Linux / UNIX Developer - C++ - Manchester - Permanent

Ideally, you will have experience of either developing on Linux or UNIX. This role is being able to analyse the source code of an operating system and applying fixes when bugs arise

Role Purpose

The role holder is responsible for analysing software code and supporting complex software and solutions/

The successful applicant will join a team of experienced professionals working together to in a number of areas including C, C++ and some Java

An eye for detail and focus on quality is required, using a test driven approach incorporating unit and integration testing of code.

Key Accountabilities

• Software debugging of code (C and C++), maintenance and delivery of software to agreed schedule, cost effort and compliance with the defined development process
• Write efficient code on operating systems
• Documentation of software development, ensuring documentation is provided in the Customer documentation regarding any changes or new functionality that are made

Essential Skills:

• C and C++ Programming
• Linux or UNIX development experience

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Linux / UNIX Developer - C++ - Manchester - Permanent

Ideally, you will have experience of either developing on Linux or UNIX. This role is being able to analyse the source code of an operating system and applying fixes when bugs arise

Role Purpose

The role holder is responsible for analysing software code and supporting complex software and solutions/

The successful applicant will join a team of experienced professionals working together to in a number of areas including C, C++ and some Java

An eye for detail and focus on quality is required, using a test driven approach incorporating unit and integration testing of code.

Key Accountabilities

• Software debugging of code (C and C++), maintenance and delivery of software to agreed schedule, cost effort and compliance with the defined development process
• Write efficient code on operating systems
• Documentation of software development, ensuring documentation is provided in the Customer documentation regarding any changes or new functionality that are made

Essential Skills:

• C and C++ Programming
• Linux or UNIX development experience

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title - Software Engineer - C++
Day rate: £450 per day
Length of contract: 6 months
Location: Wiltshire

Acorn Recruitment is looking for a specialist resource to supplement an experienced development team. We are looking for a specialist Software Engineer - C++ to join one of the most successful and innovative engineering companies globally.

The successful candidate will be on an initial 6 month contract to deliver on a substantial programme that involves developing some of the most innovative nextgen products within their specialist market. Additionally, you will be part of projects that will entail improving and developing products that are already within their portfolio.

Essential experience;

* Scrum Agile experience
* C++ experience (C++ 11) and Python
* CppUnit like automated unit test experience
* Linux User space development and debugging - low power modes in Linux kernel

Desirable experience;

* Google Test
* OpenCV
* Yocto
* Use of Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo etc.)

If this is something that you are interested in and would like to have a confidential chat, please call Daniel Newton at Acorn Recruitment IT.


Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title - Software Engineer - C++
Day rate: £450 per day
Length of contract: 6 months
Location: Wiltshire

Acorn Recruitment is looking for a specialist resource to supplement an experienced development team. We are looking for a specialist Software Engineer - C++ to join one of the most successful and innovative engineering companies globally.

The successful candidate will be on an initial 6 month contract to deliver on a substantial programme that involves developing some of the most innovative nextgen products within their specialist market. Additionally, you will be part of projects that will entail improving and developing products that are already within their portfolio.

Essential experience;

* Scrum Agile experience
* C++ experience (C++ 11) and Python
* CppUnit like automated unit test experience
* Linux User space development and debugging - low power modes in Linux kernel

Desirable experience;

* Google Test
* OpenCV
* Yocto
* Use of Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo etc.)

If this is something that you are interested in and would like to have a confidential chat, please call Daniel Newton at Acorn Recruitment IT.


Acorn Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Software Developer, REF -12544
Oxford, England
Full-time Perm. Role
Competitive Salary and package for right candidate.

Our client is a amongst the fastest growing eLearning companies in the UK and service hundreds of customers and millions learners globally. They create content and technology solutions that engage and empower using pioneering technology and creative content that they build, deliver and maintain.
This company is passionate about customer success and strive to deliver long lasting value and a great return on investment.

Profile:

• This business wants developers who really enjoy developing. Most of the current development team take an interest in the latest and greatest tech and actively top-up knowledge through blogs, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Many develop personal projects in their spare time to master new libraries or try out new techniques. That's the kind of people they are: curious, active and aware.
• Part of your remit will be to develop new products / apps for learning that brings freedom and exploration back into the process of learning and development.

What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have:

• An enthusiasm for app development and web technologies;
• Excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS;
• Commercial experience developing in frontend and backend environments;
• Strong JS skills (plus awareness of at least one other language);
• Experience creating/using RESTful APIs;
• Understanding of source control systems (e.g. git).

Ideally you will also have:

• Commercial experience maintaining a SaaS environment;
• Experience with modern UI frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Angular);
• Confidence with the cli and Linux;
• A working knowledge of Typescript;
• A working knowledge of PHP and PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel);
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g. MySQL);
• Experience with TDD and creating unit tests;
• Understanding of cross-platform development (mobile vs desktop, browser limitations, etc.);
• AWS knowledge;
• A relevant qualification (degree, vocational training, bootcamp, etc.);
• Understanding of CI/CD processes;
• Contributions to Open Source software;
• Understanding of web accessibility guidelines;
• Experience in the eLearning industry.

What's on offer: 

• This role will be based in an office just outside Oxford and the company can offer limited remote working (e.g. one day a week);
• Competitive package reflective of position;
• Other perks include bonus and pension.

How to Apply:
Please send your full and up to date CV along with a cover note or email to David/Robert in our Multi-Sector team in order to apply for this role.
 

Software Developer, REF -12544
Oxford, England
Full-time Perm. Role
Competitive Salary and package for right candidate.

Our client is a amongst the fastest growing eLearning companies in the UK and service hundreds of customers and millions learners globally. They create content and technology solutions that engage and empower using pioneering technology and creative content that they build, deliver and maintain.
This company is passionate about customer success and strive to deliver long lasting value and a great return on investment.

Profile:

• This business wants developers who really enjoy developing. Most of the current development team take an interest in the latest and greatest tech and actively top-up knowledge through blogs, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Many develop personal projects in their spare time to master new libraries or try out new techniques. That's the kind of people they are: curious, active and aware.
• Part of your remit will be to develop new products / apps for learning that brings freedom and exploration back into the process of learning and development.

What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have:

• An enthusiasm for app development and web technologies;
• Excellent knowledge of HTML and CSS;
• Commercial experience developing in frontend and backend environments;
• Strong JS skills (plus awareness of at least one other language);
• Experience creating/using RESTful APIs;
• Understanding of source control systems (e.g. git).

Ideally you will also have:

• Commercial experience maintaining a SaaS environment;
• Experience with modern UI frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Angular);
• Confidence with the cli and Linux;
• A working knowledge of Typescript;
• A working knowledge of PHP and PHP frameworks (e.g. Laravel);
• Experience querying relational databases (e.g. MySQL);
• Experience with TDD and creating unit tests;
• Understanding of cross-platform development (mobile vs desktop, browser limitations, etc.);
• AWS knowledge;
• A relevant qualification (degree, vocational training, bootcamp, etc.);
• Understanding of CI/CD processes;
• Contributions to Open Source software;
• Understanding of web accessibility guidelines;
• Experience in the eLearning industry.

What's on offer: 

• This role will be based in an office just outside Oxford and the company can offer limited remote working (e.g. one day a week);
• Competitive package reflective of position;
• Other perks include bonus and pension.

How to Apply:
Please send your full and up to date CV along with a cover note or email to David/Robert in our Multi-Sector team in order to apply for this role.
 

DevOps Engineer

 Milton Keynes

£65-£70K plus extensive benefits package

 Position summary:

This role is a new vacancy within the Digital Transformation program of a mature client engagement. Working with the product development team using SAFe Agile framework, the key responsibility of the successful candidate will be to design and implement DevOps practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse team on a cutting-edge digital transformation program to modernise an existing product and implement this within a top tier financial service client.

 Required qualifications for this role:

The DevOps Engineer should come from a DevOps background and be technically adept in configuration management tools, continuous development, Linux environments and have experience of delivering automation within a cloud infrastructure.

The DevOps Engineer must demonstrate a systematic and thorough approach to their work activities, identifying deficiencies, while also maintaining a balance between process adherence and pragmatism, assessing the assurance requirements of the client, the project and Company against value. Given the breadth of their activities, they must also demonstrate a wide-ranging awareness of the overall goals of assurance in driving project improvement and success.

Key Skills required include:

•         Years of experience building great software using updated tools

•         Experience of working within a product development team implementing DevOps

•         Visionary skills, Excellent communication and Leadership mindset

•         Up-to-date knowledge about tools and technologies

•         Solid understanding of concepts

•         The inspirational approach to team management

•         Strong operational experience

•         Extraordinary cross-functional headship skills

•         Effective problem-solving expertise

•         Configuration management proficiency

•         Strong knowledge of Linux based systems

Desirable Skills include:

•         Working within financial services organisation especially experience of Asset Finance industry.

•         Experience of working within a SAFe Agile framework

•         Able to design a system using an Agile / DevOps methodology

•         Comfortable explaining DevOps practices to clients including common challenges

•         Extensive and detailed understanding of automation technologies including build, configuration, test, deployment, delivery and monitoring

•         Can perform and manage Cloud deployments

•         Mange the continuous delivery of a production system

•         Experience with configuration management tools such as GitHub and Bitbucket

•         Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure

•         Build Scripting: Pearl/ JavaScript / Ant / Maven

•         Test Automation: Selenium or similar

•         Continuous Integration: Managing Jenkins / TeamCity or similar

•         Static Code Analysis: SonarQube or similar

Job role responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be required to carry out activities including:

•         Designing and Implementing DevOps practices

•         Analysing, executing, and streamlining DevOps practices

•         Automating processes with the right tools

•         Facilitating development process and operations

•         Establishing a suitable DevOps channel across the organization

•         Setting up a continuous build environment to speed up software development and deployment process

•         Architecting overall, comprehensive, and efficient practices

•         Guiding developers and operation teams in case of an issue

•         Monitoring, reviewing, and managing technical operations

•         Manage teams with a leadership mindset

About the company:

Our client is a global Tier 1 company involved in many leading mission critical projects. They are highly regarded within the industry and are one of the largest independent technology & business services firms in the world.

They consider employees as highly valued members of the business and offer extensive progression opportunities for those wishing to move further in their career on a local, national or global scale.

DevOps Engineer

 Milton Keynes

£65-£70K plus extensive benefits package

 Position summary:

This role is a new vacancy within the Digital Transformation program of a mature client engagement. Working with the product development team using SAFe Agile framework, the key responsibility of the successful candidate will be to design and implement DevOps practices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse team on a cutting-edge digital transformation program to modernise an existing product and implement this within a top tier financial service client.

 Required qualifications for this role:

The DevOps Engineer should come from a DevOps background and be technically adept in configuration management tools, continuous development, Linux environments and have experience of delivering automation within a cloud infrastructure.

The DevOps Engineer must demonstrate a systematic and thorough approach to their work activities, identifying deficiencies, while also maintaining a balance between process adherence and pragmatism, assessing the assurance requirements of the client, the project and Company against value. Given the breadth of their activities, they must also demonstrate a wide-ranging awareness of the overall goals of assurance in driving project improvement and success.

Key Skills required include:

•         Years of experience building great software using updated tools

•         Experience of working within a product development team implementing DevOps

•         Visionary skills, Excellent communication and Leadership mindset

•         Up-to-date knowledge about tools and technologies

•         Solid understanding of concepts

•         The inspirational approach to team management

•         Strong operational experience

•         Extraordinary cross-functional headship skills

•         Effective problem-solving expertise

•         Configuration management proficiency

•         Strong knowledge of Linux based systems

Desirable Skills include:

•         Working within financial services organisation especially experience of Asset Finance industry.

•         Experience of working within a SAFe Agile framework

•         Able to design a system using an Agile / DevOps methodology

•         Comfortable explaining DevOps practices to clients including common challenges

•         Extensive and detailed understanding of automation technologies including build, configuration, test, deployment, delivery and monitoring

•         Can perform and manage Cloud deployments

•         Mange the continuous delivery of a production system

•         Experience with configuration management tools such as GitHub and Bitbucket

•         Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure

•         Build Scripting: Pearl/ JavaScript / Ant / Maven

•         Test Automation: Selenium or similar

•         Continuous Integration: Managing Jenkins / TeamCity or similar

•         Static Code Analysis: SonarQube or similar

Job role responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be required to carry out activities including:

•         Designing and Implementing DevOps practices

•         Analysing, executing, and streamlining DevOps practices

•         Automating processes with the right tools

•         Facilitating development process and operations

•         Establishing a suitable DevOps channel across the organization

•         Setting up a continuous build environment to speed up software development and deployment process

•         Architecting overall, comprehensive, and efficient practices

•         Guiding developers and operation teams in case of an issue

•         Monitoring, reviewing, and managing technical operations

•         Manage teams with a leadership mindset

About the company:

Our client is a global Tier 1 company involved in many leading mission critical projects. They are highly regarded within the industry and are one of the largest independent technology & business services firms in the world.

They consider employees as highly valued members of the business and offer extensive progression opportunities for those wishing to move further in their career on a local, national or global scale.

Very senior DevOps specialist is urgently needed.

Reviewing and contributing to high-level architectural, security and service design artefacts.
Developing solutions from approved designs with focus on best practice and security.
Maintaining/managing tooling in cloud platform.
Documenting solutions built with LLD artefacts, alongside translating technical details and complexities with AWS cloud services, with view to obtaining accreditation.
Developing Cloud Solution reference architectures standards/best practice.
Developing/implementing DevOps processes; identifying efficiency savings.
Ensuring common understanding between different technical stakeholders.
Leading timely resolution of technical issues within delivery cycle.
Supporting development and mentoring of Junior technical resources within team.
Provision of some level 3 support of capabilities developed by programme.

Essential skills and experience

• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how AWS services hang together and the underlying technology.
• Have a strong awareness of networking capability including: Direct Connect configuration, Routing, Firewalls, Security Groups and the respective configuration tasks in a secure cloud environment.
• Demonstrable ability to solve business problems by applying technology.
• Demonstrable experience of Cloud Infrastructure Architecture.
• Demonstrable experience of building Infrastructure as a Code.
• Demonstrable experience working within Government and Policing.
• Demonstrable strong understanding of and exposure to AWS Cloud Environments.
• Demonstrable experience of developing designs for secure environments.
• Demonstrable experience of working within DevOps Environments.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of influencing peers and stakeholders without having to depend on reporting lines.
• Demonstrable experience of creating LLD documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in all following enterprise-tooling-solutions & monitoring-solutions: Terraform, Pecker, Ansible, Linux, GitLab, CloudFormation, Confluence, JIRA, Jenkins, Sparx-EA & Pro-Cloud, Consul, Vault, Artifactory, JfrogX-RAY, SonarQube and Selenium-Splunk

• Show demonstrable experience of AWS Certification.
• Show a demonstrable Linux / Unix background.
• Show demonstrable knowledge of the Police and Public Protection Portfolio and the varying initiatives in progress would be a distinct advantage.

Very senior DevOps specialist is urgently needed.

Reviewing and contributing to high-level architectural, security and service design artefacts.
Developing solutions from approved designs with focus on best practice and security.
Maintaining/managing tooling in cloud platform.
Documenting solutions built with LLD artefacts, alongside translating technical details and complexities with AWS cloud services, with view to obtaining accreditation.
Developing Cloud Solution reference architectures standards/best practice.
Developing/implementing DevOps processes; identifying efficiency savings.
Ensuring common understanding between different technical stakeholders.
Leading timely resolution of technical issues within delivery cycle.
Supporting development and mentoring of Junior technical resources within team.
Provision of some level 3 support of capabilities developed by programme.

Essential skills and experience

• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how AWS services hang together and the underlying technology.
• Have a strong awareness of networking capability including: Direct Connect configuration, Routing, Firewalls, Security Groups and the respective configuration tasks in a secure cloud environment.
• Demonstrable ability to solve business problems by applying technology.
• Demonstrable experience of Cloud Infrastructure Architecture.
• Demonstrable experience of building Infrastructure as a Code.
• Demonstrable experience working within Government and Policing.
• Demonstrable strong understanding of and exposure to AWS Cloud Environments.
• Demonstrable experience of developing designs for secure environments.
• Demonstrable experience of working within DevOps Environments.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of influencing peers and stakeholders without having to depend on reporting lines.
• Demonstrable experience of creating LLD documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in all following enterprise-tooling-solutions & monitoring-solutions: Terraform, Pecker, Ansible, Linux, GitLab, CloudFormation, Confluence, JIRA, Jenkins, Sparx-EA & Pro-Cloud, Consul, Vault, Artifactory, JfrogX-RAY, SonarQube and Selenium-Splunk

• Show demonstrable experience of AWS Certification.
• Show a demonstrable Linux / Unix background.
• Show demonstrable knowledge of the Police and Public Protection Portfolio and the varying initiatives in progress would be a distinct advantage.