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Job Description IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you beresponsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 rd parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 rd Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Must have excellent Liferay and Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CKF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: • A minimum of 5 years' work experience in Software Development • Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) • Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker • Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM • Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services • Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) • Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT • Solid understanding of integration & design patterns • Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures • Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) • Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle • Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere • Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) • Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. Must have Liferay. Location is Stratford London. Duration is 2 months. Rate is negotiable. Please forward your CV in Word format.

We have a current opportunity for a Embedded Software Engineer on a contract basis. This will be a 6 month contract opportunity to join an growing company, who are part of the Industrial Machinery Sector. We are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to come in and update and implement new software on new end client devices. Working Model - Hybrid Rate - £55 - 60/hr Outside IR35 Duration - 6 months Skills required • Embedded C/C++ Code Development • STM32 • Implementing and Porting to RTOS. • CanBus (Can 2.0 to CanFD) • Device Drivers • Excellent Communication skills • Strong Documentation Skills If you are interested in finding out more or would like to be considered. Please apply and we will be in touch! Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Exciting Opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer in Ipswich: Expand Your Horizons! Our client, an esteemed engineering and manufacturing company based in Ipswich, is looking for a skilled and experienced strategic sourcing buyer who will help them to expand their horizons. The successful candidate will be responsible for international procurement, commodities management, global supply chain strategy development, and much more. Qualifications Required for Strategic Sourcing Buyer Role: We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification, certification or experience with CIPS preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Skills: International Procurement: The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in procuring goods from overseas suppliers. They must also possess excellent negotiation skills when dealing with various vendors across different continents. Additionally, they should be familiar with customs regulations and understand how to navigate international trade laws. Engineering & Manufacturing: A deep understanding of engineering processes such as design and manufacture is essential, along with any comprehension regarding production techniques and materials that are commonly utilized within this sector. They should also have experience in working with suppliers who manufacture bespoke items, as well as those that provide standard components. Global Supply Chain Strategy: We are looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to develop strategies aimed at improving efficiency while reducing costs associated primarily through Globalization initiatives involving areas outside their organization's operational boundaries (i.e., distribution networks). They should be familiar with the latest technologies and techniques that are used to streamline supply chain operations and be able to apply them in a practical manner. Commodities Management: We are seeking a candidate with an expert-level skill set related specifically towards commodity markets, including market analysis and predictive modeling models, amongst others. They should always keep up-to-date on all regulatory changes pertinent therein and be able to advise stakeholders on the best course of action. Location and Benefits: Ipswich is one of England's most picturesque locations, offering beautiful surroundings and a wealth of cultural activities. Our client offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your personal life seamlessly alongside professional growth opportunities provided by our supportive environment where we strive daily toward continued progress together! We also offer a competitive salary and package (including bonus & pension). How to Apply for the Strategic Sourcing Buyer Role: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV and cover letter detailing why you feel suitable for this role and your salary requirements upfront via email today! We look forward to hearing from you. To find out more about Progressive please visit -hidden link- Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Description Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team's respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description IT Support Officer - Islington Our Client is looking to recruit an IT Support Analyst with at least 3 years experience. As an IT Support Officer (administrator) you will provide effective 1st line IT assistance across all aspects of the business. Responsibilities are focused primarily on general IT support functions. The position provides exposure to a broad range of IT-related projects and visibility across several departments in the organisation. As IT Support Officer you will benefit from direct exposure to the senior leaders of the company. IT is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Company's IT systems and for providing efficient desktop support to number of business users. The Officer will be responsible for addressing IT-related faults quickly and efficiently, including a broad range of queries from setting up email accounts to system diagnostics, from enhancing and developing the IT policies to working with the IT team to improve cybersecurity. Main Responsibilities: • Diagnose and resolve technical issues • Provide recurrent IT security education/training to users • Manage the on boarding and off boarding IT-related process, including setting up new users and disabling expired accounts in accordance with HR requirements. • Coordinate and conduct IT training and orientation programs for users. • In conjunction with the Group IT Manager and with relevant approval, develop and implement training and documentation policies, standards and procedures. • Set up and configure desktops, laptops, printers, IP and landlines phones • Manage the IT procurement activities • Ensure all software purchased licensing is recorded and maintained. • Report faults and maintaining logs on servers, desktops and laptops. • Ensure all logs for equipment and users are maintained. • Work with vendors to diagnose, reproduce, and resolve technical problems. • Monitor attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised, or illegal activity, investigate security alerts and provide incident response. • Maintain physical local network and telephone cabling, switches, and hubs. Provide assistance and support to colleagues in IT-related matters. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED • Windows and MacOS troubleshooting skills • Experience with Google Workspace and Office365 • Networking troubleshooting • Analytical and Organisational skills • Ability to work under pressure. • Proven experience in an IT-related support role, experience of troubleshooting and supporting desktops/laptops. • Ability to multi-task and work well in a multicultural team. • Exceptionally detail focused • Impressive verbal and written communication skills • Able to follow instructions accordingly and can work autonomously The Client is based in Islington London. The position is office based. Salary will be £32K - £35K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior MEP Project Manager wanted for a data centre site in Brussels '? I'm looking for someone with experience of driving projects with the ability to come in and straight away get things in order for the client. They are at commissioning phase and are looking to handover by the end of February so need someone confident to grip a project and drive it to the end. On offer Day rate: £600-650 per day Outside IR35 Expenses: £110 per day Location: Brussels Start: ASAP Duration: End of Feb with potential for further work after Interviews are being held asap so apply now to not miss out or email me at Click here to contact this recruiter . Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit -hidden link- Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Description Data Analytics Senior Manager - Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The DA team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. • Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. • Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. • Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. • Directs, organizes, and leads DA workstream projects. • Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. • Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. • Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. • Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. • Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. • Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. • Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. • Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. • Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. • Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. • Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: • Data governance • Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) • Data warehousing • Reporting, analytics, data exploration • Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) • A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. • Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. • Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. • Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). • Experience with agile software development. • A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: • Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. • Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. • Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. • Ability to take initiative and be innovative. • Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. • Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. • Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

