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DevOps - Part-Time Considered
  • Knutsford
    • Permanent
  • 26 Feb 2020

DevOps Engineer
Radbroke Hall, Knutsford


A new opportunity has become available for a DevOps Engineer within our Digital Mobile Platform Team in Knutsford. This dedicated team responsible for the provisioning and support of the environments that underpin the Barclays Digital Mobile Platforms, a key component area in the Banks channels and strategies. As a key member of this dedicated team, it will be your role to monitor demand coming into the DevOps team, provide support and prioritise the delivery of changes to ensure it meets the requirements of stakeholders.


What will you be doing?


• Working closely with development and Test Teams to deliver and maintain Test Environments & pipelines and helping them to follow the 'right' path.
• Developing, enhancing and supporting Openshift aPaas V3/AWS  cloud Environments
• Building, enhancing and supporting our on-prem Oracle Databases
• Developing, enhancing and supporting our on-prem and self-hosted solutions, providing seamless service
•  Supporting LIVE Environment build with the aim to resolve issues as promptly as possible but with an eye on making things better
• Supporting Monitoring Tools Integration like Appd, WILY, ELK etc.
• Improving internal team processes by delivering tools/processes for other teams/customers to be able to 'help themselves' and ensure we are as automated as possible


What we’re looking for:


• Experience and Understanding on Middleware Products like WAS/JBOSS/MQ
• Understanding of Openshift aPaas V3/AWS cloud environments
• Understanding on Oracle Database architecture 
• Hands on experience on SQL and Shell/Python/groovy Scripting
• Experience and knowledge on Devops tools like Jenkins, Jira, Confluence and Nexus.


Skills that will help you in the role:


• An understanding or experience on Incident Management and Change Management 
• Good Understanding on Network layer security and its implementation
• Configuration Tools: Chef/Puppet/Ansible
• Understanding on Network Components


Where will you be working?


• Radbroke Hall is a hidden gem in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and home to our 3,200-strong team
• As we’re based in the country side, we have accommodated many facilities including our subsidized canteen, onsite Starbucks café, Tennis and Squash Courts, Gym and shop
• We have an open, friendly culture here at Radbroke and sense of community


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.


DevOps - Part-Time Considered
  • Knutsford
    • Permanent
  • 26 Feb 2020

DevOps Engineer
Radbroke Hall, Knutsford


A new opportunity has become available for a DevOps Engineer within our Digital Mobile Platform Team in Knutsford. This dedicated team responsible for the provisioning and support of the environments that underpin the Barclays Digital Mobile Platforms, a key component area in the Banks channels and strategies. As a key member of this dedicated team, it will be your role to monitor demand coming into the DevOps team, provide support and prioritise the delivery of changes to ensure it meets the requirements of stakeholders.


What will you be doing?


• Working closely with development and Test Teams to deliver and maintain Test Environments & pipelines and helping them to follow the 'right' path.
• Developing, enhancing and supporting Openshift aPaas V3/AWS  cloud Environments
• Building, enhancing and supporting our on-prem Oracle Databases
• Developing, enhancing and supporting our on-prem and self-hosted solutions, providing seamless service
•  Supporting LIVE Environment build with the aim to resolve issues as promptly as possible but with an eye on making things better
• Supporting Monitoring Tools Integration like Appd, WILY, ELK etc.
• Improving internal team processes by delivering tools/processes for other teams/customers to be able to 'help themselves' and ensure we are as automated as possible


What we’re looking for:


• Experience and Understanding on Middleware Products like WAS/JBOSS/MQ
• Understanding of Openshift aPaas V3/AWS cloud environments
• Understanding on Oracle Database architecture 
• Hands on experience on SQL and Shell/Python/groovy Scripting
• Experience and knowledge on Devops tools like Jenkins, Jira, Confluence and Nexus.


