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  • London (Greater)
  • Competitive
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

An exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and one of the largest professional services firms worldwide.

The role will be performed within the Reporting & Analytics pillar of Network Operations function, reporting to Analytics & Data Solutions Lead. Reporting & Analytics pillar has strong collaboration between the business and technical teams, driving innovation, an agile mind-set and a hands-on approach to all aspects of analytic application design; business requirements, analytics delivery, implementation, deployment and transition to business as usual service.

The Role

The role is responsible for the development and maintenance of Advanced Analytics capabilities, taking the ownership of ‘Customer Relationship & Engagement Management’ business domains to support the Network Operations strategic and operational decisions.

The role holder will explore and leverage the Business Operations data, predominantly related to the ‘Customer Relationship and Engagement Management’ data domains, to deliver data solutions and analytic applications that add value to the Network Operations decision-making processes.

Works in collaboration with the Global Data Operations team (part of the Global Chief Data Office - GCDO), to capture, organize, govern and refresh the data required for serving the Analytics applications and ad-hoc insight delivery needs.

Manages the internal stakeholder expectations, coordinates the technical delivery of solution components, assures the efficiency and scalability of the applications developed by the off-shore service delivery teams and monitors and measures the services received against the SLAs.

Responsibilities/Duties

Business as Usual Service Delivery:

  • Manage the service demands and liaise with business stakeholders to verify analytic and insight needs and eliminate ambiguity.
  • Manage Stakeholder expectations by providing achievable timelines for outputs and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with results.
  • Actively solicit stakeholder feedback for improving the Analytics services.
  • Propose appropriate recommendations for service, process and application improvements and optimization needs based on user/stakeholder feedback.
  • Promote the use of Self-Served analytics and insights delivered via the QlikView, Tableau, Power BI applications/tools)
  • Be part of the CoE for Reporting & Analytics services and assist the Self-Service users, providing guidance on the applications served.
  • Deliver and maintain the standards/principles, and advocate the best practice use of the Self-Service capabilities to ensure the consistency of delivered insights.
  • Liaise with the relevant service teams (e.g. IT, SDC, GCDO ) to resolve any system availability and performance issues.
  • Assure the Quality, Accuracy and Security of outputs prior to sign-off and release.
  • Ensure all outputs include the terms & conditions clauses.
  • Application / Project Delivery:
  • Explore the Business Operations data and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and application of advanced Analytics capabilities to deliver data-centric business insights that support business decisions.
  • Facilitate resolution of complexities and simplification of solution options by bringing together business and technical SMEs, Solution Architects and other relevant resources.
  • Manage the delivery of Proof of Concept projects and work with the Analytics and Data Solutions Lead to formulate the business case for any new and innovative products and applications.
  • Work with Analytics & Data Solutions Lead to formulate the product roadmap and the at scale implementation strategy.
  • Manage the transition of implemented products and applications into business as usual service.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Management of Analytics resources to support simultaneous business demands whilst meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Proven ability to solve problems, handle conflicts, anticipate issues/concerns, troubleshoot problems, and proactively institute creative solutions quickly and in detail
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with other dependent functions and departments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Knowledge and experience working with Databases, BI tools and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, QlikView, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx etc.)
  • Familiarity with Financial Services and Management Consulting industries
  • Knowledge of working with large data sets performing data analysis, data visualization, data mining, and data cleansing/transformation/processing
  • Education (desirable)Educated to Degree level - Information Systems and/or Business Intelligence disciplines.

Experience

  • Significant Design/Development experience of Analytic solutions
  • Experience with direct supervision of on/off-shore delivery teams
  • Proven experience of delivering data-driven insights related to ‘Customer Opportunities, Relationships and Engagement projects’, ideally in a financial services or professional services business environment.
  • Experience working as part of a Reporting & Analytics team using BI tools (e.g. Oracle, SAS, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau etc.)
  • Experience working with database developers and data engineers to ensure the data points are optimally tuned and structured for advanced analytic applications.
  • Experience using open source data to enrich analytic outputs.
  • Experience working in a Global business environment.
  • Experience designing or working with relational, dimensional models and/or Analytical data marts/cubes (e.g. OLAP cubes)
  • Experience working with SalesForce or similar CRM products (cloud or on-premise)

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

  • Global Network Operations
  • Global Clients & Industries
  • Global Finance Operations
  • Global Data Governance/Operations (part of Global CDO)

External:

  • Other Lines of Services
  • Client Relationship Partners
  • Offshore IT teams

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity

  • London (Greater)
  • Competitive
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

An exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and one of the largest professional services firms worldwide.

