Front-End Developer (React and React Native) Competitive salary Bromley, Kent Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer (React & React Native) to join our Digital Solutions team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in growing our digital platform, delivering intuitive omni-channel services for our customers, and enhancing the workflows and systems that support our customer-facing teams. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle from collaborating with the business to understand customer needs, through design and build, to testing and release. Strong React and React Native expertise, a passion for clean, scalable front-end development, and a customer-first mindset will be critical to your success. What you will do Design, build and maintain web applications using React Develop and support mobile applications using React Native Integrate applications using RESTful APIs Deploy applications and support releases into production Build responsive, accessible and well-structured user interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript Contribute to front-end architecture and application design Collaborate with the business, architects and other multi-skilled team members to gather requirements and shape solutions Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery Estimate, prioritise and manage workloads effectively across the development lifecycle Ensure solutions meet both technical standards and business needs Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practices in web and mobile development Support and coach other team members where appropriate Working hours are 40 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times are flexible from 8.30am to 9.30am. Hybrid working is available a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office. What we require Proven experience developing with React JS and React Native Strong experience with Redux Toolkit Solid understanding of modern JavaScript, HTML and CSS Experience building secure, customer-facing front-end applications Ability to work with web services that integrate with external systems Experience designing or working closely with APIs .NET / C# experience is desirable but not essential Confident communicator, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills What we offer you Competitive salary Annual holiday allowance of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life Assurance (based on pensionable earnings) Generous contributory Pension scheme 1 days paid charitable workday Employee Assistance Programme About us Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. What we do We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. We will continue to do this by employing enthusiastic and talented Financial Advisers working across the country and equally talented people to be based at our Head Office in Bromley.
01/05/2026
Contractor
Front-End Developer (React and React Native) Competitive salary Bromley, Kent Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer (React & React Native) to join our Digital Solutions team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this hands-on role, you'll play a key part in growing our digital platform, delivering intuitive omni-channel services for our customers, and enhancing the workflows and systems that support our customer-facing teams. You'll be involved across the full development lifecycle from collaborating with the business to understand customer needs, through design and build, to testing and release. Strong React and React Native expertise, a passion for clean, scalable front-end development, and a customer-first mindset will be critical to your success. What you will do Design, build and maintain web applications using React Develop and support mobile applications using React Native Integrate applications using RESTful APIs Deploy applications and support releases into production Build responsive, accessible and well-structured user interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript Contribute to front-end architecture and application design Collaborate with the business, architects and other multi-skilled team members to gather requirements and shape solutions Take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery Estimate, prioritise and manage workloads effectively across the development lifecycle Ensure solutions meet both technical standards and business needs Stay up to date with emerging trends and best practices in web and mobile development Support and coach other team members where appropriate Working hours are 40 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start times are flexible from 8.30am to 9.30am. Hybrid working is available a minimum of 2 days per week working in the office. What we require Proven experience developing with React JS and React Native Strong experience with Redux Toolkit Solid understanding of modern JavaScript, HTML and CSS Experience building secure, customer-facing front-end applications Ability to work with web services that integrate with external systems Experience designing or working closely with APIs .NET / C# experience is desirable but not essential Confident communicator, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills What we offer you Competitive salary Annual holiday allowance of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Life Assurance (based on pensionable earnings) Generous contributory Pension scheme 1 days paid charitable workday Employee Assistance Programme About us Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. What we do We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. We will continue to do this by employing enthusiastic and talented Financial Advisers working across the country and equally talented people to be based at our Head Office in Bromley.
At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape. We're looking for a User Researcher to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £42,000 and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office. To design and deliver user research that uncovers the needs, behaviours, pain points, and expectations of ICAEW members, students, and staff. The User Researcher works closely with UX/UI Designers, Product Owners, and Delivery teams to ensure that user insights inform the design and development of ICAEW's digital products. They help validate ideas, reduce risk, and increase the usability and relevance of digital services. What you will be doing; Design and execute user research activities across the product lifecycle-discovery, alpha, beta, and live. Select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods, such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, or A/B testing. Analyse research data to identify patterns, behaviours, and opportunities for improvement. Advocate for the voice of the user in design and delivery discussions. Conduct usability testing on prototypes and live services, identifying pain points and areas for refinement. Ensure research is inclusive and accessible, representing diverse users and perspectives. What you will need; Prior experience in user research, service design, UX design, or product discovery roles. Demonstrated ability to conduct research across digital channels (web, mobile, portals, apps) in Agile or iterative environments. Proven track record of influencing digital product decisions through research findings. Research planning and execution: Confident designing and conducting mixed-method research studies. Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Sciences, Design, or a related discipline is desirable. Skills & Competencies Technical skills Communication Stakeholder management Problem-solving What you can expect from us We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind: A generous 9% pension Healthcare cash plan Private Medical Insurance Life assurance at 4x your salary 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below. Additional Information B We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
01/05/2026
Full time
At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape. We're looking for a User Researcher to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £42,000 and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office. To design and deliver user research that uncovers the needs, behaviours, pain points, and expectations of ICAEW members, students, and staff. The User Researcher works closely with UX/UI Designers, Product Owners, and Delivery teams to ensure that user insights inform the design and development of ICAEW's digital products. They help validate ideas, reduce risk, and increase the usability and relevance of digital services. What you will be doing; Design and execute user research activities across the product lifecycle-discovery, alpha, beta, and live. Select and apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods, such as interviews, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, card sorting, or A/B testing. Analyse research data to identify patterns, behaviours, and opportunities for improvement. Advocate for the voice of the user in design and delivery discussions. Conduct usability testing on prototypes and live services, identifying pain points and areas for refinement. Ensure research is inclusive and accessible, representing diverse users and perspectives. What you will need; Prior experience in user research, service design, UX design, or product discovery roles. Demonstrated ability to conduct research across digital channels (web, mobile, portals, apps) in Agile or iterative environments. Proven track record of influencing digital product decisions through research findings. Research planning and execution: Confident designing and conducting mixed-method research studies. Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Sciences, Design, or a related discipline is desirable. Skills & Competencies Technical skills Communication Stakeholder management Problem-solving What you can expect from us We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind: A generous 9% pension Healthcare cash plan Private Medical Insurance Life assurance at 4x your salary 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below. Additional Information B We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Software Engineer Sedgefield Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site) £38,000 - £46,000 per annum About the Role CPI is seeking a AI Software Engineer to join their Electronic Engineering team in Sedgefield, delivering AI, software and digital solutions as part of end-to-end product development programmes. This is not a maintenance or support role; You will be involved in building real products - from initial concept through to deployment - working alongside electronics and hardware engineers to deliver innovative solutions used in healthcare, medtech, sensors, wearables, and industrial environments. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including application development, cloud-based systems, and (where applicable) AI-enabled solutions. This role offers rare exposure to the complete journey from prototype to market , including integration with hardware, sensors, and embedded systems. Hybrid working is supported, typically three days per week on-site, with flexibility depending on project needs. What You'll Be Responsible For: Product & Software Development Design, build, and deliver software products from concept through to production Contribute to full-stack development across backend services, web, and mobile applications Work closely with electronics and hardware engineers to integrate software with physical devices and sensors Core Technology Stack Develop backend systems and applications using Python (essential) Build user interfaces and applications using React and React Native Contribute to cloud-hosted web applications , ideally using Node.js or similar technologies AI & Advanced Software (where applicable) Contribute to AI-enabled applications , including data-driven and intelligent systems Support model training, fine-tuning, and deployment where experience allows Work with tools and approaches such as: MLflow and model lifecycle tools Gradient boosted trees or custom model development AI application frameworks (e.g. LangChain, RAG-style architectures) Experience across both AI application development and model development is highly desirable, though not essential. Collaboration & Delivery Work within a small, highly capable multi-disciplinary team Take ownership for delivering complex software components in a hands-on way Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and solution design Engage across busy project environments with frequent collaboration and stakeholder interaction About You: You are a hands-on software engineer who enjoys building products rather than maintaining legacy systems. You're comfortable working across multiple technologies and don't need everything tightly defined before you start. You'll thrive in a small team environment, where flexibility, curiosity, and self-direction are valued. You'll bring: Strong Python development experience (essential) Experience building applications using React and/or React Native Full-stack development experience with modern frameworks and technologies Evidence of delivering complex projects or products A practical, problem-solving mindset Desirable (but not essential): Experience with Node.js in cloud or web applications Exposure to AI / machine learning , including model development or AI-powered applications Experience with firmware, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems Use of lightweight ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Lite) on devices Personal projects, side projects, or self-driven development work Candidates who have worked in small teams or on self-led technical projects often thrive in this environment. Why Join CPI? Rare opportunity to work on true end-to-end product development Exposure to hardware, electronics, sensors, and software in one role Challenging, varied technical problems across multiple industries Small, collaborative team with wide technical scope Competitive salary (£38k-£46k) and hybrid working Location & Working Pattern Based at CPI's Sedgefield site Hybrid working typically 3 days on-site , with flexibility based on project needs Some weeks may require increased on-site presence Role operates in a busy, highly collaborative environment, so ideally someone who can work closely with hardware engineers onsite Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/05/2026
Full time
