Senior Delivery Manager Delivery Management, Agile Transformation, Digital Products and Services, User-Centred Design, Scrum Master, Agile and Lean Practices, Product Lifecycle, Financial Services £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits Hybrid with 2 days per week on site in Bedford Join a leading organisation dedicated to improving financial wellbeing across the UK. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-risk digital products and services. You will be at the forefront of agile transformation, mentoring delivery managers, and promoting inclusive, user-centred design. Day-to-day of the role: Operate flexibly across both Delivery Manager and Scrum Master roles, adapting to support team and project delivery needs. Own the end-to-end delivery process of digital products and services, managing schedules, timelines, risks, and issues. Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, and Test teams to ensure alignment and a shared understanding of goals. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement. Coach teams on agile principles and foster continuous improvement in delivery practices. Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, including a mix of permanent staff and third-party suppliers, to deliver impactful digital services. Serve as the main point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle. Champion agile delivery and actively contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including service standards and accessibility. Translate business needs into actionable plans, supporting resource planning and operational delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven ability to operate effectively as both a Delivery Manager and Scrum Master. Expertise in Agile and Lean practices, with a track record of coaching teams and innovating delivery approaches. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and bridging technical and non-technical discussions. Experience delivering products with blended teams of permanent staff and third-party suppliers. Deep understanding of the product lifecycle and ability to plan across complex environments. Proven track record of maintaining delivery momentum and resolving issues across teams. Experience leading successful delivery teams and fostering collaborative, transparent environments. Demonstrable experience in Agile delivery across the product lifecycle. Ability to inspire teams, facilitate feedback loops, and adapt team dynamics to suit delivery needs. Benefits: 30 days annual leave, up to 20% pension contributions, Cycle to Work and more. In the first instance please submit your CV.
03/03/2026
Full time
Senior Delivery Manager Delivery Management, Agile Transformation, Digital Products and Services, User-Centred Design, Scrum Master, Agile and Lean Practices, Product Lifecycle, Financial Services £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits Hybrid with 2 days per week on site in Bedford Join a leading organisation dedicated to improving financial wellbeing across the UK. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-risk digital products and services. You will be at the forefront of agile transformation, mentoring delivery managers, and promoting inclusive, user-centred design. Day-to-day of the role: Operate flexibly across both Delivery Manager and Scrum Master roles, adapting to support team and project delivery needs. Own the end-to-end delivery process of digital products and services, managing schedules, timelines, risks, and issues. Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, and Test teams to ensure alignment and a shared understanding of goals. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups, and backlog refinement. Coach teams on agile principles and foster continuous improvement in delivery practices. Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, including a mix of permanent staff and third-party suppliers, to deliver impactful digital services. Serve as the main point of contact for business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the delivery lifecycle. Champion agile delivery and actively contribute to the Delivery Management Community of Practice. Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including service standards and accessibility. Translate business needs into actionable plans, supporting resource planning and operational delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven ability to operate effectively as both a Delivery Manager and Scrum Master. Expertise in Agile and Lean practices, with a track record of coaching teams and innovating delivery approaches. Strong communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and bridging technical and non-technical discussions. Experience delivering products with blended teams of permanent staff and third-party suppliers. Deep understanding of the product lifecycle and ability to plan across complex environments. Proven track record of maintaining delivery momentum and resolving issues across teams. Experience leading successful delivery teams and fostering collaborative, transparent environments. Demonstrable experience in Agile delivery across the product lifecycle. Ability to inspire teams, facilitate feedback loops, and adapt team dynamics to suit delivery needs. Benefits: 30 days annual leave, up to 20% pension contributions, Cycle to Work and more. In the first instance please submit your CV.
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Delivery Manager to join our growing Software Development team. The Delivery Manager is accountable for ensuring development teams meet their delivery commitments and for clearly communicating progress to enable Product Delivery to support the organisation's short- and long-term objectives. Acting as a key facilitator for both the Product Owner and the team, the Delivery Manager works to remove impediments that could hinder sprint goals. The role focuses on fostering creativity and productivity within the team while ensuring achievements are visible to stakeholders. Additionally, the Delivery Manager provides guidance to the Product Owner on how to maximise return on investment for the team. Day to Day You'll Be: Delivery: Driving teams towards delivery commitments Effective coordination of work throughout the release Consistent and ongoing approach to planning, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics and measurements Solve issues and remove impediments to delivery Effective stakeholder management through proactive communication and regular, consistent reporting Effective budget management within the constraints of the project Practice: Collaborating with Delivery Managers to define the future of TransUnion's delivery practice and working together to implement that vision Call out, challenge and improve processes that introduce inefficiencies and slow the pace of deliveries Ensuring effective agile processes are in place to enable delivery Coaching and supporting the team Key Tasks: Manages, directs, and coordinates one or more segments of the organization's product development functions Estimates delivery timescales, develops and manages the development and release plans, and communicates progress effectively. Manages the development and implementation of general operating policies, processes and procedures for the organisation and leads on projects Uses best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products/services or processes Engages with key stakeholders to drive development and completion of projects, aligning with business strategy, Group policies and regulatory requirements Provides support and leadership where appropriate on specific projects, method changes or systems developments May train/mentor junior staff Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Essential Skills & Experience: Understand fundamentals of iterative development Understand software development life cycle processes and methodologies and can speak intelligently about them and leverage other techniques to provide value to a team/business Understand the value of commitments to delivery made by a development team Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics Understand backlog tracking, burn down metrics, velocity, and task definition Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and development and testing practices Ability to understand technical issues at a high level Experience of audit and compliance within own function Proven Scrum Master/PM Experience of working in a Software Development environment in a medium to large company Working in an agile team Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience of working in a regulated environment Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Logical and analytical approach Organised Effective leadership skills, able to motivate and empower others Good assertiveness skills Good conflict resolution skills Strong attention to detail Self-motivated Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) (url removed)/ This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title IT Sr Proj Mgr, IS Projects
26/02/2026
Full time
TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: We Are TransUnion: TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a Delivery Manager to join our growing Software Development team. The Delivery Manager is accountable for ensuring development teams meet their delivery commitments and for clearly communicating progress to enable Product Delivery to support the organisation's short- and long-term objectives. Acting as a key facilitator for both the Product Owner and the team, the Delivery Manager works to remove impediments that could hinder sprint goals. The role focuses on fostering creativity and productivity within the team while ensuring achievements are visible to stakeholders. Additionally, the Delivery Manager provides guidance to the Product Owner on how to maximise return on investment for the team. Day to Day You'll Be: Delivery: Driving teams towards delivery commitments Effective coordination of work throughout the release Consistent and ongoing approach to planning, estimating, managing uncertainty, metrics and measurements Solve issues and remove impediments to delivery Effective stakeholder management through proactive communication and regular, consistent reporting Effective budget management within the constraints of the project Practice: Collaborating with Delivery Managers to define the future of TransUnion's delivery practice and working together to implement that vision Call out, challenge and improve processes that introduce inefficiencies and slow the pace of deliveries Ensuring effective agile processes are in place to enable delivery Coaching and supporting the team Key Tasks: Manages, directs, and coordinates one or more segments of the organization's product development functions Estimates delivery timescales, develops and manages the development and release plans, and communicates progress effectively. Manages the development and implementation of general operating policies, processes and procedures for the organisation and leads on projects Uses best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve products/services or processes Engages with key stakeholders to drive development and completion of projects, aligning with business strategy, Group policies and regulatory requirements Provides support and leadership where appropriate on specific projects, method changes or systems developments May train/mentor junior staff Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Essential Skills & Experience: Understand fundamentals of iterative development Understand software development life cycle processes and methodologies and can speak intelligently about them and leverage other techniques to provide value to a team/business Understand the value of commitments to delivery made by a development team Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics Understand backlog tracking, burn down metrics, velocity, and task definition Familiarity with common Agile practices, service-oriented environments, and development and testing practices Ability to understand technical issues at a high level Experience of audit and compliance within own function Proven Scrum Master/PM Experience of working in a Software Development environment in a medium to large company Working in an agile team Desirable Skills & Experience: Experience of working in a regulated environment Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Logical and analytical approach Organised Effective leadership skills, able to motivate and empower others Good assertiveness skills Good conflict resolution skills Strong attention to detail Self-motivated Impact You'll Make: What's In It For you? At TransUnion you will be joining a friendly, forward thinking global business. As well as an excellent salary and bonus scheme or commission scheme (if joining our sales teams) our benefits package comes with: 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart TransUnion - a place to grow: If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful. We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together Flexibility at TU: We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day-to-day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you. Additional support: At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed) Interview & Hiring Process: Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in person interview your recruiter will inform you of this. We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance. Find out more about Life At TU UK: (url removed) (url removed)/ This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title IT Sr Proj Mgr, IS Projects
Be part of a team that has a variety of work, who work collaboratively in a friendly environment and are on the same page to achieve the same goals. You will own the Product, you will not just accept it. You will be someone who can show how you understand the value your Products bring and can push back should things not make sense or align. You will therefore love getting into the detail and building those trustworthy working relationships. Note: this is a hybrid role so you will need to be able to comfortably commute to our Head Office in Abingdon, Oxon, 1-2 days per week. You will bring previous experience in a Product Owner role, and you will be used to working with Scrum Masters, Developers and QAs. It is likely you will have a CSPO qualification and be familiar with Agile and SAFe methodologies. Previous sector or specific Product experience is not essential but would be beneficial. The approach and ability to be that point of contact and bridge between delivery teams and the business to reach successful outcomes is. In terms of projects, there will be variety however it will likely include working with APIs and internally built python based products. Please click apply or visit our Website and Careers Page to find out more. (url removed)> Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together
26/02/2026
Full time
Be part of a team that has a variety of work, who work collaboratively in a friendly environment and are on the same page to achieve the same goals. You will own the Product, you will not just accept it. You will be someone who can show how you understand the value your Products bring and can push back should things not make sense or align. You will therefore love getting into the detail and building those trustworthy working relationships. Note: this is a hybrid role so you will need to be able to comfortably commute to our Head Office in Abingdon, Oxon, 1-2 days per week. You will bring previous experience in a Product Owner role, and you will be used to working with Scrum Masters, Developers and QAs. It is likely you will have a CSPO qualification and be familiar with Agile and SAFe methodologies. Previous sector or specific Product experience is not essential but would be beneficial. The approach and ability to be that point of contact and bridge between delivery teams and the business to reach successful outcomes is. In terms of projects, there will be variety however it will likely include working with APIs and internally built python based products. Please click apply or visit our Website and Careers Page to find out more. (url removed)> Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together
C# Developer Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad Group Plc is seeking a skilled and experienced C# Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using .NET Core with associated web frameworks (React, Blazer, Angular). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-quality code that meets our clients' needs. As a consultant at Triad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape, defining, designing, and delivering digital solutions across public, private, and third sectors. Operating within a Company that values autonomy and creativity, you will be at the forefront of solving complex problems, contributing to a culture of innovation that has been the hallmark of Triad's 35-year success story. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain C# applications, components, and systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback to peers. Troubleshoot and debug software applications to resolve issues and optimise performance. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in web development and software engineering. Document code and technical specifications. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. Skills and Experience: Relevant training, qualifications and experience in software development practices (Apprenticeship/Degree/Masters etc) Proven experience as a C# Developer or similar software development role. Proficiency in C# programming language and .NET framework including .NET Core Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Familiarity with relational databases (eg, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (eg, Entity Framework). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Good communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work. Experience with Front End technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Experience with version control systems (eg, Git is preferred). Hold current SC-level security clearance (preferable). Be able to gain SC-level security clearance (mandatory). Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: Initial call with the Internal Recruitment Team Technical test Technical interview with one of our Senior Developers and Technical Architects Interview with our CTO for career review and cultural fit We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
03/10/2025
Full time