The role will be performed within the Reporting & Analytics pillar of Network Operations function, reporting to Analytics & Data Solutions Lead. Reporting & Analytics pillar has strong collaboration between the business and technical teams, driving innovation, an agile mind-set and a hands-on approach to all aspects of analytic application design; business requirements, analytics delivery, implementation, deployment and transition to business as usual service.

The Role

The role is responsible for the development and maintenance of Advanced Analytics capabilities, taking the ownership of ‘Customer Relationship & Engagement Management’ business domains to support the Network Operations strategic and operational decisions.

The role holder will explore and leverage the Business Operations data, predominantly related to the ‘Customer Relationship and Engagement Management’ data domains, to deliver data solutions and analytic applications that add value to the Network Operations decision-making processes.

Works in collaboration with the Global Data Operations team (part of the Global Chief Data Office - GCDO), to capture, organize, govern and refresh the data required for serving the Analytics applications and ad-hoc insight delivery needs.

Manages the internal stakeholder expectations, coordinates the technical delivery of solution components, assures the efficiency and scalability of the applications developed by the off-shore service delivery teams and monitors and measures the services received against the SLAs.

Responsibilities/Duties

Business as Usual Service Delivery:

  • Manage the service demands and liaise with business stakeholders to verify analytic and insight needs and eliminate ambiguity.
  • Manage Stakeholder expectations by providing achievable timelines for outputs and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with results.
  • Actively solicit stakeholder feedback for improving the Analytics services.
  • Propose appropriate recommendations for service, process and application improvements and optimization needs based on user/stakeholder feedback.
  • Promote the use of Self-Served analytics and insights delivered via the QlikView, Tableau, Power BI applications/tools)
  • Be part of the CoE for Reporting & Analytics services and assist the Self-Service users, providing guidance on the applications served.
  • Deliver and maintain the standards/principles, and advocate the best practice use of the Self-Service capabilities to ensure the consistency of delivered insights.
  • Liaise with the relevant service teams (e.g. IT, SDC, GCDO ) to resolve any system availability and performance issues.
  • Assure the Quality, Accuracy and Security of outputs prior to sign-off and release.
  • Ensure all outputs include the terms & conditions clauses.
  • Application / Project Delivery:
  • Explore the Business Operations data and proactively identify opportunities for innovation and application of advanced Analytics capabilities to deliver data-centric business insights that support business decisions.
  • Facilitate resolution of complexities and simplification of solution options by bringing together business and technical SMEs, Solution Architects and other relevant resources.
  • Manage the delivery of Proof of Concept projects and work with the Analytics and Data Solutions Lead to formulate the business case for any new and innovative products and applications.
  • Work with Analytics & Data Solutions Lead to formulate the product roadmap and the at scale implementation strategy.
  • Manage the transition of implemented products and applications into business as usual service.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Management of Analytics resources to support simultaneous business demands whilst meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Proven ability to solve problems, handle conflicts, anticipate issues/concerns, troubleshoot problems, and proactively institute creative solutions quickly and in detail
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with other dependent functions and departments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Knowledge and experience working with Databases, BI tools and visualization tools (e.g. SQL, QlikView, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx etc.)
  • Familiarity with Financial Services and Management Consulting industries
  • Knowledge of working with large data sets performing data analysis, data visualization, data mining, and data cleansing/transformation/processing
  • Education (desirable)Educated to Degree level - Information Systems and/or Business Intelligence disciplines.

