Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
14/08/2023
Full time
Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
Contract Solutions Architect - Integration focus - £525 per day (Inside IR35) We are recruiting for a growing organisation seeking a Contract Solutions Architect (inside IR35) with 50/50 hybrid working based in London or Ipswich for 4 months initially. As a contract solutions architect you will be focused on application integration. The role requires an experienced candidate who has proven ability in setting up integration platforms (IPaaS) where you will continue to contribute to develop and maintain architectural principles, standards, and patterns for the company. Key Accountabilities Design solutions and oversee implementations to deliver strategic IT goals; Deliver short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate systems and software; Ensure that proposed solutions and existing IT components are aligned with organisational goals and objectives; Architect, implement and oversee all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business and technical requirements; Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to wider IT team; Contribute towards the Development, documentation, and communication of plans for investing in architecture, including analysis of IT application and infrastructure portfolio and cost reduction opportunities; Contribute to document the company's existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives; Review new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans; Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to refine/define business and non-functional requirements, scope of the IT projects; Collaborate with business analysts to model business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models; Skills & experience Experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans; Experience in developing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS solutions; Experience in systems and network design and development; Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices; Technical knowledge of modern software, protocols, and standards, including Cloud based services; Knowledge of software/system evaluation principles and practices; Experience in using tools to develop artefacts, including Visio, MS Office Products, etc.; Have an ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications; Have attention to detail and ability to QA own and other team member's work; Can make and guide effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached; Be aware of and keep up to date with evolving technologies and architectural practices; Know how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented; Experience with information and application security concepts, mechanisms, and tools; Awareness of end-user computing and collaborative technologies
05/11/2021
Contractor
Contract Solutions Architect - Integration focus - £525 per day (Inside IR35) We are recruiting for a growing organisation seeking a Contract Solutions Architect (inside IR35) with 50/50 hybrid working based in London or Ipswich for 4 months initially. As a contract solutions architect you will be focused on application integration. The role requires an experienced candidate who has proven ability in setting up integration platforms (IPaaS) where you will continue to contribute to develop and maintain architectural principles, standards, and patterns for the company. Key Accountabilities Design solutions and oversee implementations to deliver strategic IT goals; Deliver short-term tactical plans for managing and maintaining corporate systems and software; Ensure that proposed solutions and existing IT components are aligned with organisational goals and objectives; Architect, implement and oversee all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business and technical requirements; Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to wider IT team; Contribute towards the Development, documentation, and communication of plans for investing in architecture, including analysis of IT application and infrastructure portfolio and cost reduction opportunities; Contribute to document the company's existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives; Review new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for compliance with standards and architectural plans; Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to refine/define business and non-functional requirements, scope of the IT projects; Collaborate with business analysts to model business and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models; Skills & experience Experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans; Experience in developing SaaS, PaaS, IaaS solutions; Experience in systems and network design and development; Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices; Technical knowledge of modern software, protocols, and standards, including Cloud based services; Knowledge of software/system evaluation principles and practices; Experience in using tools to develop artefacts, including Visio, MS Office Products, etc.; Have an ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications; Have attention to detail and ability to QA own and other team member's work; Can make and guide effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached; Be aware of and keep up to date with evolving technologies and architectural practices; Know how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented; Experience with information and application security concepts, mechanisms, and tools; Awareness of end-user computing and collaborative technologies
Campaign Analyst Manchester - Hybrid working 2 days per week in office 12 month contract IR35: via umbrella only £400 - £425 per day // Database Marketing // Campaign Analyst // SQL // Email Deployment // ESP // Data // Leading Manchester based Financial Services company require an experienced Campaign Analyst with SQL skills to support with increased business demand on 12 month contract. The role is 2 days per week in Manchester office, via umbrella only engagement on £400 - £425 per day. You will be responsible for the creation and delivery of customer communications across all lines of business from receiving a campaign brief, data segmentation, testing and validation through to channel deployment and evaluation / analysis of activities. Duties: Ensure all campaigns delivered are aligned to the established campaign framework with a campaign brief, building (data segmentation and email templates), validation and delivery. Provide advice and assistance to business stakeholders around campaign measurement and testing, implementing the necessary elements into campaigns for ongoing analysis and improvement. Ensure campaigns are well documented, targeting the right audience, validated and are complaint with GDPR Work closely with immediate team to help build a central database marketing function at group level Utilise analytical resource in wider Data Science team for data driven targeting and measurement of activities Skills / experience: We are looking for someone from a database marketing background and experience within similar campaign analyst roles Experienced skill set in SQL scripting, taking a campaign brief and translating it into SQL code to extract campaign lists High level of attention to detail and process oriented Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Any experience within email deployment via an ESP, including the technical construction of email campaigns such as data selections, application of filters, integrating HTML into the platform, dynamic content, control groups, QA/proofing and final send would be an advantage but not essential Contact David Southwood - Sanderson Recruitment // Database Marketing // Campaign Analyst // SQL // Email Deployment // ESP // Data //
04/11/2021
Contractor
Campaign Analyst Manchester - Hybrid working 2 days per week in office 12 month contract IR35: via umbrella only £400 - £425 per day // Database Marketing // Campaign Analyst // SQL // Email Deployment // ESP // Data // Leading Manchester based Financial Services company require an experienced Campaign Analyst with SQL skills to support with increased business demand on 12 month contract. The role is 2 days per week in Manchester office, via umbrella only engagement on £400 - £425 per day. You will be responsible for the creation and delivery of customer communications across all lines of business from receiving a campaign brief, data segmentation, testing and validation through to channel deployment and evaluation / analysis of activities. Duties: Ensure all campaigns delivered are aligned to the established campaign framework with a campaign brief, building (data segmentation and email templates), validation and delivery. Provide advice and assistance to business stakeholders around campaign measurement and testing, implementing the necessary elements into campaigns for ongoing analysis and improvement. Ensure campaigns are well documented, targeting the right audience, validated and are complaint with GDPR Work closely with immediate team to help build a central database marketing function at group level Utilise analytical resource in wider Data Science team for data driven targeting and measurement of activities Skills / experience: We are looking for someone from a database marketing background and experience within similar campaign analyst roles Experienced skill set in SQL scripting, taking a campaign brief and translating it into SQL code to extract campaign lists High level of attention to detail and process oriented Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Any experience within email deployment via an ESP, including the technical construction of email campaigns such as data selections, application of filters, integrating HTML into the platform, dynamic content, control groups, QA/proofing and final send would be an advantage but not essential Contact David Southwood - Sanderson Recruitment // Database Marketing // Campaign Analyst // SQL // Email Deployment // ESP // Data //
JOB OVERVIEW : Technical Business Analyst ideally with financial services experience and experience of working with API's. Great opportunity to work with a diverse cutting-edge tech stack! REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE! Contract type: Permanent employment contract with excellent comprehensive benefits package. Salary : Negotiable depending on experience c£40,000-c£45,000+ basic salary p.a plus excellent benefits package including up to 10% bonus, 26 days holiday, pension, health, ++ Location :- For those living within 60 miles of my clients central Bournemouth office up to 3 days per week home-working is permitted! For those further than 60 miles from my client's central Bournemouth up to 5 days per week remote-working is permitted! THE COMPANY:- My client based in Bournemouth, Dorset is an established, innovative technology company within the financial services sector. For years they have designed and built exceptional technology which has hugely increased efficiciencies within their market sector. My client has enjoyed strong growth year on year for the last 7 years. My client offers employees a truly exciting and rewarding place to work and lots of career development opportunities along with a commitment to learning new skills. You'll get to work with truely market leading software products built with a cutting edge technology stack. My client values the importance of a great company culture which contributes to them being a fantastic and rewarding company to work for! THE ROLE:- Due to growth, My client are now recruiting for a Technical Business Analyst to join their established team. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, the development team, and QA to ensure accurate implementation of the business' requests. You'll be an experienced Business Analyst who has worked within financial services, with strong technical analysis skills and experience of working with API's. You'll also be passionate about technology, a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and be looking to join an award-winning technology company who are driving innovate change in their market space. Your responsibilities as Business Analyst will include: Conducting full lifecycle analysis to design solutions and write business requirements and technical specifications Communicate with internal colleagues to understand the needs of departments and the organisation as a whole Producing technical documents based on detailed analysis of multiple data sources Working with internal and external customers to determine business priorities, solution requirements and information needs Collect, organise and analyse large data sets with attention to detail and accuracy Use data modelling practices to analyse your findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes Writing and executing database queries About you: You'll have at least 3 years Business Analyst experience ideally including within financial services Experience working with Agile methodologies and processes Experience with reporting packages, reporting tools, data mapping and transformation, technical analysis, APIs and ETL frameworks Strong knowledge of data models, database design, and data mining The ability to understand complex web applications WHAT'S ON OFFER:- Along with the chance to work for a growing market leader who offers a superb working environment, company culture and very high staff retention ration my client offers; - A highly competitive rate / salary, continuing professional development and ongoing training! - A truely collaborative style of working and the opportunity to work with an extremely well-respected Lead BA keen to further develop your skill set. - remote working - An extremely pleasant and professional working environment with like-minded BA enthusiasts. IF you are a strong match to the specific requirements for this role then please apply with a CV as soon as possible. Candidates who are not a close match sadly cannot be considered. Keywords; Business Intelligence, Analyst, Data, Business, Systems, SQL Server, BI, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS, reports, reporting, Database, DBA, data warehouse, software developer, engineer, programmer, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Performance Point, Excel and Power Pivot, MS Azure
09/09/2021
Full time
JOB OVERVIEW : Technical Business Analyst ideally with financial services experience and experience of working with API's. Great opportunity to work with a diverse cutting-edge tech stack! REMOTE WORKING AVAILABLE! Contract type: Permanent employment contract with excellent comprehensive benefits package. Salary : Negotiable depending on experience c£40,000-c£45,000+ basic salary p.a plus excellent benefits package including up to 10% bonus, 26 days holiday, pension, health, ++ Location :- For those living within 60 miles of my clients central Bournemouth office up to 3 days per week home-working is permitted! For those further than 60 miles from my client's central Bournemouth up to 5 days per week remote-working is permitted! THE COMPANY:- My client based in Bournemouth, Dorset is an established, innovative technology company within the financial services sector. For years they have designed and built exceptional technology which has hugely increased efficiciencies within their market sector. My client has enjoyed strong growth year on year for the last 7 years. My client offers employees a truly exciting and rewarding place to work and lots of career development opportunities along with a commitment to learning new skills. You'll get to work with truely market leading software products built with a cutting edge technology stack. My client values the importance of a great company culture which contributes to them being a fantastic and rewarding company to work for! THE ROLE:- Due to growth, My client are now recruiting for a Technical Business Analyst to join their established team. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, the development team, and QA to ensure accurate implementation of the business' requests. You'll be an experienced Business Analyst who has worked within financial services, with strong technical analysis skills and experience of working with API's. You'll also be passionate about technology, a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and be looking to join an award-winning technology company who are driving innovate change in their market space. Your responsibilities as Business Analyst will include: Conducting full lifecycle analysis to design solutions and write business requirements and technical specifications Communicate with internal colleagues to understand the needs of departments and the organisation as a whole Producing technical documents based on detailed analysis of multiple data sources Working with internal and external customers to determine business priorities, solution requirements and information needs Collect, organise and analyse large data sets with attention to detail and accuracy Use data modelling practices to analyse your findings and create suggestions for strategic and operational improvements and changes Writing and executing database queries About you: You'll have at least 3 years Business Analyst experience ideally including within financial services Experience working with Agile methodologies and processes Experience with reporting packages, reporting tools, data mapping and transformation, technical analysis, APIs and ETL frameworks Strong knowledge of data models, database design, and data mining The ability to understand complex web applications WHAT'S ON OFFER:- Along with the chance to work for a growing market leader who offers a superb working environment, company culture and very high staff retention ration my client offers; - A highly competitive rate / salary, continuing professional development and ongoing training! - A truely collaborative style of working and the opportunity to work with an extremely well-respected Lead BA keen to further develop your skill set. - remote working - An extremely pleasant and professional working environment with like-minded BA enthusiasts. IF you are a strong match to the specific requirements for this role then please apply with a CV as soon as possible. Candidates who are not a close match sadly cannot be considered. Keywords; Business Intelligence, Analyst, Data, Business, Systems, SQL Server, BI, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS, reports, reporting, Database, DBA, data warehouse, software developer, engineer, programmer, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Performance Point, Excel and Power Pivot, MS Azure
Test Manager 6-month contract - fully remote Based in London Your responsibilities will include *Overarching control of the different test phases, QA, SIT & UAT *Management of the core test team. *Guide the Test Analysts on designing Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts during QA and UAT Test Design phases Skills required: *Strong communications skills *Proven experience ensuring test are written correctly *Must carry out testing in a timely and effective manner. *Identifying Test Data required to support the tests during execution and working with Support Teams to produce the data. *Previous experience reporting on executed tests and established defects through JIRA. *Able to Identify any training requirements *Previous experience testing whole life cycles *Ensuring test scenarios and scripts are completed and managing the execution of the UAT testing phase *Must be a solid leader Nice to have: *Oracle Service Cloud *Oracle Fusion *IBM Maximo applications * HP ALM/qTest experience The JM Group is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim/contract/temporary positions. The JM Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
24/03/2021
Contractor
Test Manager 6-month contract - fully remote Based in London Your responsibilities will include *Overarching control of the different test phases, QA, SIT & UAT *Management of the core test team. *Guide the Test Analysts on designing Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Scripts during QA and UAT Test Design phases Skills required: *Strong communications skills *Proven experience ensuring test are written correctly *Must carry out testing in a timely and effective manner. *Identifying Test Data required to support the tests during execution and working with Support Teams to produce the data. *Previous experience reporting on executed tests and established defects through JIRA. *Able to Identify any training requirements *Previous experience testing whole life cycles *Ensuring test scenarios and scripts are completed and managing the execution of the UAT testing phase *Must be a solid leader Nice to have: *Oracle Service Cloud *Oracle Fusion *IBM Maximo applications * HP ALM/qTest experience The JM Group is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim/contract/temporary positions. The JM Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
29/10/2018
Park Lane Recruitment are looking to recruit an Abinitio Developer to work for a global leader in their field.
We have both contract and permanent positions available, based out of Edinburgh.
We are looking for applicants mid level upwards. Duties will involve, but not limited to;
* Maintaining a daily checks list and any additional monitoring required to ensure that the BI production systems are running without issue and that any failures are dealt with in a timely manner.
* Provide support to resolve application incidents and manage application enhancement requests within agreed service levels.
* Maintain and support the data warehouse and associated applications
* Liaise with users to specify, design and implement minor enhancements to the data warehouse as required by the business, ensuring that changes are consistent with the existing BI architecture.
* Provide assistance with the resolution of user problems and queries
* Liaise with the IT department on changes to upstream and downstream systems to ensure that any impacts on the BI systems are identified and dealt with accordingly
* Database, ETL, Report and OLAP development work
The primary focus of the position is to technical designs, process flows, code development, unit/system/UAT testing, and post implementation support.
This role works closely with Business Analysts, Database Administrators, QA, BI Developers, and Architects.
You will also utilize Ab Initio Graphical Development Environment (GDE) to provide technical specifications to programmers to implement ETL changes and maintain high throughput and performance to meet regulatory demands, including frequency of filed regulatory reports and high level of retail transaction volumes.
Requirements
Suitable applicants will have the following background;
* Minimum of 3 years of Ab-Intio development experience
* Experience of working on complex data migration programmes
* Strong technical skills in Ab-Initio
* Experience of UNIX Shell Scripting and SQL will be required
* Exposure to Data-warehouse management and metadata management concepts being highly desirable.
Benefits
With both contract and permanent positions available, your remuneration would be;
Contract - between £450 - £600 per day for approximately 6 months
Permanent - up to £72K plus excellent benefits including career growth - working for the fastest growing company of their sector, working with some of the most recognised brands, work life balance and a rewards system
Contact now for more information
QA Tester
Shortlist Recruitment is working with a thriving software business based in Macclesfield who are looking for a Software Tester to join the team. The Software Tester role will be pivotal in ensuring the highest quality levels are maintained on both new and existing products.
The software tester will be leading and developing the test function - so it is important that you would be comfortable taking on this challenge, as there is currently not a test team in place. Lots of potential for progression and career development in a high-pressured environment.
Key requirements for the Software Tester position:
* Testing experience within a C# .NET environment
* To create and maintain automated testing frameworks
* Design and execute both automated and manual tests to verify system functionality
* Produce high-quality documentation - excellent written & verbal communication essential
* Report status to project management and work closely with the development team
* Gain and maintain familiarity with the portfolio of existing and forthcoming products
* Identification, documentation and then tracking of issues through to a resolution
* Automated testing tools experience - Selenium
* 2+ years' experience in software testing and QA activity including the creation and maintenance of efficient test procedures, templates and scripts.
* SQL Experience
* ISEB/ISTQB - Software Testing
The Software Tester position is a great opportunity for a Tester who wants to work in a fast moving software business. This organisation works in a highly rewarding industry, where there is constant evolution to stay ahead of the competition.
If you are an experienced Software Tester and would like to work in Macclesfield, then I would like to speak to you.