Skills that will help you in the role:


• An understanding or experience on Incident Management and Change Management 
• Good Understanding on Network layer security and its implementation
• Configuration Tools: Chef/Puppet/Ansible
• Understanding on Network Components


Where will you be working?


• Radbroke Hall is a hidden gem in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and home to our 3,200-strong team
• As we’re based in the country side, we have accommodated many facilities including our subsidized canteen, onsite Starbucks café, Tennis and Squash Courts, Gym and shop
• We have an open, friendly culture here at Radbroke and sense of community


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.


Integrations Software Engineer
  • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
  • £35,000 - £50,000/annum
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020


Are you an experienced Software Engineer / Developer ?

Do you have great Java or C# development experience ?

Have you integrated products into 3rd party applications ?

If so I have a really interesting role with a global software company where you will be working on a number of software integration projects:

Your responsibilities will include:
·    Integrating their product into a large number of third-party applications
·    Leverage existing applications, customise and develop bespoke solutions
·    Take responsibility for designing and delivering a robust solution for each project
·    Involvement in requirements gathering and scoping sessions with the customer to agree the project deliverables
·    Collaborating with other members of the Integrations team to evolve the core framework
·    Using appropriate tools as required, such as Java, C#, C, Javascript, PowerShell, shell-scripts, etc.
·    Be involved in the entire life-cycle of the project including design, delivery and handover of the project
Your experience should include:
·    Programming experience in Java or C#
·    Ability to communicate well with people who have varying degrees of technical capability and be able to extract and articulate their requirements
·    Practical knowledge of at least one of the following database platforms; Oracle, SQL Server, with a strong knowledge of SQL
·    Sound problem-solving skills
·    Effective unit-testing and documentation skills
·    Ability to work under pressure and be able to context-switch between projects as required
For more information get in touch asap

Integrations Software Engineer
  • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
  • £35,000 - £50,000/annum
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020


Are you an experienced Software Engineer / Developer ?

Do you have great Java or C# development experience ?

Have you integrated products into 3rd party applications ?

If so I have a really interesting role with a global software company where you will be working on a number of software integration projects:

Your responsibilities will include:
·    Integrating their product into a large number of third-party applications
·    Leverage existing applications, customise and develop bespoke solutions
·    Take responsibility for designing and delivering a robust solution for each project
·    Involvement in requirements gathering and scoping sessions with the customer to agree the project deliverables
·    Collaborating with other members of the Integrations team to evolve the core framework
·    Using appropriate tools as required, such as Java, C#, C, Javascript, PowerShell, shell-scripts, etc.
·    Be involved in the entire life-cycle of the project including design, delivery and handover of the project
Your experience should include:
·    Programming experience in Java or C#
·    Ability to communicate well with people who have varying degrees of technical capability and be able to extract and articulate their requirements
·    Practical knowledge of at least one of the following database platforms; Oracle, SQL Server, with a strong knowledge of SQL
·    Sound problem-solving skills
·    Effective unit-testing and documentation skills
·    Ability to work under pressure and be able to context-switch between projects as required
For more information get in touch asap

IT Applications Support Analyst
  • Ashford, Kent
  • £24,000 - £40,000/annum 25 days holiday, pension, parking,
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020

A prestigious global leader in their field working in close collaboration with consumer products from consumers from all over the world are recruiting for an IT Applications Support Analyst.

As an integral member of the Commercial Applications team this role is to provide commercial support to users around the globe by providing swift solutions to the application issues and by maintaining high availability of applications.

We are looking for an individual who likes to exceed customer needs, deliver value and who is skilled at fostering strong relationships. In this role you will:

  • Encompass "pre-sales" applications relating to Creation, Development, Evaluation, Brief Management, bring a functional and technical support with minor coding.

  • Resolve commercial applications incidents and fulfil Service Requests

  • Lead corrective change including design, build, deployment, testing and training

  • Ensure timely ticket resolution

You:

University Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, and at least 1 to 2 years' experience in Applications Support role

ITIL certification - desirable

Excellent written and communication skills in English.