Software Engineer Sedgefield Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site) £38,000 - £46,000 per annum About the Role CPI is seeking a AI Software Engineer to join their Electronic Engineering team in Sedgefield, delivering AI, software and digital solutions as part of end-to-end product development programmes. This is not a maintenance or support role; You will be involved in building real products - from initial concept through to deployment - working alongside electronics and hardware engineers to deliver innovative solutions used in healthcare, medtech, sensors, wearables, and industrial environments. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including application development, cloud-based systems, and (where applicable) AI-enabled solutions. This role offers rare exposure to the complete journey from prototype to market , including integration with hardware, sensors, and embedded systems. Hybrid working is supported, typically three days per week on-site, with flexibility depending on project needs. What You'll Be Responsible For: Product & Software Development Design, build, and deliver software products from concept through to production Contribute to full-stack development across backend services, web, and mobile applications Work closely with electronics and hardware engineers to integrate software with physical devices and sensors Core Technology Stack Develop backend systems and applications using Python (essential) Build user interfaces and applications using React and React Native Contribute to cloud-hosted web applications , ideally using Node.js or similar technologies AI & Advanced Software (where applicable) Contribute to AI-enabled applications , including data-driven and intelligent systems Support model training, fine-tuning, and deployment where experience allows Work with tools and approaches such as: MLflow and model lifecycle tools Gradient boosted trees or custom model development AI application frameworks (e.g. LangChain, RAG-style architectures) Experience across both AI application development and model development is highly desirable, though not essential. Collaboration & Delivery Work within a small, highly capable multi-disciplinary team Take ownership for delivering complex software components in a hands-on way Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and solution design Engage across busy project environments with frequent collaboration and stakeholder interaction About You: You are a hands-on software engineer who enjoys building products rather than maintaining legacy systems. You're comfortable working across multiple technologies and don't need everything tightly defined before you start. You'll thrive in a small team environment, where flexibility, curiosity, and self-direction are valued. You'll bring: Strong Python development experience (essential) Experience building applications using React and/or React Native Full-stack development experience with modern frameworks and technologies Evidence of delivering complex projects or products A practical, problem-solving mindset Desirable (but not essential): Experience with Node.js in cloud or web applications Exposure to AI / machine learning , including model development or AI-powered applications Experience with firmware, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems Use of lightweight ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Lite) on devices Personal projects, side projects, or self-driven development work Candidates who have worked in small teams or on self-led technical projects often thrive in this environment. Why Join CPI? Rare opportunity to work on true end-to-end product development Exposure to hardware, electronics, sensors, and software in one role Challenging, varied technical problems across multiple industries Small, collaborative team with wide technical scope Competitive salary (£38k-£46k) and hybrid working Location & Working Pattern Based at CPI's Sedgefield site Hybrid working typically 3 days on-site , with flexibility based on project needs Some weeks may require increased on-site presence Role operates in a busy, highly collaborative environment, so ideally someone who can work closely with hardware engineers onsite Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Backend Engineer Derbyshire. Hybrid, 3 days onsite. £85,000 to £90,000 This is a senior backend role with real scale and complexity, focused on building and evolving the services that underpin a large, high traffic ecommerce platform. The team is looking for engineers who enjoy ownership, ambiguity, and solving problems in fast moving environments rather than operating within rigid processes. The Company They are a large, digitally led retail and ecommerce organisation investing heavily in modern platform engineering. Their technology teams support dozens of consumer facing websites and applications, all powered by a shared microservices architecture. Engineering plays a central role in the business, with strong expectations around accountability, delivery, and technical quality. The Role Design, build, and scale Node.js and TypeScript microservices that support critical ecommerce journeys. Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs used across web and mobile platforms. Work on high impact areas such as checkout, payments, and core transactional flows. Integrate with external systems including CMS platforms, payment providers, and third party services. Operate in a fast paced, high volume environment where change is constant. Take ownership of streams of work, from technical design through to production support. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and overall platform resilience. Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience building backend services with Node.js and TypeScript. Hands on experience with microservices architectures and API driven systems. Background working in high traffic, high change environments such as ecommerce, gaming, hospitality, or similar. Experience with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, and modern DevOps practices. Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL data stores. A problem solving mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations. Confidence taking ownership without relying on heavy process or close supervision. What They Offer The opportunity to work at genuine scale on systems used by millions of customers. A senior role with clear ownership, influence, and long term progression within backend and platform engineering. How to Apply If you are a backend engineer who thrives in high impact environments and wants to build systems at scale, apply now to find out more.
30/04/2026
Full time
Senior Backend Engineer Derbyshire. Hybrid, 3 days onsite. £85,000 to £90,000 This is a senior backend role with real scale and complexity, focused on building and evolving the services that underpin a large, high traffic ecommerce platform. The team is looking for engineers who enjoy ownership, ambiguity, and solving problems in fast moving environments rather than operating within rigid processes. The Company They are a large, digitally led retail and ecommerce organisation investing heavily in modern platform engineering. Their technology teams support dozens of consumer facing websites and applications, all powered by a shared microservices architecture. Engineering plays a central role in the business, with strong expectations around accountability, delivery, and technical quality. The Role Design, build, and scale Node.js and TypeScript microservices that support critical ecommerce journeys. Develop and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs used across web and mobile platforms. Work on high impact areas such as checkout, payments, and core transactional flows. Integrate with external systems including CMS platforms, payment providers, and third party services. Operate in a fast paced, high volume environment where change is constant. Take ownership of streams of work, from technical design through to production support. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and overall platform resilience. Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience building backend services with Node.js and TypeScript. Hands on experience with microservices architectures and API driven systems. Background working in high traffic, high change environments such as ecommerce, gaming, hospitality, or similar. Experience with cloud platforms, ideally Azure, and modern DevOps practices. Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL data stores. A problem solving mindset with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations. Confidence taking ownership without relying on heavy process or close supervision. What They Offer The opportunity to work at genuine scale on systems used by millions of customers. A senior role with clear ownership, influence, and long term progression within backend and platform engineering. How to Apply If you are a backend engineer who thrives in high impact environments and wants to build systems at scale, apply now to find out more.
Test Analyst Location - Swindon Salary - 35,000- 40,000 Test Analyst - Manual - Postman - SaaS - Automation - React - React Native - PHP - Playwright - CI/CD - About Our Client Our client is a growing SaaS business specialising in digital data capture solutions that help organisations replace manual, paper-based processes with efficient, configurable web and mobile applications. Their platform supports real-time data capture, processing, and reporting across a range of industries, with a strong focus on reliability, usability, and long-term client partnerships. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint their first dedicated Software/QA Tester. The Opportunity This is a key hire where you'll take ownership of QA within the business, shaping testing processes from the ground up. You'll work closely with development and product teams to ensure the quality of releases across web, mobile, and API services. The role is primarily focused on manual testing initially, with a clear path towards introducing and expanding automated testing as the function matures. Key Responsibilities Design and execute manual test cases across web, mobile, and API platforms Validate complex system configurations, permissions, and data flows Conduct functional, regression, usability, and cross-platform testing Log, track, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects Produce clear QA reports highlighting risks, trends, and release readiness Contribute to improving testing processes and release cycles Manage testing across different environments, devices, and browsers Drive continuous improvement in QA standards and best practices Support the introduction and evolution of automated testing frameworks Essential Skills & Experience At least 2 years' experience in software testing across web and mobile applications Strong grounding in manual and exploratory testing methodologies Experience working with React and/or React Native applications Familiarity with REST APIs and tools such as Postman Experience using browser developer tools for debugging and analysis Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills Experience creating test documentation, use cases, or knowledge base content Ability to thrive in a fast-paced SaaS environment Desirable Skills Exposure to automated testing tools such as Appium or Playwright (Mocha/JavaScript) Familiarity with PHP, Firebase, or NoSQL databases Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows Awareness of application security and vulnerability scanning tools Experience testing offline-capable or synchronised mobile applications Ability to interpret API responses or review code for troubleshooting Test Analyst Location - Swindon Salary - 35,000- 40,000 Test Analyst - Manual - Postman - SaaS - Automation - React - React Native - PHP - Playwright - CI/CD -
20/04/2026
Full time
Test Analyst Location - Swindon Salary - 35,000- 40,000 Test Analyst - Manual - Postman - SaaS - Automation - React - React Native - PHP - Playwright - CI/CD - About Our Client Our client is a growing SaaS business specialising in digital data capture solutions that help organisations replace manual, paper-based processes with efficient, configurable web and mobile applications. Their platform supports real-time data capture, processing, and reporting across a range of industries, with a strong focus on reliability, usability, and long-term client partnerships. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint their first dedicated Software/QA Tester. The Opportunity This is a key hire where you'll take ownership of QA within the business, shaping testing processes from the ground up. You'll work closely with development and product teams to ensure the quality of releases across web, mobile, and API services. The role is primarily focused on manual testing initially, with a clear path towards introducing and expanding automated testing as the function matures. Key Responsibilities Design and execute manual test cases across web, mobile, and API platforms Validate complex system configurations, permissions, and data flows Conduct functional, regression, usability, and cross-platform testing Log, track, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects Produce clear QA reports highlighting risks, trends, and release readiness Contribute to improving testing processes and release cycles Manage testing across different environments, devices, and browsers Drive continuous improvement in QA standards and best practices Support the introduction and evolution of automated testing frameworks Essential Skills & Experience At least 2 years' experience in software testing across web and mobile applications Strong grounding in manual and exploratory testing methodologies Experience working with React and/or React Native applications Familiarity with REST APIs and tools such as Postman Experience using browser developer tools for debugging and analysis Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills Experience creating test documentation, use cases, or knowledge base content Ability to thrive in a fast-paced SaaS environment Desirable Skills Exposure to automated testing tools such as Appium or Playwright (Mocha/JavaScript) Familiarity with PHP, Firebase, or NoSQL databases Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows Awareness of application security and vulnerability scanning tools Experience testing offline-capable or synchronised mobile applications Ability to interpret API responses or review code for troubleshooting Test Analyst Location - Swindon Salary - 35,000- 40,000 Test Analyst - Manual - Postman - SaaS - Automation - React - React Native - PHP - Playwright - CI/CD -
National Residential Landlords Association
London, UK
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
02/12/2025
Full time
Location:
Based from either our Manchester or London office – with some home working possible
The NRLA: Who we are
The NRLA is the UK’s largest organisation representing private residential landlords, a community of over 110,000 members across England and Wales. We’re on a mission to transform how landlords manage their properties, stay compliant, and operate day to day. And that means building the next generation of digital tools that will define the private rented sector for years to come.
We’re not here to be average. We’re carving out a bold digital path and building the foundations of what will become the operating system for the Private Rental Sector (PRS). To do that, we need talented, curious, forward-thinking developers who want to stretch themselves, learn new stacks, and help shape genuinely meaningful technology.
Recognised with Investors in People Gold and named by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, we offer a supportive, ambitious environment where innovation isn’t just welcomed, it’s expected. With hybrid working from our Manchester and London hubs, you’ll join a team that values professional growth, collaboration, and the desire to push boundaries.
If you want to build purposeful tech, upskill across multiple modern stacks, and play a key role in shaping the NRLA’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.
The NRLA package:
25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB:
The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the NRLA’s property management platform within a modern monorepo architecture.
This role requires expertise in both frontend (Angular) and backend (Node.js/Firebase) development, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions that serve landlords and tenants.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an agile team environment, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle while maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Developing high quality, scalable solutions code across both the frontend and backend for landlords and property management professionals.
Working collaboratively with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to gather requirements, investigate solutions and translating into technical ...
