems. Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Have experience with software development processes and be able to guide and support teams in adhering to best practices. Act as a bridge between the technical team and the Lead Solution Architect, ensuring that the technical details align with the overall solution architecture. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and act as a key member in technology sessions, providing technical expertise and oversight on new and existing solutions. Oversee 3rd party application architectures and integration's while ensuring best practices and compliance with corporate policies and standards. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, taking direction and executing with precision. Provide technical oversight to product development, support, and quality assurance teams. Analyse existing systems and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Evaluate new technologies and trends to propose enhancements or updates to the current systems. Knowledge and experience with specific technologies and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, .Net, Python, or Node.js, are highly desirable. Business & Analysis Monitor service operations performance, ensuring core KPIs are met. Oversee SLA reporting and conduct ad hoc analysis, providing transparency into the global technology stack's performance. Act as an internal technology consultant, leading and managing strategic projects with a proactive approach. Collaborate across all stakeholder teams to understand business needs and goals. Document and prioritise requirements alongside the product team, with consideration for both functional and non-functional aspects. Develop detailed use cases and user stories that outline specific interactions and workflows. Skills and Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Demonstrable experience in Software Engineering and Architecture. Ability to translate business and operational requirements into solution designs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously given direction. Proactivity and a strong desire to take initiative. Familiarity with Agile working practices. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changes. Effectively managing one's own time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Understanding and respect for diverse cultures and practices. Qualifications and Experience AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate or Professional is highly desirable. Mid-level experience in software design patterns and cloud-based solutions. Must have experience with AWS; knowledge of Azure is a plus. Experience in developing direct-to-consumer technologies and cloud-scale microservices development. Experience with OTT (Over-The-Top) is a strong plus. Knowledge of scalable digital consumer product architectures, preferably in SVOD and/or media supply chain areas Familiarity with connected TV platforms (Roku, tvOS, Samsung, LG, etc.) and mobile applications (iOS, Android), with an emphasis on understanding their architectures and integrations rather than hands-on development. If you are looking for a new opportunity and interested in thus role then please apply today! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and collaborative Connectivity & Network Engineer to join our inclusive team. This Full time hybrid role is based in Manchester and Barrow in Furness on a hybrid basis and offers a salary of £50k and excellent benefits. As a Connectivity & Network Engineer, you will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You'll be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges and be expected to work independently and as part of a wider team. In your first few weeks in this role, you can expect to work in these areas: Level 3 Network support Network incident diagnostics/resolution Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF and EIGRP). To apply for this Connectivity & Network Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network management tools like SolarWinds Knowledge of Citrix Netscaler and Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access) Experience with Identity Services - AAA and Cisco ISE. In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a salary of £50,000 and a generous benefits package, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. If this Full time hybrid Connectivity & Network Engineer job in Manchester motivates and inspires you, please contact Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and collaborative Connectivity & Network Engineer to join our inclusive team. This Full time hybrid role is based in Manchester and Barrow in Furness on a hybrid basis and offers a salary of £50k and excellent benefits. As a Connectivity & Network Engineer, you will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You'll be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges and be expected to work independently and as part of a wider team. In your first few weeks in this role, you can expect to work in these areas: Level 3 Network support Network incident diagnostics/resolution Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF and EIGRP). To apply for this Connectivity & Network Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network management tools like SolarWinds Knowledge of Citrix Netscaler and Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access) Experience with Identity Services - AAA and Cisco ISE. In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a salary of £50,000 and a generous benefits package, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. If this Full time hybrid Connectivity & Network Engineer job in Manchester motivates and inspires you, please contact Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Technology Architect Location: UK/London, Remote Salary : 80-90K Contract Type: Full Time About The Company You will be joining a team of creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world's largest collection. Who are on a mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans all around the world. Job Purpose This creative company is on the lookout for a dynamic Technology Architect to join their passionate team, focusing on creating and refining scalable video streaming products with a global scope. This pivotal role is embedded within a diverse and skilled team, where creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality are highly valued. As a Technology Architect, you'll play a crucial role in both contributing to and shaping the team's strategy and technological direction. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the Lead Solution Architect in a hands-on capacity, directly influencing and shaping their pioneering global video streaming services. You'll engage in various projects, from enhancing current streaming platforms to designing innovative solutions for global content delivery, ensuring that the organisation continue to offer top tier streaming experiences. A Technical Architect would: Have a solid understanding of cloud services like AWS or MSFT Azure and how they can be leveraged in different scenarios. Translate technical requirements into detailed architecture for robust and scalable systems. Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Have experience with software development processes and be able to guide and support teams in adhering to best practices. Act as a bridge between the technical team and the Lead Solution Architect, ensuring that the technical details align with the overall solution architecture. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and act as a key member in technology sessions, providing technical expertise and oversight on new and existing solutions. Oversee 3rd party application architectures and integration's while ensuring best practices and compliance with corporate policies and standards. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, taking direction and executing with precision. Provide technical oversight to product development, support, and quality assurance teams. Analyse existing systems and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Evaluate new technologies and trends to propose enhancements or updates to the current systems. Knowledge and experience with specific technologies and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, .Net, Python, or Node.js, are highly desirable. Business & Analysis Monitor service operations performance, ensuring core KPIs are met. Oversee SLA reporting and conduct ad hoc analysis, providing transparency into the global technology stack's performance. Act as an internal technology consultant, leading and managing strategic projects with a proactive approach. Collaborate across all stakeholder teams to understand business needs and goals. Document and prioritise requirements alongside the product team, with consideration for both functional and non-functional aspects. Develop detailed use cases and user stories that outline specific interactions and workflows. Skills and Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Demonstrable experience in Software Engineering and Architecture. Ability to translate business and operational requirements into solution designs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously given direction. Proactivity and a strong desire to take initiative. Familiarity with Agile working practices. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changes. Effectively managing one's own time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Understanding and respect for diverse cultures and practices. Qualifications and Experience AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate or Professional is highly desirable. Mid-level experience in software design patterns and cloud-based solutions. Must have experience with AWS; knowledge of Azure is a plus. Experience in developing direct-to-consumer technologies and cloud-scale microservices development. Experience with OTT (Over-The-Top) is a strong plus. Knowledge of scalable digital consumer product architectures, preferably in SVOD and/or media supply chain areas Familiarity with connected TV platforms (Roku, tvOS, Samsung, LG, etc.) and mobile applications (iOS, Android), with an emphasis on understanding their architectures and integrations rather than hands-on development. If you are looking for a new opportunity and interested in thus role then please apply today! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Technology Architect Location: UK/London, Remote Salary : 80-90K Contract Type: Full Time About The Company You will be joining a team of creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world's largest collection. Who are on a mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans all around the world. Job Purpose This creative company is on the lookout for a dynamic Technology Architect to join their passionate team, focusing on creating and refining scalable video streaming products with a global scope. This pivotal role is embedded within a diverse and skilled team, where creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality are highly valued. As a Technology Architect, you'll play a crucial role in both contributing to and shaping the team's strategy and technological direction. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the Lead Solution Architect in a hands-on capacity, directly influencing and shaping their pioneering global video streaming services. You'll engage in various projects, from enhancing current streaming platforms to designing innovative solutions for global content delivery, ensuring that the organisation continue to offer top tier streaming experiences. A Technical Architect would: Have a solid understanding of cloud services like AWS or MSFT Azure and how they can be leveraged in different scenarios. Translate technical requirements into detailed architecture for robust and scalable systems. Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Have experience with software development processes and be able to guide and support teams in adhering to best practices. Act as a bridge between the technical team and the Lead Solution Architect, ensuring that the technical details align with the overall solution architecture. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and act as a key member in technology sessions, providing technical expertise and oversight on new and existing solutions. Oversee 3rd party application architectures and integration's while ensuring best practices and compliance with corporate policies and standards. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, taking direction and executing with precision. Provide technical oversight to product development, support, and quality assurance teams. Analyse existing systems and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Evaluate new technologies and trends to propose enhancements or updates to the current systems. Knowledge and experience with specific technologies and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, .Net, Python, or Node.js, are highly desirable. Business & Analysis Monitor service operations performance, ensuring core KPIs are met. Oversee SLA reporting and conduct ad hoc analysis, providing transparency into the global technology stack's performance. Act as an internal technology consultant, leading and managing strategic projects with a proactive approach. Collaborate across all stakeholder teams to understand business needs and goals. Document and prioritise requirements alongside the product team, with consideration for both functional and non-functional aspects. Develop detailed use cases and user stories that outline specific interactions and workflows. Skills and Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues quickly and effectively. Demonstrable experience in Software Engineering and Architecture. Ability to translate business and operational requirements into solution designs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously given direction. Proactivity and a strong desire to take initiative. Familiarity with Agile working practices. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and changes. Effectively managing one's own time and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines. Understanding and respect for diverse cultures and practices. Qualifications and Experience AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate or Professional is highly desirable. Mid-level experience in software design patterns and cloud-based solutions. Must have experience with AWS; knowledge of Azure is a plus. Experience in developing direct-to-consumer technologies and cloud-scale microservices development. Experience with OTT (Over-The-Top) is a strong plus. Knowledge of scalable digital consumer product architectures, preferably in SVOD and/or media supply chain areas Familiarity with connected TV platforms (Roku, tvOS, Samsung, LG, etc.) and mobile applications (iOS, Android), with an emphasis on understanding their architectures and integrations rather than hands-on development. If you are looking for a new opportunity and interested in thus role then please apply today! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and collaborative Connectivity & Network Engineer to join our inclusive team. This full-time hybrid role is based in Manchester and Barrow in Furness on a hybrid basis and offers a salary of £50k and excellent benefits. As a Connectivity & Network Engineer, you will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You'll be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges and be expected to work independently and as part of a wider team. In your first few weeks in this role, you can expect to work in these areas: Level 3 Network support Network incident diagnostics/resolution Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF and EIGRP). To apply for this Connectivity & Network Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network management tools like SolarWinds Knowledge of Citrix Netscaler and Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access) Experience with Identity Services - AAA and Cisco ISE. In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a salary of £50,000 and a generous benefits package, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. If this full-time hybrid Connectivity & Network Engineer job in Manchester motivates and inspires you, please contact Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and collaborative Connectivity & Network Engineer to join our inclusive team. This full-time hybrid role is based in Manchester and Barrow in Furness on a hybrid basis and offers a salary of £50k and excellent benefits. As a Connectivity & Network Engineer, you will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You'll be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges and be expected to work independently and as part of a wider team. In your first few weeks in this role, you can expect to work in these areas: Level 3 Network support Network incident diagnostics/resolution Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF and EIGRP). To apply for this Connectivity & Network Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network management tools like SolarWinds Knowledge of Citrix Netscaler and Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA and AnyConnect Remote Access) Experience with Identity Services - AAA and Cisco ISE. In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you'll receive a salary of £50,000 and a generous benefits package, joining a welcoming and inclusive culture. If this full-time hybrid Connectivity & Network Engineer job in Manchester motivates and inspires you, please contact Deerfoot IT Recruitment today. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over 25 years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialists. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details of this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency for permanent hires and an employment business for contingency hires. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (). Deerfoot is also climate-positive in partnership with Ecologi. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Employer description: WhiteSpider are an industry leading and multi-award-winning managed service provider who specialise in the design, implementation and support of large scale and complex Software Defined Infrastructure's. WhiteSpider believes its success is down to its team, and as such skillsets are paramount. Training is something WhiteSpider strongly endorses and will be provided for all of the technologies supported, however, the ability for the analyst to quickly adapt to the first line operational processes and procedures is paramount. Due to significant growth, we require additional team members across the business, including within the managed services team. Overview: WhiteSpider is an advanced technology services company providing professional services and software defined solutions to enterprises across the world. We continue to grow our Managed Services team and require a full-time 1st Line Network Support Engineer. The individuals we are looking for will be a highly motivated and skilled team player who has experience of a first line role, ideally within an MSP environment. The role will be interacting with WhiteSpider's Managed Services customers and requires the candidate to demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills. Location: Leeds Office / LS11 9YJ Salary: £16,000 for first 12 months, which will then increase to £20,000 afterwards. Working week: Working as part of a team, the role will involve a rotating shift pattern, with 8am-4pm week one and 10-6pm week two. The role involves responding to customer incidents and service requests received via telephone, email or web portal. Information is managed via a standard service desk tool and several WhiteSpider developed and commercial monitoring platforms. You will ensure all customer and WhiteSpider documentation is kept up to date with changes. Duties: Act as a primary point of contact in the service desk, contributing and collaborating with other team members to help grow and enhance the team's skills and efficiency Maximize customer network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting problems and outages Ensuring customer equipment, firewalls, switches, servers etc are maintained in a timely manner to latest stable versions as per their contracts Assist 2nd line in securing customer network, firewalls, and other infrastructure components by establishing cohesive rules and policies and defining and monitoring access Ensure the technology, systems & support are optimised for customers including individuals or teams working remotely from or from customer sites Work to SLAs to ensure that we meet business expectations / Communicate early and clearly if these SLAs are expected to be missed Continue to review and improve the technology solution or knowledge base allowing issues to be fixed on first touch and minimising client downtime Be a true team player, working professionally and constructively with colleagues offering help and assistance with incidents, user requests and problems What we are looking for: Beneficial Experience: Any Product Experience of the following technologies would be beneficial: Cisco Switching, Cisco ASR & ISR Routers Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) including multi-pod and multi-site Cisco Hyperflex, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC/Software Defined Access, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) VMware ESXi & vCentre Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows & Linux, Office 365 Backup Technologies Technical Experience: Ability to analyse complex data and develop innovative solutions Exposure to non-Cisco Infrastructure, i.e. HP, Juniper, F5, Citrix, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto and VMWare NSX Entry requirements: an A-Level in ICT OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT OR an A-Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Benefits: Free on-site parking 10 min walk from Leeds train station Casual dress code Friendly atmosphere Coffee machine Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. There is a strong possibility of gaining full time employment. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Employer description: WhiteSpider are an industry leading and multi-award-winning managed service provider who specialise in the design, implementation and support of large scale and complex Software Defined Infrastructure's. WhiteSpider believes its success is down to its team, and as such skillsets are paramount. Training is something WhiteSpider strongly endorses and will be provided for all of the technologies supported, however, the ability for the analyst to quickly adapt to the first line operational processes and procedures is paramount. Due to significant growth, we require additional team members across the business, including within the managed services team. Overview: WhiteSpider is an advanced technology services company providing professional services and software defined solutions to enterprises across the world. We continue to grow our Managed Services team and require a full-time 1st Line Network Support Engineer. The individuals we are looking for will be a highly motivated and skilled team player who has experience of a first line role, ideally within an MSP environment. The role will be interacting with WhiteSpider's Managed Services customers and requires the candidate to demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills. Location: Leeds Office / LS11 9YJ Salary: £16,000 for first 12 months, which will then increase to £20,000 afterwards. Working week: Working as part of a team, the role will involve a rotating shift pattern, with 8am-4pm week one and 10-6pm week two. The role involves responding to customer incidents and service requests received via telephone, email or web portal. Information is managed via a standard service desk tool and several WhiteSpider developed and commercial monitoring platforms. You will ensure all customer and WhiteSpider documentation is kept up to date with changes. Duties: Act as a primary point of contact in the service desk, contributing and collaborating with other team members to help grow and enhance the team's skills and efficiency Maximize customer network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting problems and outages Ensuring customer equipment, firewalls, switches, servers etc are maintained in a timely manner to latest stable versions as per their contracts Assist 2nd line in securing customer network, firewalls, and other infrastructure components by establishing cohesive rules and policies and defining and monitoring access Ensure the technology, systems & support are optimised for customers including individuals or teams working remotely from or from customer sites Work to SLAs to ensure that we meet business expectations / Communicate early and clearly if these SLAs are expected to be missed Continue to review and improve the technology solution or knowledge base allowing issues to be fixed on first touch and minimising client downtime Be a true team player, working professionally and constructively with colleagues offering help and assistance with incidents, user requests and problems What we are looking for: Beneficial Experience: Any Product Experience of the following technologies would be beneficial: Cisco Switching, Cisco ASR & ISR Routers Cisco ASA and FTD Firewalls Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) including multi-pod and multi-site Cisco Hyperflex, Cisco ISE, Cisco DNAC/Software Defined Access, Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) VMware ESXi & vCentre Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows & Linux, Office 365 Backup Technologies Technical Experience: Ability to analyse complex data and develop innovative solutions Exposure to non-Cisco Infrastructure, i.e. HP, Juniper, F5, Citrix, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto and VMWare NSX Entry requirements: an A-Level in ICT OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 ICT OR an A-Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Benefits: Free on-site parking 10 min walk from Leeds train station Casual dress code Friendly atmosphere Coffee machine Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. There is a strong possibility of gaining full time employment. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Spectrum IT's UK National Client are seeking to recruit a Contract Data Migration Engineer to join them on an initial 6 month contract. The role has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35 and will offer full remote working for a UK based candidate. As the Contract Data Migration Engineer you will support the project transformation team currently working on the implementation and migration to a new housing management system. You will take a leading role focusing on the data migration, support and design activity on data management and BI systems. Duties will include building high-quality, accessible data models and stores, including full documentation of source and target maps; provide maintenance of an information and data catalogue and metadata repository; Generating information management testing and quality controls in both new and existing projects, and day to day operations. Knowledge and experience in NEC's data loaders and configuration will be essential. You will also develop and manage ETL workloads to run predictably, efficiently and effectively whilst monitoring, maintaining and supporting all data management services and processes, liaising with IT, service vendors and internal business teams as necessary, to deliver high availability of insight services. Skills & Experience Experience in designing and developing a data Factory Experience with NEC housing management system and data loaders SSIS / SSRS Experience in identifying and mitigating issues and risks associated with their development work. Experience data modelling and a thorough understanding of logical modelling concepts Experience with databases and analytics, including relational databases (e.g. SQL Server), Data Warehousing and business analytics tools Write/develop SQL scripts to map data and then move into new HSM systems using application directly: NEC data loaders (experience is essential in this area) Broad understanding of BI information exploitation methods including ad-hoc queries, data mining techniques, data visualisation, real-time intelligence and data exploration. Identification and resolution of problems in databases, data processes, data products and services Analysis and reporting of test activities and results Extensive ETL experience Experience of other housing management systems such as Active H, Open Housing or Northgate would be highly beneficial Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Spectrum IT's UK National Client are seeking to recruit a Contract Data Migration Engineer to join them on an initial 6 month contract. The role has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35 and will offer full remote working for a UK based candidate. As the Contract Data Migration Engineer you will support the project transformation team currently working on the implementation and migration to a new housing management system. You will take a leading role focusing on the data migration, support and design activity on data management and BI systems. Duties will include building high-quality, accessible data models and stores, including full documentation of source and target maps; provide maintenance of an information and data catalogue and metadata repository; Generating information management testing and quality controls in both new and existing projects, and day to day operations. Knowledge and experience in NEC's data loaders and configuration will be essential. You will also develop and manage ETL workloads to run predictably, efficiently and effectively whilst monitoring, maintaining and supporting all data management services and processes, liaising with IT, service vendors and internal business teams as necessary, to deliver high availability of insight services. Skills & Experience Experience in designing and developing a data Factory Experience with NEC housing management system and data loaders SSIS / SSRS Experience in identifying and mitigating issues and risks associated with their development work. Experience data modelling and a thorough understanding of logical modelling concepts Experience with databases and analytics, including relational databases (e.g. SQL Server), Data Warehousing and business analytics tools Write/develop SQL scripts to map data and then move into new HSM systems using application directly: NEC data loaders (experience is essential in this area) Broad understanding of BI information exploitation methods including ad-hoc queries, data mining techniques, data visualisation, real-time intelligence and data exploration. Identification and resolution of problems in databases, data processes, data products and services Analysis and reporting of test activities and results Extensive ETL experience Experience of other housing management systems such as Active H, Open Housing or Northgate would be highly beneficial Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.