Ability to diagnose system issues based on available system documentation such as Use Cases and Technical designs.

Provide technical specifications to the development team and able to fulfil unit test

Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

Project management experience is a plus.

Good analytical, written, presentation and communication skills.

Technical Knowledge

  • Hands on Oracle, SQL programming and troubleshooting expertise.
  • J2EE (and Websphere) hands on troubleshooting experience.
  • Datastage/Webmethod understanding.
  • Familiarity with SAP ECC an advantage

IT Applications Support Analyst
  • Ashford, Kent
  • £24,000 - £40,000/annum 25 days holiday, pension, parking,
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020

A prestigious global leader in their field working in close collaboration with consumer products from consumers from all over the world are recruiting for an IT Applications Support Analyst.

As an integral member of the Commercial Applications team this role is to provide commercial support to users around the globe by providing swift solutions to the application issues and by maintaining high availability of applications.

We are looking for an individual who likes to exceed customer needs, deliver value and who is skilled at fostering strong relationships. In this role you will:

  • Encompass "pre-sales" applications relating to Creation, Development, Evaluation, Brief Management, bring a functional and technical support with minor coding.

  • Resolve commercial applications incidents and fulfil Service Requests

  • Lead corrective change including design, build, deployment, testing and training

  • Ensure timely ticket resolution

You:

University Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, and at least 1 to 2 years' experience in Applications Support role

ITIL certification - desirable

Excellent written and communication skills in English.

Ability to diagnose system issues based on available system documentation such as Use Cases and Technical designs.

Provide technical specifications to the development team and able to fulfil unit test

Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.

Project management experience is a plus.

Good analytical, written, presentation and communication skills.

Technical Knowledge

  • Hands on Oracle, SQL programming and troubleshooting expertise.
  • J2EE (and Websphere) hands on troubleshooting experience.
  • Datastage/Webmethod understanding.
  • Familiarity with SAP ECC an advantage

Senior IT Technician
  • Surrey
  • Salary not specified
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020


About us:

Are you an IT Technician or Network Engineer who is CCNA certified looking to further develop your career with a nationally recognised organisation? Do you have a clean and Full UK driving license?

We have the perfect opportunity for you. Our client exists to help people to live better, they do this by creating safe environment for all their stakeholders and they are looking for multiple IT technicians (Senior and Mid-level) to join their team!

Main Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the measurement and proactive management of the availability and capacity of ICT systems through the management of service levels through SLAs and regular effective communications with stakeholders and customers.
  • Forward thinking and identifying the root cause of recurring problems through monitoring trends and incidents in order to reduce or eliminate recurrences.
  • Improve service management, creating headroom for ICT through applying problem management, maintenance and futures/possibilities thinking.
  • Contribute to growing the organisational knowledge base and to drive continuous improvement by supporting the development of colleagues to increase their technical and managerial capabilities through shared and developed knowledge.
  • Ensure that your work and that of others is of appropriate quality and alignment and to take personal responsibility for developing behaviours, RACI competences and technical skills area expertise
  • Lead and deliver work as required in compliance with the ICT formal processes and controls and to record and communicate lessons learnt as appropriate.
  • Identify and create business-focussed solutions that meets customer and wider business needs, whilst ensuring that solutions are cost effective, fit for purpose and meet all security requirements.
  • Effective communication with all stakeholders keeping them informed at all stages of product development


The role

Key accountabilities

The Role:

Reporting to the Network Manager, you will be responsible for the support and service to all business as usual ICT systems and infrastructure, and take responsibility for ICT products once they have been developed, signed off and integrated into the existing infrastructure.

The role is ensure that the ICT systems are fit for purpose through maintaining operational capability and developing new and improved system and human resource capability.

A large part of the role Manage development and improvements in relation to ICT systems in order to deliver maximum utilisation of ICT functionality in achieving efficiency within processes.