Building and maintaining an Angular-based web application and Firebase Cloud Functions.
Working within a monorepo architecture using modern development tools and practices.
Ensuring security, data protection, and compliance best practices.
Supporting code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Duties And Key Responsibilities
Key Technologies:
Frontend: Angular 16, TypeScript, RxJS, Angular Material
Backend: Node.js 20, Firebase Cloud Functions, Express.js
Database: Firebase Firestore, BigQuery
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform, Firebase
Testing: Jest, Storybook
Build Tools: pnpm, Turborepo, Angular CLI
DevOps: Google Cloud Build, Infisical, Sentry, Shell Scripting
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Technical Development and Implementation:
Develop and maintain Angular 16+ applications using TypeScript, RxJS, and Angular Material
Build and maintain Firebase Cloud Functions using Node.js 20 and TypeScript
Implement responsive, accessible UI components following modern design patterns
Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (Stripe, SendGrid, Algolia, Moneyhub, etc.)
Work with Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Tasks, and Pub/Sub
Software Development and Delivery:
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests using Jest
Work within a monorepo structure using pnpm workspaces
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Firebase deployment tools
Manage application state and data flow using reactive programming patterns
Optimize application performance
Professional Development and Collaboration:
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web development
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in technical discussions and architectural decision-making
Technical Operations and Quality Assurance:
Monitor application performance using Sentry error tracking and analytics
Implement security best practices
Debug and resolve production issues in a timely manner
Maintain test coverage and ensure comprehensive testing strategies
Perform database migrations and manage Firestore data structures
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Gather and analyse requirements from business stakeholders
Provide technical estimates and delivery timelines
Present demos and progress updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with external partners and third-party service providers
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications in Angular, Google Cloud Platform, or Firebase (desirable)
Evidence of ongoing professional development or contributions to technical communities (desirable).
Skills And Abilities:
Frontend Development: Knowledge of Angular (v16+), TypeScript, ES6+, RxJS, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS
Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architectures
Database: Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Firebase Firestore
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and Firebase services
Version Control: Proficient with Git, GitHub workflows, and collaborative development practices
Testing: Experience with Jest and test-driven development approaches
API Integration: Ability to integrate and work with third-party APIs and services
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience building production-grade Angular applications
Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions and serverless architectures
Track record of working in monorepo environments (desirable)
Experience with payment processing systems (Stripe) and financial integrations
Familiarity with property management or real estate technology (desirable)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Background in agile/scrum development methodologies
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ features
Knowledge of reactive programming patterns and state management
Understanding of RESTful API design principles
Familiarity with authentication and authorization patterns (JWT, OAuth)
Knowledge of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
Awareness of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques
Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures
Personal Attributes and other requirements:
Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
Detail-oriented with commitment to code quality and best practices
A keen eye for detail when working with UI
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies
Strong time management and organizational skills
Passion for creating excellent user experiences
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Ability to work hybrid from Manchester or London office
Role- UX/UI Designer Salary- £40,000- £50,000 London - 4 days per week (hybrid) About us We're a forward-thinking, VC-backed startup transforming the retail industry with an innovative solution that redefines customer engagement. Our mission is to create dynamic, impactful experiences that push the boundaries of what customer interactions can do. Our product suite includes a mobile-first web application, a client-facing dashboard, and supporting marketing platforms. We believe in close collaboration, lean execution, and delivering exceptional user experiences that drive real value. The Role We're looking for a talented and driven UX/UI Designer to take ownership of product design across all digital touchpoints. You'll collaborate closely with Front End developers and engineers to bring ideas to life, enhance user journeys, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll also support marketing design efforts, ensuring brand consistency across client materials, social media, and the website. What you'll do Own the end-to-end design process for our web application and client dashboard (mobile + desktop) Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma Collaborate daily with developers to ensure seamless design implementation Maintain and evolve our design system and UI guidelines Support marketing initiatives with assets such as landing pages, social media content, and sales decks Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all customer touchpoints Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices About you 2-5 years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment Strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI skills across web and mobile platforms Proficiency in Figma Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineers and stakeholders Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Experience with responsive and mobile-first design If sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply and reach out to (see below) Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.
28/08/2025
Full time
Role- UX/UI Designer Salary- £40,000- £50,000 London - 4 days per week (hybrid) About us We're a forward-thinking, VC-backed startup transforming the retail industry with an innovative solution that redefines customer engagement. Our mission is to create dynamic, impactful experiences that push the boundaries of what customer interactions can do. Our product suite includes a mobile-first web application, a client-facing dashboard, and supporting marketing platforms. We believe in close collaboration, lean execution, and delivering exceptional user experiences that drive real value. The Role We're looking for a talented and driven UX/UI Designer to take ownership of product design across all digital touchpoints. You'll collaborate closely with Front End developers and engineers to bring ideas to life, enhance user journeys, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll also support marketing design efforts, ensuring brand consistency across client materials, social media, and the website. What you'll do Own the end-to-end design process for our web application and client dashboard (mobile + desktop) Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups in Figma Collaborate daily with developers to ensure seamless design implementation Maintain and evolve our design system and UI guidelines Support marketing initiatives with assets such as landing pages, social media content, and sales decks Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all customer touchpoints Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices About you 2-5 years of experience in UX/UI design for digital products, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment Strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI skills across web and mobile platforms Proficiency in Figma Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineers and stakeholders Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Experience with responsive and mobile-first design If sounds like a role you are interested in, please apply and reach out to (see below) Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our mobile app teams in London. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Mobile News that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Mobile News App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Mobile News Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong iOS experience, with deep understanding of iOS app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Objective-C and Swift Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
24/09/2022
Full time
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our mobile app teams in London. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Mobile News that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Mobile News App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Mobile News Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong iOS experience, with deep understanding of iOS app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Objective-C and Swift Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our mobile app teams in London. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Mobile News that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Mobile News App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Mobile News Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Kotlin and Java Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London - New Broadcasting House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
24/09/2022
Full time
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our mobile app teams in London. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Mobile News that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Mobile News App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Mobile News Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Kotlin and Java Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London - New Broadcasting House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Role title: R-118920 Digital Product Owner Salary: Dependent on experience up to £62,200 for National and £70,000 for London Aviva Digital is rapidly growing, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a Digital Product Owner join our digital product team. As part of the Customer & Marketing function, we're on a mission in Digital to build a smart, simple experience across app and web that saves our customers time and gives them confidence. We're after someone who is hungry for the challenge of shaping, building, and maintaining the dashboard experience within MyAviva web and app, our customer portal, but with the potential to expand to other features in the future. If you're energised by motivating others, with the resources available to deliver a step change for the millions of Aviva customers who use our portal platforms every month, this is the job for you A bit about the job: This role supports our MyAviva dashboard, across web and mobile app, to deliver on our One Aviva customer vision. Working with key stakeholders across the Aviva group, you'll collaborate to define the product vision and roadmap, as well as managing how work is delivered effectively into the MyAviva platform. You'll also work with our wider digital teams to make sure new features are well researched, tested with customers, and pass all the necessary legal and compliance approvals before we release them. Customer satisfaction is at our core, so staying close to our performance and taking the right action to manage and increase it is key to our purpose. You'll join our MyAviva digital product team, contributing to the wider growth of our platform and supporting strategic decisions and opportunities. Our digital product team is mainly based in Norwich, with key stakeholders spread around the UK. We can be flexible on base location for the right person. Skills and experience we're looking for: Proven experience and a successful track record in digital product ownership, management, and mobile apps A strong delivery portfolio underpinned by Agile techniques (certification preferred e.g., ICAgile, PSPO) Developing cross function relationships, removing complexity and motivating a team Helping customers and stakeholders understand our product vision now and, in the future and utilising insight to make decisions, centred on our customers, performance and results Excellent written and verbal communication What you'll get for this role: Salary up to £62,200 for National and £70,000 for London then depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Manisha Dinesh a call on 98 or send an email to
24/09/2022
Full time
Role title: R-118920 Digital Product Owner Salary: Dependent on experience up to £62,200 for National and £70,000 for London Aviva Digital is rapidly growing, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a Digital Product Owner join our digital product team. As part of the Customer & Marketing function, we're on a mission in Digital to build a smart, simple experience across app and web that saves our customers time and gives them confidence. We're after someone who is hungry for the challenge of shaping, building, and maintaining the dashboard experience within MyAviva web and app, our customer portal, but with the potential to expand to other features in the future. If you're energised by motivating others, with the resources available to deliver a step change for the millions of Aviva customers who use our portal platforms every month, this is the job for you A bit about the job: This role supports our MyAviva dashboard, across web and mobile app, to deliver on our One Aviva customer vision. Working with key stakeholders across the Aviva group, you'll collaborate to define the product vision and roadmap, as well as managing how work is delivered effectively into the MyAviva platform. You'll also work with our wider digital teams to make sure new features are well researched, tested with customers, and pass all the necessary legal and compliance approvals before we release them. Customer satisfaction is at our core, so staying close to our performance and taking the right action to manage and increase it is key to our purpose. You'll join our MyAviva digital product team, contributing to the wider growth of our platform and supporting strategic decisions and opportunities. Our digital product team is mainly based in Norwich, with key stakeholders spread around the UK. We can be flexible on base location for the right person. Skills and experience we're looking for: Proven experience and a successful track record in digital product ownership, management, and mobile apps A strong delivery portfolio underpinned by Agile techniques (certification preferred e.g., ICAgile, PSPO) Developing cross function relationships, removing complexity and motivating a team Helping customers and stakeholders understand our product vision now and, in the future and utilising insight to make decisions, centred on our customers, performance and results Excellent written and verbal communication What you'll get for this role: Salary up to £62,200 for National and £70,000 for London then depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Manisha Dinesh a call on 98 or send an email to