The salary on offer for the Software Tester position is up to £30,000
The Software Tester position is commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Glossop, Wilmslow, Stoke-on-Trent, Derbyshire and Cheshire.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
09/09/2016
QA Tester
Shortlist Recruitment is working with a thriving software business based in Macclesfield who are looking for a Software Tester to join the team. The Software Tester role will be pivotal in ensuring the highest quality levels are maintained on both new and existing products.
The software tester will be leading and developing the test function - so it is important that you would be comfortable taking on this challenge, as there is currently not a test team in place. Lots of potential for progression and career development in a high-pressured environment.
Key requirements for the Software Tester position:
* Testing experience within a C# .NET environment
* To create and maintain automated testing frameworks
* Design and execute both automated and manual tests to verify system functionality
* Produce high-quality documentation - excellent written & verbal communication essential
* Report status to project management and work closely with the development team
* Gain and maintain familiarity with the portfolio of existing and forthcoming products
* Identification, documentation and then tracking of issues through to a resolution
* Automated testing tools experience - Selenium
* 2+ years' experience in software testing and QA activity including the creation and maintenance of efficient test procedures, templates and scripts.
* SQL Experience
* ISEB/ISTQB - Software Testing
The Software Tester position is a great opportunity for a Tester who wants to work in a fast moving software business. This organisation works in a highly rewarding industry, where there is constant evolution to stay ahead of the competition.
If you are an experienced Software Tester and would like to work in Macclesfield, then I would like to speak to you.
The salary on offer for the Software Tester position is up to £30,000
The Software Tester position is commutable from Manchester, Warrington, Glossop, Wilmslow, Stoke-on-Trent, Derbyshire and Cheshire.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
Senior Test Engineer (QA tester) - up to £475/ day - ~3 month contract - Newcastle*
Security Clearance: Must already hold BPSS + DS clearance or be willing to undergo.
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our key government clients in Newcastle who are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for defining all Test activities to exercise software produced, spanning functional, performance, security, accessibility, and operational testing and utilising appropriate test automation.
Key tasks and deliverables:
* Lead, supervise or directly manage a team of Quality Assurance / Test Analysts
* Undertake responsibilities of a QA engineer/software developer with a focus on test automation
* Involvement with all aspects of test automation: functional, performance.
* Will be involved in a specific project where there is a degree of complexity / strategic importance or where there is innovation required e.g. the need to build agile testing capability.
* May also be part of a team responsible for more complex projects/ programmes or deployed to ensure a small portfolio of projects are testing in a consistent and productive manner.
Essential skills and experience:
* Relevant QA technical experience with a broad base of testing experience and fully formed ideas on best practice
* Large enterprise or e-business systems experience
* Ability to work autonomously within a fast moving team taking accountability for building the test process and leading on Testing activities with minimal external input
* Expertise in database testing in Microsoft SQL Server environments including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored procs, jobs, triggers and replication.
* Proven ability to plan, manage and complete testing activities within set budgets and time limits
* Experience with multiple testing tools, particularly emerging open standards, a good understanding of:
- Confluence, Jira, Cucumber, Jenkins, JMeter, HP LoadRunner, Selenium, HP QTP, security attack proxies, vulnerability assessment tools, exploit frameworks, accessibility tools, IDS, IPS, network monitoring tools (e.g. SNMP), standard OS monitoring tools (Linux/Windows/OSX), and an appreciation of secure infrastructure deployments (e.g. PKI).
* Awareness of Agile project methodology
Desirable skills and experience:
* Good scripting (e.g. JavaScript, Perl, Python, shell scripting) and 3GL development abilities (including, Java, C, Ruby, C# / .net)
* Test Specific qualifications
* Quality Assurance: QUAS Level 3
* Quality Standards: QUST Level 2
Please call Natasha at Berry Technical for more information
09/09/2016
Senior Test Engineer (QA tester) - up to £475/ day - ~3 month contract - Newcastle*
Security Clearance: Must already hold BPSS + DS clearance or be willing to undergo.
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our key government clients in Newcastle who are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for defining all Test activities to exercise software produced, spanning functional, performance, security, accessibility, and operational testing and utilising appropriate test automation.
Key tasks and deliverables:
* Lead, supervise or directly manage a team of Quality Assurance / Test Analysts
* Undertake responsibilities of a QA engineer/software developer with a focus on test automation
* Involvement with all aspects of test automation: functional, performance.
* Will be involved in a specific project where there is a degree of complexity / strategic importance or where there is innovation required e.g. the need to build agile testing capability.
* May also be part of a team responsible for more complex projects/ programmes or deployed to ensure a small portfolio of projects are testing in a consistent and productive manner.
Essential skills and experience:
* Relevant QA technical experience with a broad base of testing experience and fully formed ideas on best practice
* Large enterprise or e-business systems experience
* Ability to work autonomously within a fast moving team taking accountability for building the test process and leading on Testing activities with minimal external input
* Expertise in database testing in Microsoft SQL Server environments including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored procs, jobs, triggers and replication.
* Proven ability to plan, manage and complete testing activities within set budgets and time limits
* Experience with multiple testing tools, particularly emerging open standards, a good understanding of:
- Confluence, Jira, Cucumber, Jenkins, JMeter, HP LoadRunner, Selenium, HP QTP, security attack proxies, vulnerability assessment tools, exploit frameworks, accessibility tools, IDS, IPS, network monitoring tools (e.g. SNMP), standard OS monitoring tools (Linux/Windows/OSX), and an appreciation of secure infrastructure deployments (e.g. PKI).
* Awareness of Agile project methodology
Desirable skills and experience:
* Good scripting (e.g. JavaScript, Perl, Python, shell scripting) and 3GL development abilities (including, Java, C, Ruby, C# / .net)
* Test Specific qualifications
* Quality Assurance: QUAS Level 3
* Quality Standards: QUST Level 2
Please call Natasha at Berry Technical for more information
QA Tester - Coventry - 6 Month Contract
My client are currently recruiting for a QA tester to start ASAP on a 6 month contract at offices based in Coventry.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Writing and Updating Test cases
* Executing Test cases with different environments.
* Assist with documentation, support team in building environments.
* Performing exploratory testing.
* Actively suggesting improvement on QA activities and process, with the main objective of finding defects earlier.
* Work directly with developers and Business Analysts on an active role in an agile team. Sometimes even with Client Business Analysts and QAs both onshore and offshore.
* Have basic understanding of networks, DOS commands like Ping, Ipconfig.
* Identify and clearly explain defects on defect tracking system. Note: Defect tracking may be on different systems (TFS, QC and Master Craft) and ready to interact with offshore team after hours.
* Provide priorities and severity based on the defect impact & frequency. Also know when to escalate issues/defects.
* May need to be involved in meetings with client and offshore teams (sometimes after hours).
The Candidate
Required Skills
* Minimum 2 years of QA/Testing
* Experience of testing complex systems, client and server, interfaces
* Experience with writing SQL queries, working with MS-SQL
* Experience in testing Point of Sale software, Web applications, Point Of Sale hardware and related technology.
Advantageous Skills:
* Experience in Agile Frame work, preferably SCRUM.
* A love for problem solving and takes ownership or responsibility.
* Understand and adapt quickly to test data, hardware such as POS, VMs, and peripherals such as printer, scanners, and scales.
* Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
The hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
If this role is of interest, please forward across your CV to
09/09/2016
QA Tester - Coventry - 6 Month Contract
My client are currently recruiting for a QA tester to start ASAP on a 6 month contract at offices based in Coventry.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Writing and Updating Test cases
* Executing Test cases with different environments.
* Assist with documentation, support team in building environments.
* Performing exploratory testing.
* Actively suggesting improvement on QA activities and process, with the main objective of finding defects earlier.
* Work directly with developers and Business Analysts on an active role in an agile team. Sometimes even with Client Business Analysts and QAs both onshore and offshore.
* Have basic understanding of networks, DOS commands like Ping, Ipconfig.
* Identify and clearly explain defects on defect tracking system. Note: Defect tracking may be on different systems (TFS, QC and Master Craft) and ready to interact with offshore team after hours.
* Provide priorities and severity based on the defect impact & frequency. Also know when to escalate issues/defects.
* May need to be involved in meetings with client and offshore teams (sometimes after hours).
The Candidate
Required Skills
* Minimum 2 years of QA/Testing
* Experience of testing complex systems, client and server, interfaces
* Experience with writing SQL queries, working with MS-SQL
* Experience in testing Point of Sale software, Web applications, Point Of Sale hardware and related technology.
Advantageous Skills:
* Experience in Agile Frame work, preferably SCRUM.
* A love for problem solving and takes ownership or responsibility.
* Understand and adapt quickly to test data, hardware such as POS, VMs, and peripherals such as printer, scanners, and scales.
* Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
The hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
If this role is of interest, please forward across your CV to
My client are an award winning provider of world-class web & mobile solutions for leading names in a variety of sectors. Their customers choose them for their ability develop business-leading solutions that add significant competitive value which is easily noticeable on a day-to-day basis.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Software Tester to join their technical testing team. You will be involved in a hands-on capacity, including the full testing lifecycle. As a Senior Software Tester, you will have commercial experience of testing Web Applications and be comfortable with Microsoft .Net technologies, as well as being comfortable mentoring more junior members of the team.
As a Senior Software Tester, your main responsibilities will be to develop a test strategy for the integration of a platform to third party systems, as well as managing a small team and collaborating with the project and development teams. Your work as a Senior QA Tester will be gauged on your ability to interpret complex functional specifications while preparing test conditions, test data and undertaking the prioritisation and execution of test cases.
Desirable Skills & Experience for the Senior Test Analyst:
* Full SDLC experience and thorough understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
* Self-motivated, enthusiast and the ability to complete complex test scenarios
* Excellent communication skills, methodical approach and acute attention to detail
* Experience of QA for Web applications including deep understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)
* Experience across varying methodologies such as waterfall, v-model, agile.
* Experience in automated testing, e.g. Selenium is desirable
* Experience in mentoring juniors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Tester looking to contribute to evolving processes in a dynamic and challenging environment.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to join a company who offer great career progression opportunities. The working environment is relaxed but challenging, so would suit a Senior Tester that has a good personality and is comfortable in a customer facing position.
This role will pay up to £33,000 as a basic salary plus benefits dependent on your experience. We are looking at anyone with 3 years + experience.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
09/09/2016
My client are an award winning provider of world-class web & mobile solutions for leading names in a variety of sectors. Their customers choose them for their ability develop business-leading solutions that add significant competitive value which is easily noticeable on a day-to-day basis.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Software Tester to join their technical testing team. You will be involved in a hands-on capacity, including the full testing lifecycle. As a Senior Software Tester, you will have commercial experience of testing Web Applications and be comfortable with Microsoft .Net technologies, as well as being comfortable mentoring more junior members of the team.
As a Senior Software Tester, your main responsibilities will be to develop a test strategy for the integration of a platform to third party systems, as well as managing a small team and collaborating with the project and development teams. Your work as a Senior QA Tester will be gauged on your ability to interpret complex functional specifications while preparing test conditions, test data and undertaking the prioritisation and execution of test cases.
Desirable Skills & Experience for the Senior Test Analyst:
* Full SDLC experience and thorough understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
* Self-motivated, enthusiast and the ability to complete complex test scenarios
* Excellent communication skills, methodical approach and acute attention to detail
* Experience of QA for Web applications including deep understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)
* Experience across varying methodologies such as waterfall, v-model, agile.
* Experience in automated testing, e.g. Selenium is desirable
* Experience in mentoring juniors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Tester looking to contribute to evolving processes in a dynamic and challenging environment.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to join a company who offer great career progression opportunities. The working environment is relaxed but challenging, so would suit a Senior Tester that has a good personality and is comfortable in a customer facing position.
