BI Analyst

An award winning and progressive technology group are looking for a BI Analyst to join their growing organisation.

The BI Analyst will join an agile team to assist in the development of dashboards, insights-driven reports for both internal and external contacts.

This is a great opportunity for a BI Analyst to join a business who offer autonomy and room to further develop skills!

As a BI Analyst you will be working with the Data team and cross-functionally with marketing, sales and finance to ensure strategic decisions are backed up with data and measurement.

The role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining tailored dashboards as requested
• Cooperating with the BI Administrator in the UK and the data team in an agile environment
• Create automated dashboards to highlight key KPI's
• Develop and maintain existing reports at a detailed and analytical level meeting business needs
• Interact closely with the data team to ensure priorities are aligned and data is reported consistently across the business
• Safeguard data security, stability and scalability
• Supply departments with data based on customer insights, campaign performance metrics and campaign test design strategies in support of end to end of data driven marketing campaigns
• Provide the business with the best tools to fulfil their data needs
• Work with Group Enterprise Architect to develop and implement reference data model across the business
• Provide accurate insights for research, initiation of projects and feasibility studies

The successful BI Analystwill have;

• 3 Years minimum experience in a similar role
• Strong Power BI skills
• Experience with SQL & SQL Server 2008+
• Ability to prioritise and track multiple tasks
• Educated to degree level
• Experience within a high transactional, customer centric environment
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve in a logical and systematic way
• Ability to demonstrate experience in deploying BI dashboard capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work independently with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

The role of BI Analyst is paying up to £62,000 depending on experience and fantastic benefits which include; 25 days annual leave, Private Medical, Health Insurance Option, Annual Training Allowance and Pension.

To be considered please forward your CV to or call Cameron on .

BI Analyst

An award winning and progressive technology group are looking for a BI Analyst to join their growing organisation.

The BI Analyst will join an agile team to assist in the development of dashboards, insights-driven reports for both internal and external contacts.

This is a great opportunity for a BI Analyst to join a business who offer autonomy and room to further develop skills!

As a BI Analyst you will be working with the Data team and cross-functionally with marketing, sales and finance to ensure strategic decisions are backed up with data and measurement.

The role will involve:

• Developing and maintaining tailored dashboards as requested
• Cooperating with the BI Administrator in the UK and the data team in an agile environment
• Create automated dashboards to highlight key KPI's
• Develop and maintain existing reports at a detailed and analytical level meeting business needs
• Interact closely with the data team to ensure priorities are aligned and data is reported consistently across the business
• Safeguard data security, stability and scalability
• Supply departments with data based on customer insights, campaign performance metrics and campaign test design strategies in support of end to end of data driven marketing campaigns
• Provide the business with the best tools to fulfil their data needs
• Work with Group Enterprise Architect to develop and implement reference data model across the business
• Provide accurate insights for research, initiation of projects and feasibility studies

The successful BI Analystwill have;

• 3 Years minimum experience in a similar role
• Strong Power BI skills
• Experience with SQL & SQL Server 2008+
• Ability to prioritise and track multiple tasks
• Educated to degree level
• Experience within a high transactional, customer centric environment
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve in a logical and systematic way
• Ability to demonstrate experience in deploying BI dashboard capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work independently with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

The role of BI Analyst is paying up to £62,000 depending on experience and fantastic benefits which include; 25 days annual leave, Private Medical, Health Insurance Option, Annual Training Allowance and Pension.

To be considered please forward your CV to or call Cameron on .

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)

.Net Developer - Permanent - Insurance - £45-55k - Pension, 28 days holiday, healthcare

My client require a .Net developer to help them fulfil their ambitions across a number of project and streams of work. The .Net Developer will join their development team based in Andover to help develop software solutions on the basis of business needs.

You'll be working closely with business analysts, product owners, and technical architects who are leaders in their field. You'll also be given the ownership over your own personal development, and identifying new opportunities to innovate and develop.

You'll be competent in developing solutions in the Microsoft core technology stack and have the following technical experience:

- .Net Core, ASP.Net, MVC, SQL Server

- HTML5

- VB.Net

- CSS

- JavaScript

- JQuery

In return they can offer a competitive salary (somewhere between £40-45k depending on experience) and a great benefits package including:

- 28 days holiday (with the option on buy 5 additional days)

- Up to 6.5% discretionary bonus

- Contributory pension (3% matched to 6% with option to increase contributions)

- A comprehensive health insurance plan

- 4 x Life Assurance

If the above role sounds of interest then please forward your CV to Kyle Sotiris at Randstad Technologies for an initial telephone screening.

.Net Developer - Permanent - Insurance - £45-55k - Pension, 28 days holiday, healthcare

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

.Net Developer - Permanent - Insurance - £45-55k - Pension, 28 days holiday, healthcare

My client require a .Net developer to help them fulfil their ambitions across a number of project and streams of work. The .Net Developer will join their development team based in Andover to help develop software solutions on the basis of business needs.

You'll be working closely with business analysts, product owners, and technical architects who are leaders in their field. You'll also be given the ownership over your own personal development, and identifying new opportunities to innovate and develop.