Title: Digital Design Lead - Accenture Song Location: London - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. Career Level: 7 Manager Competitive Salary and Package (depending on experience) Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product andexperiencedesign; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise,we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: As a team... You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundary less opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. The Role: We are looking for an inspiring Digital Design Lead to work within Spark44's Digital Experience team on two of the most iconic and desirable automotive brands in Great Britain today. The Digital Design Lead will work across both brands on their respective global responsive websites. Both brands continually strive to offer the best online experiences for their current and prospective customers, delivering and impactful, meaningful and beautifully crafted experiences. You will be expected to create and develop outstanding creative concepts across both brands, both for current and future platforms. Role Responsibilities: Concept new ideas working in partnership with a UX architect Deliver inspiring design solutions that exceed expectations Produce dynamic and engaging full-motion prototypes Maintain, develop, and update complex component libraries Work on digital products across both brands Ensure all your own, and teams work, is of the highest possible standard Present ideas and work to the Design Director, Creative Director, clients, and the wider team Take responsibility and ownership for your own, and team projects Collaborate and work dynamically with in a small team You will have extraordinary digital design, motion and craft skills along with detailed understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, navigation and digital experiences, along with component libraries and design systems. Not only will you be tasked with creating original concepts, and beautifully detailed execution, you will also have a strong knowledge of what is technically feasible across multiple platforms, along with a user-centric approach to digital design, combining photography, film, CGI and motion graphics to create interactive stories, prototypes and experiences for big global brands. Show more Show less Qualifications Highly talented Lead Digital Designer within a digital agency, or leading in-house creative team An outstanding portfolio of work which demonstrates mastery of your craft Detailed record of delivering beautiful and meaningful experiences, along with their commercial impact Industry-leading knowledge of interaction, digital, and user experience design Deep understanding of all digital design trends, e-commerce platforms, automotive and luxury brands Detailed experience of creating and developing complex design systems Expert motion graphic/animation/protoyping skills (Principle/Figma) Inspirational - encouraging big ideas and innovative design approaches and processes Ability to work within tight deadlines Creative team leadership, directing and mentoring Senior, Mid & Junior designers Strong teamwork skills and the ability to inspire work of others, including freelancers and 3rd party agencies Proven experience of collaboration with creative, technology, user experience and strategy teams A breadth of experience on multiple platforms - desktop, tablet, mobile Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite and motion-based software Have a BA in Design, Interactive Media, or related subject (preferred, not essential) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes (25-30) days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. About Accenture Song We connect deep human and business insights with the power of technology to define and deliver new realities. Experiences that can make lives easier, healthier, safer, and rewarding. At Accenture Song, we're reimagining business through experience. Website: Industry: Marketing & Advertising Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
23/09/2022
Full time
Title: Digital Design Lead - Accenture Song Location: London - The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center. Career Level: 7 Manager Competitive Salary and Package (depending on experience) Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product andexperiencedesign; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise,we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: As a team... You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundary less opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. The Role: We are looking for an inspiring Digital Design Lead to work within Spark44's Digital Experience team on two of the most iconic and desirable automotive brands in Great Britain today. The Digital Design Lead will work across both brands on their respective global responsive websites. Both brands continually strive to offer the best online experiences for their current and prospective customers, delivering and impactful, meaningful and beautifully crafted experiences. You will be expected to create and develop outstanding creative concepts across both brands, both for current and future platforms. Role Responsibilities: Concept new ideas working in partnership with a UX architect Deliver inspiring design solutions that exceed expectations Produce dynamic and engaging full-motion prototypes Maintain, develop, and update complex component libraries Work on digital products across both brands Ensure all your own, and teams work, is of the highest possible standard Present ideas and work to the Design Director, Creative Director, clients, and the wider team Take responsibility and ownership for your own, and team projects Collaborate and work dynamically with in a small team You will have extraordinary digital design, motion and craft skills along with detailed understanding of designing intuitive site functionality, interaction, site architecture, user interfaces, navigation and digital experiences, along with component libraries and design systems. Not only will you be tasked with creating original concepts, and beautifully detailed execution, you will also have a strong knowledge of what is technically feasible across multiple platforms, along with a user-centric approach to digital design, combining photography, film, CGI and motion graphics to create interactive stories, prototypes and experiences for big global brands. Show more Show less Qualifications Highly talented Lead Digital Designer within a digital agency, or leading in-house creative team An outstanding portfolio of work which demonstrates mastery of your craft Detailed record of delivering beautiful and meaningful experiences, along with their commercial impact Industry-leading knowledge of interaction, digital, and user experience design Deep understanding of all digital design trends, e-commerce platforms, automotive and luxury brands Detailed experience of creating and developing complex design systems Expert motion graphic/animation/protoyping skills (Principle/Figma) Inspirational - encouraging big ideas and innovative design approaches and processes Ability to work within tight deadlines Creative team leadership, directing and mentoring Senior, Mid & Junior designers Strong teamwork skills and the ability to inspire work of others, including freelancers and 3rd party agencies Proven experience of collaboration with creative, technology, user experience and strategy teams A breadth of experience on multiple platforms - desktop, tablet, mobile Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite and motion-based software Have a BA in Design, Interactive Media, or related subject (preferred, not essential) What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes (25-30) days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. About Accenture Song We connect deep human and business insights with the power of technology to define and deliver new realities. Experiences that can make lives easier, healthier, safer, and rewarding. At Accenture Song, we're reimagining business through experience. Website: Industry: Marketing & Advertising Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Job Introduction BBC Account is at the centre of the BBCs aim to make a personalised BBC online for everyone. We create components, systems and services that enable people's experience of BBC Online to be tailored by their activities and interactions. Everything from content recommendations in iPlayer, to enabling people to comment on BBC News articles. Our services enable and underpin offerings from the BBC's major brands including iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News, Sport, Bitesize and so much more, giving our services unparalleled reach. Inclusion & Diversity Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our dedicated site here where you can discover the variety of staff networks we have, read our D&I strategy and reports, and learn about our ambitious Creative Diversity initiative which aims to transform the content the BBC creates. Our team uses the latest technologies, inspires innovation and has autonomy. Our products span the whole of the BBC and reach millions of users. We are highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. You will be working on great projects, and you will be surrounded by a team of like-minded technology professionals from whom you can learn and grow. We regularly have technical brown bag sessions and frequent Hackathons. This is an environment where we love to share ideas and challenge the traditional with our goal of taking the BBC on the journey to be a digital-first organisation. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career. Our welcoming, supportive and hybrid working culture has grown organically from our shared values of high-quality user-focused products, collaborative knowledge sharing, accessibility, mentoring and coaching, pairing, flexibility, continuous improvement, personal growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Role Responsibility As a Senior Software Engineer in Test within the BBC Account team, you will be responsible for testing software for the authorisation and authentication applications which span the entire BBC. Our software opens the gateway to personalisation across the web, mobile applications, and voice interfaces. You will be responsible for writing appropriate tests to ensure code quality and coverage and participate in code reviews. Our applications are a set of microservices providing both APIs and audience-facing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will: Work with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technical Leads to understand the requirements, create test strategies and contribute to automated test frameworks. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of issues throughout the product life cycle with monitoring and support tools. Participate and lead as required, in the team's delivery process. Effectively participate in and help improve the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, clean code and best practices, documentation, CI/CD etc... Work with third parties where necessary offering direction, support, and documentation. Mentor and coach junior colleagues and provide technical leadership and direction to peers and colleagues. Are you the right candidate? We are looking for people who have some (if not all) of the following: In-depth experience with Automated UI and RESTful API Testing Experience working in an Agile environment Experience configuring and running jobs in a Continuous Integration tool like Jenkins Advocating quality and high standards within the Team Great communication skills and experience in resolving cross-team issues. Strong understanding of coding practices Knowledge of testing frameworks and libraries such as Node.js, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Puppeteer or WebdriverIO Experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber Familiarity with Gatling and Scala Experience working with AWS SDK Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford (Hybrid Role - with 1-2 days in office) Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
23/09/2022
Full time
Job Introduction BBC Account is at the centre of the BBCs aim to make a personalised BBC online for everyone. We create components, systems and services that enable people's experience of BBC Online to be tailored by their activities and interactions. Everything from content recommendations in iPlayer, to enabling people to comment on BBC News articles. Our services enable and underpin offerings from the BBC's major brands including iPlayer, Sounds, BBC News, Sport, Bitesize and so much more, giving our services unparalleled reach. Inclusion & Diversity Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please visit our dedicated site here where you can discover the variety of staff networks we have, read our D&I strategy and reports, and learn about our ambitious Creative Diversity initiative which aims to transform the content the BBC creates. Our team uses the latest technologies, inspires innovation and has autonomy. Our products span the whole of the BBC and reach millions of users. We are highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. You will be working on great projects, and you will be surrounded by a team of like-minded technology professionals from whom you can learn and grow. We regularly have technical brown bag sessions and frequent Hackathons. This is an environment where we love to share ideas and challenge the traditional with our goal of taking the BBC on the journey to be a digital-first organisation. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career. Our welcoming, supportive and hybrid working culture has grown organically from our shared values of high-quality user-focused products, collaborative knowledge sharing, accessibility, mentoring and coaching, pairing, flexibility, continuous improvement, personal growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Role Responsibility As a Senior Software Engineer in Test within the BBC Account team, you will be responsible for testing software for the authorisation and authentication applications which span the entire BBC. Our software opens the gateway to personalisation across the web, mobile applications, and voice interfaces. You will be responsible for writing appropriate tests to ensure code quality and coverage and participate in code reviews. Our applications are a set of microservices providing both APIs and audience-facing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you will: Work with Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and Technical Leads to understand the requirements, create test strategies and contribute to automated test frameworks. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of issues throughout the product life cycle with monitoring and support tools. Participate and lead as required, in the team's delivery process. Effectively participate in and help improve the teams software development methodologies, such as pairing, clean code and best practices, documentation, CI/CD etc... Work with third parties where necessary offering direction, support, and documentation. Mentor and coach junior colleagues and provide technical leadership and direction to peers and colleagues. Are you the right candidate? We are looking for people who have some (if not all) of the following: In-depth experience with Automated UI and RESTful API Testing Experience working in an Agile environment Experience configuring and running jobs in a Continuous Integration tool like Jenkins Advocating quality and high standards within the Team Great communication skills and experience in resolving cross-team issues. Strong understanding of coding practices Knowledge of testing frameworks and libraries such as Node.js, Playwright, Cypress, Jest, Puppeteer or WebdriverIO Experience with Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber Familiarity with Gatling and Scala Experience working with AWS SDK Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford (Hybrid Role - with 1-2 days in office) Were happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We dont focus simply on what we do we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure youve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Job Introduction The BBC Sounds team has been tasked with shaping the future of audio at the BBC. Our mobile app brings together our live and on demand radio, music and podcasts into a single personalised experience. We're looking for engineers with a strong foundation in the iOS platform and an understanding of clean architecture, and test-driven development, to help us make the best audio listening app in the world. We are a small, self-organising and highly collaborative team of engineers, testers, UX designers and product owners. We value our engineers, offering regular training and development opportunities, as well as '10% time' - allowing dedicated time for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We take the time to reflect and improve on how we're working through team retrospectives and mentoring. We're a hard-working team who are supportive, care about each other, and promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours and a friendly working environment Role Responsibility As a Software Engineer you will contribute to the development of features, fix bugs and issues, review code from others in the team and make a key contribution to the entire development lifecycle, from conception and discovery through development and delivery. Everybody on the team has a say in how we work, so you need to be able to work with others across disciplines - collaborating with UX designers, API engineers, testers and product owners so that together we can make everything we do the best it can possibly be. You'll help create team goals and objectives, contribute feature ideas and discuss the future direction of the product, and give input in retrospectives on how we're performing as a team and what we can do to improve. Even this job description was written collaboratively, using feedback and suggestions for everyone on the team. We care about code quality and clean architecture, and we sweat the details. We usually work in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android), so you need experience with one or both of those languages.You'll be happy to discuss technical details with the rest of the engineering team, contributing to discussions and communicating your own ideas. You should be willing to take time to do things the right way. You'll also have opportunities to grow and specialise. We want you to be passionate about the future of technology in broadcasting, and the impact you can have. You'll need a desire to keep learning and growing, which support with cross-team groups, meet-ups and chapters focussed on topics such as Android and iOS development, accessibility, security, development practices, continuous delivery and many other areas of interest. Are you the right candidate? Real-world iOS or Android experience, with deep understanding of iOS or Android app architecture and design idioms Real-world experience with Swift and/or Kotlin in mobile apps development, or at least willingness to learn A good understanding of Object Oriented Programming Understanding of design patterns such as MVVM, MVP or VIPER Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Real-world Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Real-world experience with Kotlin in mobile apps development using Android Studio, or at least willingness to learn Package Description Excellent career progression: The BBC offers great opportunities for ambitious individuals to seek new challenges and work on many different and varied products. Unrivalled training and development opportunities: Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. A vibrant digital community: We have a strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence. We host regular talks from internal and external speakers, and provide generous opportunities to attend industry events and conferences. Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You'll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
23/09/2022
Full time
Job Introduction The BBC Sounds team has been tasked with shaping the future of audio at the BBC. Our mobile app brings together our live and on demand radio, music and podcasts into a single personalised experience. We're looking for engineers with a strong foundation in the iOS platform and an understanding of clean architecture, and test-driven development, to help us make the best audio listening app in the world. We are a small, self-organising and highly collaborative team of engineers, testers, UX designers and product owners. We value our engineers, offering regular training and development opportunities, as well as '10% time' - allowing dedicated time for self-improvement, learning and innovation. We take the time to reflect and improve on how we're working through team retrospectives and mentoring. We're a hard-working team who are supportive, care about each other, and promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours and a friendly working environment Role Responsibility As a Software Engineer you will contribute to the development of features, fix bugs and issues, review code from others in the team and make a key contribution to the entire development lifecycle, from conception and discovery through development and delivery. Everybody on the team has a say in how we work, so you need to be able to work with others across disciplines - collaborating with UX designers, API engineers, testers and product owners so that together we can make everything we do the best it can possibly be. You'll help create team goals and objectives, contribute feature ideas and discuss the future direction of the product, and give input in retrospectives on how we're performing as a team and what we can do to improve. Even this job description was written collaboratively, using feedback and suggestions for everyone on the team. We care about code quality and clean architecture, and we sweat the details. We usually work in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android), so you need experience with one or both of those languages.You'll be happy to discuss technical details with the rest of the engineering team, contributing to discussions and communicating your own ideas. You should be willing to take time to do things the right way. You'll also have opportunities to grow and specialise. We want you to be passionate about the future of technology in broadcasting, and the impact you can have. You'll need a desire to keep learning and growing, which support with cross-team groups, meet-ups and chapters focussed on topics such as Android and iOS development, accessibility, security, development practices, continuous delivery and many other areas of interest. Are you the right candidate? Real-world iOS or Android experience, with deep understanding of iOS or Android app architecture and design idioms Real-world experience with Swift and/or Kotlin in mobile apps development, or at least willingness to learn A good understanding of Object Oriented Programming Understanding of design patterns such as MVVM, MVP or VIPER Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Real-world Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Real-world experience with Kotlin in mobile apps development using Android Studio, or at least willingness to learn Package Description Excellent career progression: The BBC offers great opportunities for ambitious individuals to seek new challenges and work on many different and varied products. Unrivalled training and development opportunities: Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. A vibrant digital community: We have a strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence. We host regular talks from internal and external speakers, and provide generous opportunities to attend industry events and conferences. Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You'll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Ask Front End Developers what's on their mind, and the answer is: code. They make the two-dimensional multi-dimensional and really fun to experience. They are able to walk the line between code junkie and artist and make beautiful unions between form and function. The partnership Front End Developers enjoy with Back End Developers is a match made in cyber-heaven. In the infinite time and space of the web and cloud, server-side meets database and application engineering to create the digital innovations and interactive events we've come to expect and even crave. Front-end developers are responsible for delivering web and mobile experiences that look and perform superbly across all platforms. This position involves using the latest front-end web technologies to develop code alongside a team of developers (both front and back-end, with different platform specialties). Collaboration and subject matter expertise: The ultimate goal is to work with other UCD specialists to create digital experiences that inform, inspire and delight, regardless of channel or audience type. The Front End Developer will also work closely with UX Consultants, Technical Architects and client-side staff to interpret user requirements and create appropriate solutions that deliver tangible results. The front-end developer facilitates dialogue between internal and external clients and teams, and communicates technical information, functionality, and limitations to non-technical teams. This role works closely with both external clients and internal, cross-functional teams on projects that range from a few weeks to a few months in length. Work will be based in Gloucester (other BAE DI office locations could be considered for the right candidate although some travel will be required). We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. we would consider 4 days per week or personalised working pattern such as early/late starts). What you could be doing for us: Work as a senior front end Developer within a team of coders (BAE and/or client) occasionally taking on a lead role, own specific work areas and coach others when needed. Review front end coding requirements. Provide feedback on front end coding standards, accessibility and other technical standards Liaise with back end coders to design end-to-end technical solutions Take ownership of one or more areas of work including planning, identifying risks and regular reports to the project manager. On very small engagements, they may be expected to assume the duties of a PM if one is not provided. Apply BAE standard UCD approaches as well as broader BAE methodologies on client engagements with assistance / direction from senior management, and takes the lead in specific areas. Write pure, standards-compliant code Work closely with web and mobile designers and translate their designs into websites, apps, and interactive experience Test, debug, and build code that works across multiple browsers and digital platforms Optimise UI for mobile devices and small-scale screens Design and produce native mobile apps Develop database-driven applications Use external APIs to generate quality applications Essential skills we are looking for Possess expertise in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, with a good understanding of programming paradigms. Exhibit a deep passion for refined, simple design and creating products with high supportability and extensibility Have a good knowledge of both waterfall and agile development approaches. A good understanding of design and user experience principles Relevant degree or Masters, in a related Engineering or Software discipline Experience of dealing with cross-browser compatibility requirements Understanding of mobile development best practices (e.g. responsive design, graceful degradation etc.) Effective verbal and written skills Experience with front end web application frameworks such as React, Angular and VueJS Experience building reusable/modular JavaScript components Data visualisation with Canvas or SVG (e.g. using D3) Utilise and configure web bundler and automation tools for deployment Knowledge of DevOps best practice and workflows (e.g. CI pipelines) Knowledge of containerisation and developer environment utilities (e.g. Docker) Desirable skills Have extensive knowledge of WML, W3C, and WAP standards Use their expertise with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript to develop high-quality mobile experiences Ensure cross-platform usability across smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices Possess knowledge of Photoshop and other creative tools Awareness of mobile technologies: iOS, Android, Windows Phone an advantage A good understanding of SEO and Web Analytics Experience with server side JavaScript (Node) How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.
20/09/2022
Full time
Ask Front End Developers what's on their mind, and the answer is: code. They make the two-dimensional multi-dimensional and really fun to experience. They are able to walk the line between code junkie and artist and make beautiful unions between form and function. The partnership Front End Developers enjoy with Back End Developers is a match made in cyber-heaven. In the infinite time and space of the web and cloud, server-side meets database and application engineering to create the digital innovations and interactive events we've come to expect and even crave. Front-end developers are responsible for delivering web and mobile experiences that look and perform superbly across all platforms. This position involves using the latest front-end web technologies to develop code alongside a team of developers (both front and back-end, with different platform specialties). Collaboration and subject matter expertise: The ultimate goal is to work with other UCD specialists to create digital experiences that inform, inspire and delight, regardless of channel or audience type. The Front End Developer will also work closely with UX Consultants, Technical Architects and client-side staff to interpret user requirements and create appropriate solutions that deliver tangible results. The front-end developer facilitates dialogue between internal and external clients and teams, and communicates technical information, functionality, and limitations to non-technical teams. This role works closely with both external clients and internal, cross-functional teams on projects that range from a few weeks to a few months in length. Work will be based in Gloucester (other BAE DI office locations could be considered for the right candidate although some travel will be required). We are happy to support flexible working (e.g. we would consider 4 days per week or personalised working pattern such as early/late starts). What you could be doing for us: Work as a senior front end Developer within a team of coders (BAE and/or client) occasionally taking on a lead role, own specific work areas and coach others when needed. Review front end coding requirements. Provide feedback on front end coding standards, accessibility and other technical standards Liaise with back end coders to design end-to-end technical solutions Take ownership of one or more areas of work including planning, identifying risks and regular reports to the project manager. On very small engagements, they may be expected to assume the duties of a PM if one is not provided. Apply BAE standard UCD approaches as well as broader BAE methodologies on client engagements with assistance / direction from senior management, and takes the lead in specific areas. Write pure, standards-compliant code Work closely with web and mobile designers and translate their designs into websites, apps, and interactive experience Test, debug, and build code that works across multiple browsers and digital platforms Optimise UI for mobile devices and small-scale screens Design and produce native mobile apps Develop database-driven applications Use external APIs to generate quality applications Essential skills we are looking for Possess expertise in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, with a good understanding of programming paradigms. Exhibit a deep passion for refined, simple design and creating products with high supportability and extensibility Have a good knowledge of both waterfall and agile development approaches. A good understanding of design and user experience principles Relevant degree or Masters, in a related Engineering or Software discipline Experience of dealing with cross-browser compatibility requirements Understanding of mobile development best practices (e.g. responsive design, graceful degradation etc.) Effective verbal and written skills Experience with front end web application frameworks such as React, Angular and VueJS Experience building reusable/modular JavaScript components Data visualisation with Canvas or SVG (e.g. using D3) Utilise and configure web bundler and automation tools for deployment Knowledge of DevOps best practice and workflows (e.g. CI pipelines) Knowledge of containerisation and developer environment utilities (e.g. Docker) Desirable skills Have extensive knowledge of WML, W3C, and WAP standards Use their expertise with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript to develop high-quality mobile experiences Ensure cross-platform usability across smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices Possess knowledge of Photoshop and other creative tools Awareness of mobile technologies: iOS, Android, Windows Phone an advantage A good understanding of SEO and Web Analytics Experience with server side JavaScript (Node) How we will support you: Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career You'll be part of our bonus scheme You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals.
Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
East Grinstead, Sussex
Lloyd Recruitment Services are currently looking for an UX Designer to join an established company in East Grinstead. What's in it for you? Salary £55K DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working - WFH 2 days a week and in the office for 3 days As part of a small dynamic Commercial department, and reporting to the Ecommerce Manager, this role encompasses both E-commerce daily reporting and performance improvement duties, plus, UX and visual design best practice to deliver user journey, user experience and CRO improvements for multiple online brands and products. The successful applicant will have a real passion, flair and commitment to delivering outstanding user centred and creative work for our websites and digital channels, combined with UX design best practice. You will have the necessary skills and experience to successfully present across the business, taking designs from concept to completion. Championing the user experience you will demonstrate the importance and role of UX design in driving both user and business outcomes, helping to increase the ROI from digital channels. Duties Use web analytics, user testing, session videos, heat maps and customer feedback to identify user issues and pain points, adopting user centred approaches to then fix these based on insight and best practice design Iterate visual and UX concepts and ideas based on best practice and new ideas - including user flows/journeys, wireframes (low and hi fidelity), screen components and assets Work with Digital Product Owner and CRO team to produce ideas, concepts, design and assets that can be AB tested Understand development principles to make sure your designs are achievable within timelines and on the platform Produce pixel perfect designs for sign off Extend and apply existing UX and visual design standards and templates, evolving these as required Regularly monitor developments in e-commerce, design, and competitor's websites and recommend enhancements to UX & visual designs to ensure a 'best in class' user experience is maintained Be accountable for time estimates provided for design work and ensure that work is completed on time Your role will also require you to deal with external clients and partners at times as well as write content for the business' ecommerce platforms Responsibility for the day to day delivery of customer experience, conversion process and provision of member services through all digital channels (E.G: Desktop, Tablet, Mobile and Apps) Undertake regular competitor analysis ensuring a 'best in class' user experience is maintained Provide direct support for internal departments and external partners that require operational knowledge of ecommerce or digital technologies Ensure that all quality standards, legal compliance and regulated procedures are met when changing or updating online journeys Work with ecommerce manager to take all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off Conceptualise original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex designs With appropriate prototyping and design tools (such as Axure and Photoshop), create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas Take a proactive role in identifying and resolving design improvements across all sites and campaigns while communicating with different departments to confirm requirements Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders Attend user research sessions and evaluate user feedback Essential skills & experience required Ideally a recognised digital qualification Proven experience in an insight driven ecommerce role in a business to consumer marketing environment A self-starter that will proactively find issues and gaps and come up with and deliver solutions Proven experience in an insight driven ecommerce role in a business to consumer marketing environment Good analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of website optimisation, data analysis (Google Analytics) Working knowledge of internet development technologies, SEO and digital channel device applications Knowledge of the current internet industry and current best practice standards Able to manage multiple work streams and prioritise effectively to ensure deadlines are met Proven UI experience and design skills with a strong portfolio Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps Proficiency in Axure, Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction Ability to present your designs and sell your solutions to various stakeholders Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies Indicative split of tasks for reference User journey mock-ups/prototypes - creating designs and mock-ups based on changes/requirements Website design changes - assisting other teams in designs Wi-Fi design changes - updates to Wi-Fi page designs Booking flow analysis - constant review and optimisation of booking flows Due to the high volume of applications - Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates
08/01/2022
Full time
Lloyd Recruitment Services are currently looking for an UX Designer to join an established company in East Grinstead. What's in it for you? Salary £55K DOE 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working - WFH 2 days a week and in the office for 3 days As part of a small dynamic Commercial department, and reporting to the Ecommerce Manager, this role encompasses both E-commerce daily reporting and performance improvement duties, plus, UX and visual design best practice to deliver user journey, user experience and CRO improvements for multiple online brands and products. The successful applicant will have a real passion, flair and commitment to delivering outstanding user centred and creative work for our websites and digital channels, combined with UX design best practice. You will have the necessary skills and experience to successfully present across the business, taking designs from concept to completion. Championing the user experience you will demonstrate the importance and role of UX design in driving both user and business outcomes, helping to increase the ROI from digital channels. Duties Use web analytics, user testing, session videos, heat maps and customer feedback to identify user issues and pain points, adopting user centred approaches to then fix these based on insight and best practice design Iterate visual and UX concepts and ideas based on best practice and new ideas - including user flows/journeys, wireframes (low and hi fidelity), screen components and assets Work with Digital Product Owner and CRO team to produce ideas, concepts, design and assets that can be AB tested Understand development principles to make sure your designs are achievable within timelines and on the platform Produce pixel perfect designs for sign off Extend and apply existing UX and visual design standards and templates, evolving these as required Regularly monitor developments in e-commerce, design, and competitor's websites and recommend enhancements to UX & visual designs to ensure a 'best in class' user experience is maintained Be accountable for time estimates provided for design work and ensure that work is completed on time Your role will also require you to deal with external clients and partners at times as well as write content for the business' ecommerce platforms Responsibility for the day to day delivery of customer experience, conversion process and provision of member services through all digital channels (E.G: Desktop, Tablet, Mobile and Apps) Undertake regular competitor analysis ensuring a 'best in class' user experience is maintained Provide direct support for internal departments and external partners that require operational knowledge of ecommerce or digital technologies Ensure that all quality standards, legal compliance and regulated procedures are met when changing or updating online journeys Work with ecommerce manager to take all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off Conceptualise original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex designs With appropriate prototyping and design tools (such as Axure and Photoshop), create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas Take a proactive role in identifying and resolving design improvements across all sites and campaigns while communicating with different departments to confirm requirements Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders Attend user research sessions and evaluate user feedback Essential skills & experience required Ideally a recognised digital qualification Proven experience in an insight driven ecommerce role in a business to consumer marketing environment A self-starter that will proactively find issues and gaps and come up with and deliver solutions Proven experience in an insight driven ecommerce role in a business to consumer marketing environment Good analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of website optimisation, data analysis (Google Analytics) Working knowledge of internet development technologies, SEO and digital channel device applications Knowledge of the current internet industry and current best practice standards Able to manage multiple work streams and prioritise effectively to ensure deadlines are met Proven UI experience and design skills with a strong portfolio Solid experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps Proficiency in Axure, Photoshop, Illustrator, OmniGraffle, or other visual design and wire-framing tools Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for rapid prototyping Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction Ability to present your designs and sell your solutions to various stakeholders Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies Indicative split of tasks for reference User journey mock-ups/prototypes - creating designs and mock-ups based on changes/requirements Website design changes - assisting other teams in designs Wi-Fi design changes - updates to Wi-Fi page designs Booking flow analysis - constant review and optimisation of booking flows Due to the high volume of applications - Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates
Vacancy x3, x1 Shift A, x1 Shift B Cross Hands x 2 & Llanybydder x 1 We are looking for a number of new team members to join Dunbia IT. Reporting to the IT site Manager the IT Technician is responsible for first and second level support for all Dunbia Cross Hands standard IT software and hardware. This position provides effective diagnostic evaluation of end-user needs, responding to and resolving each issue or complaint to the end user's satisfaction. Resolution includes but is not limited to the following: Identify, research, and resolve technical problems with a timely response to telephone calls, email, IT Service Desk and face to face requests for technical support. The position also requires accurate documentation, tracking and monitoring of the problem to ensure a timely resolution whilst ensuring business continuity. Responsibilities / Objectives: Provide quality service to Dunbia Cross Hands customers in all assigned tasks. Support all internal and external customers with product training, knowledge, and expertise. Provide solutions in a timely fashion for issues that may arise with all Dunbia Cross Hands systems. Log and track support calls raised on the IT Support Desk system prioritising and escalate jobs as required to ensure end user satisfaction. Identify trends in the support calls and develop documentation to address reoccurring problems and issues. Notify Team and Dept Manager of increasing trends, unusual activity, or repeated activity. Brief customers as well as management on the status of current resolution efforts and attend daily / weekly meetings as requested or required. Recommends means for product or system improvements including procedural steps, increased training, and enhanced documentation. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ's resources via intranet and Internet to assist with end users' issues. Assist other teams to initiate, design and manage effective support solutions as directed by our business needs. Assist with the development and testing of newly designed products and systems for operational integrity and functionality. Effectively communicate the ideas, expectations, and goals while working with and through others to achieve desired result. Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority Involve other team members to establish best practices / decisions. Act independently when required. Maintain Dawn Meats Group IT values and policies. Qualifications / Competencies / Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Provide quality service to Dunbia Cross Hands internal and external customers in all assigned tasks. Minimum of three years' experience in a technical support environment. Diagnostic and analytical skills for software and general information systems and application knowledge. Electro-Mechanical knowledge. Strong computer literacy skills with an emphasis on software, hardware installation, Microsoft applications, VMWare, Data Base applications, Web Applications, and internet protocols. Strong hardware abilities with the understanding of terminology and functionality. Ability to multitask, a sense of urgency and the ability to maintain a positive attitude. Excellent telephone presence with organised follow-up skills. Ability to be proactive and able to take direction and establish ownership projects tasks. Demonstrated networking skill. Ability to foster strong relationships internally and externally. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer focus i.e., a service-oriented attitude. Education and Experience IT or engineering degree is beneficial Prior Help Desk experience Working Hours 8 hour shifts covering 7 days a week ranging from a 5.30am start to a 23:30 finish Out of Hours Working May be required to support the business needs. Working Environment Work is usually performed in an office and within a shop floor Food Manufacturing setting. Tools and Equipment Used Typical office and IT related equipment. Company Laptop, Mobile Phone and Remote Access Hardware Provided. Travel Negligible, although may be required for off-site technical training and travel between Dunbia Llanybydder near Lampeter where standard IR rates will apply. Physical Demands: Digital dexterity and hand / eye coordination in operation of office equipment. Light lifting and carrying of IT equipment and in line with approved manual handling techniques. Ability to speak to and hear customers and / or other employees via phone or in person. Ability to converse with end users where English is a second language. Employee Benefits: Nest Pension Death on Service (Post 6 Months Probationary Period) Paid Annual Leave 28 Days per annum Free Car Parking Staff Shop Wifi Access Training Opportunities EE Perks Microsoft Discounts Provided PPE
09/11/2021
Full time
Vacancy x3, x1 Shift A, x1 Shift B Cross Hands x 2 & Llanybydder x 1 We are looking for a number of new team members to join Dunbia IT. Reporting to the IT site Manager the IT Technician is responsible for first and second level support for all Dunbia Cross Hands standard IT software and hardware. This position provides effective diagnostic evaluation of end-user needs, responding to and resolving each issue or complaint to the end user's satisfaction. Resolution includes but is not limited to the following: Identify, research, and resolve technical problems with a timely response to telephone calls, email, IT Service Desk and face to face requests for technical support. The position also requires accurate documentation, tracking and monitoring of the problem to ensure a timely resolution whilst ensuring business continuity. Responsibilities / Objectives: Provide quality service to Dunbia Cross Hands customers in all assigned tasks. Support all internal and external customers with product training, knowledge, and expertise. Provide solutions in a timely fashion for issues that may arise with all Dunbia Cross Hands systems. Log and track support calls raised on the IT Support Desk system prioritising and escalate jobs as required to ensure end user satisfaction. Identify trends in the support calls and develop documentation to address reoccurring problems and issues. Notify Team and Dept Manager of increasing trends, unusual activity, or repeated activity. Brief customers as well as management on the status of current resolution efforts and attend daily / weekly meetings as requested or required. Recommends means for product or system improvements including procedural steps, increased training, and enhanced documentation. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ's resources via intranet and Internet to assist with end users' issues. Assist other teams to initiate, design and manage effective support solutions as directed by our business needs. Assist with the development and testing of newly designed products and systems for operational integrity and functionality. Effectively communicate the ideas, expectations, and goals while working with and through others to achieve desired result. Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority Involve other team members to establish best practices / decisions. Act independently when required. Maintain Dawn Meats Group IT values and policies. Qualifications / Competencies / Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Provide quality service to Dunbia Cross Hands internal and external customers in all assigned tasks. Minimum of three years' experience in a technical support environment. Diagnostic and analytical skills for software and general information systems and application knowledge. Electro-Mechanical knowledge. Strong computer literacy skills with an emphasis on software, hardware installation, Microsoft applications, VMWare, Data Base applications, Web Applications, and internet protocols. Strong hardware abilities with the understanding of terminology and functionality. Ability to multitask, a sense of urgency and the ability to maintain a positive attitude. Excellent telephone presence with organised follow-up skills. Ability to be proactive and able to take direction and establish ownership projects tasks. Demonstrated networking skill. Ability to foster strong relationships internally and externally. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer focus i.e., a service-oriented attitude. Education and Experience IT or engineering degree is beneficial Prior Help Desk experience Working Hours 8 hour shifts covering 7 days a week ranging from a 5.30am start to a 23:30 finish Out of Hours Working May be required to support the business needs. Working Environment Work is usually performed in an office and within a shop floor Food Manufacturing setting. Tools and Equipment Used Typical office and IT related equipment. Company Laptop, Mobile Phone and Remote Access Hardware Provided. Travel Negligible, although may be required for off-site technical training and travel between Dunbia Llanybydder near Lampeter where standard IR rates will apply. Physical Demands: Digital dexterity and hand / eye coordination in operation of office equipment. Light lifting and carrying of IT equipment and in line with approved manual handling techniques. Ability to speak to and hear customers and / or other employees via phone or in person. Ability to converse with end users where English is a second language. Employee Benefits: Nest Pension Death on Service (Post 6 Months Probationary Period) Paid Annual Leave 28 Days per annum Free Car Parking Staff Shop Wifi Access Training Opportunities EE Perks Microsoft Discounts Provided PPE
Solution Architect Role - £75,000 per annum, 12 Month FTC. This opportunity to provide advice and support, in relation to digital solutions architecture, solution options and selection, agile technology roadmaps, and solution and development overlaps and integrations, is being offered on a 12 month Fixed-term Contract to a central-London public sector company. The role is a Full time contract, reporting to the Head of Solutions and MX Programme Manager and is ideal for a candidate with current Solution Architect experience or with Senior Developer experience. The Solution Architect's role is to provide targeted solutions architecture across all projects, but predominantly those within a Member Experience MX Programme. The role is also expected to roadmap the appropriate technologies and suppliers to ensure stakeholders are aware of the options and decisions they will face. It is essential that strategic advice on technology options is given, based on functional, non-functional, and wider business requirements and considerations, factoring in best-practices, solution and product roadmaps, and sustainability. Through engaging in this Solution Framework, the Solution Architect operates across projects and programmes to ensure the right choices for the business and technical architecture are made in relation to integrated, overlapping and dependent technologies and functionality. Within the team, the Solutions Architect work with the Technical Design Authority (TDA), providing peer reviews and assurances around technology choices, fitness for purpose and the sustainability of solutions. Through working with the IT Security Manager, Head of Risk and Assurance, IT Transition and Release Manager, other architects (including business, data, and infrastructure architects), product owners and delivery colleagues, the Solutions Architect ensures optimal solutions are delivered and transitioned into the business. Essential candidate skills include: Experience in providing solution architecture advice, prototyping and support in digital environments, common digital technologies such as CMS, DXP, CRM, BI, eMarketing, CDN, cloud hosting, Learning Management Solutions, ETL, etc. Excellent understanding of Web technologies including RESTful APIs (Web APIs, REST, JSON, XML, SOAP), mobile and eCommerce technologies. Software Development Lifecycle experience, and experience on Agile projects. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in the organisation. Experience with API design and testing tools such as SwaggerHub and Postman. Experience in multidisciplinary architectures including business, data & information, technical infrastructure, cloud, software development. Experience in programmatic planning and risk/dependency management, specifically across significant agile portfolios of digital delivery. Experience in working with Technical Design Authorities in advising across a spectrum of solution issues, including working with delivery management, InfoSec, Information Management and Assurance and Risk colleagues. Experience and understanding of the business change challenges of technology and an ability to take wider business considerations into account when giving advice. Experience of working within TOGAF. Practical and proven knowledge of solution and data integration and understanding the challenges, typical architectures and use cases around digital integration. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
05/11/2021
Solution Architect Role - £75,000 per annum, 12 Month FTC. This opportunity to provide advice and support, in relation to digital solutions architecture, solution options and selection, agile technology roadmaps, and solution and development overlaps and integrations, is being offered on a 12 month Fixed-term Contract to a central-London public sector company. The role is a Full time contract, reporting to the Head of Solutions and MX Programme Manager and is ideal for a candidate with current Solution Architect experience or with Senior Developer experience. The Solution Architect's role is to provide targeted solutions architecture across all projects, but predominantly those within a Member Experience MX Programme. The role is also expected to roadmap the appropriate technologies and suppliers to ensure stakeholders are aware of the options and decisions they will face. It is essential that strategic advice on technology options is given, based on functional, non-functional, and wider business requirements and considerations, factoring in best-practices, solution and product roadmaps, and sustainability. Through engaging in this Solution Framework, the Solution Architect operates across projects and programmes to ensure the right choices for the business and technical architecture are made in relation to integrated, overlapping and dependent technologies and functionality. Within the team, the Solutions Architect work with the Technical Design Authority (TDA), providing peer reviews and assurances around technology choices, fitness for purpose and the sustainability of solutions. Through working with the IT Security Manager, Head of Risk and Assurance, IT Transition and Release Manager, other architects (including business, data, and infrastructure architects), product owners and delivery colleagues, the Solutions Architect ensures optimal solutions are delivered and transitioned into the business. Essential candidate skills include: Experience in providing solution architecture advice, prototyping and support in digital environments, common digital technologies such as CMS, DXP, CRM, BI, eMarketing, CDN, cloud hosting, Learning Management Solutions, ETL, etc. Excellent understanding of Web technologies including RESTful APIs (Web APIs, REST, JSON, XML, SOAP), mobile and eCommerce technologies. Software Development Lifecycle experience, and experience on Agile projects. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in the organisation. Experience with API design and testing tools such as SwaggerHub and Postman. Experience in multidisciplinary architectures including business, data & information, technical infrastructure, cloud, software development. Experience in programmatic planning and risk/dependency management, specifically across significant agile portfolios of digital delivery. Experience in working with Technical Design Authorities in advising across a spectrum of solution issues, including working with delivery management, InfoSec, Information Management and Assurance and Risk colleagues. Experience and understanding of the business change challenges of technology and an ability to take wider business considerations into account when giving advice. Experience of working within TOGAF. Practical and proven knowledge of solution and data integration and understanding the challenges, typical architectures and use cases around digital integration. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Business Analyst to join our team. At OS we believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We embrace a hybrid working model where we believe the choice is with the individual on when they work from our fantastic office in Southampton, or from home. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,414 - £42,840 per annum. Ordnance Survey (OS) provides national mapping services for Great Britain and is a world-leading provider of geospatial solutions. OS location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years. We offer fantastic benefits in return for joining us as our Business Analyst: Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus Competitive pension Flexible working options 25 days annual leave (30 days after five years), plus bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas A suite of excellent additional benefits About the role: We are seeking a hardworking Business Analyst to join our team to support our projects through the development lifecycle. As a Business Analyst, you'll shape and deliver OS's business change initiatives in an Agile development environment. What you'll be doing as our Business Analyst: Working with employees at all levels of the company, external customers and wider stakeholders Building a solid understanding of their needs, requirements and priorities Advising key stakeholders on the results of analysis and present them with potential solutions to facilitate the decision-making process Consistently considering the benefits of change and challenging to ensure the minimum viable product is the immediate priority Together with the Technology and Design team, determining detailed requirements and delivering value iteratively in collaboration with the customer Being an active member of our Business Analyst community and staying on top of the industry and technical developments to ensure that you continue to deliver the best support possible to the business What we're looking for in our Business Analyst: Experience of establishing rapport quickly with a wide variety of people from heads, business experts and development teams to understand the bigger picture, elicit and analyse requirements Experience of providing analysis to support the delivery of web platforms, mobile applications, APIs and customer-facing systems at a pace. The ability to shape business change initiatives to ensure there is a clear understanding of the wider business change considering processes and people needed to implement digital transformation Experience of working with Product Owners to help prioritise and roadmap the evolution of products and services Time management, planning and prioritisation skills Experience of influencing and challenging stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet business goals and are of value to our customers BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is highly desirable Our growing Technology and Design team plays a key role in ensuring OS is at the cutting edge of geospatial capability and is looking for people to join them. Its mission is to work across the business to provide customer centric design and technology services. Closing date: Sunday 24th October 2021 If you would like to be a part of this, click 'apply' now to be considered as our Business Analyst -we'd love to hear from you!
04/11/2021
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Business Analyst to join our team. At OS we believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We embrace a hybrid working model where we believe the choice is with the individual on when they work from our fantastic office in Southampton, or from home. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,414 - £42,840 per annum. Ordnance Survey (OS) provides national mapping services for Great Britain and is a world-leading provider of geospatial solutions. OS location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years. We offer fantastic benefits in return for joining us as our Business Analyst: Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus Competitive pension Flexible working options 25 days annual leave (30 days after five years), plus bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas A suite of excellent additional benefits About the role: We are seeking a hardworking Business Analyst to join our team to support our projects through the development lifecycle. As a Business Analyst, you'll shape and deliver OS's business change initiatives in an Agile development environment. What you'll be doing as our Business Analyst: Working with employees at all levels of the company, external customers and wider stakeholders Building a solid understanding of their needs, requirements and priorities Advising key stakeholders on the results of analysis and present them with potential solutions to facilitate the decision-making process Consistently considering the benefits of change and challenging to ensure the minimum viable product is the immediate priority Together with the Technology and Design team, determining detailed requirements and delivering value iteratively in collaboration with the customer Being an active member of our Business Analyst community and staying on top of the industry and technical developments to ensure that you continue to deliver the best support possible to the business What we're looking for in our Business Analyst: Experience of establishing rapport quickly with a wide variety of people from heads, business experts and development teams to understand the bigger picture, elicit and analyse requirements Experience of providing analysis to support the delivery of web platforms, mobile applications, APIs and customer-facing systems at a pace. The ability to shape business change initiatives to ensure there is a clear understanding of the wider business change considering processes and people needed to implement digital transformation Experience of working with Product Owners to help prioritise and roadmap the evolution of products and services Time management, planning and prioritisation skills Experience of influencing and challenging stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet business goals and are of value to our customers BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis is highly desirable Our growing Technology and Design team plays a key role in ensuring OS is at the cutting edge of geospatial capability and is looking for people to join them. Its mission is to work across the business to provide customer centric design and technology services. Closing date: Sunday 24th October 2021 If you would like to be a part of this, click 'apply' now to be considered as our Business Analyst -we'd love to hear from you!
Mid/Senior Software Developer - UNIX - Warehouse Control System - Poole - 2/3 Remote days - Up to £55,000 *Please note that my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position Your new company My client is a full service digital & media agency with expertise in mobile and web development. They love to challenge themselves and delve deep in the digital environment and truly enjoy what they do. Their belief is that if you are working in an enjoyable environment, the work quality will reflect that! Their offices in Poole have been renovated and make for very appealing surroundings to work in. This particular role sits within their Warehouse Control System team, supporting their parent company, which is a global technology business! Your new role You will be working as a Software Developer on the parent company's Warehouse Control System. You will carry out analysis, design, development and support of software that is of a medium-to-high complexity. You must possess ability to apply and document enterprise architecture and design concepts in the development of complex applications. Abilities include good technical acumen, excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. You will work with architects, scrum masters, managers, product owners, fellow developers, QA teams, senior staff and other key business stakeholders as required to deliver solutions. Further breakdown of the role: Design, develop, and maintain software using programming concepts and software development processes, providing best-practice solutions Conduct research, analysis and document/review technical designs and specifications Conforming to agreed procedures and standards, contribute to reviewing those standards when appropriate and necessary Design and architect software solutions accurately and defend design options, ideas and innovative concepts Provide technical analysis and innovative ideas for the design and architecture of scalable software solutions Contributes to building software modules that adhere to best practice architecture and technology roadmap for the applications Continually in search of better ways to optimize programs, processes, technology design and architecture Consistently meet timelines for required deliverables Provide accurate ballpark and detailed build estimates for a development task Present strong ability to work on multiple priorities and projects Demonstrate a good understanding of business concepts, business rules, data flow and database structures of supported systems Ability to provide impact analysis to various interconnected systems Develop extensive company business acumen and use it with each assignment Contribute to and lead the creation and/or review of technical documentation and other project artefacts as needed Proactively use good business judgement to keep managers and superiors informed about risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies Communicate and present to business executives and senior stakeholders when required When required, will contribute to the problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging of software on production and non-production environments, and provide root-cause analysis May provide out-of-hours support to production systems being available to provide evening, weekend, and holiday production support when called upon Work effectively as part of a team or individually, taking a lead role where necessary Demonstrate personal integrity and remain professional at all times What you'll need to succeed Must have a minimum 6 years of experience developing business system software, preferably using ANSI C. Must be willing to learn C if no education or experience with the language. Communication skills must be above average to excellent. In addition to knowledge of ANSI C, good knowledge of programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Java is a plus. Must have a solid understanding of relational, NoSQL and non-managed databases such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, D-ISAM, etc. Must have a good working knowledge of Web Technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, JSON, and HTML. Must have a good working knowledge of UNIX systems like HP/UX or IBM AIX. Must have expert knowledge using shared memory and data structures like array, stack, queues, linked lists, etc. Must have solid debugging skills. Has extensive experience of one-or-more software development methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Scrum) Must possess at least 3 years' experience with these skills: o Writing technical specification documentation from requirements documents. o Developing tasks and performing work break down for project planning purposes o Must have working knowledge of design tools like UML o Risk and change management skills and understanding. o Writing and executing testing plans. o Performing code reviews. Bonus points for: Knowledge or experience of working with organisations that implement a distribution model What you'll get in return A competitive salary based on experience Work for an established large global company Generous training options Half day Fridays (1pm) Free Breakfast Monthly team outings Relaxed dress code Generous holiday allowance + additional week of holiday after first year Health Insurance Newly renovated office environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
07/10/2021
Full time
Mid/Senior Software Developer - UNIX - Warehouse Control System - Poole - 2/3 Remote days - Up to £55,000 *Please note that my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position Your new company My client is a full service digital & media agency with expertise in mobile and web development. They love to challenge themselves and delve deep in the digital environment and truly enjoy what they do. Their belief is that if you are working in an enjoyable environment, the work quality will reflect that! Their offices in Poole have been renovated and make for very appealing surroundings to work in. This particular role sits within their Warehouse Control System team, supporting their parent company, which is a global technology business! Your new role You will be working as a Software Developer on the parent company's Warehouse Control System. You will carry out analysis, design, development and support of software that is of a medium-to-high complexity. You must possess ability to apply and document enterprise architecture and design concepts in the development of complex applications. Abilities include good technical acumen, excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills. You will work with architects, scrum masters, managers, product owners, fellow developers, QA teams, senior staff and other key business stakeholders as required to deliver solutions. Further breakdown of the role: Design, develop, and maintain software using programming concepts and software development processes, providing best-practice solutions Conduct research, analysis and document/review technical designs and specifications Conforming to agreed procedures and standards, contribute to reviewing those standards when appropriate and necessary Design and architect software solutions accurately and defend design options, ideas and innovative concepts Provide technical analysis and innovative ideas for the design and architecture of scalable software solutions Contributes to building software modules that adhere to best practice architecture and technology roadmap for the applications Continually in search of better ways to optimize programs, processes, technology design and architecture Consistently meet timelines for required deliverables Provide accurate ballpark and detailed build estimates for a development task Present strong ability to work on multiple priorities and projects Demonstrate a good understanding of business concepts, business rules, data flow and database structures of supported systems Ability to provide impact analysis to various interconnected systems Develop extensive company business acumen and use it with each assignment Contribute to and lead the creation and/or review of technical documentation and other project artefacts as needed Proactively use good business judgement to keep managers and superiors informed about risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies Communicate and present to business executives and senior stakeholders when required When required, will contribute to the problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging of software on production and non-production environments, and provide root-cause analysis May provide out-of-hours support to production systems being available to provide evening, weekend, and holiday production support when called upon Work effectively as part of a team or individually, taking a lead role where necessary Demonstrate personal integrity and remain professional at all times What you'll need to succeed Must have a minimum 6 years of experience developing business system software, preferably using ANSI C. Must be willing to learn C if no education or experience with the language. Communication skills must be above average to excellent. In addition to knowledge of ANSI C, good knowledge of programming languages such as Python, PHP, or Java is a plus. Must have a solid understanding of relational, NoSQL and non-managed databases such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, D-ISAM, etc. Must have a good working knowledge of Web Technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, JSON, and HTML. Must have a good working knowledge of UNIX systems like HP/UX or IBM AIX. Must have expert knowledge using shared memory and data structures like array, stack, queues, linked lists, etc. Must have solid debugging skills. Has extensive experience of one-or-more software development methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Scrum) Must possess at least 3 years' experience with these skills: o Writing technical specification documentation from requirements documents. o Developing tasks and performing work break down for project planning purposes o Must have working knowledge of design tools like UML o Risk and change management skills and understanding. o Writing and executing testing plans. o Performing code reviews. Bonus points for: Knowledge or experience of working with organisations that implement a distribution model What you'll get in return A competitive salary based on experience Work for an established large global company Generous training options Half day Fridays (1pm) Free Breakfast Monthly team outings Relaxed dress code Generous holiday allowance + additional week of holiday after first year Health Insurance Newly renovated office environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk