The Role

We are a leading provider and administrator of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), part of Curtis Banks Ltd, based at Temple Quay, Bristol just a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Our employees are a mix of all ages and there is a vibrant, fun culture that extends outside the workplace.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, flexible working, study support to help develop your qualifications and early close on Fridays to name but a few. For more details about us visit Curtisbanks.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Software Developer will design and develop a new web functionality; maintaining the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users.

You will

• Understand the overall architecture of the Curtis Banks Secure Portal, including its server installation environment.
• Work closely with the Business Analysts in the change team to translate requirements, use cases, and ideas from the business, putting them into working web applications under guidance
• Work within the boundaries of the software release life-cycle, including delivery and implementation of releases.
• Document solution designs to the specification agreed with the Lead Software Developer and Head of Change.
• Design and develop new web functionality for the Secure Portal and other systems, where appropriate, integrating 3rd party software where needed.
• Maintain the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users with technical issues.
• Triage support requests raised by the business.
• Maintain scripting on the web server; assist with debugging, fixing issues with the server environment.
• Provide mentor-ship to junior developers, including helping them to work to best practices.
• Assist the lead software developer and head of change with the estimation of time to complete software projects.
• Comply with the agreed development methodology and standards.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge Area

Specifics

Development Languages

Important

• PHP - including OOP and modern MVC framework use
• Javascript - ECMAScript6 preferable
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL - MySql & TSQL
• Node.js

Useful

• Bash scripting

Frameworks and Tools

Important

• Yii 1.x
• Angular 1.x, JQuery
• LESS, SASS
• Bootstrap
• cURL
• NPM

Useful

• Wordpress templates / CMS

Server Administration

Important

• LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP) setup
• SSH, bash, command line administration
• Virtual Host configuration in Apache

Useful

• Docker container management

Database Administration

Important

• MySql scripting and configuration
• MSSQL/TSQL view design

Version Control

Important

• Knowledge of Git or SVN
• Bitbucket/GitHub integration

Working Environment

Important

• Linux / Windows development setup
• Agile methodology
• Jira or similar project management software

Third Party Integrations
(Technical)

Important

• SOAP / RESTful API methodologies
• Creation of APIs for both internal and external systems
• Integration with external systems via APIs using PHP, JSON, XML, cURL

Experience

Important

• Provable experience in a commercial environment, working with customers

Useful

• Experience in financial services

Skill Area

Specifics

Analysis and Problem Resolution

• Keen eye for detail
• Able to analyse and identify problems, and troubleshoot issues in a variety of areas, including
  • development languages
  • database admin
  • server admin

Collaboration

• Able to work in a team, assisting others as well as working to individual deadlines
• Works effectively with others in Curtis Banks and externally, to accomplish organisational goals and to mutually identify and resolve problems.
• Able to represent the team at meetings with other departments

Organisation

• Highly self-disciplined
• Motivated
• Well organised
• Able to make decisions independently
• Works to individual deadlines agreed with the Lead Software Developer and keeps them informed of any issues that may impact deadlines

Communication

• Able to communicate ideas and issues clearly and effectively to colleagues
• Able to liaise with other departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and provide solutions.

Documentation

• Able to document code and processes for use by the team
• Able to create solution documents and specifications for use by other departments and to confirm requirements

Working for Curtis Banks has never been so rewarding…

• Everyone receives a generous salary, 26 days holiday and the opportunity to take part in our fantastic Sharesave Scheme.
• Amazing Pension contributions from the business of 8%
• Benefits scheme that includes discounts from shops, gyms etc.
• Cycle to Work scheme and many more…

The Role

We are a leading provider and administrator of self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs), part of Curtis Banks Ltd, based at Temple Quay, Bristol just a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Our employees are a mix of all ages and there is a vibrant, fun culture that extends outside the workplace.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, flexible working, study support to help develop your qualifications and early close on Fridays to name but a few. For more details about us visit Curtisbanks.co.uk or find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Software Developer will design and develop a new web functionality; maintaining the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users.

You will

• Understand the overall architecture of the Curtis Banks Secure Portal, including its server installation environment.
• Work closely with the Business Analysts in the change team to translate requirements, use cases, and ideas from the business, putting them into working web applications under guidance
• Work within the boundaries of the software release life-cycle, including delivery and implementation of releases.
• Document solution designs to the specification agreed with the Lead Software Developer and Head of Change.
• Design and develop new web functionality for the Secure Portal and other systems, where appropriate, integrating 3rd party software where needed.
• Maintain the existing application and website functionality, including bug fixing, deployments, database administration and assisting end users with technical issues.
• Triage support requests raised by the business.
• Maintain scripting on the web server; assist with debugging, fixing issues with the server environment.
• Provide mentor-ship to junior developers, including helping them to work to best practices.
• Assist the lead software developer and head of change with the estimation of time to complete software projects.
• Comply with the agreed development methodology and standards.

Knowledge and Skills

Technical Knowledge Area

Specifics

Development Languages

Important

• PHP - including OOP and modern MVC framework use
• Javascript - ECMAScript6 preferable
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL - MySql & TSQL
• Node.js

Useful

• Bash scripting

Frameworks and Tools

Important

• Yii 1.x
• Angular 1.x, JQuery
• LESS, SASS
• Bootstrap
• cURL
• NPM

Useful

• Wordpress templates / CMS

Server Administration

Important

• LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP) setup
• SSH, bash, command line administration
• Virtual Host configuration in Apache

Useful

• Docker container management

Database Administration

Important

• MySql scripting and configuration
• MSSQL/TSQL view design

Version Control

Important

• Knowledge of Git or SVN
• Bitbucket/GitHub integration

Working Environment

Important

• Linux / Windows development setup
• Agile methodology
• Jira or similar project management software

Third Party Integrations
(Technical)

Important

• SOAP / RESTful API methodologies
• Creation of APIs for both internal and external systems
• Integration with external systems via APIs using PHP, JSON, XML, cURL

Experience

Important

• Provable experience in a commercial environment, working with customers

Useful

• Experience in financial services

Skill Area

Specifics

Analysis and Problem Resolution

• Keen eye for detail
• Able to analyse and identify problems, and troubleshoot issues in a variety of areas, including
  • development languages
  • database admin
  • server admin

Collaboration

• Able to work in a team, assisting others as well as working to individual deadlines
• Works effectively with others in Curtis Banks and externally, to accomplish organisational goals and to mutually identify and resolve problems.
• Able to represent the team at meetings with other departments

Organisation

• Highly self-disciplined
• Motivated
• Well organised
• Able to make decisions independently
• Works to individual deadlines agreed with the Lead Software Developer and keeps them informed of any issues that may impact deadlines

Communication

• Able to communicate ideas and issues clearly and effectively to colleagues
• Able to liaise with other departments and external suppliers to resolve issues and provide solutions.

Documentation

• Able to document code and processes for use by the team
• Able to create solution documents and specifications for use by other departments and to confirm requirements

Working for Curtis Banks has never been so rewarding…

• Everyone receives a generous salary, 26 days holiday and the opportunity to take part in our fantastic Sharesave Scheme.
• Amazing Pension contributions from the business of 8%
• Benefits scheme that includes discounts from shops, gyms etc.
• Cycle to Work scheme and many more…

My client is a rapidly growing consumer technology company based in Colchester, to provide some analytical framework and bring data to life to support thisn growth they currently seek an experienced business / data analyst.

The main aim of this role is to create use-able management reports that can drive efficiency and performance improvement. You will need to turn data in to information, information in to insight and insight in to business decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Interpret data, analyse results and provide ongoing reports
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns to help shape future direction
• Work with management teams to prioritise business and information needs
• Create a suite of management reports that track key KPI’s and delivery
• Responsible for ensuring all work is accurate, relevant and communicated appropriately
• Participate in ad hoc requests and queries as and when needed
• Focus on continuous improvement opportunities

Successful candidates will have previous experience in a similar role with Advanced Excel skills, ideally including Power Query, SQL, MS Access and MySql. Some programming language would also be useful, ideally Python, VB.Net or similar. You will be able to provide insightful information with excellent analytical and problem solving skills and an inquisitive nature. This is a dynamic business and the role would suit someone with a commercial approach who wants to develop and grow with the business.

My client is a rapidly growing consumer technology company based in Colchester, to provide some analytical framework and bring data to life to support thisn growth they currently seek an experienced business / data analyst.