This role will pay up to £33,000 as a basic salary plus benefits dependent on your experience. We are looking at anyone with 3 years + experience.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
Our client, a major manufacturer based in Peterborough with a globally recognised brand, has just made available an 8 month contract opportunity for an Agile Project Manager to join their team.
The role as an Agile Project Manager will be working on multiple IT projects across taking direction from the Project Portfolio Manager and Technical Leads and following departmental processes. You will need to be proficient in understanding IT Development processes including scoping, gathering requirements, analysis, functional design, development specifications and testing, having experience in delivering business process improvements.
Key Responsibilities of the Agile Project Manager
* Accountable for managing project delivery on time, to budget and meeting the agreed customer requirements.
* Drives project decisions relating to scope, resources, timings and budget
* Schedules and chairs team meetings
* Works with the Sponsor and/or Lead Analyst to identify the required resources
* Obtains confirmation from the Lead Analyst that all technical teams are applying an effective development methodology (e.g. AQA)
* Works with Technical Leads (SME’s) to establish clear deliverables and to ensure relevant resources are assigned and available. Throughout project escalates unresolved resource issues
* Facilitates the creation and/or updates of the project scope document, Work Breakdown Structure and other project-related documents with input from the project team
* Establishes clear roles and responsibilities and ensures everyone accepts their responsibilities and can contribute effectively
* Assigns and ensures completion of tasks within the project team
* Ensures that project risks or issues are identified, documented and addressed in a timely manner; Escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the project sponsor and stakeholders as required; Keeps the stakeholders up to date through collating information for gateway reviews and regular communications including risks and associated issues and dependencies.
* Ensures changes in scope or timing are assessed and presented for approval to the sponsor and relevant stakeholders
* Creation, tracking and handling of any project spend requests, including capital and expense processes
* When necessary manage 3rd party suppliers. Develop a relationship with these groups and establish commitment from these third parties to meet agreed timings. May be involved in set up of supplier agreements (not including ongoing support agreements), creation of the Statement of Work and supplier management throughout the project, depending on team structure (if handling of the supplier is being dealt with by a team member, they would take all of these responsibilities)
* Coordinates testing once test planning and scenarios have been completed by the project team
* Oversee the business and other support teams to ensure pre implementation activities such as training and support material and produced in time for system go live
* Work with Lead Analyst to ensure ITSM activities are complete
* Facilitate the creation of lessons learnt and work with the Project Management Team to provide CI ideas for further process improvement
Qualifications and Experience required for the Agile Project Manager role
* Minimum of 3 years project management experience using Waterfall techniques
* Project management in an Application Development Life Cycle environment
* Background in Change Management
Desirable Qualifications and Experience for the Agile Project Manager role
* Agile project management methodology
* Good knowledge of business processes
* Financial business acumen
Key Competencies of the Agile Project Manager
* Excellent Communication
* Excellent Planning & Organisation
* Initiating Action
* Decision Making
* Customer Focus
* Contributing to team success
To apply, please send us a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately
09/09/2016
Our client, a major manufacturer based in Peterborough with a globally recognised brand, has just made available an 8 month contract opportunity for an Agile Project Manager to join their team.
The role as an Agile Project Manager will be working on multiple IT projects across taking direction from the Project Portfolio Manager and Technical Leads and following departmental processes. You will need to be proficient in understanding IT Development processes including scoping, gathering requirements, analysis, functional design, development specifications and testing, having experience in delivering business process improvements.
Key Responsibilities of the Agile Project Manager
* Accountable for managing project delivery on time, to budget and meeting the agreed customer requirements.
* Drives project decisions relating to scope, resources, timings and budget
* Schedules and chairs team meetings
* Works with the Sponsor and/or Lead Analyst to identify the required resources
* Obtains confirmation from the Lead Analyst that all technical teams are applying an effective development methodology (e.g. AQA)
* Works with Technical Leads (SME’s) to establish clear deliverables and to ensure relevant resources are assigned and available. Throughout project escalates unresolved resource issues
* Facilitates the creation and/or updates of the project scope document, Work Breakdown Structure and other project-related documents with input from the project team
* Establishes clear roles and responsibilities and ensures everyone accepts their responsibilities and can contribute effectively
* Assigns and ensures completion of tasks within the project team
* Ensures that project risks or issues are identified, documented and addressed in a timely manner; Escalates issues that cannot be resolved to the project sponsor and stakeholders as required; Keeps the stakeholders up to date through collating information for gateway reviews and regular communications including risks and associated issues and dependencies.
* Ensures changes in scope or timing are assessed and presented for approval to the sponsor and relevant stakeholders
* Creation, tracking and handling of any project spend requests, including capital and expense processes
* When necessary manage 3rd party suppliers. Develop a relationship with these groups and establish commitment from these third parties to meet agreed timings. May be involved in set up of supplier agreements (not including ongoing support agreements), creation of the Statement of Work and supplier management throughout the project, depending on team structure (if handling of the supplier is being dealt with by a team member, they would take all of these responsibilities)
* Coordinates testing once test planning and scenarios have been completed by the project team
* Oversee the business and other support teams to ensure pre implementation activities such as training and support material and produced in time for system go live
* Work with Lead Analyst to ensure ITSM activities are complete
* Facilitate the creation of lessons learnt and work with the Project Management Team to provide CI ideas for further process improvement
Qualifications and Experience required for the Agile Project Manager role
* Minimum of 3 years project management experience using Waterfall techniques
* Project management in an Application Development Life Cycle environment
* Background in Change Management
Desirable Qualifications and Experience for the Agile Project Manager role
* Agile project management methodology
* Good knowledge of business processes
* Financial business acumen
Key Competencies of the Agile Project Manager
* Excellent Communication
* Excellent Planning & Organisation
* Initiating Action
* Decision Making
* Customer Focus
* Contributing to team success
To apply, please send us a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately
My client are an award winning provider of world-class web & mobile solutions for leading names in a variety of sectors. Their customers choose them for their ability develop business-leading solutions that add significant competitive value which is easily noticeable on a day-to-day basis.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Software Tester to join their technical testing team. You will be involved in a hands-on capacity, including the full testing lifecycle. As a Senior Software Tester, you will have commercial experience of testing Web Applications and be comfortable with Microsoft .Net technologies, as well as being comfortable mentoring more junior members of the team.
As a Senior Software Tester, your main responsibilities will be to develop a test strategy for the integration of a platform to third party systems, as well as managing a small team and collaborating with the project and development teams. Your work as a Senior QA Tester will be gauged on your ability to interpret complex functional specifications while preparing test conditions, test data and undertaking the prioritisation and execution of test cases.
Desirable Skills & Experience for the Senior Test Analyst:
* Full SDLC experience and thorough understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
* Self-motivated, enthusiast and the ability to complete complex test scenarios
* Excellent communication skills, methodical approach and acute attention to detail
* Experience of QA for Web applications including deep understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)
* Experience across varying methodologies such as waterfall, v-model, agile.
* Experience in automated testing, e.g. Selenium is desirable
* Experience in mentoring juniors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Tester looking to contribute to evolving processes in a dynamic and challenging environment.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to join a company who offer great career progression opportunities. The working environment is relaxed but challenging, so would suit a Senior Tester that has a good personality and is comfortable in a customer facing position.
This role will pay up to £33,000 as a basic salary plus benefits dependent on your experience. We are looking at anyone with 3 years + experience.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
09/09/2016
My client are an award winning provider of world-class web & mobile solutions for leading names in a variety of sectors. Their customers choose them for their ability develop business-leading solutions that add significant competitive value which is easily noticeable on a day-to-day basis.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Software Tester to join their technical testing team. You will be involved in a hands-on capacity, including the full testing lifecycle. As a Senior Software Tester, you will have commercial experience of testing Web Applications and be comfortable with Microsoft .Net technologies, as well as being comfortable mentoring more junior members of the team.
As a Senior Software Tester, your main responsibilities will be to develop a test strategy for the integration of a platform to third party systems, as well as managing a small team and collaborating with the project and development teams. Your work as a Senior QA Tester will be gauged on your ability to interpret complex functional specifications while preparing test conditions, test data and undertaking the prioritisation and execution of test cases.
Desirable Skills & Experience for the Senior Test Analyst:
* Full SDLC experience and thorough understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, regression and UAT testing
* Self-motivated, enthusiast and the ability to complete complex test scenarios
* Excellent communication skills, methodical approach and acute attention to detail
* Experience of QA for Web applications including deep understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)
* Experience across varying methodologies such as waterfall, v-model, agile.
* Experience in automated testing, e.g. Selenium is desirable
* Experience in mentoring juniors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Tester looking to contribute to evolving processes in a dynamic and challenging environment.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to join a company who offer great career progression opportunities. The working environment is relaxed but challenging, so would suit a Senior Tester that has a good personality and is comfortable in a customer facing position.
This role will pay up to £33,000 as a basic salary plus benefits dependent on your experience. We are looking at anyone with 3 years + experience.
ShortList Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
ShortList specialise in the full spectrum of IT positions, from CIO to Helpdesk Analyst, on both a permanent and contract basis
QA Tester - Coventry - 6 Month Contract
My client are currently recruiting for a QA tester to start ASAP on a 6 month contract at offices based in Coventry.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Writing and Updating Test cases
* Executing Test cases with different environments.
* Assist with documentation, support team in building environments.
* Performing exploratory testing.
* Actively suggesting improvement on QA activities and process, with the main objective of finding defects earlier.
* Work directly with developers and Business Analysts on an active role in an agile team. Sometimes even with Client Business Analysts and QAs both onshore and offshore.
* Have basic understanding of networks, DOS commands like Ping, Ipconfig.
* Identify and clearly explain defects on defect tracking system. Note: Defect tracking may be on different systems (TFS, QC and Master Craft) and ready to interact with offshore team after hours.
* Provide priorities and severity based on the defect impact & frequency. Also know when to escalate issues/defects.
* May need to be involved in meetings with client and offshore teams (sometimes after hours).
The Candidate
Required Skills
* Minimum 2 years of QA/Testing
* Experience of testing complex systems, client and server, interfaces
* Experience with writing SQL queries, working with MS-SQL
* Experience in testing Point of Sale software, Web applications, Point Of Sale hardware and related technology.
Advantageous Skills:
* Experience in Agile Frame work, preferably SCRUM.
* A love for problem solving and takes ownership or responsibility.
* Understand and adapt quickly to test data, hardware such as POS, VMs, and peripherals such as printer, scanners, and scales.
* Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
The hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
If this role is of interest, please forward across your CV to
09/09/2016
QA Tester - Coventry - 6 Month Contract
My client are currently recruiting for a QA tester to start ASAP on a 6 month contract at offices based in Coventry.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Writing and Updating Test cases
* Executing Test cases with different environments.
* Assist with documentation, support team in building environments.
* Performing exploratory testing.
* Actively suggesting improvement on QA activities and process, with the main objective of finding defects earlier.
* Work directly with developers and Business Analysts on an active role in an agile team. Sometimes even with Client Business Analysts and QAs both onshore and offshore.
* Have basic understanding of networks, DOS commands like Ping, Ipconfig.
* Identify and clearly explain defects on defect tracking system. Note: Defect tracking may be on different systems (TFS, QC and Master Craft) and ready to interact with offshore team after hours.
* Provide priorities and severity based on the defect impact & frequency. Also know when to escalate issues/defects.
* May need to be involved in meetings with client and offshore teams (sometimes after hours).
The Candidate
Required Skills
* Minimum 2 years of QA/Testing
* Experience of testing complex systems, client and server, interfaces
* Experience with writing SQL queries, working with MS-SQL
* Experience in testing Point of Sale software, Web applications, Point Of Sale hardware and related technology.
Advantageous Skills:
* Experience in Agile Frame work, preferably SCRUM.
* A love for problem solving and takes ownership or responsibility.
* Understand and adapt quickly to test data, hardware such as POS, VMs, and peripherals such as printer, scanners, and scales.
* Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively.
The hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
If this role is of interest, please forward across your CV to
Contract Product Solutions Architect, 1 year, to £320 per day
We are looking for a Product Solutions Architect to work for a household name in the City of London. A background in Financial Services as a Technical Product Manager, Business Analyst or Senior Technical Presales person may find this role suitable.
Embedded in the business is a dynamic software organisation that delivers high value solutions to the Back Office operations of Investment Banks, Hedge Funds and other Financial Service companies.
Due to continued organic growth, they are looking for Product Solutions Architect to join the Product Solutions Team that is responsible for building business solutions by configuring a standard, proven platform.
The product is hosted for their customers and is a “rich internet application” written in Java with a SQL Server back end and pure HTML / JavaScript front end.
With confirmation matching, reconciliation, data integration services and transaction reporting solutions among its portfolio, Straight Through Processing (STP) and transaction automation are core competencies of the business.
They are looking for the new Product Solutions Architect to have been immersed in Financial Services and to fit in to a dynamic team that requires everyone to adapt to contribute fully and think on their feet. Consequently, you will need to have a deep understanding of the wholesale Banking world with a good understanding of MiFID, EMIR, Transaction reporting, Swift etc.
Don’t expect to be working in a dark corner, this role will involve interaction with all areas of the business such as Sales, Pre-sales, Development, QA, Customer support and Marketing as well as working with customers to ensure this product remains a viable solution that is delivered to plan and customers are satisfied.
Skills & Experience required
• Ideally someone with a development / DBA / Business Analyst / Product
Manager experience with a broad technical background
• Very strong knowledge of SQL is essential (including detailed knowledge
of SQL Server optimization)
• Understanding of related technologies, including HTML, XML, JavaScript,
Java.
• Knowledge of various network transports, with hands-on experience
with file transfer (SFTP), general networking, and ideally knowledge of
SWIFT and FIX;
• Exposure to Middle / Back Office financial processes, such as:
o Regulatory reporting
o Post-trade processes for multiple asset classes
o Reconciliations
o General familiarity with Middle and Back Office processes at
investment banks, buy-side firms, and prime brokers /
custodians
• Financial messaging with knowledge of / exposure to SWIFT / FIX/ FpML,
with experience in mapping & business analysis of these flows.
• Understanding of project management, application development
lifecycle and related methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools relevant to the above, e.g. hands on use of
systems for requirements gathering and bug tracking, documentation
tools, CRM systems, etc.
Location: Central London City of London
Remuneration: Daily rate of £272 - £320 or up to £60K + employee
benefits FTC
This role is a contract role and can be either based on under a Limited Company or on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract basis – please indicate your preference
Solutions, Architect, Product, DBA, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Solutions Architect, MiFID, EMIR, Banking, Back Office, Regulatory Reporting, Confirmation Matching, Swift, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, XML, London, City, Contract
09/09/2016
Contract Product Solutions Architect, 1 year, to £320 per day
We are looking for a Product Solutions Architect to work for a household name in the City of London. A background in Financial Services as a Technical Product Manager, Business Analyst or Senior Technical Presales person may find this role suitable.
Embedded in the business is a dynamic software organisation that delivers high value solutions to the Back Office operations of Investment Banks, Hedge Funds and other Financial Service companies.
Due to continued organic growth, they are looking for Product Solutions Architect to join the Product Solutions Team that is responsible for building business solutions by configuring a standard, proven platform.
The product is hosted for their customers and is a “rich internet application” written in Java with a SQL Server back end and pure HTML / JavaScript front end.
With confirmation matching, reconciliation, data integration services and transaction reporting solutions among its portfolio, Straight Through Processing (STP) and transaction automation are core competencies of the business.
They are looking for the new Product Solutions Architect to have been immersed in Financial Services and to fit in to a dynamic team that requires everyone to adapt to contribute fully and think on their feet. Consequently, you will need to have a deep understanding of the wholesale Banking world with a good understanding of MiFID, EMIR, Transaction reporting, Swift etc.
Don’t expect to be working in a dark corner, this role will involve interaction with all areas of the business such as Sales, Pre-sales, Development, QA, Customer support and Marketing as well as working with customers to ensure this product remains a viable solution that is delivered to plan and customers are satisfied.
Skills & Experience required
• Ideally someone with a development / DBA / Business Analyst / Product
Manager experience with a broad technical background
• Very strong knowledge of SQL is essential (including detailed knowledge
of SQL Server optimization)
• Understanding of related technologies, including HTML, XML, JavaScript,
Java.
• Knowledge of various network transports, with hands-on experience
with file transfer (SFTP), general networking, and ideally knowledge of
SWIFT and FIX;
• Exposure to Middle / Back Office financial processes, such as:
o Regulatory reporting
o Post-trade processes for multiple asset classes
o Reconciliations
o General familiarity with Middle and Back Office processes at
investment banks, buy-side firms, and prime brokers /
custodians
• Financial messaging with knowledge of / exposure to SWIFT / FIX/ FpML,
with experience in mapping & business analysis of these flows.
• Understanding of project management, application development
lifecycle and related methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools relevant to the above, e.g. hands on use of
systems for requirements gathering and bug tracking, documentation
tools, CRM systems, etc.
Location: Central London City of London
Remuneration: Daily rate of £272 - £320 or up to £60K + employee
benefits FTC
This role is a contract role and can be either based on under a Limited Company or on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract basis – please indicate your preference
Solutions, Architect, Product, DBA, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Solutions Architect, MiFID, EMIR, Banking, Back Office, Regulatory Reporting, Confirmation Matching, Swift, Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, XML, London, City, Contract
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