About The Role - SQL Database Administrator

• Are you experienced in providing 2nd / 3rd line technical support for databases and associated applications, focusing on prevention, root cause fix and automation of issue resolution?
• Our client has been transforming since 2014 and for the last 12 months they have really picked up the pace.
• Our client is now looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their Service team, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity and availability of all centralised Company corporate databases and associated applications and servers.

Responsibilities - SQL Database Administrator

• You’ll be part of a great team, providing technical support for IT professionals within the Company in the area of database management and associated applications whilst supporting senior team members in resolving and preventing complex issues.
• Based in their modern Andover office, the database team take full responsibility for supporting the management of database and associated server resources, including installation, monitoring, performance tuning and backups whilst contributing to the design, capacity planning and strategic growth planning of all centralised databases and associated applications.

About You - SQL Database Administrator

• To ensure your success, they will need you to have demonstrable experience of supporting production and development databases, environments and applications and have experience of working with all the components of IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, virtualization, operating systems, local area networks etc.).
• As an expert in your field you'll be a confident with SQL Server & Windows server, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS and Powershell, applying learnt principles and concepts to resolve issues as they arrive.
• You'll be focused on achieving personal goals/daily and be confident to speak up in meetings, stating your opinions, spotting opportunities and escalating issues to improve your own performance and processes.

Benefits - SQL Database Administrator

• As well as a competitive basic salary you’ll receive:
• 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) with an option to buy or sell a further 5 days
• Group annual bonus (discretionary) up to 7.5% of annual salary
• A pension scheme with 6% from the Company, a minimum 3% from you with the option to increase or decrease when you join. If you decide to contribute 4% or above they will add a further 4% which can be allocated in different ways
• A yearly company funded allowance of £500 that you can choose to use against some great benefits such as shopping vouchers, pet insurance, dental plans and more
• Company core product choice: Cash plan or Dental plan
• 4 x Life Assurance

About The Role - SQL Database Administrator

• Are you experienced in providing 2nd / 3rd line technical support for databases and associated applications, focusing on prevention, root cause fix and automation of issue resolution?
• Our client has been transforming since 2014 and for the last 12 months they have really picked up the pace.
• Our client is now looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their Service team, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity and availability of all centralised Company corporate databases and associated applications and servers.

Responsibilities - SQL Database Administrator

• You’ll be part of a great team, providing technical support for IT professionals within the Company in the area of database management and associated applications whilst supporting senior team members in resolving and preventing complex issues.
• Based in their modern Andover office, the database team take full responsibility for supporting the management of database and associated server resources, including installation, monitoring, performance tuning and backups whilst contributing to the design, capacity planning and strategic growth planning of all centralised databases and associated applications.

About You - SQL Database Administrator

• To ensure your success, they will need you to have demonstrable experience of supporting production and development databases, environments and applications and have experience of working with all the components of IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, virtualization, operating systems, local area networks etc.).
• As an expert in your field you'll be a confident with SQL Server & Windows server, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS and Powershell, applying learnt principles and concepts to resolve issues as they arrive.
• You'll be focused on achieving personal goals/daily and be confident to speak up in meetings, stating your opinions, spotting opportunities and escalating issues to improve your own performance and processes.

Benefits - SQL Database Administrator

• As well as a competitive basic salary you’ll receive:
• 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) with an option to buy or sell a further 5 days
• Group annual bonus (discretionary) up to 7.5% of annual salary
• A pension scheme with 6% from the Company, a minimum 3% from you with the option to increase or decrease when you join. If you decide to contribute 4% or above they will add a further 4% which can be allocated in different ways
• A yearly company funded allowance of £500 that you can choose to use against some great benefits such as shopping vouchers, pet insurance, dental plans and more
• Company core product choice: Cash plan or Dental plan
• 4 x Life Assurance

Contract - Android Lead Engineer - 3 months + Extensions - Umbrella only - £392

We are looking for a Lead iOS Engineer for the Banking industry.

Key Accountabilities
Application Development (70%)
o Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
o Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
o Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
o Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
o Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
o Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
o Collaborate and communicate with other developers to build efficient technical solutions.
o Manage all software engineering quality standards / benchmarks.

Technical Team Leader (15%)
o Technical leadership for application architecture
o Mentoring and support for iOS development team members
o Ability to manage Advice and Guidance (A&G) documents and project Plan and Estimates (P&Es) that impact applications / products within domain.

Technical Consultancy (15%)
o Ability to manage Advice and Guidance (A&G) documents and project Plan and Estimates (P&Es) that impact applications / products within domain.
o Create prototypes to explore innovative solutions and features

Stakeholder Management and Leadership
Strong team worker required to work closely with Solution architects, UI/UX designers, API development team and Proposition managers to refine & implement features.