Experience

  • Significant Design/Development experience of Analytic solutions
  • Experience with direct supervision of on/off-shore delivery teams
  • Proven experience of delivering data-driven insights related to ‘Customer Opportunities, Relationships and Engagement projects’, ideally in a financial services or professional services business environment.
  • Experience working as part of a Reporting & Analytics team using BI tools (e.g. Oracle, SAS, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau etc.)
  • Experience working with database developers and data engineers to ensure the data points are optimally tuned and structured for advanced analytic applications.
  • Experience using open source data to enrich analytic outputs.
  • Experience working in a Global business environment.
  • Experience designing or working with relational, dimensional models and/or Analytical data marts/cubes (e.g. OLAP cubes)
  • Experience working with SalesForce or similar CRM products (cloud or on-premise)

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

  • Global Network Operations
  • Global Clients & Industries
  • Global Finance Operations
  • Global Data Governance/Operations (part of Global CDO)

External:

  • Other Lines of Services
  • Client Relationship Partners
  • Offshore IT teams

Not the role for you?

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity

  • London (Greater)
  • Competitive
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

An exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and one of the largest professional services firms worldwide.

The role will be performed within the Reporting & Analytics pillar of Network Operations function, reporting to Analytics & Data Solutions Lead. Reporting & Analytics pillar has strong collaboration between the business and technical teams, driving innovation, an agile mind-set and a hands-on approach to all aspects of analytic application design; business requirements, analytics delivery, implementation, deployment and transition to business as usual service.

The Role

The role supports the Global Reporting & Analytics service and is responsible for the conceptual and logical Solutions Architecture and Data Modelling needs of a Global Reporting & Analytics service, which include strategic business insights, business intelligence, analytical insights, data science and other business information needs.

We’re looking for someone who can grow with our products and solutions, and keen to develop what we already have and work with our customers to transform their challenges and requirements into solutions, in line with our Reporting & Analytics vision & strategy.

Responsibilities/Duties

Business as Usual Service Delivery:

  • Govern the Reporting & Analytic solutions, including the data models utilised for R&A, ensuring that our solutions are aligned with our R&A technology and tools strategy.
  • Work in collaboration with the technical development teams and conceive, design and oversee the development of R&A solutions to meet our customer needs and challenges.
  • Formulate the logical solution architectures by way of mapping the business requirements to data and technical solution components in line with the R&A product strategy.
  • Provide expertise as to how the conceived solution ideas should be built
  • Set the architectural boundaries and ensure the consistency and coherence of all component parts of R&A solutions, assuring the scalability and flexibility of solutions to support current and future requirements.
  • Champion and defend the Data & BI Architecture best practices, standards and principles, and ensure these are met by the technical delivery teams.
  • Facilitate dialogues with Project delivery teams, technical designers and technical developers to ensure that delivered solutions are in line with the set architectural boundaries.
  • Seek advice from the Enterprise Architecture and GCDO (Global Chief Data Office) teams to make sure the R&A solution architectures are aligned to the global enterprise governance, standards and protocols set by those functions.
  • Work closely with Network Operations Analytics & Data Solutions Lead to ensure all solution architecture propositions are fit for purpose and aligned with the strategic vision, even when delivering tactical alternatives.

Application / Project Delivery:

  • Develop Reporting and Analytics as well as Data solution architectures covering the business, information, application and technology dimensions (Technology dimension to be designed in collaboration with the Technology Solutions Architect upon the business approval of the conceptual and logical solution architectures)
  • Ensure the new Data and Analytics solutions are designed for optimal access and usefulness, leveraging existing technologies where possible
  • Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability and manageability
  • Identify technologies to employ based on strategic guidance, performance, service agreements and organizational constraints
  • Create and maintain accurate and complete architectural documents and artefacts
  • Recommend strategies to improve performance and capacity of Data and BI tools.
  • Collaborate with the SMEs, Business Analysts, Project Managers and Technical Developers to ensure the successful development of Data and MI/BI Analytic solutions.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Highly skilled in using the appropriate tools (e.g. EA Sparx or other) to define Data Solutions and MI/BI/Analytic Architectures
  • High Proficiency in 3rd Normal form and dimensional data modeling for BI solutions and Cloud architecture
  • Knowledgeable in BI Access/Security Control Models and Framework designs
  • Effective time management skills to support simultaneous business demands whilst meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Proven ability to solve problems, handle conflicts, anticipate issues/concerns, troubleshoot problems, and proactively institute creative solutions quickly and in detail
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with other dependent functions and departments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Familiarity with Financial Services and Management Consulting industries