Skills & experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Proficient in Core data and voice networking infrastructure and operating systems including switches, routers, etc
  • Familiar with Network gateway security principles and related hardware, software and systems that prevent unauthorised access to the network or parts of the network. Entry point security systems including firewalls, intrusion detection and alerting services.
  • Proficient in The frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment and resources are based. Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 & Windows XP/7/8/10, Linux, Oracle, TCP/IP.


Other

Other

Senior IT Technician
  • Surrey
  • Salary not specified
    • Permanent
  • 25 Feb 2020


About us:

Are you an IT Technician or Network Engineer who is CCNA certified looking to further develop your career with a nationally recognised organisation? Do you have a clean and Full UK driving license?

We have the perfect opportunity for you. Our client exists to help people to live better, they do this by creating safe environment for all their stakeholders and they are looking for multiple IT technicians (Senior and Mid-level) to join their team!

Main Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the measurement and proactive management of the availability and capacity of ICT systems through the management of service levels through SLAs and regular effective communications with stakeholders and customers.
  • Forward thinking and identifying the root cause of recurring problems through monitoring trends and incidents in order to reduce or eliminate recurrences.
  • Improve service management, creating headroom for ICT through applying problem management, maintenance and futures/possibilities thinking.
  • Contribute to growing the organisational knowledge base and to drive continuous improvement by supporting the development of colleagues to increase their technical and managerial capabilities through shared and developed knowledge.
  • Ensure that your work and that of others is of appropriate quality and alignment and to take personal responsibility for developing behaviours, RACI competences and technical skills area expertise
  • Lead and deliver work as required in compliance with the ICT formal processes and controls and to record and communicate lessons learnt as appropriate.
  • Identify and create business-focussed solutions that meets customer and wider business needs, whilst ensuring that solutions are cost effective, fit for purpose and meet all security requirements.
  • Effective communication with all stakeholders keeping them informed at all stages of product development


The role

Key accountabilities

The Role:

Reporting to the Network Manager, you will be responsible for the support and service to all business as usual ICT systems and infrastructure, and take responsibility for ICT products once they have been developed, signed off and integrated into the existing infrastructure.

The role is ensure that the ICT systems are fit for purpose through maintaining operational capability and developing new and improved system and human resource capability.

A large part of the role Manage development and improvements in relation to ICT systems in order to deliver maximum utilisation of ICT functionality in achieving efficiency within processes.

Skills & experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Proficient in Core data and voice networking infrastructure and operating systems including switches, routers, etc
  • Familiar with Network gateway security principles and related hardware, software and systems that prevent unauthorised access to the network or parts of the network. Entry point security systems including firewalls, intrusion detection and alerting services.
  • Proficient in The frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment and resources are based. Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 & Windows XP/7/8/10, Linux, Oracle, TCP/IP.


Other

Other

Senior Automation Tester
  • Belfast
  • Salary negotiable
    • Contract
  • 25 Feb 2020
Who we are

PwC’s Operate delivers operational and managed services solutions to clients across a range of situations often associated with their regulatory, risk and/or compliance agendas. We bring together regulatory insight, highly skilled operational resource and an unrivalled technology offering to provide a high quality and cost effective solution to operational delivery challenges.

Our capabilities stretch across a number of business pillars including Financial Crime Operations, Compliance Operations, Change Management and Customer Management. We have almost 1,200 people located in our purpose built, secure delivery centre in Belfast; across our regional offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh; and on a range of client sites.

About the role

Our Change Management Technical Solutions is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Testers to work with our software development teams to provide QA support to the development teams to automate tests to guide development. Each project is different, but typically you can expect to be working on the following



  • Requirements analysis and validation


  • Defining and executing test strategies and scripts


  • Ensuring requirements traceability


  • Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques


  • Accurate recording and monitoring of issues


  • Reviewing test environments configuration and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards


  • Providing test estimates


  • Developing and updating automated test scripts to match requirements 


  • UX/UI testing / Regression testing


  • Creating test plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications 


  • Executing  manual and automated testing cycles, coordinating efforts with external teams 


  • Documenting test results, and compiling results into consolidated high level reports 



Who we are looking for Essential Criteria


  • Experience as a Test Analyst


  • Strong background in software integration and system testing


  • Has led testing in multi-technology transformation projects


  • Experience in driving script-writing and testing


  • Experience in SIT Testing


  • Experience in performance testing.


