Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Network Engineer for our client a government organisation in Somerset, England. The successful post holder will be responsible for providing expert guidance and product ownership for a technology capability. Conducting research and analysis, supporting projects, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance within their domain of expertise or technology. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is 4 days working at home and 1 day in the office a week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Acting in a leadership capacity for a small team, backfilling the permanent member of staff while they and aligned resources are involved in the deployment of new network and firewall infrastructure across the core, county hall, site. Provide expert knowledge, product ownership and guidance in the specific domain of technology. Conduct thorough research and analysis to support technological advancements. Lead specialist projects by offering technical expertise and insights. Escalation point for technical support to ensure smooth operation of ICT systems. Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance ICT operations. Ensure quality assurance by maintaining high standards of technology use. Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. Evaluate vendors to ensure the best technological solutions are chosen. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all technical processes and decisions. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Manage tasks of team members across the Digital Services Department using matrix management. Innovation and Transformation - leading initiatives to Optimise deployment and adoption of technology domain across the organisation to drive improved efficiency Be around team management; ad-hoc escalations, daily workload prioritisation and delivery management, supplier and stakeholder engagement and BAU contract renewals across support and maintenance contracts and associated services. Leading the networking, firewall and telephony team day to day, doing prioritisation of BAU workload, line management, ad-hoc escalations etc. Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services. Function as an ambassador for the organisation promoting, both internally and externally, the organisation's vision, strategic aims, and values. Ensure flexibility in reacting to the needs of the organisation, its' customers and partners supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Support Corporate and Directorate and service specific transformational change programmes with the aim of maximising efficiency, modernising services, and achieving better outcomes and opportunities for service users and customers. Ensure that Digital services place a high value on customer responsiveness by demonstrating a commitment to meeting and involving the broadest range of direct and indirect service users, citizens, customers, communities, and businesses. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, the organisation's standards of conduct, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practise. Personal Requirements: Experience of ICT Transformation and Maintenance projects, as a member of a design authority or as the Technology owner/workstream Lead. Proficiency in developing policies and procedures. Data engineering, data flow and data science awareness. Understanding of Information Governance policy, specialising in data protection & data privacy. Understanding of cyber security principles. Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday / 1 day Office Pay: £350 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
03/03/2026
Seasonal
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Network Engineer for our client a government organisation in Somerset, England. The successful post holder will be responsible for providing expert guidance and product ownership for a technology capability. Conducting research and analysis, supporting projects, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance within their domain of expertise or technology. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is 4 days working at home and 1 day in the office a week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Acting in a leadership capacity for a small team, backfilling the permanent member of staff while they and aligned resources are involved in the deployment of new network and firewall infrastructure across the core, county hall, site. Provide expert knowledge, product ownership and guidance in the specific domain of technology. Conduct thorough research and analysis to support technological advancements. Lead specialist projects by offering technical expertise and insights. Escalation point for technical support to ensure smooth operation of ICT systems. Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance ICT operations. Ensure quality assurance by maintaining high standards of technology use. Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. Evaluate vendors to ensure the best technological solutions are chosen. Maintain comprehensive documentation of all technical processes and decisions. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Manage tasks of team members across the Digital Services Department using matrix management. Innovation and Transformation - leading initiatives to Optimise deployment and adoption of technology domain across the organisation to drive improved efficiency Be around team management; ad-hoc escalations, daily workload prioritisation and delivery management, supplier and stakeholder engagement and BAU contract renewals across support and maintenance contracts and associated services. Leading the networking, firewall and telephony team day to day, doing prioritisation of BAU workload, line management, ad-hoc escalations etc. Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services. Function as an ambassador for the organisation promoting, both internally and externally, the organisation's vision, strategic aims, and values. Ensure flexibility in reacting to the needs of the organisation, its' customers and partners supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Support Corporate and Directorate and service specific transformational change programmes with the aim of maximising efficiency, modernising services, and achieving better outcomes and opportunities for service users and customers. Ensure that Digital services place a high value on customer responsiveness by demonstrating a commitment to meeting and involving the broadest range of direct and indirect service users, citizens, customers, communities, and businesses. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, the organisation's standards of conduct, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practise. Personal Requirements: Experience of ICT Transformation and Maintenance projects, as a member of a design authority or as the Technology owner/workstream Lead. Proficiency in developing policies and procedures. Data engineering, data flow and data science awareness. Understanding of Information Governance policy, specialising in data protection & data privacy. Understanding of cyber security principles. Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday / 1 day Office Pay: £350 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Infor is looking for a talented Manager to join our Infor SunSystems team as we build momentum for our Multi-Tenant cloud solution. SunSystems is a well-established financial management solution with a depth of functionality that attracts thousands of B2B customers in multiple verticals around the globe. The solution is combined with real time analytics and is tightly integrated into Infor's Technology platform. SunSystems R&D is hiring an experienced manager with project / agile leadership skills to manage and lead a team of engineers based in Farnborough, to work side by side with the rest of the organisation currently based in Farnborough, UK, Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. This is a cross-discipline team, including Software developers and DevOps specialists, working on delivery of new features, product modernisation and maintenance work for our SunSystems and Query & Analysis products. The Software Manage r works as part of the development / R&D leadership team, alongside 6 other managers, reporting to the Director of Development. This role incorporates leadership/line management responsibilities, as well as project / release management aspects. They work closely with the local HR, Recruitment and Facilities teams in Hyderabad to support the needs of the team. The Manager, SunSystems Hyderabad will be a full member of the R&D Leadership team, in order to represent the Hyderabad team and co-ordinate with activities in other countries. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, and will be involved in technical discussions, problem solving and incident management, but at this stage in their career is unlikely to still be hands on with software or technical tasks. The SunSystems Hyderabad team is currently scaled to 10 team members, plus the manager but it is possible this team will grow more in future. We have currently recruited around half of the team. A Day in The Life Typically Includes Working with the SunSystems R&D leadership team and with the R&D Director to build strategy, deliver communications and provide leadership in the IBU R&D team. Working closely with each team member to ensure that the Manager creates an environment in which the team can do their best work. This will include setting clear objectives, all aspects of line management, removing impediments from the team, advocating for the team and representing them in the wider organisation. As a member of the development / R&D leadership team, you will be an active participant in department strategy, department management, communication and co-ordination of leadership across the whole R&D team, working with peers in the UK, China and India. Take ownership of our release management and governance work for the product as a whole, ensuring we meet high standards of consistency and control, working with Infor central governance team, Cloud Operations and Support team to co-ordinate product releases. Work with architects, development leads and QA to shape the content and planning of releases including product feature releases and critical fix releases. Work with Product Owners and Scrummasters to align release processes with our agile Scrum-based development activities. You will guide and coach the members of the team, supporting their development and helping them with onboarding, development and growth, building their motivation and helping them to build successful long-term careers at Infor. What You Will Need: Strong experience and skills in line management and leadership and ability to dynamically and effectively lead and manage a team of up to 10 individuals with diverse technical skills based in Farnborough, UK in a hybrid working pattern. Broad background in the development and release of software products. You may have come from a release management / project management background, or perhaps have more experience in agile delivery. You will understand how software is built, deployed and maintained. Experience working with corporate release governance under a formal development process (likely ISO27001), with ownership of formal process and experience of delivering the artifacts associated with software releases (e.g. Release notes, QA reports, Deployment Approval). Experience working in or with teams running Agile (pref. Scrum) and iterative development practises. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate well with others, including remote teams Professional pride, drive and curiosity, a diligent self-starter that keeps up to date with best practise and keeps your skillset sharp. Strong problem resolution skills What Will Put You Ahead? Experience with enterprise-level applications (e.g. financial, ERP) will be beneficial. Knowledge of cloud, and experience with enterprise applications running in cloud. Ability to take on incident management - calm and well-organised under pressure, able to adapt leadership style as required to different situations. Customer focused mindset, with the ability to understand end user requirements and consider how users work with software that you develop. Understanding of Accounting/Reporting/Financial applications, or experience with or exposure to Infor SunSystems and Query and Analysis, beneficial but not required.
03/03/2026
Full time
Infor is looking for a talented Manager to join our Infor SunSystems team as we build momentum for our Multi-Tenant cloud solution. SunSystems is a well-established financial management solution with a depth of functionality that attracts thousands of B2B customers in multiple verticals around the globe. The solution is combined with real time analytics and is tightly integrated into Infor's Technology platform. SunSystems R&D is hiring an experienced manager with project / agile leadership skills to manage and lead a team of engineers based in Farnborough, to work side by side with the rest of the organisation currently based in Farnborough, UK, Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. This is a cross-discipline team, including Software developers and DevOps specialists, working on delivery of new features, product modernisation and maintenance work for our SunSystems and Query & Analysis products. The Software Manage r works as part of the development / R&D leadership team, alongside 6 other managers, reporting to the Director of Development. This role incorporates leadership/line management responsibilities, as well as project / release management aspects. They work closely with the local HR, Recruitment and Facilities teams in Hyderabad to support the needs of the team. The Manager, SunSystems Hyderabad will be a full member of the R&D Leadership team, in order to represent the Hyderabad team and co-ordinate with activities in other countries. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, and will be involved in technical discussions, problem solving and incident management, but at this stage in their career is unlikely to still be hands on with software or technical tasks. The SunSystems Hyderabad team is currently scaled to 10 team members, plus the manager but it is possible this team will grow more in future. We have currently recruited around half of the team. A Day in The Life Typically Includes Working with the SunSystems R&D leadership team and with the R&D Director to build strategy, deliver communications and provide leadership in the IBU R&D team. Working closely with each team member to ensure that the Manager creates an environment in which the team can do their best work. This will include setting clear objectives, all aspects of line management, removing impediments from the team, advocating for the team and representing them in the wider organisation. As a member of the development / R&D leadership team, you will be an active participant in department strategy, department management, communication and co-ordination of leadership across the whole R&D team, working with peers in the UK, China and India. Take ownership of our release management and governance work for the product as a whole, ensuring we meet high standards of consistency and control, working with Infor central governance team, Cloud Operations and Support team to co-ordinate product releases. Work with architects, development leads and QA to shape the content and planning of releases including product feature releases and critical fix releases. Work with Product Owners and Scrummasters to align release processes with our agile Scrum-based development activities. You will guide and coach the members of the team, supporting their development and helping them with onboarding, development and growth, building their motivation and helping them to build successful long-term careers at Infor. What You Will Need: Strong experience and skills in line management and leadership and ability to dynamically and effectively lead and manage a team of up to 10 individuals with diverse technical skills based in Farnborough, UK in a hybrid working pattern. Broad background in the development and release of software products. You may have come from a release management / project management background, or perhaps have more experience in agile delivery. You will understand how software is built, deployed and maintained. Experience working with corporate release governance under a formal development process (likely ISO27001), with ownership of formal process and experience of delivering the artifacts associated with software releases (e.g. Release notes, QA reports, Deployment Approval). Experience working in or with teams running Agile (pref. Scrum) and iterative development practises. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Enthusiasm and ability to collaborate well with others, including remote teams Professional pride, drive and curiosity, a diligent self-starter that keeps up to date with best practise and keeps your skillset sharp. Strong problem resolution skills What Will Put You Ahead? Experience with enterprise-level applications (e.g. financial, ERP) will be beneficial. Knowledge of cloud, and experience with enterprise applications running in cloud. Ability to take on incident management - calm and well-organised under pressure, able to adapt leadership style as required to different situations. Customer focused mindset, with the ability to understand end user requirements and consider how users work with software that you develop. Understanding of Accounting/Reporting/Financial applications, or experience with or exposure to Infor SunSystems and Query and Analysis, beneficial but not required.
Job Title: Enterprise Identity Architect - IAM Architect Contract Length: 6 months (possibility for extension) Location: London (2 to 3 days a week on-site) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Working Pattern: Full Time Overview Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Our client is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Identity Architect to design, implement, and maintain a robust IAM strategy across a hybrid IT environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions that facilitate business agility and drive digital transformation. If you have a passion for identity architecture and a knack for innovation, this is the opportunity for you! Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification To succeed in this role, you should have: Experience in Enterprise IAM - Configuration and Identity design solution is essential Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos) Experience with cloud IAM solutions (Entra-ID, Google Cloud Identity) Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, and CyberArk Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models Familiarity with DevSecOps practises and CI/CD integration for IAM Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across regions Certifications: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is plus Key Job Functions As an Enterprise Identity Architect, you will: Develop and maintain the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap aligned with business and security objectives. Design cutting-edge identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions. Lead the integration of IAM across hybrid environments, including on-premises Active Directory and cloud-native identity providers. Define standards for identity life cycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Why Join Us? Be part of an innovative team that values creativity and collaboration. Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive rate and the possibility of extending your contract. Experience a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance. If you are a seasoned IAM professional looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Embrace this exciting opportunity to lead identity architecture initiatives and contribute to our client's mission. Apply Now! Join us in redefining the landscape of Identity and Access Management. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career with our client! Note: Only candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussions. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
28/08/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Enterprise Identity Architect - IAM Architect Contract Length: 6 months (possibility for extension) Location: London (2 to 3 days a week on-site) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Working Pattern: Full Time Overview Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Our client is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Identity Architect to design, implement, and maintain a robust IAM strategy across a hybrid IT environment. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant identity solutions that facilitate business agility and drive digital transformation. If you have a passion for identity architecture and a knack for innovation, this is the opportunity for you! Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualification To succeed in this role, you should have: Experience in Enterprise IAM - Configuration and Identity design solution is essential Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos) Experience with cloud IAM solutions (Entra-ID, Google Cloud Identity) Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, SailPoint, and CyberArk Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and identity-centric security models Familiarity with DevSecOps practises and CI/CD integration for IAM Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams across regions Certifications: Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is plus Key Job Functions As an Enterprise Identity Architect, you will: Develop and maintain the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap aligned with business and security objectives. Design cutting-edge identity federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions. Lead the integration of IAM across hybrid environments, including on-premises Active Directory and cloud-native identity providers. Define standards for identity life cycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Why Join Us? Be part of an innovative team that values creativity and collaboration. Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive rate and the possibility of extending your contract. Experience a flexible working pattern that promotes work-life balance. If you are a seasoned IAM professional looking to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Embrace this exciting opportunity to lead identity architecture initiatives and contribute to our client's mission. Apply Now! Join us in redefining the landscape of Identity and Access Management. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career with our client! Note: Only candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussions. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Job Title: Delivery Manager
Location: Warwick or Wokingham
Remuneration: Up to £600/day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Strategy & Policy directorate to drive the delivery of Digital Products, Solutions, and Services.
Develop and execute a Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Manage end-to-end Agile DevSecOps delivery processes for assigned products and programmes.
Champion modern engineering practises and continuously explore automation opportunities for improved delivery pace, quality, and reliability.
Collaborate with a diverse network of professionals to enhance value generation and ensure seamless service delivery.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders to support business readiness and change plans.
Key Accountabilities:
Partner with stakeholders to assess and translate business needs into actionable digital strategies.
Oversee timelines, resources, risks, issues, and quality standards throughout the delivery process.
Promote a culture of innovation and excellence while adhering to best practises and coding standards.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
In-depth technical knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Azure, and their applications in a digital landscape.
Ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable digital solutions that meet stakeholder expectations.
Leadership skills to inspire and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex projects.
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of energy? If you possess a digital mindset, strong technical acumen, and a passion for collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a reliable energy landscape for Great Britain.
Apply now and embark on this exciting journey!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
01/06/2025
Job Title: Delivery Manager
Location: Warwick or Wokingham
Remuneration: Up to £600/day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Strategy & Policy directorate to drive the delivery of Digital Products, Solutions, and Services.
Develop and execute a Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Manage end-to-end Agile DevSecOps delivery processes for assigned products and programmes.
Champion modern engineering practises and continuously explore automation opportunities for improved delivery pace, quality, and reliability.
Collaborate with a diverse network of professionals to enhance value generation and ensure seamless service delivery.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders to support business readiness and change plans.
Key Accountabilities:
Partner with stakeholders to assess and translate business needs into actionable digital strategies.
Oversee timelines, resources, risks, issues, and quality standards throughout the delivery process.
Promote a culture of innovation and excellence while adhering to best practises and coding standards.
Professional Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong negotiation and communication skills.
In-depth technical knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Azure, and their applications in a digital landscape.
Ability to design and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable digital solutions that meet stakeholder expectations.
Leadership skills to inspire and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex projects.
Are you ready to lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of energy? If you possess a digital mindset, strong technical acumen, and a passion for collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us in creating a reliable energy landscape for Great Britain.
Apply now and embark on this exciting journey!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Excellence thrives here! WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS It's an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies. Find out more at IN THE UNITED KINGDOM In the UK, BAI has been awarded the 20-year contract by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver high-speed mobile connectivity across the capital in the most advanced and largest infrastructure project of its type in the world. BAI's partnership with TfL establishes a long-awaited backbone of connectivity across London with a city-wide integrated communications network delivering multi-carrier cellular, Wi-Fi, and fibre connectivity services. The 4G-enabled and 5G-ready communications network that BAI is building and operating as a neutral host for fixed and mobile operators will fast-track London's evolution as a smart city by helping to establish its smart communities. ABOUT THE ROLE Your passion for IT applications with proven experience solving complex IT infrastructure issues underpinned by a "can-do" attitude is exactly what we need as we shape our approach to build our processes and implementation plan for both key business and operational applications and systems. In this role, the IT Application Specialist is responsible for analysing, designing, implementing and maintaining BAI UK's key applications, in alignment with BAI's standards and application best practises. The IT Application Specialist will work closely with the Service Director to understand and develop for SaaS platforms, such as ServiceNow, as well as other critical IT systems. Be the technical application development specialist on the team to provide support and development of new applications, features and resolve outstanding defects Analyse requirements for operational support systems and design solutions to fulfill those requirements. This could involve working with business stakeholders and other technology specialists in other regions or in Group IT. Develop and test new features and enhancements as required Change and release management for new ServiceNow features and upgrades as per enterprise standards Provide incident and problem management for ServiceNow solutions in production Provide input to the definition and updating of relevant policies, procedures and standards relating to the applications Manage on-time delivery of work as promised while adhering to the endorsed methodologies Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes, systems and documentation. ABOUT YOU Experience with programming and web technologies (Javascript, Python, SNMP, PowerShell, SSH, REST, JSON, HTML, XML) Broad technical experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM) Experience in Telecommunications, Networking or Cyber Security Understanding of Web and Application Servers, Load Balancers, Databases, Cloud based technologies and Virtualization CMDB and Data Management Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in Business, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 2 years hands on software development experience Current ServiceNow platform certification ITIL qualifications or experience/skills WHY WORK WITH US? Large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, we remain nimble to make things happen. Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse ideas are embraced and people feel connected and cared for. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Be trusted and empowered to deliver your best and make a positive impact on customers and communities. Ready to learn, grow and make a difference? Join us at BAI Communications. What we offer: Competitive salary based on experience Flexible working, hybrid approach Bonus Pension contributions Development, we help you to grow
04/11/2021
Full time
Excellence thrives here! WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS It's an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. As a leading communications infrastructure provider, our technical excellence is sought after around the world. Building on our ground-breaking achievements, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies. Find out more at IN THE UNITED KINGDOM In the UK, BAI has been awarded the 20-year contract by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver high-speed mobile connectivity across the capital in the most advanced and largest infrastructure project of its type in the world. BAI's partnership with TfL establishes a long-awaited backbone of connectivity across London with a city-wide integrated communications network delivering multi-carrier cellular, Wi-Fi, and fibre connectivity services. The 4G-enabled and 5G-ready communications network that BAI is building and operating as a neutral host for fixed and mobile operators will fast-track London's evolution as a smart city by helping to establish its smart communities. ABOUT THE ROLE Your passion for IT applications with proven experience solving complex IT infrastructure issues underpinned by a "can-do" attitude is exactly what we need as we shape our approach to build our processes and implementation plan for both key business and operational applications and systems. In this role, the IT Application Specialist is responsible for analysing, designing, implementing and maintaining BAI UK's key applications, in alignment with BAI's standards and application best practises. The IT Application Specialist will work closely with the Service Director to understand and develop for SaaS platforms, such as ServiceNow, as well as other critical IT systems. Be the technical application development specialist on the team to provide support and development of new applications, features and resolve outstanding defects Analyse requirements for operational support systems and design solutions to fulfill those requirements. This could involve working with business stakeholders and other technology specialists in other regions or in Group IT. Develop and test new features and enhancements as required Change and release management for new ServiceNow features and upgrades as per enterprise standards Provide incident and problem management for ServiceNow solutions in production Provide input to the definition and updating of relevant policies, procedures and standards relating to the applications Manage on-time delivery of work as promised while adhering to the endorsed methodologies Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes, systems and documentation. ABOUT YOU Experience with programming and web technologies (Javascript, Python, SNMP, PowerShell, SSH, REST, JSON, HTML, XML) Broad technical experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM) Experience in Telecommunications, Networking or Cyber Security Understanding of Web and Application Servers, Load Balancers, Databases, Cloud based technologies and Virtualization CMDB and Data Management Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience in Business, Information Management, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 2 years hands on software development experience Current ServiceNow platform certification ITIL qualifications or experience/skills WHY WORK WITH US? Large enough to deliver and maintain large-scale operations, we remain nimble to make things happen. Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse ideas are embraced and people feel connected and cared for. Enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues who thrive on solving complex problems. Be trusted and empowered to deliver your best and make a positive impact on customers and communities. Ready to learn, grow and make a difference? Join us at BAI Communications. What we offer: Competitive salary based on experience Flexible working, hybrid approach Bonus Pension contributions Development, we help you to grow
Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job Senior System Engineer - (Storage and Backup) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. Main duties: • Providing 3rd line System Admin support for a Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Providing 3rd line System Engineer support for a large, distributed Microsoft Windows server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of the server compliance toolsets in use, including Tenable.sc and Symantec Data Center Security. • Act as the technical lead for internally and externally led infrastructure health check activities. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. Essential skills required: • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical and operational experience in the support and maintenance of; o Solaris Unix/RedHat Linux Small Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server estate. Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) on Unix. Oracle DB servers on Unix platforms, ability to triage and troubleshoot Oracle issues. Red Hat Linux 5 and 6, and knowledge of version 7 Red Hat Satellite Solaris Unix and LVM (logical volume manager) SAN storage configuration TCP/IP networking in a Unix environment Nagios monitoring and configuration o Microsoft Windows Server Large server estate comprising Microsoft Windows Server in a multi-domain environment, hosted on physical, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. Microsoft server operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. Practical experience using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to Senior Management level. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; o Standard operating procedures o Knowledge base articles o Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Practical experience in the operational support and usage of Azure IaaS components including the use of Azure Monitor, Security Center and Sentinel. • Operational usage of SCCM Current Branch and SCOM 2019. • Familiar with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and hardened images. Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job
04/11/2021
Full time
Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job Senior System Engineer - (Storage and Backup) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. Main duties: • Providing 3rd line System Admin support for a Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Providing 3rd line System Engineer support for a large, distributed Microsoft Windows server infrastructure, with a focus on the day to day backup, DR, patching, compliance and monitoring of server estate. • Operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of the server compliance toolsets in use, including Tenable.sc and Symantec Data Center Security. • Act as the technical lead for internally and externally led infrastructure health check activities. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. Essential skills required: • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical and operational experience in the support and maintenance of; o Solaris Unix/RedHat Linux Small Solaris Unix and RedHat Linux server estate. Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) on Unix. Oracle DB servers on Unix platforms, ability to triage and troubleshoot Oracle issues. Red Hat Linux 5 and 6, and knowledge of version 7 Red Hat Satellite Solaris Unix and LVM (logical volume manager) SAN storage configuration TCP/IP networking in a Unix environment Nagios monitoring and configuration o Microsoft Windows Server Large server estate comprising Microsoft Windows Server in a multi-domain environment, hosted on physical, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. Microsoft server operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. Practical experience using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to Senior Management level. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; o Standard operating procedures o Knowledge base articles o Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Practical experience in the operational support and usage of Azure IaaS components including the use of Azure Monitor, Security Center and Sentinel. • Operational usage of SCCM Current Branch and SCOM 2019. • Familiar with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and hardened images. Senior System Engineer - (Unix & Windows) | Solaris Unix | RedHat Linux | Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) | Permanent | Job
Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. As the System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) you will be involved in design, planning, delivery, implementation and support of infrastructure services within the Joint ICT Department. You will be involved in complex design and installation projects undertaking peer review including architectural review and quality assurance boards to help drive the innovation and adoption of cloud solutions and services within Joint ICT. You will be required to ensure that operational problems are identified and resolved to support delivery of agreed service levels, within the ITIL framework providing outstanding customer service and outcomes to their customers. Main duties • Providing 3rd line support for a large, distributed server infrastructure, mainly Microsoft Windows, with a focus on the compliance of the server infrastructure. • Operation, configuration and lifecycle management of server compliance toolsets across a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. The essential skills required: • Practical experience in the support and maintenance of a large Windows Server estate, in a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical experience of operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. • Operational experience of securing Microsoft Windows Server and the associated compliance reporting. • Practical experience of interpreting Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to different levels. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; Standard operating procedures Knowledge base articles Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Operational experience of Tenable.sc and/or Symantec Data Center Security Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB
04/11/2021
Full time
Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) required to join a blue light service with offices in Oxfordshire. As the System Engineer (Azure and Vmware) you will be involved in design, planning, delivery, implementation and support of infrastructure services within the Joint ICT Department. You will be involved in complex design and installation projects undertaking peer review including architectural review and quality assurance boards to help drive the innovation and adoption of cloud solutions and services within Joint ICT. You will be required to ensure that operational problems are identified and resolved to support delivery of agreed service levels, within the ITIL framework providing outstanding customer service and outcomes to their customers. Main duties • Providing 3rd line support for a large, distributed server infrastructure, mainly Microsoft Windows, with a focus on the compliance of the server infrastructure. • Operation, configuration and lifecycle management of server compliance toolsets across a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Remediation of discovered server vulnerabilities. • Producing server compliance reports for management and customers. • Broad experience of physical, virtual server and cloud-based server build and configuration best practise that will assist in vulnerability avoidance. • Document best practise and known vulnerability fixes. The essential skills required: • Practical experience in the support and maintenance of a large Windows Server estate, in a multi-domain environment, hosted on VMware vSphere and Microsoft Azure. • Good understanding of server hardware and physical server configuration. • Practical experience of operating system build processes, including VMware templates, physical servers and Azure hosted servers. • Operational experience of securing Microsoft Windows Server and the associated compliance reporting. • Practical experience of interpreting Active Directory Group Policy. • Must have strong communication skills including experience in communicating to different levels. • Ability to produce high quality technical documentation including; Standard operating procedures Knowledge base articles Detailed troubleshooting documentation • Experience working in an ITIL focussed environment with a good understanding of the incident, service request and change management processes. Desirable technical skills: • Operational experience of Tenable.sc and/or Symantec Data Center Security Systems Engineer | Azure | VMware | Servers | AD | 3rd line | Third line | ITIL | Permanent | JOB
Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Helpdesk Technician to join them on what will initially be a temporary 2-3 month period however with the view to potentially become permanent. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours (ideally 9am - 5.30pm however there may be flexibility on this). Hourly rate will be based on around £29,000. Daily Tasks: To be the first point of contact for all customer interactions, showing knowledge, empathy and delivering successful communications To staff have appropriate IT facilities to enable them to perform their roles effectively To advise staff on the effective use of IT facilities to meet their business needs To maximise the reliability, availability and serviceability of IT resources and respond appropriately to meet business needs To follow and apply IT policies and procedures accordingly To liaise with 3rd parties as required To develop best practises for IT support and maintenance through experience sharing and knowledge transition To escalate IT issues as appropriate to the IT Service Desk Manager To develop an understanding of on-going developments in Information Technology To provide support to IT support reps and to end users in all aspects of IT - software, PCs, servers, networks, systems, peripherals etc To provide appropriate training to IT support reps to enable them to carry out their responsibilities To administer, develop and maintain the company's commercial and technical IT systems To develop and maintain sufficient documentation in specific areas of expertise to ensure acceptable levels of support and removing gaps within the skills matrix To effectively record and maintain all support activities within the ITSM platform aligning to internal processes and ITIL best practice To work closely and effectively with all support functions Person Specification: Relevant experience within a similar role