Education

  • Educated to Degree Level (Information Systems discipline)
  • Qualifications in Enterprise & Solutions Architecture (BCS, ISEB or equivalent) - desirable

Experience

  • Extensive years of relevant work experience as a Data/BI or Information Solutions Architect.
  • Knowledge and experience of the latest technologies, challenges and industry best practices on reporting & analytics, data warehousing, data management and data governance disciplines.
  • Experienced on medium to large scale data-centric BI/MI Analytic solution delivery projects/programmes including managed and self-service options
  • Experience defining Solution Architectures for complex Data and MI/BI solutions including the provisioning of support for Operating/Service/Support Model designs
  • Knowledge and experience working with popular development methodologies (e.g. agile, waterfall).
  • Knowledge, experience and/or understanding of BI and predictive analysis tools (e.g. Power BI, SAS, R, Tableau etc.) and Cloud based infrastructure
  • Knowledge and experience of the APIs of one or more of CRM/ERP products (e.g. Sales Force, Oracle Financials, SAP4H, WorkDay)
  • Experience working in professional services/ accountancy/financial services sector (desirable)
  • Experience working and collaborating with on and off-shore BI/MI technical delivery teams.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

  • Global Network Operations
  • Global Client Interface Team
  • Global Finance Operations
  • Global Chief Data Office (Data Governance/Operations/Architecture)

External:

  • Offshore IT teams
  • Other lines of Service
  • Territory Project Teams

Not the role for you?

 

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

  • London (Greater)
  • Competitive
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

An exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and one of the largest professional services firms worldwide.

The role will be performed within the Reporting & Analytics pillar of Network Operations function, reporting to Analytics & Data Solutions Lead. Reporting & Analytics pillar has strong collaboration between the business and technical teams, driving innovation, an agile mind-set and a hands-on approach to all aspects of analytic application design; business requirements, analytics delivery, implementation, deployment and transition to business as usual service.

The Role

The role supports the Global Reporting & Analytics service and is responsible for the conceptual and logical Solutions Architecture and Data Modelling needs of a Global Reporting & Analytics service, which include strategic business insights, business intelligence, analytical insights, data science and other business information needs.

We’re looking for someone who can grow with our products and solutions, and keen to develop what we already have and work with our customers to transform their challenges and requirements into solutions, in line with our Reporting & Analytics vision & strategy.

Responsibilities/Duties

Business as Usual Service Delivery:

  • Govern the Reporting & Analytic solutions, including the data models utilised for R&A, ensuring that our solutions are aligned with our R&A technology and tools strategy.
  • Work in collaboration with the technical development teams and conceive, design and oversee the development of R&A solutions to meet our customer needs and challenges.
  • Formulate the logical solution architectures by way of mapping the business requirements to data and technical solution components in line with the R&A product strategy.
  • Provide expertise as to how the conceived solution ideas should be built
  • Set the architectural boundaries and ensure the consistency and coherence of all component parts of R&A solutions, assuring the scalability and flexibility of solutions to support current and future requirements.
  • Champion and defend the Data & BI Architecture best practices, standards and principles, and ensure these are met by the technical delivery teams.
  • Facilitate dialogues with Project delivery teams, technical designers and technical developers to ensure that delivered solutions are in line with the set architectural boundaries.
  • Seek advice from the Enterprise Architecture and GCDO (Global Chief Data Office) teams to make sure the R&A solution architectures are aligned to the global enterprise governance, standards and protocols set by those functions.
  • Work closely with Network Operations Analytics & Data Solutions Lead to ensure all solution architecture propositions are fit for purpose and aligned with the strategic vision, even when delivering tactical alternatives.