C# Developer Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary Negotiable, DoE, plus company benefits. Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad Group Plc is seeking a skilled and experienced C# Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using .NET Core with associated web frameworks (React, Blazer, Angular). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-quality code that meets our clients' needs. As a consultant at Triad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape, defining, designing, and delivering digital solutions across public, private, and third sectors. Operating within a Company that values autonomy and creativity, you will be at the forefront of solving complex problems, contributing to a culture of innovation that has been the hallmark of Triad's 35-year success story. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain C# applications, components, and systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback to peers. Troubleshoot and debug software applications to resolve issues and optimise performance. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in web development and software engineering. Document code and technical specifications. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. Skills and Experience: Relevant training, qualifications and experience in software development practices (Apprenticeship/Degree/Masters etc) Proven experience as a C# Developer or similar software development role. Proficiency in C# programming language and .NET framework including .NET Core Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Familiarity with relational databases (eg, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (eg, Entity Framework). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Good communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work. Experience with Front End technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Experience with version control systems (eg, Git is preferred). Hold current SC-level security clearance (preferable). Be able to gain SC-level security clearance (mandatory). Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: Initial call with the Internal Recruitment Team Technical test Technical interview with one of our Senior Developers and Technical Architects Interview with our CTO for career review and cultural fit We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
The University of Manchester
Manchester, Lancashire
Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum depending on relevant experience Job Type: Fixed Term - 24 months, Full Time Closing Date: 06/10/2025 Are you ready to drive agile change at one of the UK's leading universities? The University of Manchester invites applications for the position of Scrum Master within the Evolve Integrations Project, an initiative delivering essential new capabilities to enhance how we connect with and serve our community. This full-time, fixed-term role is vital to ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes by implementing agile methodologies, tools, and techniques to optimise workflows through ongoing improvement cycles. We are seeking a Scrum Master with a proven track record of excelling in dynamic environments, embracing complex challenges, and achieving significant results. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, and consultants, pragmatically applying agile practices while adapting to shifting priorities and diverse working styles. While sprints, retrospectives, and ceremonies form part of the methodology, the emphasis remains on flexibility, facilitation, and achieving outcome-focused delivery. Who we're looking for: As an adaptable Scrum Master, you excel in dynamic and complex environments. You demonstrate the ability to adapt effectively and facilitate change. You possess an in-depth understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and know how to apply them with pragmatism and purpose. You work well with both people and processes, focusing on mentoring, clear communication, and removing obstacles. Your role goes beyond standard routines to empower teams and deliver value efficiently. When working with stakeholders unfamiliar with agile, you provide guidance and ongoing support to keep projects moving forward. Your approach prioritises practical outcomes, rapid learning, and continuous improvement over rigid adherence to process frameworks. You efficiently identify potential obstacles and take proactive measures to address them. You possess the ability to analyse key metrics, identify trends, and promptly deliver insightful reports. What we're looking for: We're looking for a pragmatic, adaptable Scrum Master who thrives in complexity and who has: Experience leading mixed teams (staff, contractors, consultants) in complex, high-stakes projects. Proven ability to adapt agile practices to fit real-world delivery, not just theory. Confidence engaging stakeholders who may be new to agile, building understanding and alignment. Coached mixed teams and building buy-in with non-technical stakeholders. Confident with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Planner, Monday). Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and platform-as-a-service (desirable). Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) (desirable). A pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset Campus presence: you can ideally commit to being on-site at least 1 day a week initially, enabling high-touch collaboration and team cohesion. If you're excited by complexity, thrive on experimentation, and want to shape agile delivery in a transformative University programme, this is the role for you. Why join us? Be part of a world-class university with bold digital ambitions. Work on projects that have real impact on teaching, research, and student experience. Join a collaborative IT culture where your ideas and growth are valued. What you'll get in return: Generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, and staff wellbeing support. Inclusion matters here. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity of thought and background, and we know teams are stronger when they reflect the communities we serve. If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of; Scrum Lead, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Project Manager, Program Manager, may also be considered for this role.
01/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Scrum Master Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum depending on relevant experience Job Type: Fixed Term - 24 months, Full Time Closing Date: 06/10/2025 Are you ready to drive agile change at one of the UK's leading universities? The University of Manchester invites applications for the position of Scrum Master within the Evolve Integrations Project, an initiative delivering essential new capabilities to enhance how we connect with and serve our community. This full-time, fixed-term role is vital to ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes by implementing agile methodologies, tools, and techniques to optimise workflows through ongoing improvement cycles. We are seeking a Scrum Master with a proven track record of excelling in dynamic environments, embracing complex challenges, and achieving significant results. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, and consultants, pragmatically applying agile practices while adapting to shifting priorities and diverse working styles. While sprints, retrospectives, and ceremonies form part of the methodology, the emphasis remains on flexibility, facilitation, and achieving outcome-focused delivery. Who we're looking for: As an adaptable Scrum Master, you excel in dynamic and complex environments. You demonstrate the ability to adapt effectively and facilitate change. You possess an in-depth understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and know how to apply them with pragmatism and purpose. You work well with both people and processes, focusing on mentoring, clear communication, and removing obstacles. Your role goes beyond standard routines to empower teams and deliver value efficiently. When working with stakeholders unfamiliar with agile, you provide guidance and ongoing support to keep projects moving forward. Your approach prioritises practical outcomes, rapid learning, and continuous improvement over rigid adherence to process frameworks. You efficiently identify potential obstacles and take proactive measures to address them. You possess the ability to analyse key metrics, identify trends, and promptly deliver insightful reports. What we're looking for: We're looking for a pragmatic, adaptable Scrum Master who thrives in complexity and who has: Experience leading mixed teams (staff, contractors, consultants) in complex, high-stakes projects. Proven ability to adapt agile practices to fit real-world delivery, not just theory. Confidence engaging stakeholders who may be new to agile, building understanding and alignment. Coached mixed teams and building buy-in with non-technical stakeholders. Confident with agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Planner, Monday). Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and platform-as-a-service (desirable). Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) (desirable). A pragmatic, outcome-focused mindset Campus presence: you can ideally commit to being on-site at least 1 day a week initially, enabling high-touch collaboration and team cohesion. If you're excited by complexity, thrive on experimentation, and want to shape agile delivery in a transformative University programme, this is the role for you. Why join us? Be part of a world-class university with bold digital ambitions. Work on projects that have real impact on teaching, research, and student experience. Join a collaborative IT culture where your ideas and growth are valued. What you'll get in return: Generous holiday allowance, excellent pension scheme, and staff wellbeing support. Inclusion matters here. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity of thought and background, and we know teams are stronger when they reflect the communities we serve. If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of; Scrum Lead, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Project Manager, Program Manager, may also be considered for this role.
IT Project Manager (12 Month Fixed term contract)
IT Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects from inception to completion in line with the IT Strategy Action Plan. Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hours: 35 per week
Probation Period: 6 months
Notice Period: 1 month
Why Choose Us
* Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions
* Hybrid working
* Free onsite car parking
* Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)
* 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
* Two volunteer days per year
* Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions)
* Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses
* Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision
* Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
* Annual flu vaccinations
* Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out
* Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays
* Travel loan
Role Specific Responsibilities
*Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategies.
*Define project requirements, scope, benefits, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
*Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Manage project documentation, including requirements, reports, and post-implementation reviews.
*Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies and raise these as appropriate with the Project Sponsor and the Major Projects Board.
*Conduct regular status meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders.
*Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams.
*Project manage the development of IT solutions in accordance with business *Coordinate appropriate user acceptance testing and data quality assurance.
*Participate in the strategic planning of IT solutions across the business, including the role of technology in driving efficiencies. Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring smooth execution of project tasks.
*Partner closely with key suppliers and other housing associations, fostering a collaborative culture that advances the business.
*Promote the use of IT systems across the business and work closely with other teams to ensure they are using the systems to their full potential, assisting them to analyse, define and specify requirements. Identify any end-user training requirements.
*Deputise for the Senior IT Project Manager as and when required.
Required Education and Qualifications
*Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable
Required Key Skills and Competencies
*Proven knowledge and experience of successfully working in an IT Project Management.
*Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
*Experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
*Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, MS DevOps or equivalent.
*Proven experience of analysing business processes and information and producing process maps. <
*Proven experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
*Proven experience of using systems to support business improvement and efficiency.
*Experience of working in the social housing sector.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, projecting a positive impact on recipients.
*Ability to write and present reports.
*Ability to manage budgets.
*Proven ability to think innovatively while assessing risks and opportunities in a measured way.
*Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with a wide range of people to gain their commitment and influence outcomes.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Ability to work as part of a team.
*Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
*Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
*Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
*Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
*Proficiency in risk assessment and conflict resolution.
*Adaptability to new technologies and evolving business requirements.
*Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Required Behaviours
*Ability to support the strategic vision and goals of the organisation.
* The motivation and commitment to meet high personal standards and commit to challenging goals and objectives.
*The ability to address the needs of customers in a way that shows commitment to excellent customer service.
*Evaluates and reviews work to meet high standards that consistently meet or exceed expectations.
*Demonstrable resilience when working in challenging situation, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
General
* Comply with our ambitions to secure value for money in all we do and seek to continuously reduce our carbon footprint.
* Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.
* To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.
* To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge.
* Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required.
* Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business.
* This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
Applications
Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
Key Dates
Close date: 9 June 2025
Interview Date: W/C 16 June 2025
01/06/2025
IT Project Manager (12 Month Fixed term contract)
IT Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects from inception to completion in line with the IT Strategy Action Plan. Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hours: 35 per week
Probation Period: 6 months
Notice Period: 1 month
Why Choose Us
* Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions
* Hybrid working
* Free onsite car parking
* Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)
* 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
* Two volunteer days per year
* Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions)
* Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses
* Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision
* Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
* Annual flu vaccinations
* Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out
* Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays
* Travel loan
Role Specific Responsibilities
*Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategies.
*Define project requirements, scope, benefits, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
*Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Manage project documentation, including requirements, reports, and post-implementation reviews.
*Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies and raise these as appropriate with the Project Sponsor and the Major Projects Board.
*Conduct regular status meetings and provide project updates to stakeholders.
*Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams.
*Project manage the development of IT solutions in accordance with business *Coordinate appropriate user acceptance testing and data quality assurance.
*Participate in the strategic planning of IT solutions across the business, including the role of technology in driving efficiencies. Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring smooth execution of project tasks.
*Partner closely with key suppliers and other housing associations, fostering a collaborative culture that advances the business.
*Promote the use of IT systems across the business and work closely with other teams to ensure they are using the systems to their full potential, assisting them to analyse, define and specify requirements. Identify any end-user training requirements.
*Deputise for the Senior IT Project Manager as and when required.
Required Education and Qualifications
*Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable
Required Key Skills and Competencies
*Proven knowledge and experience of successfully working in an IT Project Management.
*Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
*Experience managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
*Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, MS Project, MS DevOps or equivalent.
*Proven experience of analysing business processes and information and producing process maps. <
*Proven experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
*Proven experience of using systems to support business improvement and efficiency.
*Experience of working in the social housing sector.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, projecting a positive impact on recipients.
*Ability to write and present reports.
*Ability to manage budgets.
*Proven ability to think innovatively while assessing risks and opportunities in a measured way.
*Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with a wide range of people to gain their commitment and influence outcomes.
*Excellent organisational and time management skills.
*Ability to work as part of a team.
*Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
*Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
*Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
*Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
*Proficiency in risk assessment and conflict resolution.
*Adaptability to new technologies and evolving business requirements.
*Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Required Behaviours
*Ability to support the strategic vision and goals of the organisation.
* The motivation and commitment to meet high personal standards and commit to challenging goals and objectives.
*The ability to address the needs of customers in a way that shows commitment to excellent customer service.
*Evaluates and reviews work to meet high standards that consistently meet or exceed expectations.
*Demonstrable resilience when working in challenging situation, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills
General
* Comply with our ambitions to secure value for money in all we do and seek to continuously reduce our carbon footprint.
* Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.
* To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.
* To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge.
* Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required.
* Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business.
* This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
Applications
Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
Key Dates
Close date: 9 June 2025
Interview Date: W/C 16 June 2025
End Date Monday 21 August 2023 Salary Range £45,054 - £67,581 We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Flexible / Variable Hours, Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary As above Job Description Our mission In the Economic Crime Prevention (ECP) Platform, our mission is to reduce harm to our communities by enhancing the Group's capability to prevent, detect and respond to economic crime. The ECP Platform sits within Consumer Relationships and plays a critical role in providing services across the whole Group. About the role We believe that people don't always fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you unique! We re looking to recruit a Java Engineer who will support the development and delivery of our Java based Springboot Microservices. You will work within a Software Engineering team embedded into the Lab of multidisciplinary staff, to create the best outcomes for our 30 million customers. You will be empowered to support the design and development of solutions that face into the constantly evolving needs of our customers and collaborate with others to make them a reality. Here s how you ll make a difference: Produce high quality, well-tested and robust code using Java. Support the maintenance & improvement of existing software, as well as the development of API s and Microservices. Support the identification of opportunities to automate and simplify so we can deliver better quality products for our customers. Play a part in our Agile engineering practices & ceremonies. Support our transition to cloud technologies. Be part of community to learn and grow individually but also working with others to help colleagues around you improve. Collaborative working with the Scrum Master and Product Owner as well as Engineers and Business Analysts building the feature team capability. Take ownership for backlog items, quality of build and test and ensure accurate deployments into the production estate, seeking methods (tooling / reviews) to ensure high standards and are in line with business and technical expectations, Group Critical solutions and contribute to the support of the platform. What we need from you: A Software Engineering background; either a degree or course followed by some commercial experience, or we usually find these roles that suit people with up to 5 years pure commercial experience with no prior degree. Be able to code in Java. Ideally have exposure to Springboot Microservices or API s although this isn t mandatory as we can teach this as long as your Java skills are to a suitable level. Have all-around knowledge of the software development lifecycle, ideally within a modern Agile engineering function. Have good communication & teamwork skills A proven track record delivering business value through sound and fully rounded engineering methods and principles, ensuring platforms and software are built consistently with relevant patterns and practices. Understand and advise how components and services are developed, tested and progressed within their Engineering field. Have a real passion for collaborating with other specialists and a strong team culture, Along with a successful track record of taking ownership and demonstrating leadership by example. What will be desirable (Would be great if you also have experience of/knowledge of the following would be advantageous, but please apply still apply if you don t have any): Experience in the Fraud Domain or Financial Services in general, exposure to cloud, or an understanding of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration. What s in it for you? Whatever your aspirations, you can expect excellent benefits, personal development, and a career that s enriching and full of opportunity. We promote an inclusive and diverse environment - it is one of the many things our colleagues love about working with us! As part of this we encourage colleagues to be flexible in their ways of working - including where and when you work - so you can balance your personal commitments with the needs of the business. We'd also like to reassure applicants that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. So, are you looking for a rewarding, exciting and stretching role in which you can contribute to our purpose of helping Britain prosper and make a difference to customers, businesses, and communities? If so, apply today and join our inclusive, purpose-led team that celebrates diversity. Additional information: We work in a hybrid way which means that we would need you to work from our Edinburgh office two days a week At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
17/08/2023
Full time
End Date Monday 21 August 2023 Salary Range £45,054 - £67,581 We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Flexible / Variable Hours, Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary As above Job Description Our mission In the Economic Crime Prevention (ECP) Platform, our mission is to reduce harm to our communities by enhancing the Group's capability to prevent, detect and respond to economic crime. The ECP Platform sits within Consumer Relationships and plays a critical role in providing services across the whole Group. About the role We believe that people don't always fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you unique! We re looking to recruit a Java Engineer who will support the development and delivery of our Java based Springboot Microservices. You will work within a Software Engineering team embedded into the Lab of multidisciplinary staff, to create the best outcomes for our 30 million customers. You will be empowered to support the design and development of solutions that face into the constantly evolving needs of our customers and collaborate with others to make them a reality. Here s how you ll make a difference: Produce high quality, well-tested and robust code using Java. Support the maintenance & improvement of existing software, as well as the development of API s and Microservices. Support the identification of opportunities to automate and simplify so we can deliver better quality products for our customers. Play a part in our Agile engineering practices & ceremonies. Support our transition to cloud technologies. Be part of community to learn and grow individually but also working with others to help colleagues around you improve. Collaborative working with the Scrum Master and Product Owner as well as Engineers and Business Analysts building the feature team capability. Take ownership for backlog items, quality of build and test and ensure accurate deployments into the production estate, seeking methods (tooling / reviews) to ensure high standards and are in line with business and technical expectations, Group Critical solutions and contribute to the support of the platform. What we need from you: A Software Engineering background; either a degree or course followed by some commercial experience, or we usually find these roles that suit people with up to 5 years pure commercial experience with no prior degree. Be able to code in Java. Ideally have exposure to Springboot Microservices or API s although this isn t mandatory as we can teach this as long as your Java skills are to a suitable level. Have all-around knowledge of the software development lifecycle, ideally within a modern Agile engineering function. Have good communication & teamwork skills A proven track record delivering business value through sound and fully rounded engineering methods and principles, ensuring platforms and software are built consistently with relevant patterns and practices. Understand and advise how components and services are developed, tested and progressed within their Engineering field. Have a real passion for collaborating with other specialists and a strong team culture, Along with a successful track record of taking ownership and demonstrating leadership by example. What will be desirable (Would be great if you also have experience of/knowledge of the following would be advantageous, but please apply still apply if you don t have any): Experience in the Fraud Domain or Financial Services in general, exposure to cloud, or an understanding of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Integration. What s in it for you? Whatever your aspirations, you can expect excellent benefits, personal development, and a career that s enriching and full of opportunity. We promote an inclusive and diverse environment - it is one of the many things our colleagues love about working with us! As part of this we encourage colleagues to be flexible in their ways of working - including where and when you work - so you can balance your personal commitments with the needs of the business. We'd also like to reassure applicants that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. So, are you looking for a rewarding, exciting and stretching role in which you can contribute to our purpose of helping Britain prosper and make a difference to customers, businesses, and communities? If so, apply today and join our inclusive, purpose-led team that celebrates diversity. Additional information: We work in a hybrid way which means that we would need you to work from our Edinburgh office two days a week At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
The Business Analyst... leads the requirements and scope definition for Information Security programme initiatives. Working collaboratively with stakeholders and technical SME's to explore strategic themes. Shaping early propositions into a set business requirements and scope that align to the target roadmap, will meet the strategic intent and value drivers owns the creation and articulation of business requirements feeding into and supporting the subsequent design for programme delivery team(s). Ensuring standards are met which clearly describe the scope of the proposition, supports the transition from business requirements to solution design and shows a 'clear line of sight' from strategy to execution and business benefits realisation (through mapping to OKR's & KPI's) is responsible for defining, preparing, and modelling the current and future state ('as is' and 'to be') business process flows that can be used to clearly identify gaps, required change, associated impact and help define priority. Support the principles, direction, and standards as it relates to the existing business process framework works with the Security and Enterprise Architect(s), to assist with developing a structured strategy and business design relating to the platforms and technology based on business needs and strategic direction, to ensure integrity to programme/portfolio design supports the Programme Director with the development of business cases and associated investment based on evidence validated with stakeholders across the organisation. Incorporation of an outline of the anticipated benefits, design choices, costs, risks and issues, whilst considering and aligning to appropriate governance supports a broad, enterprise-wide view of the D&G business and varying degrees of appreciation for strategy, processes, and various platform capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance leads interviews and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders (as appropriate) to derive and validate business requirements, process models and recommend operational efficiencies controls and quality facilitates in the identification and development of recommendations for business process or workflow issues within the organisation Key Relationships: Technology and Engineering Leadership Team Delivery and Change Leadership Team Business Design and Analysis Team Programme Director(s) Level 2 leaders across business Enterprise Architecture Team & Portfolio / Solution Architects Key Responsibility: Support the development of the business strategy through programmes of work As part of the wider BA community support organizational strategic reviews and framework alignment Determine and own business requirements and scope for assigned projects Determine and own business requirements and scope for the programme Engage and work with the wider D&G architecture team, programme directors and 3rd party consultancies as required Key participant within Agile teams and Waterfall delivery teams System Knowledge: AS400 IBM Datastage data platform architecture and solutions Genio or call centre agent front end General understanding of Security Systems / measures Cloud solution understanding (Azure/AWS) Skills: Highly capable self-starter who will need to hit the ground running, with the ability to think strategically and work at pace with a high degree of autonomy. Define and deliver clear business benefits and anchor the design for the programme or project as it progresses through an agile or waterfall lifecycle Enthusiastic team player with strong leadership skills will be required. Someone who can build consensus across a large and often diverse group of stakeholders. Ensure stakeholder interests are identified and addressed. Able to demonstrate a high level of political and business awareness Ensure a clear, confident, and collaborative manner when articulating concepts, challenges, complexities to drive standards and best practices Well-developed analytical thinking & problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new concepts and integrate varying inputs, comprehend intent of business needs, and help shape the solution Traceability modelling and consideration in all work completed Proactively identify opportunities & synergies between change initiatives to ensure a co-ordinated approach to business design and provide independent design challenge where appropriate and manage expectations. Articulate, and literate - able to express complex concepts both verbally and in written form Passionate about protecting Domestic and General, our staff, customers and clients from cyber threat exposure Detailed understanding of wider industry developments and the ability to respond effectively to changes in needs, regulatory stipulations and updated cyber threat assessments Ability to remain confident and assured in difficult circumstances, proven resilience, and stamina to sustain performance when under continuous pressure Enterprise architecture contribution/understanding Knowledge: A broad working knowledge across a range of domains will be required Target Operating Models Business Strategy, Design & Roadmaps Change Management Business case support/development Benefits realisation against OKR's KPI Frameworks Agile - Scrum and Kanban Regulatory landscape Experience: Experience working with senior directors / leadership team members & business strategists Process design and mapping Requirement's definition & management Understanding and experience of business architecture best practices and goals Maturing business architecture functions Producing scope documents for Design Authorities Large programme delivery involvement End to end project delivery experience Vendor engagement and relationship management Business architecture awareness and understanding Development of business architecture artefacts. Core Competency: Leadership: Energy and perseverance: Apply your drive and ambition, always learning and adapting, yet remaining calm and persistent in the face of challenge Ownership and accountability: Take personal responsibility for broader business performance, striving to do the right thing Makes it happen: Focus on execution and driving results, making sound decisions that create real value Customer focused: Passionate about customers and clients - look for ways to improve customer or client services to create a positive and legacy Collaboration: You encourage an open exchange of information, seeking new working relationships to help break down barriers Developer: Support and empower colleagues to achieve a high standard of performance Technical: Business and technical process design and delivery Formalised requirements gathering, documentation and ownership Traceability matrix creation and ownership Risk and Issue management Business change facilitation and delivery Support of cost forecast and business benefit formulation Qualification: Degree or equivalent Ideally - Industry recognised qualifications for: Business Analysis (ISEB) Business Architecture (CBA, TOGAF, Six Sigma). Agile (Product Owner, Scrum Master)
24/09/2022
Full time
The Business Analyst... leads the requirements and scope definition for Information Security programme initiatives. Working collaboratively with stakeholders and technical SME's to explore strategic themes. Shaping early propositions into a set business requirements and scope that align to the target roadmap, will meet the strategic intent and value drivers owns the creation and articulation of business requirements feeding into and supporting the subsequent design for programme delivery team(s). Ensuring standards are met which clearly describe the scope of the proposition, supports the transition from business requirements to solution design and shows a 'clear line of sight' from strategy to execution and business benefits realisation (through mapping to OKR's & KPI's) is responsible for defining, preparing, and modelling the current and future state ('as is' and 'to be') business process flows that can be used to clearly identify gaps, required change, associated impact and help define priority. Support the principles, direction, and standards as it relates to the existing business process framework works with the Security and Enterprise Architect(s), to assist with developing a structured strategy and business design relating to the platforms and technology based on business needs and strategic direction, to ensure integrity to programme/portfolio design supports the Programme Director with the development of business cases and associated investment based on evidence validated with stakeholders across the organisation. Incorporation of an outline of the anticipated benefits, design choices, costs, risks and issues, whilst considering and aligning to appropriate governance supports a broad, enterprise-wide view of the D&G business and varying degrees of appreciation for strategy, processes, and various platform capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance leads interviews and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders (as appropriate) to derive and validate business requirements, process models and recommend operational efficiencies controls and quality facilitates in the identification and development of recommendations for business process or workflow issues within the organisation Key Relationships: Technology and Engineering Leadership Team Delivery and Change Leadership Team Business Design and Analysis Team Programme Director(s) Level 2 leaders across business Enterprise Architecture Team & Portfolio / Solution Architects Key Responsibility: Support the development of the business strategy through programmes of work As part of the wider BA community support organizational strategic reviews and framework alignment Determine and own business requirements and scope for assigned projects Determine and own business requirements and scope for the programme Engage and work with the wider D&G architecture team, programme directors and 3rd party consultancies as required Key participant within Agile teams and Waterfall delivery teams System Knowledge: AS400 IBM Datastage data platform architecture and solutions Genio or call centre agent front end General understanding of Security Systems / measures Cloud solution understanding (Azure/AWS) Skills: Highly capable self-starter who will need to hit the ground running, with the ability to think strategically and work at pace with a high degree of autonomy. Define and deliver clear business benefits and anchor the design for the programme or project as it progresses through an agile or waterfall lifecycle Enthusiastic team player with strong leadership skills will be required. Someone who can build consensus across a large and often diverse group of stakeholders. Ensure stakeholder interests are identified and addressed. Able to demonstrate a high level of political and business awareness Ensure a clear, confident, and collaborative manner when articulating concepts, challenges, complexities to drive standards and best practices Well-developed analytical thinking & problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new concepts and integrate varying inputs, comprehend intent of business needs, and help shape the solution Traceability modelling and consideration in all work completed Proactively identify opportunities & synergies between change initiatives to ensure a co-ordinated approach to business design and provide independent design challenge where appropriate and manage expectations. Articulate, and literate - able to express complex concepts both verbally and in written form Passionate about protecting Domestic and General, our staff, customers and clients from cyber threat exposure Detailed understanding of wider industry developments and the ability to respond effectively to changes in needs, regulatory stipulations and updated cyber threat assessments Ability to remain confident and assured in difficult circumstances, proven resilience, and stamina to sustain performance when under continuous pressure Enterprise architecture contribution/understanding Knowledge: A broad working knowledge across a range of domains will be required Target Operating Models Business Strategy, Design & Roadmaps Change Management Business case support/development Benefits realisation against OKR's KPI Frameworks Agile - Scrum and Kanban Regulatory landscape Experience: Experience working with senior directors / leadership team members & business strategists Process design and mapping Requirement's definition & management Understanding and experience of business architecture best practices and goals Maturing business architecture functions Producing scope documents for Design Authorities Large programme delivery involvement End to end project delivery experience Vendor engagement and relationship management Business architecture awareness and understanding Development of business architecture artefacts. Core Competency: Leadership: Energy and perseverance: Apply your drive and ambition, always learning and adapting, yet remaining calm and persistent in the face of challenge Ownership and accountability: Take personal responsibility for broader business performance, striving to do the right thing Makes it happen: Focus on execution and driving results, making sound decisions that create real value Customer focused: Passionate about customers and clients - look for ways to improve customer or client services to create a positive and legacy Collaboration: You encourage an open exchange of information, seeking new working relationships to help break down barriers Developer: Support and empower colleagues to achieve a high standard of performance Technical: Business and technical process design and delivery Formalised requirements gathering, documentation and ownership Traceability matrix creation and ownership Risk and Issue management Business change facilitation and delivery Support of cost forecast and business benefit formulation Qualification: Degree or equivalent Ideally - Industry recognised qualifications for: Business Analysis (ISEB) Business Architecture (CBA, TOGAF, Six Sigma). Agile (Product Owner, Scrum Master)
Our Relaunch Programme is aimed at supporting talented professionals back into the business by providing a tailored 6-month programme to help refresh and update existing skills as well as developing confidence. We understand that you won't necessarily match every requirement on the job description but will have some relevant previous experience and a willingness to learn and further develop your skills in this area. If you have had a career break of 1 years or beyond, for whatever reason, we would love to hear from you! The Job on Offer The Cloud and Custom Applications (CCA) business unit is a core part of Capgemini UK's Application Services organisation. We specialise in the use of leading edge technologies, forward looking platforms and agile delivery processes to develop business solutions for large private and public sector organisations. The CCA capability teams provide the breadth of skills and experience required to undertake the end-to-end delivery of these systems, services and solutions. The BA team is a core part of CCA and Capgemini has invested significantly in building a market leading Digital BA capability. Whilst we have already have a team of 45 BAs working in this area and it is our priority to actively invest further to grow this capability through recruitment and training. Your role Working with stakeholders and business users from the customer to elicit, capture, analyse, refine, communicate and document their requirements Representing the customer (acting as a proxy) in support of the delivery teams throughout the project Representing the technical team in communication with the customer about the project delivery Providing support to the architects, designers and developers in the definition of technical solutions Working with User Experience and Information Architects in the definition of Customer Journeys and the production of wireframes and prototypes Validating that the functional and non-functional requirements are appropriately implemented within the solution Assisting with the estimation of timescales, resources and planning to successfully deliver a project Be a contributor to the creation of best practices through the identification of reusable project assets Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest IT trends, best practices and digital technologies Coaching and developing our people, particularly our more junior BAs and Graduate community (for more senior BA positions) Acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach (for more senior BA positions) Your profile As a Digital Business Analyst you will be responsible for activities on projects and programmes of all sizes. You will be able to understand our client's business needs and be able to creatively shape and refine business solutions to meet those needs. In guiding and advising clients to help them develop and refine requirements, you must be able to quickly establish your credibility with client staff at all levels. A track record of working on IT development programmes with demonstrable experience of working on a variety of different IT delivery projects. Exposure to a digital suite of systems such as CRM, CMS, Mobile Apps, Social Media and Ecommerce Experience of working with a recognised Agile or Iterative development methodology (e.g. Scrum, XP, DSDM) Experience of Agile documentation including Backlogs, Customer Journeys, Use Cases, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria etc Experience of a variety of requirements elicitation techniques, (e.g. interviews, questionnaires, user observation, workshops, role playing and prototyping) Experience of analysis of both functional and non-functional requirements Experience of the full project lifecycle and a good understanding of project roles and activities (technical and non-technical) required for successful delivery Good facilitation and influencing skills with the ability to work with large groups of customers of varying level of seniority from user to board level Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with and present to internal teams and customers with technical and non-technical backgrounds You - bring your values, energy, motivation and sense of humour to add to and enhance our team and culture. Experience of leadership of other BAs User interface design and wireframing skills Experience of working in Scrum Master and/or Product Owner roles (with any certifications) Modelling of the business domain - process, rules and objects / data Formal requirements management and traceability (including use of tools) Working in a GDS framework Previous consulting experience within major consultancy or SI organisation Why Capgemini is unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
23/09/2022
Full time
Our Relaunch Programme is aimed at supporting talented professionals back into the business by providing a tailored 6-month programme to help refresh and update existing skills as well as developing confidence. We understand that you won't necessarily match every requirement on the job description but will have some relevant previous experience and a willingness to learn and further develop your skills in this area. If you have had a career break of 1 years or beyond, for whatever reason, we would love to hear from you! The Job on Offer The Cloud and Custom Applications (CCA) business unit is a core part of Capgemini UK's Application Services organisation. We specialise in the use of leading edge technologies, forward looking platforms and agile delivery processes to develop business solutions for large private and public sector organisations. The CCA capability teams provide the breadth of skills and experience required to undertake the end-to-end delivery of these systems, services and solutions. The BA team is a core part of CCA and Capgemini has invested significantly in building a market leading Digital BA capability. Whilst we have already have a team of 45 BAs working in this area and it is our priority to actively invest further to grow this capability through recruitment and training. Your role Working with stakeholders and business users from the customer to elicit, capture, analyse, refine, communicate and document their requirements Representing the customer (acting as a proxy) in support of the delivery teams throughout the project Representing the technical team in communication with the customer about the project delivery Providing support to the architects, designers and developers in the definition of technical solutions Working with User Experience and Information Architects in the definition of Customer Journeys and the production of wireframes and prototypes Validating that the functional and non-functional requirements are appropriately implemented within the solution Assisting with the estimation of timescales, resources and planning to successfully deliver a project Be a contributor to the creation of best practices through the identification of reusable project assets Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest IT trends, best practices and digital technologies Coaching and developing our people, particularly our more junior BAs and Graduate community (for more senior BA positions) Acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach (for more senior BA positions) Your profile As a Digital Business Analyst you will be responsible for activities on projects and programmes of all sizes. You will be able to understand our client's business needs and be able to creatively shape and refine business solutions to meet those needs. In guiding and advising clients to help them develop and refine requirements, you must be able to quickly establish your credibility with client staff at all levels. A track record of working on IT development programmes with demonstrable experience of working on a variety of different IT delivery projects. Exposure to a digital suite of systems such as CRM, CMS, Mobile Apps, Social Media and Ecommerce Experience of working with a recognised Agile or Iterative development methodology (e.g. Scrum, XP, DSDM) Experience of Agile documentation including Backlogs, Customer Journeys, Use Cases, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria etc Experience of a variety of requirements elicitation techniques, (e.g. interviews, questionnaires, user observation, workshops, role playing and prototyping) Experience of analysis of both functional and non-functional requirements Experience of the full project lifecycle and a good understanding of project roles and activities (technical and non-technical) required for successful delivery Good facilitation and influencing skills with the ability to work with large groups of customers of varying level of seniority from user to board level Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with and present to internal teams and customers with technical and non-technical backgrounds You - bring your values, energy, motivation and sense of humour to add to and enhance our team and culture. Experience of leadership of other BAs User interface design and wireframing skills Experience of working in Scrum Master and/or Product Owner roles (with any certifications) Modelling of the business domain - process, rules and objects / data Formal requirements management and traceability (including use of tools) Working in a GDS framework Previous consulting experience within major consultancy or SI organisation Why Capgemini is unique At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Who you'll be working with The Cloud & Custom Applications business unit is a core part of Capgemini UK's Application Services organisation. We specialise in the use of leading-edge technologies, forward looking platforms and agile delivery processes to develop business solutions for large private and public sector organisations. The CCA capability teams provide the breadth of skills and experience required to undertake the end-to-end delivery of these systems, services and solutions. The BA team is a core part of CCA, and Capgemini has invested significantly in building a market leading Digital BA capability. Whilst we have already had a team of 45 BAs working in this area and it is our priority to actively invest further to grow this capability through recruitment and training. The focus of your role As a Digital Business Analyst you will be responsible for activities on projects and programmes of all sizes. You will be able to understand our client's business needs and be able to creatively shape and refine business solutions to meet those needs. In guiding and advising clients to help them develop and refine requirements, you must be able to quickly establish your credibility with client staff at all levels. What you'll do Working with stakeholders and business users from the customer to elicit, capture, analyse, refine, communicate and document their requirements Representing the customer (acting as a proxy) in support of the delivery teams throughout the project Representing the technical team in communication with the customer about the project delivery Providing support to the architects, designers and developers in the definition of technical solutions Working with User Experience and Information Architects in the definition of Customer Journeys and the production of wireframes and prototypes Validating that the functional and non-functional requirements are appropriately implemented within the solution Assisting with the estimation of timescales, resources and planning to successfully deliver a project Be a contributor to the creation of best practices through the identification of reusable project assets Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest IT trends, best practices and digital technologies Coaching and developing our people, particularly our more junior BAs and Graduate community (for more senior BA positions) Acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach (for more senior BA positions) What you'll bring A track record of working on IT development programmes with demonstrable experience of working on a variety of different IT delivery projects. Exposure to a digital suite of systems such as CRM, CMS, Mobile Apps, Social Media and Ecommerce Experience of working with a recognised Agile or Iterative development methodology (e.g. Scrum, XP, DSDM) Experience of Agile documentation including Backlogs, Customer Journeys, Use Cases, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria etc Experience of a variety of requirements elicitation techniques, (e.g. interviews, questionnaires, user observation, workshops, role playing and prototyping) Experience of analysis of both functional and non-functional requirements Experience of the full project lifecycle and a good understanding of project roles and activities (technical and non-technical) required for successful delivery Good facilitation and influencing skills with the ability to work with large groups of customers of varying level of seniority from user to board level Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with and present to internal teams and customers with technical and non-technical backgrounds You - bring your values, energy, motivation and sense of humour to add to and enhance our team and culture For more senior positions we will also like to consider experience in any of the following: Experience of leadership of other BAs User interface design and wireframing skills Experience of working in Scrum Master and/or Product Owner roles (with any certifications) Modelling of the business domain - process, rules and objects / data Formal requirements management and traceability (including use of tools) Working in a GDS framework Previous consulting experience within major consultancy or SI organisation. What we'll offer you Professional development. Accelerated career progression. An environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. It's all on offer at Capgemini and although collaboration is at the core of the way we work, we also recognise individual needs with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to suit you. Diversity Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Get the Future You Want
21/09/2022
Full time
Who you'll be working with The Cloud & Custom Applications business unit is a core part of Capgemini UK's Application Services organisation. We specialise in the use of leading-edge technologies, forward looking platforms and agile delivery processes to develop business solutions for large private and public sector organisations. The CCA capability teams provide the breadth of skills and experience required to undertake the end-to-end delivery of these systems, services and solutions. The BA team is a core part of CCA, and Capgemini has invested significantly in building a market leading Digital BA capability. Whilst we have already had a team of 45 BAs working in this area and it is our priority to actively invest further to grow this capability through recruitment and training. The focus of your role As a Digital Business Analyst you will be responsible for activities on projects and programmes of all sizes. You will be able to understand our client's business needs and be able to creatively shape and refine business solutions to meet those needs. In guiding and advising clients to help them develop and refine requirements, you must be able to quickly establish your credibility with client staff at all levels. What you'll do Working with stakeholders and business users from the customer to elicit, capture, analyse, refine, communicate and document their requirements Representing the customer (acting as a proxy) in support of the delivery teams throughout the project Representing the technical team in communication with the customer about the project delivery Providing support to the architects, designers and developers in the definition of technical solutions Working with User Experience and Information Architects in the definition of Customer Journeys and the production of wireframes and prototypes Validating that the functional and non-functional requirements are appropriately implemented within the solution Assisting with the estimation of timescales, resources and planning to successfully deliver a project Be a contributor to the creation of best practices through the identification of reusable project assets Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest IT trends, best practices and digital technologies Coaching and developing our people, particularly our more junior BAs and Graduate community (for more senior BA positions) Acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner and/or Agile Coach (for more senior BA positions) What you'll bring A track record of working on IT development programmes with demonstrable experience of working on a variety of different IT delivery projects. Exposure to a digital suite of systems such as CRM, CMS, Mobile Apps, Social Media and Ecommerce Experience of working with a recognised Agile or Iterative development methodology (e.g. Scrum, XP, DSDM) Experience of Agile documentation including Backlogs, Customer Journeys, Use Cases, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria etc Experience of a variety of requirements elicitation techniques, (e.g. interviews, questionnaires, user observation, workshops, role playing and prototyping) Experience of analysis of both functional and non-functional requirements Experience of the full project lifecycle and a good understanding of project roles and activities (technical and non-technical) required for successful delivery Good facilitation and influencing skills with the ability to work with large groups of customers of varying level of seniority from user to board level Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with and present to internal teams and customers with technical and non-technical backgrounds You - bring your values, energy, motivation and sense of humour to add to and enhance our team and culture For more senior positions we will also like to consider experience in any of the following: Experience of leadership of other BAs User interface design and wireframing skills Experience of working in Scrum Master and/or Product Owner roles (with any certifications) Modelling of the business domain - process, rules and objects / data Formal requirements management and traceability (including use of tools) Working in a GDS framework Previous consulting experience within major consultancy or SI organisation. What we'll offer you Professional development. Accelerated career progression. An environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. It's all on offer at Capgemini and although collaboration is at the core of the way we work, we also recognise individual needs with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to suit you. Diversity Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Get the Future You Want
(100% remote: UK) - AGILE Software Project Manager - Software Development - e-commerce, m-commerce, loyalty systems. Experienced Agile Project Manager required by growing Fintech - mobile client engagement technology; established 5yrs now and still rapid expanding. Great teams and very innovative product. Rate to £525/day 'negotiable for a star!'. Inside IR35. Agile Project Manager - the role and experience checklist: -> Managing full end-to-end * software development * lifecycle projects -> Fully Agile environment -> e-Commerce and m-Commerce applications development -> Project initiation, requirements gathering and translation to implementation -> Stakeholder management: globally distributed dev teams (30 staff) -> Working with the Scrum Master, the Product Managers, etc -> Managing 3rd parties and suppliers -> Resource management -> Risk management -> Meeting targets -> MS Project Working in the PMO covering the above, the role requires a 'full lifecycle Software PM' (ideally someone who originally started as a software developer) who has passion, drive, patience, can quickly absorb information, great communication skills and who shares this FinTech's vision for the future. The company has enjoyed great success in the Far East, Europe and are spearheading into North America. It's a great time to join the firm as they embark on the next phase of their expansion, with the scope to grow your career in-line with their expansion. 6mth contract with the opportunity for extension or even permanent work.Services advertised by Dupen are those of an Agency.
08/01/2022
Contractor
(100% remote: UK) - AGILE Software Project Manager - Software Development - e-commerce, m-commerce, loyalty systems. Experienced Agile Project Manager required by growing Fintech - mobile client engagement technology; established 5yrs now and still rapid expanding. Great teams and very innovative product. Rate to £525/day 'negotiable for a star!'. Inside IR35. Agile Project Manager - the role and experience checklist: -> Managing full end-to-end * software development * lifecycle projects -> Fully Agile environment -> e-Commerce and m-Commerce applications development -> Project initiation, requirements gathering and translation to implementation -> Stakeholder management: globally distributed dev teams (30 staff) -> Working with the Scrum Master, the Product Managers, etc -> Managing 3rd parties and suppliers -> Resource management -> Risk management -> Meeting targets -> MS Project Working in the PMO covering the above, the role requires a 'full lifecycle Software PM' (ideally someone who originally started as a software developer) who has passion, drive, patience, can quickly absorb information, great communication skills and who shares this FinTech's vision for the future. The company has enjoyed great success in the Far East, Europe and are spearheading into North America. It's a great time to join the firm as they embark on the next phase of their expansion, with the scope to grow your career in-line with their expansion. 6mth contract with the opportunity for extension or even permanent work.Services advertised by Dupen are those of an Agency.
Communications Manager (Cyber Security) - Banking - London - PAYE Contract Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Cyber Security, Banking, Financial Services, FS, Investment Banking, Insurance Are you a passionate and confident Communications Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec, ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. We are currently working on a wide variety of assignments that include some major Digital Transformation initiatives, Regulatory and Compliance Programmes and Tools adoption projects where we are providing specialist technical and business services to a client base of primarily Tier 1 Banks. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Communications Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec for a project we are managing for a Tier 1 Bank. (London/Remote). Ideally you will be both a highly driven creator and an organiser, with responsibility for the delivery of Cyber Security branding and engagement agenda. Responsibilities: Establish a branding playbook for Cyber Security Create an engaging Front End for Cyber Security (SharePoint/Web/Confluence) Maintain and manage the engagements agenda for Cyber Security including forward planning Support Cyber Security leadership with preparation for events, papers and publications Create graphics and visuals Manage the review process for papers and publications Manage and maintain Cyber Security speaking licenses Supporting with internal and external relationships Skills/Experience: Exceptional and demonstrable business and IT stakeholder management and communication skills Creative and organised Positive and professional attitude, team player, flexible and adaptable Confident and takes responsibility and ownership for work and personal development. Exceptional written and visual communications; able to show examples across a range of formats Minimum 5 years working within a related (branding/marketing/publicity/communications) role, ideally within Financial Services or similar Using tooling to create images for use in papers and presentations, including MSFT Visio Understanding of project management principles Desirable Scrummaster and/or Project Management qualification Confluence customisation SharePoint customisation Web design/useability (UI/UX) If this role sounds of interest, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
06/01/2022