  • Experience of automated testing (e.g, Selenium)


  • Experience using HP QC / JIRA  or comparable platforms


  • Experience of defining test strategy / test approach


  • Flexible, independent and self-motivated


  • Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high


  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


  • Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery


  • Knowledge of some test frameworks and solutions to manage complexity


  • Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines


  • Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience


  • ISTQB Foundation Certification



Desirable Criteria


  • Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.



Location

You will be based in Belfast, however as a result of the wide variety of clients and projects, you may be asked to work in other locations within the UK and beyond, sometimes at short notice and sometimes over lengthy periods of time. Your desire and ability to do this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Candidates who are unable or do not wish to work on projects in other locations will still be considered.

What’s in it for you?

The role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity to work with a wide variety of high profile clients. We’re also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally. 

Senior Automation Tester
  • Belfast
  • Salary negotiable
    • Contract
  • 25 Feb 2020
Who we are

PwC’s Operate delivers operational and managed services solutions to clients across a range of situations often associated with their regulatory, risk and/or compliance agendas. We bring together regulatory insight, highly skilled operational resource and an unrivalled technology offering to provide a high quality and cost effective solution to operational delivery challenges.

Our capabilities stretch across a number of business pillars including Financial Crime Operations, Compliance Operations, Change Management and Customer Management. We have almost 1,200 people located in our purpose built, secure delivery centre in Belfast; across our regional offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh; and on a range of client sites.

About the role

Our Change Management Technical Solutions is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Testers to work with our software development teams to provide QA support to the development teams to automate tests to guide development. Each project is different, but typically you can expect to be working on the following



  • Requirements analysis and validation


  • Defining and executing test strategies and scripts


  • Ensuring requirements traceability


  • Introducing/suggesting new processes and techniques


  • Accurate recording and monitoring of issues


  • Reviewing test environments configuration and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards


  • Providing test estimates


  • Developing and updating automated test scripts to match requirements 


  • UX/UI testing / Regression testing


  • Creating test plans, cases, and scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications 


  • Executing  manual and automated testing cycles, coordinating efforts with external teams 


  • Documenting test results, and compiling results into consolidated high level reports 



Who we are looking for Essential Criteria


  • Experience as a Test Analyst


  • Strong background in software integration and system testing


  • Has led testing in multi-technology transformation projects


  • Experience in driving script-writing and testing


  • Experience in SIT Testing


  • Experience in performance testing.


  • Experience of automated testing (e.g, Selenium)


  • Experience using HP QC / JIRA  or comparable platforms


  • Experience of defining test strategy / test approach


  • Flexible, independent and self-motivated


  • Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high


  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


  • Strong experience of iterative / incremental software delivery


  • Knowledge of some test frameworks and solutions to manage complexity


  • Experience of working in fast paced environments to strict deadlines


  • Bachelor’s Degree or HNC in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience


  • ISTQB Foundation Certification



Desirable Criteria


  • Experience of testing ERP software, particularly, Oracle E-Business Suite.



Location

You will be based in Belfast, however as a result of the wide variety of clients and projects, you may be asked to work in other locations within the UK and beyond, sometimes at short notice and sometimes over lengthy periods of time. Your desire and ability to do this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Candidates who are unable or do not wish to work on projects in other locations will still be considered.

What’s in it for you?

The role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity to work with a wide variety of high profile clients. We’re also exceptionally passionate about providing you with the necessary skills, experience and training to help you develop both personally and professionally.