Application / Project Delivery:

  • Develop Reporting and Analytics as well as Data solution architectures covering the business, information, application and technology dimensions (Technology dimension to be designed in collaboration with the Technology Solutions Architect upon the business approval of the conceptual and logical solution architectures)
  • Ensure the new Data and Analytics solutions are designed for optimal access and usefulness, leveraging existing technologies where possible
  • Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability and manageability
  • Identify technologies to employ based on strategic guidance, performance, service agreements and organizational constraints
  • Create and maintain accurate and complete architectural documents and artefacts
  • Recommend strategies to improve performance and capacity of Data and BI tools.
  • Collaborate with the SMEs, Business Analysts, Project Managers and Technical Developers to ensure the successful development of Data and MI/BI Analytic solutions.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Highly skilled in using the appropriate tools (e.g. EA Sparx or other) to define Data Solutions and MI/BI/Analytic Architectures
  • High Proficiency in 3rd Normal form and dimensional data modeling for BI solutions and Cloud architecture
  • Knowledgeable in BI Access/Security Control Models and Framework designs
  • Effective time management skills to support simultaneous business demands whilst meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
  • Proven ability to solve problems, handle conflicts, anticipate issues/concerns, troubleshoot problems, and proactively institute creative solutions quickly and in detail
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with other dependent functions and departments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
  • Familiarity with Financial Services and Management Consulting industries

Education

  • Educated to Degree Level (Information Systems discipline)
  • Qualifications in Enterprise & Solutions Architecture (BCS, ISEB or equivalent) - desirable

Experience

  • Extensive years of relevant work experience as a Data/BI or Information Solutions Architect.
  • Knowledge and experience of the latest technologies, challenges and industry best practices on reporting & analytics, data warehousing, data management and data governance disciplines.
  • Experienced on medium to large scale data-centric BI/MI Analytic solution delivery projects/programmes including managed and self-service options
  • Experience defining Solution Architectures for complex Data and MI/BI solutions including the provisioning of support for Operating/Service/Support Model designs
  • Knowledge and experience working with popular development methodologies (e.g. agile, waterfall).
  • Knowledge, experience and/or understanding of BI and predictive analysis tools (e.g. Power BI, SAS, R, Tableau etc.) and Cloud based infrastructure
  • Knowledge and experience of the APIs of one or more of CRM/ERP products (e.g. Sales Force, Oracle Financials, SAP4H, WorkDay)
  • Experience working in professional services/ accountancy/financial services sector (desirable)
  • Experience working and collaborating with on and off-shore BI/MI technical delivery teams.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

  • Global Network Operations
  • Global Client Interface Team
  • Global Finance Operations
  • Global Chief Data Office (Data Governance/Operations/Architecture)

External:

  • Offshore IT teams
  • Other lines of Service
  • Territory Project Teams

Not the role for you?

 

Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)?

The skills we look for in future employees

All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, ‘The PwC Professional’ and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.

Diversity

We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

  • Durham
  • £33,797 to £40,322
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

The Department and role purpose

The Computing and Information Services Department (CIS) has an annual operational budget in the order of £10m, multi-million pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 140 staff who are predominately based at the Durham University campus. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer with the following portfolios: Strategy and Change; Operations; and Information Systems. CIS provides academic, teaching and administrative services across the organisation that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation.

Recent infrastructure improvements include investment in a new network backbone, including new cabling which runs throughout the city to all of the Universities core buildings, new scalable user facing storage, and a new hosting environment. Corresponding business led investment also continues to be made with a new Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning suite, investment in research administration, and maximising the breadth of opportunities available to the University through Office365, alongside numerous other important initiatives.

CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self-motivated individuals who are demonstrable in their team work ability.

This role is for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with some knowledge and experience of Oracle.

The post holder will work within the Data and Reporting Services Team and will be involved in the design, configuration, deployment, support and maintenance of database systems, middleware and applications while ensuring compliance with the department’s change management process.

The position will require a high level of technical knowledge, experience of customer service delivery, risk management skills and the ability to convert business requirements into viable technical solutions.

The successful candidate will seek to expand and maintain up-to-date knowledge of key technologies, methods and approaches relevant to database technologies.

Specific role requirements

  • Participate within the University’s approach to respond to significant incidents, this may include outside of normal working hours.
  • Provide out of hours on-site or on-call cover in support of the University’s key business processes.
  • DBA’s will be expected to maintain a core set of skills and to cover for each other as required

What you are required to submit

  1. A CV;
  2. A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;
  3. Examples of how you satisfy both the person specification and the Realising Your Potential Approach criteria. This may require completion of the 'Supporting Evidence' application section if specified by the recruiting manager. Please ensure you give detailed examples of how you meet these criteria if requested.