Risk and Control Objective [This section is mandatory for all role profiles and must not be deleted]
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

Person Specification
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
o Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
o Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
o Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
o Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
o Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
o Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
o Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools
o Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
* Knowledge of HTML5, Angular, Ionic.
* Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
* Familiarity with continuous integration
* BSc degree in relevant software engineering discipline, equivalent to UK 2nd class honours (preferred).
* Formal qualification in area of specialism,

Contract type: Umbrella
Pay rate: £392.00 PER DAY
Length: Until June 2020 - possible extension
Location: Knutsford - London

Contract - Android Lead Engineer - 3 months + Extensions - Umbrella only - £392

stream is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract - Android Lead Engineer - 3 months + Extensions - Umbrella only - £392

We are looking for a Lead iOS Engineer for the Banking industry.

Key Accountabilities
Application Development (70%)
o Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
o Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
o Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
o Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
o Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
o Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
o Collaborate and communicate with other developers to build efficient technical solutions.
o Manage all software engineering quality standards / benchmarks.

Technical Team Leader (15%)
o Technical leadership for application architecture
o Mentoring and support for iOS development team members
o Ability to manage Advice and Guidance (A&G) documents and project Plan and Estimates (P&Es) that impact applications / products within domain.

Technical Consultancy (15%)
o Ability to manage Advice and Guidance (A&G) documents and project Plan and Estimates (P&Es) that impact applications / products within domain.
o Create prototypes to explore innovative solutions and features

Stakeholder Management and Leadership
Strong team worker required to work closely with Solution architects, UI/UX designers, API development team and Proposition managers to refine & implement features.

Risk and Control Objective [This section is mandatory for all role profiles and must not be deleted]
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

Person Specification
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
o Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
o Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
o Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
o Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
o Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
o Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
o Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools
o Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
* Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
* Knowledge of HTML5, Angular, Ionic.
* Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
* Familiarity with continuous integration
* BSc degree in relevant software engineering discipline, equivalent to UK 2nd class honours (preferred).
* Formal qualification in area of specialism,

Contract type: Umbrella
Pay rate: £392.00 PER DAY
Length: Until June 2020 - possible extension
Location: Knutsford - London

Contract - Android Lead Engineer - 3 months + Extensions - Umbrella only - £392

stream is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Systems Administrator

Leicester

Perm

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum & bens

The purpose of the Lead Systems Administrator is to lead, develop, and motivate a team of System Administrators to responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, servers and networks. Responsibility will include;

• To ensure continuous optimal performance of IT services and support systems in a multi-user computing environment.
• Ensure continuous optimal performance of IT services and support systems in a multi-user computing environment.
• Ensure the protection of critical information, systems and assets, be involved in solution design and build, software and hardware implementation and training and management of Technical Operations SA team.
• Provide active input to the development of the overall IT strategy.
• Develop and execute implementation plans, risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions for a controlled environment.
• Define and document support practices and procedures.
• Ensure that out-of-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies and maintenance is provided.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups
• Support the overall service delivery of the team.

?Skills/experience;

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working within a similar role or as a Senior Lead within a System Administration team. You will have strong, demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with others. Proven ability to mentor others and leverage the best from a team. A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking. Experience of Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration. Proven stakeholder management skills and strong written and oral communication skills.

If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity, then please get in touch.

As an equal opportunities employer, should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Omni RMS is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Systems Administrator

Leicester

Perm

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum & bens

The purpose of the Lead Systems Administrator is to lead, develop, and motivate a team of System Administrators to responsible for the upkeep, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems, servers and networks. Responsibility will include;

• To ensure continuous optimal performance of IT services and support systems in a multi-user computing environment.
• Ensure continuous optimal performance of IT services and support systems in a multi-user computing environment.
• Ensure the protection of critical information, systems and assets, be involved in solution design and build, software and hardware implementation and training and management of Technical Operations SA team.
• Provide active input to the development of the overall IT strategy.
• Develop and execute implementation plans, risk assessments and contingency plans.
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions for a controlled environment.
• Define and document support practices and procedures.
• Ensure that out-of-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies and maintenance is provided.
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups
• Support the overall service delivery of the team.

?Skills/experience;

The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working within a similar role or as a Senior Lead within a System Administration team. You will have strong, demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with others. Proven ability to mentor others and leverage the best from a team. A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking. Experience of Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration. Proven stakeholder management skills and strong written and oral communication skills.

If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity, then please get in touch.

As an equal opportunities employer, should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Omni RMS is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

What's it about?

