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Job Title: Lead Senior Specialist - Back-end .NET Developer - Fully Remote Job Overview: We are seeking a talented Lead Senior Specialist in Back-end .NET Development to join our client's dynamic Agile development team. This role is crucial in shaping strategic product modules, particularly the payroll calculation engine. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and excellent collaboration skills to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Agile Team Participation: Daily Stand-ups : Provide updates on completed tasks, outline upcoming work, and discuss any impediments. Support teammates in overcoming challenges as needed. Sprint Planning : Contribute to task estimations and identify stories you can deliver in upcoming sprints. Sprint Review and Demo : Maintain an updated backlog and prepare engaging demonstrations of completed software features. Sprint Retrospectives : Share insights on team successes and areas for improvement to enhance overall velocity. Refinement Sessions : Collaborate with stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements, providing technical designs and accurate estimates. Development Excellence: Write efficient, stable, and maintainable code adhering to design patterns such as SOLID and DRY. Manage code changes within planned releases while ensuring compliance with SDLC and regulatory requirements. Document code comprehensively in the technical Wiki, ensuring timely and complete deployment instructions and release notes. Foster a collaborative team environment, contributing to collective success. Leadership Responsibilities: Own the technical architecture of the payroll calculation engine, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Provide support and guidance to team engineers on technical solutions, best practices, and challenges. Stay informed about the latest technologies and define the technical roadmap for future developments. Requirements: Skills and Experience: Experience : A minimum of 10 years in C# development. Technical Proficiency : Strong coding and unit testing skills (C#, LINQ, SQL) and extensive knowledge of .NET frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework). Database Expertise : Familiarity with various databases, including MySQL, Oracle, Azure SQL Server, MongoDB, and Cosmos DB. Independent Work : Ability to work autonomously as part of a global virtual team. Analytical Skills : Strong capacity for quality documentation and technical design understanding. Azure Experience : Familiarity with Microsoft Azure is advantageous. Development Best Practices : Knowledge of SOLID principles, DRY, Security First, and TDD (Test Driven Development). Version Control : Basic understanding of Git. Project Management Tools : Experience with Azure DevOps or similar platforms (Jira). Team Collaboration : Excellent teamwork skills, particularly in collaboration with front-end developers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organisation. Join us in delivering innovative solutions!

Senior Functional Programmer - Haskell, OCaml, Scala, Linux, F#, Financial Markets, Openshift, Kubernetes I am working with a leading financial services firm who is seeking a Senior Haskell Developer to join a specialist team developing cross-product transactional pricing systems for derivatives. This is a rare opportunity to work with a production-grade Haskell codebase, delivering high-performance Back End systems that support Real Time pricing and trading. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain Back End services for derivatives pricing using Haskell Lead the implementation of new features and performance enhancements Collaborate with business analysts and global stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions Contribute to system architecture and technical direction of the platform Engage in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement initiatives Support production systems and deployment pipelines alongside DevOps teams Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in functional programming Apply financial domain knowledge in derivatives pricing and risk management Key Skills: Proficient in functional programming (Haskell is preferred, OCaml/Scala also considered) Experience building scalable, high-performance Back End/Server Side applications Strong understanding of architecture and system design principles Comfortable working in Linux environments and agile development settings Financial markets experience (particularly derivatives) is advantageous MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM field is preferred, but not essential with relevant experience This is a full time role, with flexibility for hybrid working in their London office, 1 or 2 days per week. The salary on offer is up to £115k and a total comp of up to £160k. If you are interested or know someone who might be please reach out. Senior Functional Programmer - Haskell, OCaml, Scala, Linux, F#, Financial Markets, Openshift, Kubernetes

We're Hiring:Senior Contact Centre Engineer Location: Remote (UK Residents only) Hours: Permanent Full Time Role 09:00-17:30 About Us At Kensington Mortgages, we've been leading the way in providing specialist mortgage solutions for over 25 years. We're dedicated to offering people a chance to secure a mortgage, especially when high street lenders say no. Our approach is all about understanding the unique circumstances of our customers - It is what we call the Kensington Difference. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank UK PLC we are proud to operate with the highest standards of service and integrity, fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority Overall Purpose of The Job Join us as a Senior Contact Centre Engineer and shape the future of our cloud-based communication systems. We are looking for an experienced hands-on engineer to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of our Amazon Connect-based contact centre environment. This role plays a key part in delivering digital routing solutions, supporting internal users including training, and ensuring our systems run smoothly and securely. Key Accountabilities Supporting the Telecoms Manager to provide technical direction of any contact centre or telecoms upgrade projects. Ensure compliance with corporate governance, security practices and financial industry regulations. Represent the telecoms team in CAB and TDA meetings. Ensuring technical documentation is created and updated. Liaise with project managers and internal departments. Software and Hardware Asset management. Directing and working with 3rd party service providers. Experience, Knowledge, Skills Strong experience designing, deploying and maintaining contact centre environments (Avaya, Genesys etc.) including SIP Solid hands on knowledge of Amazon Connect, AWS Lambda, Lex Bots and DynamoDB Strong background in designing and implementing call routing systems, including routing profiles, queues, callbacks, emergency messaging, hours of operation, and holiday routing with dynamic messaging. Ability to troubleshoot using AWS Services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail etc Designing and implementing logging, monitoring and alerting solutions for AWS hosted solutions. Experience in developing custom logic using AWS Lambda to enhance contact centre functionality. Good knowledge of Agent Chat / Web Chat applications with implementation experience Comfortable working with JSON Files, C#, .Net and Python Familiarity with development and version control tools like GIT, GitHub, and Azure DevOps. Competence in CI/CD pipelines using Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong debugging, reporting, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with sysadmins, developers and business stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience with AWS services like Contact Lens, Transcribe, Comprehend, S3, Athena, Quick Sight, Lambda, Elastic Search, Kibana and Kinesis. AWS certification. Knowledge of AWS Workforce Management tools including Quality Monitoring scorin Experience with working in a regulated financial services environment including ISO27001, PCI-DSS and Sarbanes Oxley. Experience with Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Teams direct routing, Microsoft 365 and Azure Entra ID. Experience with Avaya Aura solutions / Verint WFM Applications Why Join Us At Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work-life balance Our inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression. We are an inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly employer committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thrive Ready to make a difference? If you're passionate about providing an exceptional service and want to join a team that values your contributions we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of the Kensington Mortgages family and help us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

Full Stack Developer Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level: Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Specialist and Associate Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Accenture Technology powers our clients to achieve dedication with outstanding established and new technologies. We are able to extend our technology and business capabilities by working closely with market leaders and innovators to provide our clients with the best specialised skills and tailored solutions. With Accenture Technology you will deliver everything from point solutions for a single business function to large, long term outsourcing services, to sophisticated systems integration installations spanning multiple businesses and functions. We are passionate about aligning IT with business priorities, enabling a digital Accenture and driving down the cost of IT, while working to provide all of our employees with the capabilities to lead a successful business! As a Full Stack Developer you will: Participate in agile development projects. Support ongoing business requirements. Perform system and integration testing with sample and live data. Balance multiple projects at once. Collaborate on projects with minimal direction. Perform root cause analyses and remediation for integration, system reporting and data issues. Development experience for both mobile and desktop. Experience with building microservices. Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN. Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with the rest of the team to craft and launch new features. Maintain code integrity and organization. Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements. Understanding and implementation of security and data protection. Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Web fundamentals like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS. Libraries like jQuery or Backbone.js. Front-end (CSS) frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap. AJAX. Experience with Front-end testing frameworks like Jest, Chai, Enzyme, Mocha, etc. Experienced with back-end programming languages (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc) and appropriate frameworks (e.g. Node, Django, Spring). Set yourself apart: Experience using sophisticated JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc. Experience using templating engines such as Handlebars, Moustache, EJS etc. Experience with Linux OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS. API design and development. CRUD. RESTful services and JSON Data Objects. DevOps scripting and CI/CD pipeline and tooling, such as Jenkins or SonarQube. Experience in building real world solutions on AWS, GCP or Azure. Database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. What's in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a driven basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, 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 outstanding services we are known for. About Accenture: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at ! Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2023 Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. SRG100 ATCTech RROOTS

Java Developer Location: Glasgow Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience. Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Specialist, Associate Manager. Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to a number of private and public sector clients. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives with shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for an exciting 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 distributed team, you'll be working with ground breaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment. As a Java Developer, you will: Work as part of a team to deliver features across the technical solution with your focus being on developing Java Spring Boot based microservices. Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end to end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective. Show more Show less Qualifications The following skills and experience are essential for this role: Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilising Spring Boot to develop microservices. Comfortable using Linux or Unix, Configuration Management tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN, and a modern IDE. Capable of working in an agile development environment, both as part of a team and individually. Have experience applying TDD/BDD approaches. Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, collaborating with others, contributing to craft and estimating discussions and utilising strong collaborator leadership skills. Set yourself apart: Have worked in a client facing environment. Hold industry relevant certifications. Have led teams and/or worked across multiple projects. Have experience parsing sophisticated XML files (ideally SWIFT files). Have experience in any of the following; Apigee, API (Creation and Control / Gateway), React Framework, Nodejs, Redux, Emotion, Storybook, JBoss, GIT, Docker, NGINX, OAuth2, JWT, Spring Framework, Kafka, Oracle/Golden Gate, OpenShift, Swift Messaging Hub. 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 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, 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 outstanding services we are known for. About Accenture: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and build lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at ! Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. 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Full Stack Developer Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level: Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Specialist and Associate Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Accenture Technology powers our clients to achieve dedication with outstanding established and new technologies. We are able to extend our technology and business capabilities by working closely with market leaders and innovators to provide our clients with the best specialised skills and tailored solutions. With Accenture Technology you will deliver everything from point solutions for a single business function to large, long term outsourcing services, to sophisticated systems integration installations spanning multiple businesses and functions. We are passionate about aligning IT with business priorities, enabling a digital Accenture and driving down the cost of IT, while working to provide all of our employees with the capabilities to lead a successful business! As a Full Stack Developer you will: Participate in agile development projects. Support ongoing business requirements. Perform system and integration testing with sample and live data. Balance multiple projects at once. Collaborate on projects with minimal direction. Perform root cause analyses and remediation for integration, system reporting and data issues. Development experience for both mobile and desktop. Experience with building microservices. Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN. Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with the rest of the team to craft and launch new features. Maintain code integrity and organization. Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements. Understanding and implementation of security and data protection. Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Web fundamentals like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS. Libraries like jQuery or Backbone.js. Front-end (CSS) frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap. AJAX. Experience with Front-end testing frameworks like Jest, Chai, Enzyme, Mocha, etc. Experienced with back-end programming languages (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, JavaScript etc) and appropriate frameworks (e.g. Node, Django, Spring). Set yourself apart: Experience using sophisticated JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS etc. Experience using templating engines such as Handlebars, Moustache, EJS etc. Experience with Linux OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS. API design and development. CRUD. RESTful services and JSON Data Objects. DevOps scripting and CI/CD pipeline and tooling, such as Jenkins or SonarQube. Experience in building real world solutions on AWS, GCP or Azure. Database technologies like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. What's in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a driven basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, 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 outstanding services we are known for. About Accenture: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at ! Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2023 Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS and ATCTECH

Java Developer Location: Edinburgh Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience. Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Specialist, Associate Manager. Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to a number of private and public sector clients. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives with shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for an exciting 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 distributed team, you'll be working with ground breaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment. As a Java Developer, you will: Work as part of a team to deliver features across the technical solution with your focus being on developing Java Spring Boot based microservices. Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end to end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective. Show more Show less Qualifications The following skills and experience are essential for this role: Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilising Spring Boot to develop microservices. Comfortable using Linux or Unix, Configuration Management tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN, and a modern IDE. Capable of working in an agile development environment, both as part of a team and individually. Have experience applying TDD/BDD approaches. Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced environment, collaborating with others, contributing to craft and estimating discussions and utilising strong collaborator leadership skills. Set yourself apart: Have worked in a client facing environment. Hold industry relevant certifications. Have led teams and/or worked across multiple projects. Have experience parsing sophisticated XML files (ideally SWIFT files). Have experience in any of the following; Apigee, API (Creation and Control / Gateway), React Framework, Nodejs, Redux, Emotion, Storybook, JBoss, GIT, Docker, NGINX, OAuth2, JWT, Spring Framework, Kafka, Oracle/Golden Gate, OpenShift, Swift Messaging Hub. 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 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, 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 outstanding services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and build lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at ! Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. 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AWS Cloud Engineer Locations: Bristol Salary:Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level:Senior Analyst, Specialist, Associate Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of AWS Solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless 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. In our team you will: Work for tier-1 clients across industry sectors - helping them turn their cloud strategy into reality; Help design and deliver transformative cloud solutions - from migrating legacy applications onto AWS to building innovative, new cloud-native applications; Continue to learn and grow - we actively encourage and support continuous learning and certification on AWS; Serve as an AWS evangelist, educating customers on the value AWS can bring to transform their business. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will: Design and deploy enterprise-wide dynamically scalable, highly available, fault tolerant, secure and reliable applications on AWS full-stack; Assist with the implementation of AWS platform architectures, including account structure, serverless, networks, security, deployment orchestration and automation; Build and configure code and IaC pipelines; Containerise and deploy existing and new applications; Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External We are looking for experience in the following skills: Hands-on development background in AWS, across a wide range of AWS services; Hands-on experience developing Infrastructure as Code using AWS Cloudformation and/or AWS Cloud Development Kit and/or Terraform Hands-on experience with scripting and compiled languages, especially Python and/or NodeJS and/or Golang; Hands-on experience developing complex automation to support Continuous Integration and Delivery approach to software release management Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX based environments; Experience with container and container orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic Container Service (ECS) etc. Systems engineering and software development skills, problem solving, root cause analysis and debugging skills Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on AWS. A certification in at least one of the following: AWS Solution Architect (Professional or Associate), AWS DevOps, AWS Developer or AWS SysOps. 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 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. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing Date for Applications 01/08/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS

We are Sopra Steria, European leader in digital transformation, provides one of the most comprehensive portfolios of end-to-end service offerings in the market. A role like this doesn't come around too often and could just be the career move that you're looking for. What's better than a role which is highly rewarding and socially fulfilling? As a Lead Cloud Native Developer you will Provide an expert level of software development skills capable of building software for systems of any size and complexity and achieve customer satisfaction criteria through management of a team. Team members may be customer and company workforce. Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. What will you be doing: Product backlog delivery User Story elaboration Unit test case production and execution Design, Code and Test review/inspection Support complete product development lifecycle from initiation to transition to service Liaise with Solution and Technical Architects to ensure traceability of requirements adoption through code and platform deliverables Technical impact assessments Contribute to effort estimation and project planning activity Ensure software configuration management processes and tooling standards are adopted and adhered to. Participate fully within the Agile delivery framework, enabling timely management and delivery of the Product backlog. What you'll bring: SC Security clearance or the ability to be cleared Cloud native java development with Agile / Dev Ops experience Excellent working experience of Java, Spring Boot, REST, MicroServices, Containers / Kubernetes have expert knowledge of the latest developments and future strategy for their technology area, and an awareness of its application within past and present Sopra Steria engagements. Knowledge and experience of associated software engineering tools, techniques, methods within their specialist area. Demonstrable experience of working as a Lead or Senior Software Engineer on large or complex software engineering programmes / projects with multiple software development teams. Project / team leadership of multiple software development teams. Effective task delegation Robust documentation and record-keeping Willingness to line manage junior development staff and to assist in the development of the technical practice It'd be nice if you had: Risk Management Role: Full Time - Permanent Location: Hybrid Security Clearance Level: SC (Eligible for SC clearance) Internal Recruiter: Kanwal Toor Salary: £65,000 Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria supports the UK Government to tackle today's biggest challenges. We combine technical expertise and delivery capability with vision to accelerate change and reinvent the way that Public Services are designed and delivered. We work with energy and integrity to build intelligent, highly secure, joined-up solutions that make a difference to everyday lives. We've been helping Government to make a difference for 50 years, creating common systems and approaches, enabling government to work across multiple agencies and radically transform how Public Services are delivered. Empowering Government to make a difference to everyone, every day.

We are digitising water, creating a sustainable future for the most important building block of life. At Jacobs we are specialists in water, with decades of core domain knowledge. We've been using this experience to help us develop a game changing digital platform, Aqua DNA, that will transform the water network and with it how we interact with the planets water cycle. By introducing smart technology sensors into the wastewater network, utilities can understand how their systems are performing in real time. We now have an opportunity for a talented Software Developer to join our Aqua DNA team at a Principal level. You will work alongside our world class engineering experts and really make a difference to the world. Principal Developer is a senior role within the software development team, reporting directly to the Divisional Director for software development. You will be a technical leader continuously striving to drive best practice and embody digital cultures such as Agile and Lean Start-up. The successful applicant will become a senior part of a respected and hardworking team, providing support to clients and other team members alike. You'll prioritise the focus on being one team with a passion for nurturing, coaching and sharing your knowledge with others whilst ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles and thrive using agile methods. This role can be based at any of our UK Hub locations and offers a flexible 'hybrid' approach to your work day. Demonstrable professional experience with ASP.NET / C# Advanced/expert experience of T-SQL / SQL Server Advanced practical HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Responsive UI design Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, driving best practice implementation around agile and beyond Flexible and able to adapt to new languages and technologies Excellent communication and teamwork skills Exemplary focus, ambition and attention to detail Analytical mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations Have initiative and the ability to work autonomously #digitalfactory People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .

We are digitising water, creating a sustainable future for the most important building block of life. At Jacobs we are specialists in water, with decades of core domain knowledge. We've been using this experience to help us develop a game changing digital platform, Aqua DNA, that will transform the water network and with it how we interact with the planets water cycle. By introducing smart technology sensors into the wastewater network, utilities can understand how their systems are performing in real time. We now have an opportunity for a talented Software Developer to join our Aqua DNA team at a Principal level. You will work alongside our world class engineering experts and really make a difference to the world. Principal Developer is a senior role within the software development team, reporting directly to the Divisional Director for software development. You will be a technical leader continuously striving to drive best practice and embody digital cultures such as Agile and Lean Start-up. The successful applicant will become a senior part of a respected and hardworking team, providing support to clients and other team members alike. You'll prioritise the focus on being one team with a passion for nurturing, coaching and sharing your knowledge with others whilst ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles and thrive using agile methods. This role can be based at any of our UK Hub locations and offers a flexible 'hybrid' approach to your work day. Demonstrable professional experience with ASP.NET / C# Advanced/expert experience of T-SQL / SQL Server Advanced practical HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Responsive UI design Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, driving best practice implementation around agile and beyond Flexible and able to adapt to new languages and technologies Excellent communication and teamwork skills Exemplary focus, ambition and attention to detail Analytical mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations Have initiative and the ability to work autonomously #digitalfactory People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .

We are digitising water, creating a sustainable future for the most important building block of life. At Jacobs we are specialists in water, with decades of core domain knowledge. We've been using this experience to help us develop a game changing digital platform, Aqua DNA, that will transform the water network and with it how we interact with the planets water cycle. By introducing smart technology sensors into the wastewater network, utilities can understand how their systems are performing in real time. We now have an opportunity for a talented Software Developer to join our Aqua DNA team at a Principal level. You will work alongside our world class engineering experts and really make a difference to the world. Principal Developer is a senior role within the software development team, reporting directly to the Divisional Director for software development. You will be a technical leader continuously striving to drive best practice and embody digital cultures such as Agile and Lean Start-up. The successful applicant will become a senior part of a respected and hardworking team, providing support to clients and other team members alike. You'll prioritise the focus on being one team with a passion for nurturing, coaching and sharing your knowledge with others whilst ensuring high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles and thrive using agile methods. This role can be based at any of our UK Hub locations and offers a flexible 'hybrid' approach to your work day. Demonstrable professional experience with ASP.NET / C# Advanced/expert experience of T-SQL / SQL Server Advanced practical HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, CSS, Responsive UI design Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, driving best practice implementation around agile and beyond Flexible and able to adapt to new languages and technologies Excellent communication and teamwork skills Exemplary focus, ambition and attention to detail Analytical mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations Have initiative and the ability to work autonomously #digitalfactory People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here. Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team .

.Net Developer. Team Lead. Public Sector. Permanent Senior position. Your new company You will be joining a well-established public sector organisation working to guide the energy market from their office in Glasgow. They are immediately seeking a Technical Team Lead to lead one of an exciting array of projects that they are developing to restructure and innovate in their sector, all for the benefit of the people. For this, they require a candidate that has shown proficiency in both leadership and technical skills. Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a stable career in an organisation that is working across the country on high-profile projects. You will be entering a position that will allow you to oversee all areas of a project, lead and mentor a team of developers, work closely with other departments - all while continuing to be hands on with the technology stack backing it all. This company has continued to grow and evolve alongside the technology of today. You will find yourself working with a modern tech stack in a diverse, inclusive and driven environment. This driven environment lends to an emphasis on quality in both methodology and communication, which will shine through in your dealings with both those within the team you manage and the delivery partners you frequently work with. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for interview it is essential that you have senior level experience working with C# in a Microsoft .Net environment. You must be capable with ASP.Net and SQL Server. The technology stack at this company is entirely Microsoft driven, so as the best fit for the position, you will be well versed in that technology space. It would be ideal that you have knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies, so as to best lead your team in line with the ideals of the company. This would include knowledge of version control tools such as Git. Unit test framework knowledge such as Nunit is not essential, but would be a plus. You'll ideally also have knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Azure, and experience using SSIS packages. Outside of the Technology experience necessary, it is also key that you have demonstrable expertise working collaboratively with both team members and key stakeholders. You will be constantly working with stakeholders to suggest and implement improvements, this requires creativity and strong communication skills. What you'll get in return As well as the opportunity to work on exciting projects for the benefit of the people, you will also be free to work remotely four days a week. You will be offered a competitive salary, as well as a pension scheme of ~25%. This organisation offers a very generous holiday scheme of 30+ days. 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 me, Vincent Coll, on . If this job isn't quite right for you, please get in touch to discuss other roles in the development market. 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

Senior .NET Developer Fully remote - 45k-55k (depending on experience) We are working with a leading digital transformation specialist who, due to ongoing growth, is looking for a Senior .NET Developer to join and lead their growing Cloud Apps Team. As a Senior .NET Developer you will be required to work collaboratively with architects and consultants to design technical solutions that deliver the expected outcomes. This is a client-facing role, and therefore you must be comfortable communicating with and understanding the needs of customers. You will be in charge of coordinating a small team that develops .NET solutions for the cloud that are commercially viable and technically excellent. This is an exciting time to join the company as they continue to grow and help their clients maximise the benefits that the cloud has to offer. Key Skills and Experience -Experience with mentoring and coordinating a team. -Experience developing .NET applications. -Must have experience with both Front End and Back End web development. -Strong communication and inter-personal skills. -Be able to develop applications for the Microsoft Azure platform, as well as use Agile ALM tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira or similar. Please apply for immediate consideration and further information on this opportunity.

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Home Working/London EMEA HQ Permanent, Full Time As a trusted and preferred recruitment partner to this leading global provider of cloud-based solutions to the global financial sector, we have been asked to assist in the hire of several Lead Software Development Engineer in Test's (SDETs). You will oversee testing resources on a highly focussed team and will ensure testing strategies are applied with a focus on shift-left testing principles. Already benefiting from a dominance in the North American finance industry, our client is expanding it is London operations to better serve the UK and EU markets. This is an exciting time to join, and you will have the option to work from predominantly from home or within their state-of-the-art EMEA HQ in London. Core Requirements *Experience in Test Development and Leading Small Teams as a Lead SDET *Experience of Java and Object-Oriented Principles *Applying Test Practices in an Agile Environment *Unit Testing Frameworks such as JUnit *Testing Backend Systems or APIs *A mix of the following oTesting performance with JMeter or similar oWeb Services (REST, JSON, Thrift) oTesting Web Apps with Selenium WebDriver oBig Data Technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, Kafka, SQL) oNetwork principles/protocols (HTTP, TLS, TCP) oContinuous Integration (Jenkins, Bamboo) oContinuous Delivery Concepts Role Overview: Manage performance assessments and hiring for a small team of SDETs. Drive teams testing and automation strategies. Define/organise teams test planning for releases. Design/code automation frameworks, tests, and tools. Participate in team planning, story grooming, test execution, issue identification/resolution. Propose/implement improvements to processes. Develop/maintain shared testing libraries. Provide training/mentorship. Conduct code reviews, improve/maintain quality of automation code. Document automation framework, tools, and infrastructure. Alongside a competitive salary DOE, you will receive a benefits package which includes 25 Days Holiday (increases with service), Private Medical Cover, Bupa Dental Cover, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Secondment Opportunities to Global HQ in Vancouver, Pension Scheme (increases with service up to 7% employer contribution), Bonus Scheme (up to 8% dependent on revenues and team performance), Flexible Working. This position would be suitable for those who have held any of the following job titles, Lead SDET, Senior SDET, Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, Developer in Test. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers. Established in 1997, we have over twenty years of experience as IT Recruitment Specialist. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details on this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation ().

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Are you a Senior UX Specialist who would like to join a leading software engineering team within an evolving and dynamic organisation?Due to the success of a number of strategic Gloucestershire based programmes, we are growing our User Experience team with creative and ambitious UX Specialists. With a primary focus on developing cutting-edge digital surfaces in a rapid iterative way, this is an opportunity for you to help shape the future of our HCI provision.What you'll be doing:Delivering cutting edge User Centred Design (UCD) focused applicationsResearching, ideating and conceptualising digital solutions within a multi-disciplinary team of stakeholders, analysts, developers, UX specialists (and more)Participating in user research, research analysis and user interviewsTesting your output with varied and inclusive user groups so that you may validate your ideas and use feedback to introduce new features and/or discover methods of improvementDocumenting features, specifications and use-cases into practical guides for development teams and peers to followKnowledge sharing and collaborating on a routine basis by attending weekly design forums and workshopsPresenting to stakeholders in multi-team project demonstrationsPromoting UX standards and practices across the wider business as well as contributing to the internal UX communityWhat we're looking for in you:A varied portfolio showing the quality of your design work, UX work and any user researchMust have experience as a UX SpecialistCapable of understanding business/stakeholder needs as well as user needs Familiar with Agile & Lean methodology with a willingness to work in a fast paced agile environmentEvidence of good communication skills across the project-team and stakeholders in order to manage and make progress, keeping the product delivery on trackA solid understanding of UX practices with particular emphasis on digital surfaces and software developmentA solid understanding of accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design techniques or keen willingness to learnAn ability to analyse user behaviour and needs from both qualitative and quantitative methodsAn ability to use your own initiative to generate ideas, suggest processes and ways of workingA keen eye for detail and consistency across your own workAt ease using typical UX design tools, (either) Figma, Balsamiq, Draw.io and where there is an absence of tools, capable of using your own initiative in order to maintain progressComfortable participating in collaborative workshopsGood interpersonal skillsWhat would also be advantageous?Experience using Agile tools such as Jira and ConfluenceComfortable with HTML5, CSS3 and vanilla JavaScriptExperience using a range of design tools, Photoshop, Illustrator, InkScape, Gimp, PowerPoint (yes, PowerPoint)A knowledge of, or experience with, JavaScript front-end web frameworks such as React.js or AngularA knowledge of, or experience with, modern style libraries such as Bootstrap or Material DesignAn interest in current UX communities and eventsAdditional information for your consideration...You must be able obtain and hold UK Government clearances Opportunities exist across the UK to enhance your career progressionNorthrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.