Please ensure that you submit all documentation listed above or your application cannot proceed to the next stage.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.

  • Durham
  • £33,797 to £40,322
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

The Department and role purpose

The Computing and Information Services Department (CIS) has an annual operational budget in the order of £10m, multi-million pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 140 staff who are predominately based at the Durham University campus. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Information Officer with the following portfolios: Strategy and Change; Operations; and Information Systems. CIS provides academic, teaching and administrative services across the organisation that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation.

Recent infrastructure improvements include investment in a new network backbone, including new cabling which runs throughout the city to all of the Universities core buildings, new scalable user facing storage, and a new hosting environment. Corresponding business led investment also continues to be made with a new Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning suite, investment in research administration, and maximising the breadth of opportunities available to the University through Office365, alongside numerous other important initiatives.

CIS is a friendly, but demanding department, where much is expected and can be achieved by competent, self-motivated individuals who are demonstrable in their team work ability.

This role is for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator with some knowledge and experience of Oracle.

The post holder will work within the Data and Reporting Services Team and will be involved in the design, configuration, deployment, support and maintenance of database systems, middleware and applications while ensuring compliance with the department’s change management process.

The position will require a high level of technical knowledge, experience of customer service delivery, risk management skills and the ability to convert business requirements into viable technical solutions.

The successful candidate will seek to expand and maintain up-to-date knowledge of key technologies, methods and approaches relevant to database technologies.

Specific role requirements

  • Participate within the University’s approach to respond to significant incidents, this may include outside of normal working hours.
  • Provide out of hours on-site or on-call cover in support of the University’s key business processes.
  • DBA’s will be expected to maintain a core set of skills and to cover for each other as required

What you are required to submit

  1. A CV;
  2. A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above;
  3. Examples of how you satisfy both the person specification and the Realising Your Potential Approach criteria. This may require completion of the 'Supporting Evidence' application section if specified by the recruiting manager. Please ensure you give detailed examples of how you meet these criteria if requested.

Please ensure that you submit all documentation listed above or your application cannot proceed to the next stage.

At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We will notify you on the status of your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.

  • Northampton
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

Job Title SQL Senior Developer
Location Northampton 


SAP Finance Technology team within the Risk Finance Treasury department is a key partner to Finance teams across Barclays in enabling and delivering global services and solutions across Barclays functions and businesses, primarily via the bank's SAP enterprise platforms. The SAP MI team is part of SAP Finance Technology Department and focuses on the build, deployment and third line support of Management Information and Analytical Applications based on SAP technology stack (SAP BW, SAP Business Objects, SAP BPC).

As a SQL Senior Developer, you’ll be focusing on identifying opportunities in delivering business value via leveraging existing as well as adoption of the new Business Intelligence technology based on SAP platforms. You’ll be cross trained on SAP Data warehousing technology (SAP BW/4HANA).


What will you be doing?


You’ll be supporting and influencing development standards and knowledge sharing process and tools within the SAP MI team
Driving automation and Quality Assurance process in the team
Providing expertise to the team in best practices and “know how” (after completion of cross training) both in back end (SAP BW, HANA) as well as front end (SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence, Lumira Designer, Analysis for Office) technologies
Providing hands on SQL development in the delivery of strategic projects, BAU enhancements and third line support.
Ensure all developments are fully documented and meet high level design requirements to ensure project delivery is compliant and fit for purpose


What we’re looking for:


Strong experience in SQL programming language 
Strong experience in design of Data Models (e.g. Star Schema’s) on one of mainstream
Databases (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL)
Strong stakeholder management as you’ll be communicating with different levels in the organization


Skills that will help you in the role:


Technical knowledge in SAP Business Objects technology


Where will you be working?


Barclays Northampton is an operation of vast scale, with a huge influence and impact on the financial services industry and on the lives of millions of British people. Here, we process 18 million transactions worth more than £700 million every day. This couldn’t be possible without the collaboration between all our teams – from tech, marketing, functions, and operations – and the global partnerships our Northampton colleagues have. Our environmentally friendly office is within 5 minutes of the local town, easily accessible from the M1, and we run frequent shuttlebuses to and from Northampton train station.


Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. 


Our Values 


Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.


Our Diversity


We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.


Our Benefits


Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.


  • Northampton
    • Permanent
  • 05 Mar 2020

Job Title SQL Senior Developer
Location Northampton 


SAP Finance Technology team within the Risk Finance Treasury department is a key partner to Finance teams across Barclays in enabling and delivering global services and solutions across Barclays functions and businesses, primarily via the bank's SAP enterprise platforms. The SAP MI team is part of SAP Finance Technology Department and focuses on the build, deployment and third line support of Management Information and Analytical Applications based on SAP technology stack (SAP BW, SAP Business Objects, SAP BPC).

As a SQL Senior Developer, you’ll be focusing on identifying opportunities in delivering business value via leveraging existing as well as adoption of the new Business Intelligence technology based on SAP platforms. You’ll be cross trained on SAP Data warehousing technology (SAP BW/4HANA).


What will you be doing?


You’ll be supporting and influencing development standards and knowledge sharing process and tools within the SAP MI team
Driving automation and Quality Assurance process in the team
Providing expertise to the team in best practices and “know how” (after completion of cross training) both in back end (SAP BW, HANA) as well as front end (SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence, Lumira Designer, Analysis for Office) technologies
Providing hands on SQL development in the delivery of strategic projects, BAU enhancements and third line support.
Ensure all developments are fully documented and meet high level design requirements to ensure project delivery is compliant and fit for purpose


What we’re looking for:


Strong experience in SQL programming language 
Strong experience in design of Data Models (e.g. Star Schema’s) on one of mainstream
Databases (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL)
Strong stakeholder management as you’ll be communicating with different levels in the organization


Skills that will help you in the role:


Technical knowledge in SAP Business Objects technology


Where will you be working?


Barclays Northampton is an operation of vast scale, with a huge influence and impact on the financial services industry and on the lives of millions of British people. Here, we process 18 million transactions worth more than £700 million every day. This couldn’t be possible without the collaboration between all our teams – from tech, marketing, functions, and operations – and the global partnerships our Northampton colleagues have. Our environmentally friendly office is within 5 minutes of the local town, easily accessible from the M1, and we run frequent shuttlebuses to and from Northampton train station.


Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. 


Our Values 


Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.


Our Diversity


We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.


Our Benefits


Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.


  • London
  • 330.00 GBP Daily
    • Contract
  • 05 Mar 2020

Key Skills: C#, .NET, MS Visual, VB.NET, WinForms, Oracle, SQL, MS VBA, Excel, Access

A great opportunity to join a company in the financial sector as a C#/.Net developer. You will develop financial application programmes using MS Visual, .NET and C#. You will be required to understand business requirements, support existing applications and design and programme financial WinForms applications.

Key Skills:

  • Mastery of the .NET stack
    • C#, .NET, VB.NET
  • Intensive C# data programming experience
  • Strong WinForms experience
  • Excellent database skills, ability to design and develop
    • Excel, Macros, Access, SQL, MS VBA
  • Experience working in the financial sector

Key Skills: C#, .NET, MS Visual, VB.NET, WinForms, Oracle, SQL, MS VBA, Excel, Access

This is a brilliant opportunity so please don't hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy


  • London
  • 330.00 GBP Daily
    • Contract
  • 05 Mar 2020

Key Skills: C#, .NET, MS Visual, VB.NET, WinForms, Oracle, SQL, MS VBA, Excel, Access

A great opportunity to join a company in the financial sector as a C#/.Net developer. You will develop financial application programmes using MS Visual, .NET and C#. You will be required to understand business requirements, support existing applications and design and programme financial WinForms applications.

Key Skills:

  • Mastery of the .NET stack
    • C#, .NET, VB.NET
  • Intensive C# data programming experience
  • Strong WinForms experience
  • Excellent database skills, ability to design and develop
    • Excel, Macros, Access, SQL, MS VBA
  • Experience working in the financial sector

Key Skills: C#, .NET, MS Visual, VB.NET, WinForms, Oracle, SQL, MS VBA, Excel, Access

This is a brilliant opportunity so please don't hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy