SIMILAR JOBS

• Data Engineer

  Depending on experience plus good benefits package

  London / South East

  MI / BI

  Contract

  Data Engineer – Hybrid Working – Woolpit - £60k 9-month FTC

  • Do you like to drive change through new and innovative use of data?
  • Can you lead and influence business colleagues around how they can use their data?
  • Do you like to join Change Programmes at the early stage so you can help shape what can be done?
  • Are you open minded about Data Toolsets and what each can bring to a technology programme?
  • Are you looking to work with a forward thinking and financially strong UK company?

  If you can say yes to all the above points, then read on, this is an opportunity to use your skills with Data to shape and modernise how this well-respected and strong company use their Data to shape their future.

  My client is a class leading UK business who have a seven-year order book, so they are strong and good at what they do. This is an opportunity to join the right team who know how to do the right things.

  What will you be doing?

  The role is based in the Woolpit Head Office, and you will be expected to be on-site for three days a week. The other two days can be from home unless you prefer to work in the office full-time.

  The role is part of a Change Programme where the vision is to be the leading industry partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for their customers. Their group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

  The team are embarking on an ambitious business change programme with the aim of harnessing the power of our data to continue to drive the business forward and help serve their customers even better. They are at the beginning of this journey and are looking for an enthusiastic ‘Data Engineer – Data & Business Change’ who enjoys embedding new ways of working and showcasing their skills to drive change within the business.

  You will be joining a new team and will have the opportunity to contribute to both your peers and the wider businesses learning, work with our external partner to embed our data strategy and help us lay the foundations for future exciting data projects.

  As part of the programme team, you will be working with other people who are passionate about bringing new ways of thinking around data to the business and will be well supported in exploring new directions of travel.

  This is an exciting opportunity for someone to showcase the power of data, drive change within the business, and help embed best practise.

  What skills and experience do you need for the role?

  This role is all about having the right mix of Data Engineer skills and experience together with a mindset that allows you to explore and influence how the programme can be shaped both technically and with business colleagues. You will be comfortable trialling new technologies and toolsets, and also working one-to-one with business colleagues.

  • Degree within a technical or business-related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience designing and implementing engineering solutions to complex problems with usage of data mining tools and techniques
  • Exposure to large and complex datasets, identifying efficiencies, required manipulation and governance
  • Communication skills with the ability to liaise with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Inquisitive nature with strong analytical skills

  What is in it for you?

  Not all jobs are with financially strong companies who care about making their working environment a great place to work. This is the opportunity to build a career, and yes, they help with that too, within a bigger IT team where they like to promote within rather than hire in new staff. As well as a good salary of up to £60k depending on experience, there is a strong benefits package.

  Loyalty Growth Units - A scheme rewarding our collective efforts if we hit our profit targets. Think of it like a long-term bonus pot! Eligible for employees with 6 months service. 

  Life Assurance - 4x salary, after 3 months of service.  

  Pension Scheme - Company contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%. Pension contributions are made through salary sacrifice and the company re-invests the NI savings into your pension fund. 

  Holiday - 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus an extra day after 10 and 20 years. Option to ‘buy’ up to an extra 10 day’s holiday.

  Great Place to Work® - ranked for as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ since 2018, one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ since 2021, and one of the UK’s Best workplaces for Wellbeing™ since 2022.

  Long Service Awards - We reward loyalty with additional holiday at 10-, 20- and 30-years’ service, and gift voucher awards at 15 and 25 years.

  Family Friendly Policies - We offer enhanced maternity pay (12 weeks at 100%, 14 weeks 50%), paternity pay (2 weeks at 100%) and adoption (to match maternity/paternity) pay, after 6 months service.

  Flexible Benefits - Including private healthcare for you and your family, discounted gym

  memberships, the ability to purchase cars, bikes and more.

  Flexible Working – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote. 

  Learning & Development - Investment in people, offering technical and professional development and qualifications, personal development and leadership and management development. 

• Business Analyst

  Depending on experience plus good benefits package

  North West

  Business Systems Management Project and Programme Management Business Analysis

  Permanent

  Business Analyst – to £40k + benefits – great company to work for.

  • Are you a Business Analyst with experience in the end-to-end project delivery cycle?
  • Can you quickly establish the scope and impact (both processes and technical) for proposed projects?
  • Do you thrive on understanding the technical impact of projects?
  • Are you hands-on in all areas including testing?

  My client is looking for a Business Analyst who is exceptional in liaising with technical teams to understand the impact of a potential change on the current systems and processes.

  What will you be doing?

  Working with Project Sponsors, Project Stakeholders (will vary depending on the project, but likely to include Operations, Marketing and/or Retail Distribution representatives), Transformation, Technology, Risk and Audit, you will be adept at understanding and documenting requirements and then working to understand the technical impact of any new projects.

  • Converting business, technical and non-functional requirements into design options
  • Engaging with the stakeholders and relevant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify, analyse, and produce high level options for solution design which align with strategies and principles.
  • Analysing and documenting current integrations, workflows, and information exchanges, challenging the stakeholders/SMEs where necessary and confirming assumptions, to seek opportunity to improve processes, to ensure maximum benefits and customer experience can be realised.
  • Producing options analysis with a considered recommendation to the business
  • Evaluating and documenting the options available, including consideration of the risks, impacts, issues, and costs associated with each to allow the business to make an informed decision.
  • Identifying and documenting the current and future states of the business processes as a result of the change taking into account the project requirements and the strategic long terms goals.
  • Working with Project Managers to identify and understand all risks and issues arising during the project. If applicable manage the resulting controls and actions required to achieve satisfactory resolution.
  • Developing effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including third party management where appropriate.
  • Working with the other team members to define standard templates for the Project Life Cycle documentation.
  • Working with the Architectural function and design authorities to ensure any options fit with strategic direction of the business.

  What Skills and Experience Should you have?

  3 years’ experience in a similar role. A Business Analysis qualification would be nice, however proven experience is just as valuable.

  You should be able to demonstrate experience (not just the theory) of doing the following;

  • The ability to interpret business requirements and work with the technical team to understand how the solution can deliver against the requirements.
  • The ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Structured and logical approach to problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Natural curiosity and confidence to challenge existing practices.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).
  • The ability to identify and effectively manage risks and issues.
  • Testing including end to end integration.
  • Resilience and the ability to work effectively under challenge.
  • Competent using Microsoft Office Suite (inc. MS Word, Excel, PPoint and Visio).

  What is in it for you?

  Getting the right role with a team and company that care passionately about your growth is key to building a strong career. My client is well renowned for building career plans and helping employees with the right attitude grow so they can take up future opportunities.

  As well as offering the environment to grow, they offer a good salary and a working style that is a hybrid mix homeworking with visits to the South Lakes offices for team and key meetings when required.

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Collaborative, supportive organisation committed to developing full potential.
  • Industry recognised qualifications (if applicable).
  • Excellent opportunity for career progression based on delivery, output, and alignment to company values.
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders and an extension Employee Assistance Programme.

  Interested?

  If you feel that you can add to the team whilst building your own career in a first-class professional environment, then this could be the opportunity for you.

  The role is hybrid working which means the successful candidate will need to be able to get to the South Lakes offices for team meetings or key project meetings. We are therefore looking for candidates who will have a commute of no more than 90 mins each way.

• Software Developer - Manchester

  Depending on experience

  North West

  Software Development

  Permanent

  Software Developer

  • Do you want to work for a company that deliver all their code in-house?
  • Are you an ambitious software developer who wants to work with a vibrant team who are expanding due to their success?
  • Do you want to work for a software house that encourage you to expand your development skillset?
  • Can you add value working in a team that value collaborative working?

  My client is looking to expand their Software Development team. We’re looking for a person with a high attention to detail to help us produce industry leading solutions through the updates and release cycles of their products and software. The role will involve working on improving the existing architecture and working on new products and features.

  Here's what one of a Software Developers have to say:

  “Coming from desktop software development background, moving to Web and Cloud based software company was a daunting thought. However, I have been helped and encouraged to develop my skillset on the job and I have learnt so much since I joined. Knowing that there is a strong team alongside me for the journey as the software continues to grow and change to keep up with an ever-evolving industry has helped the confidence in my own work grow. I am looking forward to seeing what the company does next!”

  What will you be doing?

  We are working to re-architect the ecommerce software, and improve the architecture, scalability and reliability of the Cloud POS platform using the latest technology (Vue.js 3 and .Net Core)

  Our next big projects are to fully internationalise our products and create a new user interface for our Cloud POS platform.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Developing industry leading solutions together with your team.
  • Write software which is thoroughly tested and adheres to our code review standards.
  • Ensure all work follows company standards and is properly managed thru our Jira issue management platform.
  • Work closely with your team and other development teams as well as QA engineers, product, and project managers.
  • The ability to work well in a team as well as independently on individual projects and challenges.
  • Participating in daily stand-up meetings & Sprint meetings.
  • Attention to best practices, quality and detail, and a personal drive to deliver great results.

  Essential Skills/Qualifications

  • Microsoft .Net.
  • C# experience.
  • General understanding of UX best practices, HTML, CSS, jQuery, and AJAX.
  • A strong curiosity with a problem-solving attitude.
  • A sound grasp of ICT, such as using MS Office.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
  • Upbeat and friendly attitude.
  • Ability to be able to pick up new systems with ease.

  Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

  • Azure DevOps and Git
  • Azure
  • Entity framework
  • Vue.Js
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • C# Web API
  • .Net Core
  • Experience using Jira
  • Legacy knowledge of Vb.Net and ASP Web Forms

  It is not often that roles come up in companies that have been successful and grown because they believe in their employee’s skills and creativity. Being part of a great team can make the difference to how you grow and develop whilst being part of something you can genuinely enjoy.

  This role can be hybrid working subject to discussions. Working Monday to Friday.

  Company health care cover included.

  Sorry, but at this point we are not looking for applications from candidates who are working in the UK on visas.