You'll be competent in developing solutions in the Microsoft core technology stack and have the following technical experience:

- .Net Core, ASP.Net, MVC, SQL Server

- HTML5

- VB.Net

- CSS

- JavaScript

- JQuery

In return they can offer a competitive salary (somewhere between £40-45k depending on experience) and a great benefits package including:

- 28 days holiday (with the option on buy 5 additional days)

- Up to 6.5% discretionary bonus

- Contributory pension (3% matched to 6% with option to increase contributions)

- A comprehensive health insurance plan

- 4 x Life Assurance

If the above role sounds of interest then please forward your CV to Kyle Sotiris at Randstad Technologies for an initial telephone screening.

.Net Developer - Permanent - Insurance - £45-55k - Pension, 28 days holiday, healthcare

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: Basildon
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you enjoy a challenge?

About ADSI:

We are a medium sized business services group with operations covering telecommunications, technology and energy.

Heavily reliant on state-of-the-art technological systems to operate a lean back office, IT is at the very core of the business and is critical to the continued growth of the company.

Our business operates in an agile manner with key decisions typically taking minutes or hours rather than weeks and months.

IT operations covering 3 sites with high availability and DR are critical to our success

Role and Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Manager

The Infrastructure & IT Manager is required to support the business users and systems as well as ADSI’s customers and their systems.

The IT Infrastructure Manager role’s primary focus is on Microsoft Windows and VMware vSphere 6 along with Cisco network support.

Of paramount importance is the ability to take responsibility for issue resolution and ensuring tasks are assigned and completed.

This is a role that will include substantial hands-on work together with management of the team and strategic direction of internal IT support, upgrade and development.

Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Manager

• Leading the Infrastructure team, by example and developing their skills.
• Maintenance and management of Vmware vSphere environments.
• Server application maintenance, installation and support.
• 3rd line fault resolution for issues affecting client experience and system performance.
• SAN administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Active directory administration including group policy creation and maintenance.
• Switch and Firewall administration, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Monitoring systems administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Network link administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.

General Responsibilities:

• Occasional UK travel to other sites.
• Regular checks of critical systems, resolving issues as required
• Diagnosing and replacing faulty hardware
• Owning, progressing, and completing Infrastructure projects.
• Arranging and managing software and hardware trials.
• Investigating security alerts.
• Troubleshooting security and general application patching.

What We Need from You: IT Infrastructure Manager

Preferred Skills:

• Significant and demonstrable experience supporting Windows Server and Desktop Platforms.
• Good understanding of Cisco Switches and Firewalls
• Solid experience of installing and supporting Vmware virtualisation & Infrastructure Solutions.
• MS Windows 7, 8 & 10, Server 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Good experience installing and supporting Citrix XenApp
• Cisco Switches and Firewalls
• Network performance monitoring
• iSCSI SAN/NAS Storage
• Veeam Backup and Replication
• Active Directory (AD) - Group Policy Management
• SQL experience

Personal Attributes:

• Strong customer focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong and engaging presentation skills with the ability to articulate the technical aspects of the service both succinctly and clearly.
• A strong leader.
• A can do and can do it now attitude
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

If you feel you have the relative skills & experience necessary to be successful within this role then click on 'APPLY’ today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No Agencies Please.

IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: Basildon
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you enjoy a challenge?

About ADSI:

We are a medium sized business services group with operations covering telecommunications, technology and energy.

Heavily reliant on state-of-the-art technological systems to operate a lean back office, IT is at the very core of the business and is critical to the continued growth of the company.

Our business operates in an agile manner with key decisions typically taking minutes or hours rather than weeks and months.

IT operations covering 3 sites with high availability and DR are critical to our success

Role and Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Manager

The Infrastructure & IT Manager is required to support the business users and systems as well as ADSI’s customers and their systems.

The IT Infrastructure Manager role’s primary focus is on Microsoft Windows and VMware vSphere 6 along with Cisco network support.

Of paramount importance is the ability to take responsibility for issue resolution and ensuring tasks are assigned and completed.

This is a role that will include substantial hands-on work together with management of the team and strategic direction of internal IT support, upgrade and development.

Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Manager

• Leading the Infrastructure team, by example and developing their skills.
• Maintenance and management of Vmware vSphere environments.
• Server application maintenance, installation and support.
• 3rd line fault resolution for issues affecting client experience and system performance.
• SAN administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Active directory administration including group policy creation and maintenance.
• Switch and Firewall administration, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Monitoring systems administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Network link administration, troubleshooting and maintenance.

General Responsibilities:

• Occasional UK travel to other sites.
• Regular checks of critical systems, resolving issues as required
• Diagnosing and replacing faulty hardware
• Owning, progressing, and completing Infrastructure projects.
• Arranging and managing software and hardware trials.
• Investigating security alerts.
• Troubleshooting security and general application patching.

What We Need from You: IT Infrastructure Manager

Preferred Skills:

• Significant and demonstrable experience supporting Windows Server and Desktop Platforms.
• Good understanding of Cisco Switches and Firewalls
• Solid experience of installing and supporting Vmware virtualisation & Infrastructure Solutions.
• MS Windows 7, 8 & 10, Server 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Good experience installing and supporting Citrix XenApp
• Cisco Switches and Firewalls
• Network performance monitoring
• iSCSI SAN/NAS Storage
• Veeam Backup and Replication
• Active Directory (AD) - Group Policy Management
• SQL experience

Personal Attributes:

• Strong customer focus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong and engaging presentation skills with the ability to articulate the technical aspects of the service both succinctly and clearly.
• A strong leader.
• A can do and can do it now attitude
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

If you feel you have the relative skills & experience necessary to be successful within this role then click on 'APPLY’ today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No Agencies Please.