Working within a friendly office, this role focuses on developing software in accordance with end user requirements.

Job Description:

· Develop software to user specifications
· Conform to procedures and standards in place within the department
· Respond promptly to user queries relating to software
· Deal promptly with reported bugs
· Prepare to work outside of normal office hours if the need arises

Skills / Knowledge - Essential to be considered:

· NET framework
· VB/C#
· Experience with WPF and Data Binding
· Previous experience in a similar role working as a Systems Developer in a commercial environment is essential

Person Specification:

· Ideally Graduated in Software Development/Engineering
· Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
· Any knowledge of RTM, Transform, ASP.Net and SQL is advantageous
· An understanding of data formats for example JSON, XML, CSV
· A good understanding of SOLID coding concepts
· Familiar with DRY and DAMP terminologies

Additional Information:

· Based in Dorking
· Up to £50,000 depending on previous experience
· Annual Individual performance bonus, up to 15% of basic salary
· Car Parking available
· Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
· Pension Scheme
· Holiday entitlement is 29 days per year

Working within a friendly office, this role focuses on developing software in accordance with end user requirements.

Job Description:

· Develop software to user specifications
· Conform to procedures and standards in place within the department
· Respond promptly to user queries relating to software
· Deal promptly with reported bugs
· Prepare to work outside of normal office hours if the need arises

Skills / Knowledge - Essential to be considered:

· NET framework
· VB/C#
· Experience with WPF and Data Binding
· Previous experience in a similar role working as a Systems Developer in a commercial environment is essential

Person Specification:

· Ideally Graduated in Software Development/Engineering
· Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
· Any knowledge of RTM, Transform, ASP.Net and SQL is advantageous
· An understanding of data formats for example JSON, XML, CSV
· A good understanding of SOLID coding concepts
· Familiar with DRY and DAMP terminologies

Additional Information:

· Based in Dorking
· Up to £50,000 depending on previous experience
· Annual Individual performance bonus, up to 15% of basic salary
· Car Parking available
· Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
· Pension Scheme
· Holiday entitlement is 29 days per year

***QA Tester - Dublin - Contract - Financial Services***

QA Tester

Dublin

6 Months Rolling Contract

Financial Services

The candidate will join Finance Technology team in Dublin. QA Experience with expertise in different technologies, business areas, application wide analysis, and proposal of solutions. Supporting high level implementation plans, data and process models, test strategies, test implementation and change management review. Testing skills required over Database, UI, and Axiom technologies.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for testing and delivering software to accomplish business outcomes. Key responsibilities of the role include ensuring that software is tested to meet all functional and non-functional requirements.
* Responsible for working with the business partner teams on the delivery of the Capital and other Regulatory Reporting projects, primarily associated with COREP, Statistical, Finrep and Anacredit.
* Develops detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
* Contributes to test planning, and when part of a Scrum team, builds test cases for stories in the given sprint, per story acceptance criteria.
* Participates in test case reviews and makes necessary updates.
* Builds and uses test data required to accomplish execution of test cases.
* Executes test cases, including manual and automated tests, and records test results.
* Reports issues and defects along with appropriate background information for review.
* Collaborates with developers on reproducing, detailing, and documenting reported defects.
* Uses testing tools and follows processes required to complete testing work.
* Traces tests to requirements for the given scope.
* This role will require liaison across various areas of the bank (Finance, Middle Office, Operations and Treasury etc.)
* Support business partners during User Acceptance Testing phases
* Partnering with Project / QA manager to ensure that governance policy is adhered to across the portfolio in accordance with stated test standards and processes
* Ensure ongoing communication of project governance to all stakeholders

Requirements

Essential Role Competencies
* At least 8 years' experience in the field of Information Technology with emphasis on Software Testing, Quality Assurance of Web/Windows based applications using Manual and Automated Testing techniques. Strong UI, DB and Business Process Management testing.
* Extensive experience of mandatory regulatory implementations within a Tier 1 Investment Bank
* High level understanding of financial products and key asset classes such as Debt, Equity, Commodity etc.
* Strong Data Analysis capabilities, with experience in reviewing BRDs and Technical Specifications.
* Ability to analyse large volumes of data via strong MS Excel proficiency (pivots, data comparison etc.) with SQL desirable
* Experience in Data Validation through backend testing
* Experience in creating test scenarios and functional testing
* Defect management experience using JIRA
* Strong verbal communication skills; applicable for managing up and down the technology chain, as well as working with business partners from multiple disciplines with differing priorities across multiple, global locations
* Strong written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely
* In depth knowledge delivering within both a Waterfall and Agile development environment

Essential Personal Competencies
* Ability to positively drive work forward, collaborate with team members, and act with transparency
* Extensive experience in a service oriented organization to meet the requirements of multiple stakeholders
* Proven ability to operate within the global environment operating from multiple locations and time zones
* Proven experience in identifying and managing the risks, issues and dependencies related to large, complex programmes