Presentable, professional and able to get on with others ITIL foundation level or above A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service Ability to work within a close team and working autonomously Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to effectively manage their day to day workload Ability to multi-task and prioritise Skills and Experience Experience supporting clients working remotely from home and offices Experience of supporting audio/visual conferencing equipment Troubleshooting of printer issues Troubleshoot user hardware issues (laptops, mobile telephony) escalate accordingly Strong experience in Windows 10 Strong experience in Office 365 (preferably including SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics) Strong experience in ticket management and ITSM platforms Strong experience in Active Directory/Azure user/licensing administration Experience in the following technologies, Intune, AutoCAD, Adobe, Dropbox, MS Defender, Teamviewer, System Centre Configuration Manager Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants, whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
14/09/2021
Seasonal
Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Helpdesk Technician to join them on what will initially be a temporary 2-3 month period however with the view to potentially become permanent. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours (ideally 9am - 5.30pm however there may be flexibility on this). Hourly rate will be based on around £29,000. Daily Tasks: To be the first point of contact for all customer interactions, showing knowledge, empathy and delivering successful communications To staff have appropriate IT facilities to enable them to perform their roles effectively To advise staff on the effective use of IT facilities to meet their business needs To maximise the reliability, availability and serviceability of IT resources and respond appropriately to meet business needs To follow and apply IT policies and procedures accordingly To liaise with 3rd parties as required To develop best practises for IT support and maintenance through experience sharing and knowledge transition To escalate IT issues as appropriate to the IT Service Desk Manager To develop an understanding of on-going developments in Information Technology To provide support to IT support reps and to end users in all aspects of IT - software, PCs, servers, networks, systems, peripherals etc To provide appropriate training to IT support reps to enable them to carry out their responsibilities To administer, develop and maintain the company's commercial and technical IT systems To develop and maintain sufficient documentation in specific areas of expertise to ensure acceptable levels of support and removing gaps within the skills matrix To effectively record and maintain all support activities within the ITSM platform aligning to internal processes and ITIL best practice To work closely and effectively with all support functions Person Specification: Relevant experience within a similar role Presentable, professional and able to get on with others ITIL foundation level or above A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service Ability to work within a close team and working autonomously Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills Ability to effectively manage their day to day workload Ability to multi-task and prioritise Skills and Experience Experience supporting clients working remotely from home and offices Experience of supporting audio/visual conferencing equipment Troubleshooting of printer issues Troubleshoot user hardware issues (laptops, mobile telephony) escalate accordingly Strong experience in Windows 10 Strong experience in Office 365 (preferably including SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics) Strong experience in ticket management and ITSM platforms Strong experience in Active Directory/Azure user/licensing administration Experience in the following technologies, Intune, AutoCAD, Adobe, Dropbox, MS Defender, Teamviewer, System Centre Configuration Manager Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants, whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.
Desktop Support Engineer - Trade Floor (x2) London Contract (3 months initially) c£260 per day (via Umbrella) Skills and Experience: 3-5 years' commercial IT experience, with Financial Services exposure Experienced in working or supporting a trade floor or banking client VDI administration & troubleshooting Active Directory administration including GPO Good understanding of control principles (Release and Change Management) Familiar with ITIL practises Understanding of build and client distribution architectures (SCCM) Microsoft Office Suite 2016/2019/365. PowerShell Scripting The Opportunity: My client are a leading UK IT Managed Service Provider and we are looking for two Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineers to join and work within a global financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with institutional backing and a proven track record in delivering a suite of financial services to a market-leading standard. You will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and engineering of the firm's global desktop and VDI environment. They also provide telephone and user-facing support to the trade floor, VIPs and other offices. Candidates must have the essential knowledge of supporting trade floors, this is an absolute essential requirement. Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineer; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.
23/03/2021
Contractor
Desktop Support Engineer - Trade Floor (x2) London Contract (3 months initially) c£260 per day (via Umbrella) Skills and Experience: 3-5 years' commercial IT experience, with Financial Services exposure Experienced in working or supporting a trade floor or banking client VDI administration & troubleshooting Active Directory administration including GPO Good understanding of control principles (Release and Change Management) Familiar with ITIL practises Understanding of build and client distribution architectures (SCCM) Microsoft Office Suite 2016/2019/365. PowerShell Scripting The Opportunity: My client are a leading UK IT Managed Service Provider and we are looking for two Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineers to join and work within a global financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with institutional backing and a proven track record in delivering a suite of financial services to a market-leading standard. You will be primarily responsible for the maintenance and engineering of the firm's global desktop and VDI environment. They also provide telephone and user-facing support to the trade floor, VIPs and other offices. Candidates must have the essential knowledge of supporting trade floors, this is an absolute essential requirement. Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Trade Floor Desktop Support Engineer; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
09/09/2016
Head of Development - Basingstoke - £70k
+ £5,600 Car Allowance, 25% Bonus & 15% Pension
"We need somebody with experience of managing software engineers, expert on Agile and running development teams in conjunction with third parties. He ticks some of the boxes but not all. We can't compromise on this role."
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Development to join my client, a FTSE 250 company , in a key leadership role responsible for driving a culture change within the business and providing guidance and support to the team throughout this time. You will be responsible for managing a team of direct and indirect reports including circa 22 software engineers across multiple sites. You will be currently managing a team of a similar size with similar responsibilities, you will be working on approximately 25-30 legacy applications the team have inherited as well as the current new workload and should be able to manage this effectively. You must be willing to travel, although you will be based in Basingstoke you will be required to travel to other sites including Ukraine, India and Newcastle. You will be able to guide the team and business through this process of change whilst being tactful and strategic in the steps you take to manage them
Key Experience:-
· Current experience in a similar role, leading development teams
· Proven experience of driving and leading cultural change and achieving group commitment to sustain the desired change
· Ability to manage medium teams (approx. 20+ members) across multiple locations
· An excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development processes, (Waterfall and Agile), as well as excellent and demonstrable knowledge of software development tools and environments
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Java technologies and demonstrable experience of applying the right technology to the right application
· Effective leadership, senior stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act
· Good negotiation skills
· Good understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures
· Strong delivery and implementation skills from inception to acceptance
· Demonstrates commercial acumen
· Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Key Responsibilities:-
· In conjunction with Product Managers develop software product strategies that support the company's overall strategy and objectives. This includes playing a key role in the development of product roadmaps, identifying projects and tracking their progress against the strategy
· Deliver results to the customer, (internal or external), and do everything possible to achieve this.
· Taking into account emerging and legacy technologies, and in conjunction with Architecture teams, drive our development capability and deliver our strategy
· To design and execute tactical plans which can be collaboratively carried out by the team - to implement improvements to our products, services, processes and knowledge sharing within the team
· Plan for growth considering the blend and level of skills required within the team
· Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality
· Create a culture of promoting new ideas as a key driver of innovation within Software Development and Architecture
· Facilitate the smooth delivery of all development services: engineering, processes, environments and support
· Act as a key driver of technology and methodology decision making throughout the team, including design, reusable code base development, software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes. In conjunction with Software Operations drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the team
· Assist in critical support issues where your experience is required to ascertain the issue and quickly find the appropriate solution. Take responsibility for the resolution. Ensure the correct escalation processes are in place and followed to manage and resolve issues as soon as possible.
· Encourage and create environments where pro-active discussions with Product Managers and Sales teams can take place.
· Stay aware of latest data protection legislation and digital security threats. Make sure we mitigate these risks using known industry practises and solutions. Make sure the teams are aware of these issues and actively mitigated.
· Make sure quotations for work take into account all possible known risks and contain the appropriate contingency. Ensure assumptions for quotations are adequately articulated. Use historical data to ensure previous metrics are employed when quoting for work
· Make sure written reports are written on time, adhere to brand and template, and client communication is professional and effective
· To support the behaviour of working together, sharing best practice and collaborating with colleagues outside of own sphere of business.
· To ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance for this role. For more information on projects and to apply please send your CV or call (Apply online only)
Keywords:- Head of Development, Development Manager, Development Director, Software Development Manager, Basingstoke, Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
09/09/2016
IT Engineer CCNA
This is a 3+ months contract for a leading blue chip client. £250 - £275 per day – Based in the North West/Lancashire.
Potential candidates should have at least 5-7 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience with strong Networking (preferably Cisco) experience. Also required is Implementation/business as usual skills for WinTel products, VMware ESX v4 through to v5.5 and VSphere, and experience with SANs. Some IT certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, VCP are essential.
Essential Skills:
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers via ticketing systems.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of active directory and group policy.
• Significant & demonstrable experience of Microsoft server web (IIS) and Database (SQL) technologies.
• Significant & demonstrable corporate experience of developing and supporting server infrastructure or equivalent role experience.
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting Microsoft network operating systems (such as Windows 2003, Windows 2008 & Windows Server 2012, R2 variants inclusive).
• Experience of supporting / troubleshooting infrastructure management application suites from Symantec, McAfee, or Microsoft such as Backup Exec, Veeam and EPO.
• A detailed understanding of LAN & WAN networking concepts.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment dealing with IT related support queries from a wide range of business customers.
• Experience of delivering IT projects within agreed timelines
• Experience of a VMware environment and knowledge of the steps involved in modernising and upgrading legacy systems
• Flexible and open to business change
• Integrity within the role and in all aspects of working relationships
• Write, review & update documentation and procedures
• Knowledge of ITIL processes
Desirable Skills:
• Legacy systems AS400 programming/support experience
• Knowledge of diverse database systems
• Highly resilient infrastructure implementations
• VPN Technologies, such as Direct Access
• Managed Print Solutions (e.g. Canon)
• MS SCOM, MS SCCM, LanSweeper
• Cisco Call Manager Experience
• Experience of ITIL working practises
• Microsoft Accreditations
• Good written communication and documentation skills (Word, Visio, PowerPoint etc.)
• Demonstrable SOP’s and Tech notes
• Presentation of clear and concise updates, solutions and technical analysis to internal functions and external departments
• Good presentation skills, to a mixed level audience
• Ability to present written and verbal business cases for IT advances as required
• Good time management skills and not a clock-watcher
Dell EqualLogic SANs, Cisco Switches