Contractor
Communications Manager (Cyber Security) - Banking - London - PAYE Contract Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Cyber Security, Banking, Financial Services, FS, Investment Banking, Insurance Are you a passionate and confident Communications Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec, ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. We are currently working on a wide variety of assignments that include some major Digital Transformation initiatives, Regulatory and Compliance Programmes and Tools adoption projects where we are providing specialist technical and business services to a client base of primarily Tier 1 Banks. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Communications Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec for a project we are managing for a Tier 1 Bank. (London/Remote). Ideally you will be both a highly driven creator and an organiser, with responsibility for the delivery of Cyber Security branding and engagement agenda. Responsibilities: Establish a branding playbook for Cyber Security Create an engaging Front End for Cyber Security (SharePoint/Web/Confluence) Maintain and manage the engagements agenda for Cyber Security including forward planning Support Cyber Security leadership with preparation for events, papers and publications Create graphics and visuals Manage the review process for papers and publications Manage and maintain Cyber Security speaking licenses Supporting with internal and external relationships Skills/Experience: Exceptional and demonstrable business and IT stakeholder management and communication skills Creative and organised Positive and professional attitude, team player, flexible and adaptable Confident and takes responsibility and ownership for work and personal development. Exceptional written and visual communications; able to show examples across a range of formats Minimum 5 years working within a related (branding/marketing/publicity/communications) role, ideally within Financial Services or similar Using tooling to create images for use in papers and presentations, including MSFT Visio Understanding of project management principles Desirable Scrummaster and/or Project Management qualification Confluence customisation SharePoint customisation Web design/useability (UI/UX) If this role sounds of interest, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Brand Manager (Cyber Security) - Banking - London - PAYE Contract Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Cyber Security, Banking, Financial Services, FS, Investment Banking, Insurance Are you a passionate and confident Brand Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec, ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. We are currently working on a wide variety of assignments that include some major Digital Transformation initiatives, Regulatory and Compliance Programmes and Tools adoption projects where we are providing specialist technical and business services to a client base of primarily Tier 1 Banks. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Brand Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec for a project we are managing for a Tier 1 Bank. (London/Remote). Ideally you will be both a highly driven creator and an organiser, with responsibility for the delivery of Cyber Security branding and engagement agenda. Responsibilities: Establish a branding playbook for Cyber Security Create an engaging Front End for Cyber Security (SharePoint/Web/Confluence) Maintain and manage the engagements agenda for Cyber Security including forward planning Support Cyber Security leadership with preparation for events, papers and publications Create graphics and visuals Manage the review process for papers and publications Manage and maintain Cyber Security speaking licenses Supporting with internal and external relationships Skills/Experience: Exceptional and demonstrable business and IT stakeholder management and communication skills Creative and organised Positive and professional attitude, team player, flexible and adaptable Confident and takes responsibility and ownership for work and personal development. Exceptional written and visual communications; able to show examples across a range of formats Minimum 5 years working within a related (branding/marketing/publicity/communications) role, ideally within Financial Services or similar Using tooling to create images for use in papers and presentations, including MSFT Visio Understanding of project management principles Desirable Scrummaster and/or Project Management qualification Confluence customisation SharePoint customisation Web design/useability (UI/UX) If this role sounds of interest, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
06/01/2022
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Brand Manager (Cyber Security) - Banking - London - PAYE Contract Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Cyber Security, Banking, Financial Services, FS, Investment Banking, Insurance Are you a passionate and confident Brand Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec, ready to make a significant contribution working for one of the UK's fastest growing Financial Services Consultancies? Then read on! MHC Overview: MHC are an award-winning IT and Business Consultancy, specialising in Change Management initiatives, which we deliver working in a collaborative way with our Clients. We are currently working on a wide variety of assignments that include some major Digital Transformation initiatives, Regulatory and Compliance Programmes and Tools adoption projects where we are providing specialist technical and business services to a client base of primarily Tier 1 Banks. You will have the confidence and the capability to step straight into a specialist consultancy role within one of MHC's Practice areas to provide effective and efficient solutions that support our Clients' business requirements, while working constructively with senior MHC and Client managers and other staff. MHC are hiring a Brand Manager with an interest in Cyber Security/InfoSec for a project we are managing for a Tier 1 Bank. (London/Remote). Ideally you will be both a highly driven creator and an organiser, with responsibility for the delivery of Cyber Security branding and engagement agenda. Responsibilities: Establish a branding playbook for Cyber Security Create an engaging Front End for Cyber Security (SharePoint/Web/Confluence) Maintain and manage the engagements agenda for Cyber Security including forward planning Support Cyber Security leadership with preparation for events, papers and publications Create graphics and visuals Manage the review process for papers and publications Manage and maintain Cyber Security speaking licenses Supporting with internal and external relationships Skills/Experience: Exceptional and demonstrable business and IT stakeholder management and communication skills Creative and organised Positive and professional attitude, team player, flexible and adaptable Confident and takes responsibility and ownership for work and personal development. Exceptional written and visual communications; able to show examples across a range of formats Minimum 5 years working within a related (branding/marketing/publicity/communications) role, ideally within Financial Services or similar Using tooling to create images for use in papers and presentations, including MSFT Visio Understanding of project management principles Desirable Scrummaster and/or Project Management qualification Confluence customisation SharePoint customisation Web design/useability (UI/UX) If this role sounds of interest, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Our Mission We're the Payments, Fraud and Financial Crime (PFFC) Value Stream and our vision is to promote social well-being for our customers by enabling them to make and receive payments and protect them from fraud and financial crime. We do this by supporting business areas in processing compliant, fast, secure, and flexible transaction management services and real time payments, and addressing rising threats from social engineering by implementing new and improved ways to meet our customer's needs. Our team As the Bank moves to building out a strategic roadmap, both from an application infrastructure and tooling, our team is embracing this and building capability to enable this transformation. The SWIFT Team is a multi-mode (agile/ DevOps/Waterfall) delivery team, supporting Category A services in Payments, Fraud and Financial Crime. About the role We're looking to recruit a Software Engineer in Test/Quality Engineer to join our SWIFT team, within our value stream, working in a highly proficient and productive engineering team instilled with a team ethos of testing and delivering high quality solutions for our colleagues and customers. You'll be taking on a quality engineering role, supporting the development, and testing of a highly effective and critical payments gateway. We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you incredible! Here's how you'll make a difference: Work in an agile team with colleagues from different fields, not the least software engineers and business analysts to plan and implement highly effective testing to ensure excellent delivery quality to customers. Excitingly you can exercise your "T-Shape" capabilities to develop and further improve the expansion of the Test Automation framework to not only deliver quality testing but in a rapid execution timeline. Be part of an encouraging Quality Engineering community to learn and grow individually but also working with others to help the community. Collaborative working with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, engineers, and business analysts building the feature team capability. What we need from you: You'll be experienced in Quality Engineering, with knowledge on the SWIFT payments and/or automation payment tools. Java experience - both technical and practical usage. You'll have a consistent track record in building, crafting automation processes and execution through sound and fully rounded engineering methods and principles. Manual and automated testing, functional and non-functional coverage as well as documentation and defect management. Experienced with SAG and GTX application or experience with testing and integration. We'd also welcome the following desirable skills: Experience in any of the following: Jenkins, BDD Cucumber, Jira/Confluence. Experience with introduction of 3rd Party packages/tools. A passion for mentoring other less experienced colleagues. Strong team spirit and taking ownership and responsibility. Experience of agile, DevOps and non-agile quality engineering practices. Together we'll make it possible... We promote an inclusive and encouraging culture - it's one of the many things our colleagues love about working with us! We're keen to support all our colleagues in finding new opportunities. Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development, and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity. Our team works a hybrid working pattern, and we may meet in office monthly flexibility to work from home the remainder of the time. You'll also receive a package that includes base salary: £33, 993 - £44, 130; a 4% flex benefit cash pot to spend (or take as cash), a discretionary variable performance bonus up to 20%, a generous 15% employer pension contribution, 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, private health cover, access to share schemes and staff discounts. About Lloyds Banking Group As the UK's largest retail and commercial bank, we have a footprint that touches nearly every community and household in the UK. That gives us a big responsibility to support the UK economy and have a clear strategy to put customers first and achieve our vision of being the best bank for our customers. Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today.
10/11/2021
Full time
Our Mission We're the Payments, Fraud and Financial Crime (PFFC) Value Stream and our vision is to promote social well-being for our customers by enabling them to make and receive payments and protect them from fraud and financial crime. We do this by supporting business areas in processing compliant, fast, secure, and flexible transaction management services and real time payments, and addressing rising threats from social engineering by implementing new and improved ways to meet our customer's needs. Our team As the Bank moves to building out a strategic roadmap, both from an application infrastructure and tooling, our team is embracing this and building capability to enable this transformation. The SWIFT Team is a multi-mode (agile/ DevOps/Waterfall) delivery team, supporting Category A services in Payments, Fraud and Financial Crime. About the role We're looking to recruit a Software Engineer in Test/Quality Engineer to join our SWIFT team, within our value stream, working in a highly proficient and productive engineering team instilled with a team ethos of testing and delivering high quality solutions for our colleagues and customers. You'll be taking on a quality engineering role, supporting the development, and testing of a highly effective and critical payments gateway. We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you incredible! Here's how you'll make a difference: Work in an agile team with colleagues from different fields, not the least software engineers and business analysts to plan and implement highly effective testing to ensure excellent delivery quality to customers. Excitingly you can exercise your "T-Shape" capabilities to develop and further improve the expansion of the Test Automation framework to not only deliver quality testing but in a rapid execution timeline. Be part of an encouraging Quality Engineering community to learn and grow individually but also working with others to help the community. Collaborative working with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, engineers, and business analysts building the feature team capability. What we need from you: You'll be experienced in Quality Engineering, with knowledge on the SWIFT payments and/or automation payment tools. Java experience - both technical and practical usage. You'll have a consistent track record in building, crafting automation processes and execution through sound and fully rounded engineering methods and principles. Manual and automated testing, functional and non-functional coverage as well as documentation and defect management. Experienced with SAG and GTX application or experience with testing and integration. We'd also welcome the following desirable skills: Experience in any of the following: Jenkins, BDD Cucumber, Jira/Confluence. Experience with introduction of 3rd Party packages/tools. A passion for mentoring other less experienced colleagues. Strong team spirit and taking ownership and responsibility. Experience of agile, DevOps and non-agile quality engineering practices. Together we'll make it possible... We promote an inclusive and encouraging culture - it's one of the many things our colleagues love about working with us! We're keen to support all our colleagues in finding new opportunities. Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development, and a career that's enriching and full of opportunity. Our team works a hybrid working pattern, and we may meet in office monthly flexibility to work from home the remainder of the time. You'll also receive a package that includes base salary: £33, 993 - £44, 130; a 4% flex benefit cash pot to spend (or take as cash), a discretionary variable performance bonus up to 20%, a generous 15% employer pension contribution, 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, private health cover, access to share schemes and staff discounts. About Lloyds Banking Group As the UK's largest retail and commercial bank, we have a footprint that touches nearly every community and household in the UK. That gives us a big responsibility to support the UK economy and have a clear strategy to put customers first and achieve our vision of being the best bank for our customers. Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today.
Programme Manager CRM - Marketing This is a newly created role required to help support in the delivery of large strategic, global projects, which will be utilized across all markets. We are looking for an independent and confident individual who is process driven. You need to be well versed in CRM systems and technology as well as being data literate. A self-starter, who can work closely with a strong team (in multiple locations) and can handle the fast pace of delivery and multiple clients with different strategies and challenges. Role responsibilities: Gathering requirements and developing project scopes that determine priorities, goals and deliverables, time frame, budgets, working processes and resource requirements. Establish a work plan and staffing for each phase of the project and arrange resourcing. Manage the coordination of many teams including the client marketing team, client IT, Omnicom agencies, Software vendors, technology strategy, implementation and transformation teams to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget. Constantly monitor and report on project progress and manage and validate change requests as required Pro-actively identify conflicts, risks and resource gaps and manage these throughout all phases of the project Serve as the primary interface with the Client on project planning and serve as primary interface with any 3rd party suppliers Manage overall quality of project delivery and documentation. Manage project finances and programme level status reporting, forecasting budget spend, profitability and resource utilization Required skills: Solid commercial experience as a Sr. Project Manager/Project Director, from an agency environment Advanced leadership and management skills Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. High level negotiation skills Excellent skills in stakeholder management at all levels Budget tracking, management, and financial reporting at programme level Critical thinking and analytical skills Expert knowledge of Agile methodology, tools and techniques Strong technical understanding of sophisticated CRM marketing and data Ability to control, co-ordinate and prioritise the workflow amongst the team Ability to communicate expected roles and responsibilities within the team Ability to identify and recruit resources for the team Confidence to be able to challenge the client where needed to maintain budget/schedule/core requirements and offer insight on possible alternative approaches Experience of managing a programme of work up to £2m p.a. Preferably holds a professional qualification in Project Management, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master or DSDM Proficient with the MS Office suite. Prepared to travel as necessary to other offices and client/third party offices Programme Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
05/11/2021
Full time
Programme Manager CRM - Marketing This is a newly created role required to help support in the delivery of large strategic, global projects, which will be utilized across all markets. We are looking for an independent and confident individual who is process driven. You need to be well versed in CRM systems and technology as well as being data literate. A self-starter, who can work closely with a strong team (in multiple locations) and can handle the fast pace of delivery and multiple clients with different strategies and challenges. Role responsibilities: Gathering requirements and developing project scopes that determine priorities, goals and deliverables, time frame, budgets, working processes and resource requirements. Establish a work plan and staffing for each phase of the project and arrange resourcing. Manage the coordination of many teams including the client marketing team, client IT, Omnicom agencies, Software vendors, technology strategy, implementation and transformation teams to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget. Constantly monitor and report on project progress and manage and validate change requests as required Pro-actively identify conflicts, risks and resource gaps and manage these throughout all phases of the project Serve as the primary interface with the Client on project planning and serve as primary interface with any 3rd party suppliers Manage overall quality of project delivery and documentation. Manage project finances and programme level status reporting, forecasting budget spend, profitability and resource utilization Required skills: Solid commercial experience as a Sr. Project Manager/Project Director, from an agency environment Advanced leadership and management skills Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. High level negotiation skills Excellent skills in stakeholder management at all levels Budget tracking, management, and financial reporting at programme level Critical thinking and analytical skills Expert knowledge of Agile methodology, tools and techniques Strong technical understanding of sophisticated CRM marketing and data Ability to control, co-ordinate and prioritise the workflow amongst the team Ability to communicate expected roles and responsibilities within the team Ability to identify and recruit resources for the team Confidence to be able to challenge the client where needed to maintain budget/schedule/core requirements and offer insight on possible alternative approaches Experience of managing a programme of work up to £2m p.a. Preferably holds a professional qualification in Project Management, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master or DSDM Proficient with the MS Office suite. Prepared to travel as necessary to other offices and client/third party offices Programme Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Business Analyst (Product Owner) - £50k + Benefits - Liverpool The Business Analyst/Product Owner will be a key member of the Online Product Team, reporting to the IT Director. The role will be responsible for gathering and communicating products requirements both to the development team and back to stakeholders. The company have strongly adopted agile delivery methods to deal with the complex and ever-changing environment. The business analysts are a driving force behind the Online development, and they might also be required to travel from time to time to meet stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities: Ensure all analysis artefacts are produced in accordance with the development and project management methodologies. Strong knowledge of the Agile development lifecycle and practical experience in previous complimentary roles. Work with internal and external customers to analyse their needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals. Work closely with the Online Business stakeholders to analyse and understand client, user and business needs. Analyse, understand and translate regulatory requirements. Own the development success of your portion of the Product Roadmap, aligning with the wider scale roadmap commitments and deliverables. Capture key user perspectives and create relevant requirements documents that link to epics and stories that guide the Agile software development team to kickstart development discussions. Provide support documentation and mock-ups in accordance with the business priorities and timescales Liaise with all areas of the business to collate and validate requirements. Participate in the initial and ongoing discussions with the client, once top-level requirements have been ascertained. Solve product related problems, make decisions, complete trade-off analysis to stay on track towards business deliverable commitments Meet directly and interact with stakeholders to extract a comprehensive list of user needs and analyse what sorts of solutions will provide them with what they need. Collecting, understanding, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, and translating these into functional specifications and user stories. Analyse and document business processes. Identify fictitious or wasteful business process and recommend sustainable alternatives. To provide the link between the user, development team and any third-party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle. Day to day analysis and management of change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met. Handling day to day development queries and verbally communicating business rules and requirements in an agile environment. Production of information and reports as required by the business/product owners, including showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies. Ability to perform and assist in user acceptance testing. Create and maintain documentation that serves as a knowledge base for the development of the product. Provide regular demos and content presentations to the Project Team and various stake holders, including external stakeholders. Day to day communication with the business, including the Project Office, Development Teams and Test Team, this includes tracking work requirements through a variety of governance tools and methods. This also includes maintaining relationships and communication lines with nominated Points of Contact of external clients. Act as an ambassador for the product internally and externally and as the primary contact for queries related to the product. Assistance with the training and production of user documentation and supporting help text. Be a leader and representative of the Product team as a satellite resource that consults in organized scrum teams and work in collaboration with a project assigned Scrum Master. Requirements: 3+ years of Online business analysis experience working in a Product Development environment. Experience in online gaming and gambling software. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects applying Agile methodologies. Experienced in the full software development lifecycle from inception to support. Applied expertise in a variety of software development methodologies, especially Agile development. Experience of Agile with Scrum and User Story writing is required. Proven experience interacting directly with end users. Demonstrable evidence of analysing and documenting complex business processes. Demonstrable experience writing user stories and functional specification documents. An inquisitive nature, not easily overwhelmed, comfortable communicating in open forums with peers and senior staff alike, resourceful and with excellent negotiation skills. Self-starter, firm but friendly character, able to obtain respect from colleagues and with a likeable manner to get the most out of people. Strategic, operational and technical marketing and management skills. Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient with tools such as MS Project and issue tracking systems. Proven experience with MS Office tools Please send a CV if you would like further information on this Business Analyst Product Owner vacancy.
04/11/2021
Full time
Business Analyst (Product Owner) - £50k + Benefits - Liverpool The Business Analyst/Product Owner will be a key member of the Online Product Team, reporting to the IT Director. The role will be responsible for gathering and communicating products requirements both to the development team and back to stakeholders. The company have strongly adopted agile delivery methods to deal with the complex and ever-changing environment. The business analysts are a driving force behind the Online development, and they might also be required to travel from time to time to meet stakeholders and customers. Responsibilities: Ensure all analysis artefacts are produced in accordance with the development and project management methodologies. Strong knowledge of the Agile development lifecycle and practical experience in previous complimentary roles. Work with internal and external customers to analyse their needs and align product roadmap to strategic goals. Work closely with the Online Business stakeholders to analyse and understand client, user and business needs. Analyse, understand and translate regulatory requirements. Own the development success of your portion of the Product Roadmap, aligning with the wider scale roadmap commitments and deliverables. Capture key user perspectives and create relevant requirements documents that link to epics and stories that guide the Agile software development team to kickstart development discussions. Provide support documentation and mock-ups in accordance with the business priorities and timescales Liaise with all areas of the business to collate and validate requirements. Participate in the initial and ongoing discussions with the client, once top-level requirements have been ascertained. Solve product related problems, make decisions, complete trade-off analysis to stay on track towards business deliverable commitments Meet directly and interact with stakeholders to extract a comprehensive list of user needs and analyse what sorts of solutions will provide them with what they need. Collecting, understanding, and transmitting the business requirements for the project, and translating these into functional specifications and user stories. Analyse and document business processes. Identify fictitious or wasteful business process and recommend sustainable alternatives. To provide the link between the user, development team and any third-party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle. Day to day analysis and management of change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met. Handling day to day development queries and verbally communicating business rules and requirements in an agile environment. Production of information and reports as required by the business/product owners, including showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies. Ability to perform and assist in user acceptance testing. Create and maintain documentation that serves as a knowledge base for the development of the product. Provide regular demos and content presentations to the Project Team and various stake holders, including external stakeholders. Day to day communication with the business, including the Project Office, Development Teams and Test Team, this includes tracking work requirements through a variety of governance tools and methods. This also includes maintaining relationships and communication lines with nominated Points of Contact of external clients. Act as an ambassador for the product internally and externally and as the primary contact for queries related to the product. Assistance with the training and production of user documentation and supporting help text. Be a leader and representative of the Product team as a satellite resource that consults in organized scrum teams and work in collaboration with a project assigned Scrum Master. Requirements: 3+ years of Online business analysis experience working in a Product Development environment. Experience in online gaming and gambling software. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects applying Agile methodologies. Experienced in the full software development lifecycle from inception to support. Applied expertise in a variety of software development methodologies, especially Agile development. Experience of Agile with Scrum and User Story writing is required. Proven experience interacting directly with end users. Demonstrable evidence of analysing and documenting complex business processes. Demonstrable experience writing user stories and functional specification documents. An inquisitive nature, not easily overwhelmed, comfortable communicating in open forums with peers and senior staff alike, resourceful and with excellent negotiation skills. Self-starter, firm but friendly character, able to obtain respect from colleagues and with a likeable manner to get the most out of people. Strategic, operational and technical marketing and management skills. Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient with tools such as MS Project and issue tracking systems. Proven experience with MS Office tools Please send a CV if you would like further information on this Business Analyst Product Owner vacancy.
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
2x Support Developer Roles - Global Business - Training for Multivalue databases - Up to £35k - Part Remote Please note that my client cannot offer sponsorship for this position. Your new company My client is a specialist at creating Digital Technology in electronics, tech and engineering industries. They are part of a Global Business that is strongly financially backed and full of lots of expertise. They are often ahead of tech trends, have mobility to work internationally and have many digital skills. They ship 4 million products online to over 500,000 customers in 170 countries. Your new role They are looking for a Developer for the Information Services team who will be working in software support role. You will carry out, under guidance and supervision, software development and system support assignments of moderate complexity. Your support responsibilities will consist of both support and troubleshooting of a variety of Production systems, including their ERP that is built upon UniVerse, Python, Java and other web-based technologies (HTML, JavaScript, React), as well as small development projects that contribute to the robustness of these systems. You will analyse, design, build, modify, debug and correct software applications and modules in support of business systems. You will work with scrum masters, managers, product owners, fellow developers, QA teams, senior staff and other key business stakeholders as required to deliver solutions. What you'll need to succeed Have knowledge of programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and software development patterns Have the ability to translate and develop logic from technical specifications Have knowledge and experience of developing computer software and can demonstrate knowledge of related concepts, practices, and processes Have professional experience (0-3 years) in reading, developing, and troubleshooting software in languages such as: BASIC, C, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and SQL; and with mark-up languages such as HTML and XML Have the ability to understand business needs Possesses knowledge of aspects of computer technology outside of software development, including hardware, networking, operating systems, and database management systems Possesses good verbal and written communication skills, as applied to both technical and non-technical subject matter Have knowledge of one-or-more software development methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Scrum) Bonus points for: Knowledge or experience of multi-value databases or NoSQL databases Knowledge or experience of working with organisations that implement a distribution model What you'll get in return You'll be joining a company where work/life balance isn't just an idea, they're flexible on working hours and open to fully remote working. They also implement a lovely half day working day on Fridays! They have a super friendly team that like to go on monthly outings. You'll never have to worry about breakfast again as this is supplied by the company in their offices. The offices are newly refurbished and the equipment is always industry-best. They also like to invest in their staff with generous training options and opportunities to attend relevant industry conferences. 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
05/10/2021
Full time
2x Support Developer Roles - Global Business - Training for Multivalue databases - Up to £35k - Part Remote Please note that my client cannot offer sponsorship for this position. Your new company My client is a specialist at creating Digital Technology in electronics, tech and engineering industries. They are part of a Global Business that is strongly financially backed and full of lots of expertise. They are often ahead of tech trends, have mobility to work internationally and have many digital skills. They ship 4 million products online to over 500,000 customers in 170 countries. Your new role They are looking for a Developer for the Information Services team who will be working in software support role. You will carry out, under guidance and supervision, software development and system support assignments of moderate complexity. Your support responsibilities will consist of both support and troubleshooting of a variety of Production systems, including their ERP that is built upon UniVerse, Python, Java and other web-based technologies (HTML, JavaScript, React), as well as small development projects that contribute to the robustness of these systems. You will analyse, design, build, modify, debug and correct software applications and modules in support of business systems. You will work with scrum masters, managers, product owners, fellow developers, QA teams, senior staff and other key business stakeholders as required to deliver solutions. What you'll need to succeed Have knowledge of programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and software development patterns Have the ability to translate and develop logic from technical specifications Have knowledge and experience of developing computer software and can demonstrate knowledge of related concepts, practices, and processes Have professional experience (0-3 years) in reading, developing, and troubleshooting software in languages such as: BASIC, C, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and SQL; and with mark-up languages such as HTML and XML Have the ability to understand business needs Possesses knowledge of aspects of computer technology outside of software development, including hardware, networking, operating systems, and database management systems Possesses good verbal and written communication skills, as applied to both technical and non-technical subject matter Have knowledge of one-or-more software development methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Scrum) Bonus points for: Knowledge or experience of multi-value databases or NoSQL databases Knowledge or experience of working with organisations that implement a distribution model What you'll get in return You'll be joining a company where work/life balance isn't just an idea, they're flexible on working hours and open to fully remote working. They also implement a lovely half day working day on Fridays! They have a super friendly team that like to go on monthly outings. You'll never have to worry about breakfast again as this is supplied by the company in their offices. The offices are newly refurbished and the equipment is always industry-best. They also like to invest in their staff with generous training options and opportunities to attend relevant industry conferences. 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
Howdens Joinery are looking for a Lean Portfolio Manager to join our busy Digital Solutions Team. This role could be based in our Croxley office in Hertfordshire, our office in Brackmills Business Park or our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. As a FTSE 250 business which is undergoing a digital transformation, this role offers a confident and engaging Lean Portfolio Manager an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of our transformation plans, connecting the portfolio to business strategy, agile portfolio process management and lean governance. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be a role model for lean agile portfolio principles, process & practices including championing a culture of continuous improvement and flow. The role contributes strongly to the definition of the IT strategy, vision, and the technology roadmap. Understanding the impact of change across the technology and business processes are fundamental. Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will be a trusted business partner to one or more portfolio domains, providing insight and challenge across all areas of delivery, covering costs, value and benefits. In your role, you will provide a consolidated view of the technology change agenda across several portfolios. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be implementing and leveraging the coaching, frameworks and best practice ways of working through the SAFe Agile framework to enable the efficient running of the Portfolio process, with good Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices, and focus on collaboration with business and delivery transformation teams. Working within a dynamic digital team, you will also be actively involved across all elements of strategy and portfolio planning and will be engaged in working with the team to share information and facilitate workshops to investigate, align and agree proposed changes. In your role you will be: Establishing the Portfolio Vision Implementing Lean Budgeting and Guardrails Establishing flow with the Portfolio Kanban Establishing Strategy and Investment funding Applying Agile Portfolio Process and Operations Applying Lean Governance Building a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function Coordinating Value Streams Measuring the Lean Portfolio Management function performance An active member of the Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) Key Experience & Skills needed: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of experience in product life cycle management, program management, or portfolio management in a high technology setting A passion for agile and lean portfolio management. You will have worked as a Scrum Master or RTE in the past and now scaling up as an Agile Portfolio Manager. Added advantage if you have any SAFe or Agile certification Strong experience in defining and managing Portfolio Management processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesise complex information and prepare concise and compelling presentations. Strong people management skills, able to lead your team effectively. Excellent prioritisations skills, able to understand the impact of delays. Demonstrates a high degree of innovation and creativity, balanced with the ability to make the complex appear simple by swift logical and analytical thinking. Confident, engaging and possesses a strong work ethic with a passion for transformation and innovation. Demonstrable effectiveness in driving change, influencing outcomes and gaining senior management support. Strong experience in programme management. Good knowledge or experience in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Demonstrable experience in developing, delivering and supporting product roadmap, transition and delivery processes. Comprehensive knowledge of product development lifecycle and the roles of product managers, product owners, development managers and business stakeholders Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement efforts and coach team on agile principles and best PLM practices through the LACE Good knowledge of supporting tools (Azure Dev Ops) Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 250 business, with more than 750 depots nationwide and more than 10,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years, annual company bonus, fully expensed company car or car allowance, private medical insurance and a contributory pension. There is also great coffee and other refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, subsidised gym membership, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company , you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
09/09/2021
Full time
Howdens Joinery are looking for a Lean Portfolio Manager to join our busy Digital Solutions Team. This role could be based in our Croxley office in Hertfordshire, our office in Brackmills Business Park or our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. As a FTSE 250 business which is undergoing a digital transformation, this role offers a confident and engaging Lean Portfolio Manager an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of our transformation plans, connecting the portfolio to business strategy, agile portfolio process management and lean governance. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be a role model for lean agile portfolio principles, process & practices including championing a culture of continuous improvement and flow. The role contributes strongly to the definition of the IT strategy, vision, and the technology roadmap. Understanding the impact of change across the technology and business processes are fundamental. Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will be a trusted business partner to one or more portfolio domains, providing insight and challenge across all areas of delivery, covering costs, value and benefits. In your role, you will provide a consolidated view of the technology change agenda across several portfolios. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be implementing and leveraging the coaching, frameworks and best practice ways of working through the SAFe Agile framework to enable the efficient running of the Portfolio process, with good Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices, and focus on collaboration with business and delivery transformation teams. Working within a dynamic digital team, you will also be actively involved across all elements of strategy and portfolio planning and will be engaged in working with the team to share information and facilitate workshops to investigate, align and agree proposed changes. In your role you will be: Establishing the Portfolio Vision Implementing Lean Budgeting and Guardrails Establishing flow with the Portfolio Kanban Establishing Strategy and Investment funding Applying Agile Portfolio Process and Operations Applying Lean Governance Building a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function Coordinating Value Streams Measuring the Lean Portfolio Management function performance An active member of the Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) Key Experience & Skills needed: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of experience in product life cycle management, program management, or portfolio management in a high technology setting A passion for agile and lean portfolio management. You will have worked as a Scrum Master or RTE in the past and now scaling up as an Agile Portfolio Manager. Added advantage if you have any SAFe or Agile certification Strong experience in defining and managing Portfolio Management processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesise complex information and prepare concise and compelling presentations. Strong people management skills, able to lead your team effectively. Excellent prioritisations skills, able to understand the impact of delays. Demonstrates a high degree of innovation and creativity, balanced with the ability to make the complex appear simple by swift logical and analytical thinking. Confident, engaging and possesses a strong work ethic with a passion for transformation and innovation. Demonstrable effectiveness in driving change, influencing outcomes and gaining senior management support. Strong experience in programme management. Good knowledge or experience in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Demonstrable experience in developing, delivering and supporting product roadmap, transition and delivery processes. Comprehensive knowledge of product development lifecycle and the roles of product managers, product owners, development managers and business stakeholders Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement efforts and coach team on agile principles and best PLM practices through the LACE Good knowledge of supporting tools (Azure Dev Ops) Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 250 business, with more than 750 depots nationwide and more than 10,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years, annual company bonus, fully expensed company car or car allowance, private medical insurance and a contributory pension. There is also great coffee and other refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, subsidised gym membership, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company , you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
Howdens Joinery are looking for a Lean Portfolio Manager to join our busy Digital Solutions Team. This role could be based in our Croxley office in Hertfordshire, our office in Brackmills Business Park or our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. As a FTSE 250 business which is undergoing a digital transformation, this role offers a confident and engaging Lean Portfolio Manager an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of our transformation plans, connecting the portfolio to business strategy, agile portfolio process management and lean governance. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be a role model for lean agile portfolio principles, process & practices including championing a culture of continuous improvement and flow. The role contributes strongly to the definition of the IT strategy, vision, and the technology roadmap. Understanding the impact of change across the technology and business processes are fundamental. Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will be a trusted business partner to one or more portfolio domains, providing insight and challenge across all areas of delivery, covering costs, value and benefits. In your role, you will provide a consolidated view of the technology change agenda across several portfolios. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be implementing and leveraging the coaching, frameworks and best practice ways of working through the SAFe Agile framework to enable the efficient running of the Portfolio process, with good Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices, and focus on collaboration with business and delivery transformation teams. Working within a dynamic digital team, you will also be actively involved across all elements of strategy and portfolio planning and will be engaged in working with the team to share information and facilitate workshops to investigate, align and agree proposed changes. In your role you will be: Establishing the Portfolio Vision Implementing Lean Budgeting and Guardrails Establishing flow with the Portfolio Kanban Establishing Strategy and Investment funding Applying Agile Portfolio Process and Operations Applying Lean Governance Building a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function Coordinating Value Streams Measuring the Lean Portfolio Management function performance An active member of the Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) Key Experience & Skills needed: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of experience in product life cycle management, program management, or portfolio management in a high technology setting A passion for agile and lean portfolio management. You will have worked as a Scrum Master or RTE in the past and now scaling up as an Agile Portfolio Manager. Added advantage if you have any SAFe or Agile certification Strong experience in defining and managing Portfolio Management processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesise complex information and prepare concise and compelling presentations. Strong people management skills, able to lead your team effectively. Excellent prioritisations skills, able to understand the impact of delays. Demonstrates a high degree of innovation and creativity, balanced with the ability to make the complex appear simple by swift logical and analytical thinking. Confident, engaging and possesses a strong work ethic with a passion for transformation and innovation. Demonstrable effectiveness in driving change, influencing outcomes and gaining senior management support. Strong experience in programme management. Good knowledge or experience in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Demonstrable experience in developing, delivering and supporting product roadmap, transition and delivery processes. Comprehensive knowledge of product development lifecycle and the roles of product managers, product owners, development managers and business stakeholders Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement efforts and coach team on agile principles and best PLM practices through the LACE Good knowledge of supporting tools (Azure Dev Ops) Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 250 business, with more than 750 depots nationwide and more than 10,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years, annual company bonus, fully expensed company car or car allowance, private medical insurance and a contributory pension. There is also great coffee and other refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, subsidised gym membership, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company , you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
09/09/2021
Full time
Howdens Joinery are looking for a Lean Portfolio Manager to join our busy Digital Solutions Team. This role could be based in our Croxley office in Hertfordshire, our office in Brackmills Business Park or our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. As a FTSE 250 business which is undergoing a digital transformation, this role offers a confident and engaging Lean Portfolio Manager an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of our transformation plans, connecting the portfolio to business strategy, agile portfolio process management and lean governance. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be a role model for lean agile portfolio principles, process & practices including championing a culture of continuous improvement and flow. The role contributes strongly to the definition of the IT strategy, vision, and the technology roadmap. Understanding the impact of change across the technology and business processes are fundamental. Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, you will be a trusted business partner to one or more portfolio domains, providing insight and challenge across all areas of delivery, covering costs, value and benefits. In your role, you will provide a consolidated view of the technology change agenda across several portfolios. As a Lean Portfolio Manager, you will be implementing and leveraging the coaching, frameworks and best practice ways of working through the SAFe Agile framework to enable the efficient running of the Portfolio process, with good Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices, and focus on collaboration with business and delivery transformation teams. Working within a dynamic digital team, you will also be actively involved across all elements of strategy and portfolio planning and will be engaged in working with the team to share information and facilitate workshops to investigate, align and agree proposed changes. In your role you will be: Establishing the Portfolio Vision Implementing Lean Budgeting and Guardrails Establishing flow with the Portfolio Kanban Establishing Strategy and Investment funding Applying Agile Portfolio Process and Operations Applying Lean Governance Building a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function Coordinating Value Streams Measuring the Lean Portfolio Management function performance An active member of the Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) Key Experience & Skills needed: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of experience in product life cycle management, program management, or portfolio management in a high technology setting A passion for agile and lean portfolio management. You will have worked as a Scrum Master or RTE in the past and now scaling up as an Agile Portfolio Manager. Added advantage if you have any SAFe or Agile certification Strong experience in defining and managing Portfolio Management processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesise complex information and prepare concise and compelling presentations. Strong people management skills, able to lead your team effectively. Excellent prioritisations skills, able to understand the impact of delays. Demonstrates a high degree of innovation and creativity, balanced with the ability to make the complex appear simple by swift logical and analytical thinking. Confident, engaging and possesses a strong work ethic with a passion for transformation and innovation. Demonstrable effectiveness in driving change, influencing outcomes and gaining senior management support. Strong experience in programme management. Good knowledge or experience in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Demonstrable experience in developing, delivering and supporting product roadmap, transition and delivery processes. Comprehensive knowledge of product development lifecycle and the roles of product managers, product owners, development managers and business stakeholders Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement efforts and coach team on agile principles and best PLM practices through the LACE Good knowledge of supporting tools (Azure Dev Ops) Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 250 business, with more than 750 depots nationwide and more than 10,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa £1.5 billion and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We have a very competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday increasing to 27 days after 5 years, annual company bonus, fully expensed company car or car allowance, private medical insurance and a contributory pension. There is also great coffee and other refreshments and snacks, onsite car parking, subsidised gym membership, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 250 company , you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