Desirable
* Experience of Finance sub-ledger, general ledger and data warehouse reporting systems
* Good working knowledge of AXIOM platform (both from an end user perspective as well as from a solution development perspective)

***QA Tester - Dublin - Contract - Financial Services***

QA Tester

Dublin

6 Months Rolling Contract

Financial Services

The candidate will join Finance Technology team in Dublin. QA Experience with expertise in different technologies, business areas, application wide analysis, and proposal of solutions. Supporting high level implementation plans, data and process models, test strategies, test implementation and change management review. Testing skills required over Database, UI, and Axiom technologies.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for testing and delivering software to accomplish business outcomes. Key responsibilities of the role include ensuring that software is tested to meet all functional and non-functional requirements.
* Responsible for working with the business partner teams on the delivery of the Capital and other Regulatory Reporting projects, primarily associated with COREP, Statistical, Finrep and Anacredit.
* Develops detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
* Contributes to test planning, and when part of a Scrum team, builds test cases for stories in the given sprint, per story acceptance criteria.
* Participates in test case reviews and makes necessary updates.
* Builds and uses test data required to accomplish execution of test cases.
* Executes test cases, including manual and automated tests, and records test results.
* Reports issues and defects along with appropriate background information for review.
* Collaborates with developers on reproducing, detailing, and documenting reported defects.
* Uses testing tools and follows processes required to complete testing work.
* Traces tests to requirements for the given scope.
* This role will require liaison across various areas of the bank (Finance, Middle Office, Operations and Treasury etc.)
* Support business partners during User Acceptance Testing phases
* Partnering with Project / QA manager to ensure that governance policy is adhered to across the portfolio in accordance with stated test standards and processes
* Ensure ongoing communication of project governance to all stakeholders

Requirements

Essential Role Competencies
* At least 8 years' experience in the field of Information Technology with emphasis on Software Testing, Quality Assurance of Web/Windows based applications using Manual and Automated Testing techniques. Strong UI, DB and Business Process Management testing.
* Extensive experience of mandatory regulatory implementations within a Tier 1 Investment Bank
* High level understanding of financial products and key asset classes such as Debt, Equity, Commodity etc.
* Strong Data Analysis capabilities, with experience in reviewing BRDs and Technical Specifications.
* Ability to analyse large volumes of data via strong MS Excel proficiency (pivots, data comparison etc.) with SQL desirable
* Experience in Data Validation through backend testing
* Experience in creating test scenarios and functional testing
* Defect management experience using JIRA
* Strong verbal communication skills; applicable for managing up and down the technology chain, as well as working with business partners from multiple disciplines with differing priorities across multiple, global locations
* Strong written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely
* In depth knowledge delivering within both a Waterfall and Agile development environment

Essential Personal Competencies
* Ability to positively drive work forward, collaborate with team members, and act with transparency
* Extensive experience in a service oriented organization to meet the requirements of multiple stakeholders
* Proven ability to operate within the global environment operating from multiple locations and time zones
* Proven experience in identifying and managing the risks, issues and dependencies related to large, complex programmes

Desirable
* Experience of Finance sub-ledger, general ledger and data warehouse reporting systems
* Good working knowledge of AXIOM platform (both from an end user perspective as well as from a solution development perspective)

AWS Cloud SecOps Engineer

Location

12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN

Division

Operations

The Role

We need a number of SecOps Engineers within our Cloud Infrastructure Product Group. Our Product Group provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud capabilities and services to meet the needs of the other application Product Groups within the division.

As part of the technology organisation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we run digital products throughout the organisation. We are passionate about delivering value in a fun collaborative manner, and being an influencer at the heart of the global RegTech and FinTech revolutions driving the digital economy. As part of our Agile journey, we have recently formed Product Groups that combine our Delivery and Service functions.

What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?

• Represent Cloud Security as part of wider strategic security projects, providing operational expertise and contributing to the developmentof new cloud security capabilities, which will include leading and maintaining our Role Base Access Model strategy
• Deliveringthe day to day cloud security operations service in line with agreed policies, processes and procedures. This includes responsibilities for security incident management, security monitoring, anti-virus, privilege access, key management among other domains.
• Assist with deployments of security tools/services and with integrating new data feeds
• Enhancing our overall cloud security posture which will include writing security tests and checks as code (i.e. within AWS Config)
• Continue to build out our cloud security engineering standards and controls and perform continuous improvement activities
• This role may also require participation in an out of hours standby rota for the cloud security team

What will the candidate get from the role?

• We work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams, passionate about delivering value and having fun
• We like to work smart, not long hours
• We enjoy having a sense of purpose in our job, knowing that we’re serving those in need
• We don’t do micro-managing, we hire people because we believe they are brilliant in getting the job done
• We love diversity
• We admire and look out for servant leaders who have exceptional critical soft skills
• We believe in innovation, not prescription

Skills/Experience Required

Minimum

We’re a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme.

• Experience working in an operational cloud security role
• Demonstrable examples of managing cyber security incidents
• SC cleared or eligible to attain clearance

Essential

• Deep knowledge and experience of AWS cloud based Security principles, tools, processes and procedures
• Experience with building and maturing cloud security controls and procedures on a AWS environment
• Good communication skills, able to interact closely with both business and engineering based teams
• Hands on security engineer with deep experience of working on AWS environments and 2+ years proven experience working on RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Proactive and engaging individual that thrives with ambiguity and takes ownership to improve security services
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO27001/2, PCI etc

Desirable

• Experience within using security toolsets such as Splunk, Qualys, Fortify, Suricata, OSSEC.
• Certified RedHat Linux
• AWS certified in Security Specialty.
• Experience using developer tools such as Git, Nexus & Jenkins

About the FCA

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.

The FCA's Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.

As an inclusive employer, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. Please contact our recruiter if you wish to apply for this role on a flexible basis.

Useful Information

• This role is graded Senior Associate TS D approximately (£45,000 - £80,000)
• Applications for this role close on Sunday 8th March at 23.55
• Applications must be made via our online system. Applications made by email will not be accepted
• Your application will be reviewed and if successful you will be invited to a half day assessment centre on Thursday 19th March - invitations to be sent ASAP after the closing date.

AWS Cloud SecOps Engineer

Location

12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN

Division

Operations

The Role

We need a number of SecOps Engineers within our Cloud Infrastructure Product Group. Our Product Group provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud capabilities and services to meet the needs of the other application Product Groups within the division.

As part of the technology organisation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we run digital products throughout the organisation. We are passionate about delivering value in a fun collaborative manner, and being an influencer at the heart of the global RegTech and FinTech revolutions driving the digital economy. As part of our Agile journey, we have recently formed Product Groups that combine our Delivery and Service functions.

What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?

• Represent Cloud Security as part of wider strategic security projects, providing operational expertise and contributing to the developmentof new cloud security capabilities, which will include leading and maintaining our Role Base Access Model strategy
• Deliveringthe day to day cloud security operations service in line with agreed policies, processes and procedures. This includes responsibilities for security incident management, security monitoring, anti-virus, privilege access, key management among other domains.
• Assist with deployments of security tools/services and with integrating new data feeds
• Enhancing our overall cloud security posture which will include writing security tests and checks as code (i.e. within AWS Config)
• Continue to build out our cloud security engineering standards and controls and perform continuous improvement activities
• This role may also require participation in an out of hours standby rota for the cloud security team

What will the candidate get from the role?

• We work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams, passionate about delivering value and having fun
• We like to work smart, not long hours
• We enjoy having a sense of purpose in our job, knowing that we’re serving those in need
• We don’t do micro-managing, we hire people because we believe they are brilliant in getting the job done
• We love diversity
• We admire and look out for servant leaders who have exceptional critical soft skills
• We believe in innovation, not prescription

Skills/Experience Required

Minimum

We’re a signatory to the Government’s Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. A minimum criterion needs to be measurable from reviewing a candidate’s CV. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme.

• Experience working in an operational cloud security role
• Demonstrable examples of managing cyber security incidents
• SC cleared or eligible to attain clearance

Essential

• Deep knowledge and experience of AWS cloud based Security principles, tools, processes and procedures
• Experience with building and maturing cloud security controls and procedures on a AWS environment
• Good communication skills, able to interact closely with both business and engineering based teams
• Hands on security engineer with deep experience of working on AWS environments and 2+ years proven experience working on RedHat Enterprise Linux
• Proactive and engaging individual that thrives with ambiguity and takes ownership to improve security services
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO27001/2, PCI etc

Desirable

• Experience within using security toolsets such as Splunk, Qualys, Fortify, Suricata, OSSEC.
• Certified RedHat Linux
• AWS certified in Security Specialty.
• Experience using developer tools such as Git, Nexus & Jenkins

About the FCA

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.

The FCA's Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator.

As an inclusive employer, we are open to considering flexible working arrangements. Please contact our recruiter if you wish to apply for this role on a flexible basis.

Useful Information

• This role is graded Senior Associate TS D approximately (£45,000 - £80,000)
• Applications for this role close on Sunday 8th March at 23.55
• Applications must be made via our online system. Applications made by email will not be accepted
• Your application will be reviewed and if successful you will be invited to a half day assessment centre on Thursday 19th March - invitations to be sent ASAP after the closing date.