Northreach are working with an innovative Biotech business, based in Cambridge in their search for an ERP System Specialist who will be responsible for managing the configurations, maintenance, management, upgrades, and support of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The Specialist will provide technical advice and provide support to end-users.

The ERP Specialist will apply analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for identifying and implementing system improvements to optimise performance and uptime in a manner consistent with organisational goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, ICH).

What will the ERP System Specialist be doing?

Main responsibilities:  

• Serves as the Specialist & Super-User for the ERP system
• Works closely with vendors, contractors and the development teams to resolve certain issues that cannot be resolved in-house
• Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with end users and suppliers
• Maintains security administration of ERP system and ensures users have proper access levels to the appropriate functionality
• Develops and maintains a knowledge base of best practices for end users
• Authors and maintains the User Manual for staff
• Ensures strict adherence to software licensing rules and maintains careful records
• Responds promptly to end user and management needs and meets all SLAs
• Talks staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
• Analyses software application issues and determines effective course of action to improve operational functionality
• Leads the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new modules and upgraded software
• Interfaces with the software vendors for any application bug resolution or application maintenance issues
• Participating in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Participating in routine meetings related to the ERP system and core IT Operational systems
• Proactively anticipates issues and make recommendations
• Carries out any other duties that are reasonably requested

What skills and experience do we require? 

• Demonstrates strong initiative, establishes personal goals, and takes responsibility for meeting them within defined timelines
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to spontaneous changes in schedules and priorities
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of working both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong trouble shooting abilities to diagnose and resolve problems
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Working knowledge of GCP, cGMP and/or ICH guidelines

Cherry on top of the cake:- 

• Experience of working in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment

What's it about?

Northreach are working with an innovative Biotech business, based in Cambridge in their search for an ERP System Specialist who will be responsible for managing the configurations, maintenance, management, upgrades, and support of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The Specialist will provide technical advice and provide support to end-users.

The ERP Specialist will apply analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for identifying and implementing system improvements to optimise performance and uptime in a manner consistent with organisational goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, ICH).

What will the ERP System Specialist be doing?

Main responsibilities:  

• Serves as the Specialist & Super-User for the ERP system
• Works closely with vendors, contractors and the development teams to resolve certain issues that cannot be resolved in-house
• Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with end users and suppliers
• Maintains security administration of ERP system and ensures users have proper access levels to the appropriate functionality
• Develops and maintains a knowledge base of best practices for end users
• Authors and maintains the User Manual for staff
• Ensures strict adherence to software licensing rules and maintains careful records
• Responds promptly to end user and management needs and meets all SLAs
• Talks staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the telephone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
• Analyses software application issues and determines effective course of action to improve operational functionality
• Leads the evaluation, testing, and implementation of new modules and upgraded software
• Interfaces with the software vendors for any application bug resolution or application maintenance issues
• Participating in disaster recovery planning and testing
• Participating in routine meetings related to the ERP system and core IT Operational systems
• Proactively anticipates issues and make recommendations
• Carries out any other duties that are reasonably requested

What skills and experience do we require? 

• Demonstrates strong initiative, establishes personal goals, and takes responsibility for meeting them within defined timelines
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment subject to spontaneous changes in schedules and priorities
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of working both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong trouble shooting abilities to diagnose and resolve problems
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Working knowledge of GCP, cGMP and/or ICH guidelines

Cherry on top of the cake:- 

• Experience of working in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment

Mid-Level Python Developer 

A mid-level Python developer is needed to work directly with the CTO of a company that works with data and provides business ready, trusted data for other companies so that they don't have to prepare or source their data themselves. 

This role will include developing and implementing unique algorithms and technologies for joining data sets, data manipulation, transforming and querying. This role will also include extensive mentoring and training. 

Requirements:

• 2+ years commercial experience programming with Python 
• SQL knowledge 
• Knowledge of Numpy, Scipy and Pandas (preffered) 
• Previous experience working with data (preferred)

• Extensive training and mentoring 
• Opportunity to work alongside the CTO of the company

Mid-Level Python Developer 

A mid-level Python developer is needed to work directly with the CTO of a company that works with data and provides business ready, trusted data for other companies so that they don't have to prepare or source their data themselves. 

This role will include developing and implementing unique algorithms and technologies for joining data sets, data manipulation, transforming and querying. This role will also include extensive mentoring and training. 

Requirements:

• 2+ years commercial experience programming with Python 
• SQL knowledge 
• Knowledge of Numpy, Scipy and Pandas (preffered) 
• Previous experience working with data (preferred)

• Extensive training and mentoring 
• Opportunity to work alongside the CTO of the company