The main aim of this role is to create use-able management reports that can drive efficiency and performance improvement. You will need to turn data in to information, information in to insight and insight in to business decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Interpret data, analyse results and provide ongoing reports
• Identify, analyse and interpret trends or patterns to help shape future direction
• Work with management teams to prioritise business and information needs
• Create a suite of management reports that track key KPI’s and delivery
• Responsible for ensuring all work is accurate, relevant and communicated appropriately
• Participate in ad hoc requests and queries as and when needed
• Focus on continuous improvement opportunities

Successful candidates will have previous experience in a similar role with Advanced Excel skills, ideally including Power Query, SQL, MS Access and MySql. Some programming language would also be useful, ideally Python, VB.Net or similar. You will be able to provide insightful information with excellent analytical and problem solving skills and an inquisitive nature. This is a dynamic business and the role would suit someone with a commercial approach who wants to develop and grow with the business.

Join a scaling fintech company who have a number of projects that are only just starting. You would have the chance to join these projects in their early stages and really shape and mould them through full stack development.

You would need to consider yourself primarily a PHP developer but experience using Javascript front end frameworks is also pretty essential for this role. Ideally you have experience creating APIs and RESTful services.

The tech stack you would be working with is as follows:

-         LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP)

-         Javascript – Angular 5 would be advantageous here

-         GIT

If this sounds like the kind of position you are looking for, or you just want to learn some more about the opportunity, then please apply and send your CV in. For those of you that don’t have an up to date CV then please connect with me on LinkedIn.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Olliver Jenkins

Join a scaling fintech company who have a number of projects that are only just starting. You would have the chance to join these projects in their early stages and really shape and mould them through full stack development.

You would need to consider yourself primarily a PHP developer but experience using Javascript front end frameworks is also pretty essential for this role. Ideally you have experience creating APIs and RESTful services.

The tech stack you would be working with is as follows:

-         LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP)

-         Javascript – Angular 5 would be advantageous here

-         GIT

If this sounds like the kind of position you are looking for, or you just want to learn some more about the opportunity, then please apply and send your CV in. For those of you that don’t have an up to date CV then please connect with me on LinkedIn.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Olliver Jenkins

A small & dynamic product and services company based in North Bristol who have a focus on the defence and security sectors are actively seeking an experienced full stack developer to help produce scalable software solutions within a small deployment team.

They are looking for a developer who is comfortable amongst both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries - ideally a candidate who also does have a knack for detailed, visual design and utility.

Day To Day

. Working alongside engineering teams and PM's to ideate software solutions
. Designing client-side and server-side architecture
. Write effective API's
. Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
. Create security and data protection settings
. Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
. Write technical documentation
. Work with engineering and capability delivery to improve software
. Work out of our clients Bristol office but occasional on-site engagements within the UK and abroad and also WFH options available

Experience

. Proven experience as full stack developer
. Desktop and mobile experience
. Familiarity with the TICK stack (Telegraf, InfluxDB, Chronograf and Kapacitor)
. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery
. Experience of front end libraries such as Vue, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Angular
. Strong Node JS experience and knowledge of Python
. API's
. MySql, MongoDB

Culture

. Tech and process driven
. Innovative and inquisitive thinking
. Flexible, friendly and fun but driven to making the business a success

On Application

. Applicants must be entitled work in the UK
. Applicants must be willing to be security vetted

A small & dynamic product and services company based in North Bristol who have a focus on the defence and security sectors are actively seeking an experienced full stack developer to help produce scalable software solutions within a small deployment team.

They are looking for a developer who is comfortable amongst both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries - ideally a candidate who also does have a knack for detailed, visual design and utility.

Day To Day

. Working alongside engineering teams and PM's to ideate software solutions
. Designing client-side and server-side architecture
. Write effective API's
. Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
. Create security and data protection settings
. Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
. Write technical documentation
. Work with engineering and capability delivery to improve software
. Work out of our clients Bristol office but occasional on-site engagements within the UK and abroad and also WFH options available

Experience

. Proven experience as full stack developer
. Desktop and mobile experience
. Familiarity with the TICK stack (Telegraf, InfluxDB, Chronograf and Kapacitor)
. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery
. Experience of front end libraries such as Vue, Bootstrap, ReactJS, Angular
. Strong Node JS experience and knowledge of Python
. API's
. MySql, MongoDB

Culture

. Tech and process driven
. Innovative and inquisitive thinking
. Flexible, friendly and fun but driven to making the business a success

On Application

. Applicants must be entitled work in the UK
. Applicants must be willing to be security vetted