City, London

£80,000 + Benefits + Bonus

An innovative financial trading house is looking for a talented Java Developer to join their rapidly growing technology team to build out the low latency financial trading platform.

As a Java Developer (Multi-threading, Low latency, Messaging) you will be building a distributed, high volume trading system which process millions of high-frequency message flows on a regular basis. You will be liaising directly with the business to understand trading requirements as well as designing, developing and integration solutions to have a strong understanding of core java and messaging architectures such as JMS.

The Java Developer will have:

• 4+ years’ experience developing highly multithreaded, low latency systems in Java
• Strong knowledge of messaging technologies including JMS
• Experience of working in a highly agile environment

*Bonus: Knowledge of finance, ideally the FX domain (nice to have)

This is an excellent opportunity for you if you’re an experienced Java Developer with exceptional knowledge of low-level java development to join a fast-growing financial trading company and get real exposure to the foreign exchange domain.

You will be working side by side with highly experienced developers and FX traders from the city and helping to build out an innovative, high-performance platform that is set to disrupt the sector.

The company provides a relaxed and friendly environment where creativity is thoroughly rewarded.

Don’t miss out, reach out to Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information

City, London

£80,000 + Benefits + Bonus

An innovative financial trading house is looking for a talented Java Developer to join their rapidly growing technology team to build out the low latency financial trading platform.

As a Java Developer (Multi-threading, Low latency, Messaging) you will be building a distributed, high volume trading system which process millions of high-frequency message flows on a regular basis. You will be liaising directly with the business to understand trading requirements as well as designing, developing and integration solutions to have a strong understanding of core java and messaging architectures such as JMS.

The Java Developer will have:

• 4+ years’ experience developing highly multithreaded, low latency systems in Java
• Strong knowledge of messaging technologies including JMS
• Experience of working in a highly agile environment

*Bonus: Knowledge of finance, ideally the FX domain (nice to have)

This is an excellent opportunity for you if you’re an experienced Java Developer with exceptional knowledge of low-level java development to join a fast-growing financial trading company and get real exposure to the foreign exchange domain.

You will be working side by side with highly experienced developers and FX traders from the city and helping to build out an innovative, high-performance platform that is set to disrupt the sector.

The company provides a relaxed and friendly environment where creativity is thoroughly rewarded.

Don’t miss out, reach out to Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We're looking for a Digital Business Performance and Planning Manager to join our growing community of experts. DWP is leading a once in a generation programme of welfare reform and you'll help drive forward a key part of one of the biggest and highest-profile digital transformation programmes in the world.

DWP currently has an enormously ambitious and challenging agenda, often working in partnership with the private and voluntary sector. We provide services and support to over 20 million people, are responsible for over 730 million benefit payment transactions each year.

At the heart of this massive agenda is the digital transformation of the services that DWP provides, which will radically improve how government interacts with people. We'll make our services easier and swifter to access; the time taken to develop new services will decrease and the cost of delivery will be reduced significantly.

Duties. Work. Project.

You and your role:

As a Digital Business Performance and Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring effective management of risk, group level finance, workforce planning, business planning, audit, compliance and business performance.

You'll help us to deliver DWP's Digital Strategy and business plans across business functions. This will include people, technology and financial strands of our operation. You will support the smooth running, maintenance and transformation of services, driving strategic outcomes and improved performance.

You're comfortable providing information and performance metrics to a range of audiences including senior managers. Here you will collate function information and analysis against functional strategy and business plans to ensure we're moving in the right direction..

You will also control the design and implementation of a workforce plan, to identify where there is a need for recruitment, how that activity is progressing, and the impact in budget and headcount,

You a good communicator and you build relationships big enough to get the job done. You'll advise, guide, negotiate and communicate with senior experts from across digital. You'll be empowered to provide information and recommend a course of action, and to keep our stakeholders on the straight and narrow when it comes to adherence to standards and policies.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

You will be able to demonstrate that you have:

• ability to analyse information, translating technical concepts into nontechnical language and present successfully to internal and external stakeholders.
• experience of providing succinct and focussed reports containing tactical and strategic recommendations to Senior Leaders.
• experience of developing and maintaining mutually supportive relationships with internal and external Stakeholders and networks.
• well-developed communication, planning and prioritisation skills.
• proven ability to identify service and process improvement opportunities.
• experience of working in a large or complex organisation, or demonstrable understanding of how large or complex organisations operate in the context of the role

Check out some top tips for getting hired here at DWP Digital at: http://bit.ly/3bw3Fzo & http://bit.ly/2SugTEt

Where will you work?

You'll join our team in one of our digital hubs in your choice of either Blackpool or Newcastle.

Find out more about our hubs here: https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-locations/

We're the UK's biggest government department with over 80,000 diverse and brilliant people on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, race or sexuality.

Details. Wages. Perks.

In return for your skills we offer competitive salary up to £39,674p.a., a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions circa 27%, and a generous leave package. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Volunteering and charitable giving
• Discounts and savings on shopping, holidays, insurance, healthcare, events, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Learning and development, including coaching, mentoring, progression opportunities and guaranteed 5-days formal learning per year.
• And lots more

CLICK APPLY for further information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

If you have any questions of you want to discuss the role before you apply get in touch via

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We're looking for a Digital Business Performance and Planning Manager to join our growing community of experts. DWP is leading a once in a generation programme of welfare reform and you'll help drive forward a key part of one of the biggest and highest-profile digital transformation programmes in the world.

DWP currently has an enormously ambitious and challenging agenda, often working in partnership with the private and voluntary sector. We provide services and support to over 20 million people, are responsible for over 730 million benefit payment transactions each year.

At the heart of this massive agenda is the digital transformation of the services that DWP provides, which will radically improve how government interacts with people. We'll make our services easier and swifter to access; the time taken to develop new services will decrease and the cost of delivery will be reduced significantly.

Duties. Work. Project.

You and your role:

As a Digital Business Performance and Planning Manager you will be responsible for ensuring effective management of risk, group level finance, workforce planning, business planning, audit, compliance and business performance.

You'll help us to deliver DWP's Digital Strategy and business plans across business functions. This will include people, technology and financial strands of our operation. You will support the smooth running, maintenance and transformation of services, driving strategic outcomes and improved performance.

You're comfortable providing information and performance metrics to a range of audiences including senior managers. Here you will collate function information and analysis against functional strategy and business plans to ensure we're moving in the right direction..

You will also control the design and implementation of a workforce plan, to identify where there is a need for recruitment, how that activity is progressing, and the impact in budget and headcount,

You a good communicator and you build relationships big enough to get the job done. You'll advise, guide, negotiate and communicate with senior experts from across digital. You'll be empowered to provide information and recommend a course of action, and to keep our stakeholders on the straight and narrow when it comes to adherence to standards and policies.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

You will be able to demonstrate that you have:

• ability to analyse information, translating technical concepts into nontechnical language and present successfully to internal and external stakeholders.
• experience of providing succinct and focussed reports containing tactical and strategic recommendations to Senior Leaders.
• experience of developing and maintaining mutually supportive relationships with internal and external Stakeholders and networks.
• well-developed communication, planning and prioritisation skills.
• proven ability to identify service and process improvement opportunities.
• experience of working in a large or complex organisation, or demonstrable understanding of how large or complex organisations operate in the context of the role

Check out some top tips for getting hired here at DWP Digital at: http://bit.ly/3bw3Fzo & http://bit.ly/2SugTEt

Where will you work?

You'll join our team in one of our digital hubs in your choice of either Blackpool or Newcastle.

Find out more about our hubs here: https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-locations/

We're the UK's biggest government department with over 80,000 diverse and brilliant people on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, race or sexuality.

Details. Wages. Perks.

In return for your skills we offer competitive salary up to £39,674p.a., a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions circa 27%, and a generous leave package. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Volunteering and charitable giving
• Discounts and savings on shopping, holidays, insurance, healthcare, events, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Learning and development, including coaching, mentoring, progression opportunities and guaranteed 5-days formal learning per year.
• And lots more

CLICK APPLY for further information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

If you have any questions of you want to discuss the role before you apply get in touch via

Key Responsibilities

• Reduce the ongoing IT cost base through challenging existing services (e.g. price x quantity) ensuring that new software purchases or renewal are optimised.
• Work closely with partners and suppliers, both internal and external; deliver against contractual commitments and provide value for money services and products.
• Contract management activities and guidance throughout the project and services lifecycle, including managing commercial requirements, deliverables and performance of specified contracts at all phases.
• Ensure that the services received from internal and external 3rd parties are delivered in line with good financial practices, constantly challenging charges and unit pricing to ensure that the services are delivered according to industry best practice.
• Drivng discussions with suppliers, both internal and external ensuring that value for money and ongoing cost reductions are achieved.
• Support Investment and Business Case activities so that financial rigor is applied and our investment is maximised.

Key Skills and Experience

• Broad IT and supplier management experience particularly software licensing, product selection and review and preventing unnecessary IT spend.
• Knowledge of legal issues, profitability requirements, contract structure, terms and conditions, sub-contract considerations, funding and payment plans.
• Astute analytical ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities, and ability to devise a flexible range of mitigations.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques that can be used to assist forecasting and cost control.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce and other mainstream management platforms a plus.
• Stakeholder management skills; good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to understand and challenge project P&L accounts.
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Key Responsibilities

• Reduce the ongoing IT cost base through challenging existing services (e.g. price x quantity) ensuring that new software purchases or renewal are optimised.
• Work closely with partners and suppliers, both internal and external; deliver against contractual commitments and provide value for money services and products.
• Contract management activities and guidance throughout the project and services lifecycle, including managing commercial requirements, deliverables and performance of specified contracts at all phases.
• Ensure that the services received from internal and external 3rd parties are delivered in line with good financial practices, constantly challenging charges and unit pricing to ensure that the services are delivered according to industry best practice.
• Drivng discussions with suppliers, both internal and external ensuring that value for money and ongoing cost reductions are achieved.
• Support Investment and Business Case activities so that financial rigor is applied and our investment is maximised.

Key Skills and Experience

• Broad IT and supplier management experience particularly software licensing, product selection and review and preventing unnecessary IT spend.
• Knowledge of legal issues, profitability requirements, contract structure, terms and conditions, sub-contract considerations, funding and payment plans.
• Astute analytical ability to identify commercial risks and opportunities, and ability to devise a flexible range of mitigations.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques that can be used to assist forecasting and cost control.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce and other mainstream management platforms a plus.
• Stakeholder management skills; good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Ability to understand and challenge project P&L accounts.
•  

We have an excellent new opportunity for a highly experience Technical Architect to join a Global Glasgow based company. The role will be integral part of a significant transformation programme to transform the group Information Technology from a fragmented operating model to creating a function that can support the business in maintaining agility and customer focus.

The role is accountable for proactively and holistically leading and supporting the EA activities that create deliverables and development of technologies across data centre, infrastructure, cloud, networks, cloud, mobile and internet of things.

As the Group Technical Architect, you will oversee or consult on technology implementation and modification activities , partially for new and shared infrastructure solutions. You will consult on application or infrastructure development projects to harmonise systems or infrastructure with enterprise technical architecture (ETA) and identify where it is necessary to modify ETA.

The role will be report in the Enterprise Architecture Director, who is Glasgow based, who actively encourages home working.

We are keen to speak with Technical Architects with extensive and clear experience in the following:

• Deep knowledge in a minimum of three technical disciplines - infrastructure and network design, application programme interface's, middle ware, server and storage, database management and operations.
• Direct experience working in a complex and highly federated organisation
• Experience working internationally and multi-culturally
• Experience of proactive communication and direct interaction and influence at senior levels

The role will include an element of international travel, working to different time zones.

On top of a market leading salary, you will receive a generous annual bonus, pension and private health care, plus more.

PLEASE SEND UPDATED CV ON FIRST INSTANCE

We have an excellent new opportunity for a highly experience Technical Architect to join a Global Glasgow based company. The role will be integral part of a significant transformation programme to transform the group Information Technology from a fragmented operating model to creating a function that can support the business in maintaining agility and customer focus.

The role is accountable for proactively and holistically leading and supporting the EA activities that create deliverables and development of technologies across data centre, infrastructure, cloud, networks, cloud, mobile and internet of things.

As the Group Technical Architect, you will oversee or consult on technology implementation and modification activities , partially for new and shared infrastructure solutions. You will consult on application or infrastructure development projects to harmonise systems or infrastructure with enterprise technical architecture (ETA) and identify where it is necessary to modify ETA.

The role will be report in the Enterprise Architecture Director, who is Glasgow based, who actively encourages home working.

We are keen to speak with Technical Architects with extensive and clear experience in the following:

• Deep knowledge in a minimum of three technical disciplines - infrastructure and network design, application programme interface's, middle ware, server and storage, database management and operations.
• Direct experience working in a complex and highly federated organisation
• Experience working internationally and multi-culturally
• Experience of proactive communication and direct interaction and influence at senior levels

The role will include an element of international travel, working to different time zones.

On top of a market leading salary, you will receive a generous annual bonus, pension and private health care, plus more.

PLEASE SEND UPDATED CV ON FIRST INSTANCE