A global medical device company are looking for a R&D Engineer to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. You will need to have some Human Factors experience for the role. This will be looked at throughout the lifecycle, more so at the beginning, and the project is at the early feasibility stage. There are a suite of projects to work on so there will be regular project work, the role will also involve some validation of process design. Responsibilities: - Exploration - Product development - Process development - Validation - Human Factors Essential Skills: - Design, prototyping experience - Usability studies, gathering feedback - 2-3 years medical devices experience - Some project lifecycle experience (not necessarily full life cycle) - Human factors experience Desirable Skills: - Diligent and passionate attitude - Interpersonal and organisations skills The start date is for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with options to extend after. The role is based in Limerick and will only require being onsite once a week. The rate is EUR35-55 per hour, depending on experience, if you have any expenses please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you. If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit XX XX XX XX XX Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Description Software Engineer Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer with at least of 5 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Your expertise must include design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to MSFT suites, Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Technical skills: • In-depth knowledge and experience in programming, administrating, configuring, and integrating using/with MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. • In-depth knowledge & development experience using Azure integration tools like Data factory, Logic Apps, etc. Along with knowledge of utilizing Azure SQL Server, Data lake, etc. • In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. • Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite. • Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) • Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. • Knowledge and some experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, etc. • Knowledge and some development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). • Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Excellent communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team's respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA - this is a remote role ideally from London UK. The salary will be in the range £60K - £90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you beresponsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 rd parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 rd Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Senior Software Developer with Liferay or Angular You have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other IT related education please (Bachelor/Master). Must be very enthusiastic about Java-based web/enterprise application development and deployment and have experience with Java. The Client would like to see working knowledge and at least 2 to 3 years experience with Angular 5 and/or Liferay 7 / DXP. Experience with the Spring Framework is a must coupled with extensive knowledge of HTML5, CSS (SASS), JavaScript and Jquery. Good sense of web design and Single-Page Application (SPA) development. Knowledge of cloud software design (AWS / Azure). You need to be a fast learner, willing to learn and implement new technologies. There are several locations for this contract assignment - Norwich, Reading, Surrey, Luton. The rate is negotiable. Duration will be 6 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

We're looking for an exceptional Lead Applications Operations Engineer to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Lead Applications Operations Engineer, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers Your world of expertise This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created post and make it your own. We are looking for someone with leadership and management skills that can empower a team to support SaaS products and services for our Directorate Stakeholders. You will form good working relationships with internal Stakeholders and Vendors of these services and put in a place a full lifecycle care package, including support, advice, continuous improvement, integration, adoption and governance. Your key duties Manage a Team of Application/EUC Engineers and Analysts to support our Business facing applications and provide a specialist SME advisory service for our suite of Microsoft & Power Platform Apps. To develop the team to optimise their performance and deliver great customer service. Manage and handle the investigation and resolution of incidents, issues and advisory requests that occur and be proactive in achieving excellent user outcomes. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems, consult specialists where required, determine the appropriate remedy, and assist with its implementation where applicable. Manage relationships with Vendors, Business Owners and IT colleagues to assure the ROI and effectiveness of the SaaS products supported. Assist with the negotiation of licensing requirements. Adhere to Service Management principles. Manage your SaaS lifecycles by building a collaborative evaluation process to identify performance information, adoption and plan for updates and renewals. Demonstrate knowledge of the lifecycle/capability elements of ITIL. Foster a culture of effective communication approaches and collaboration with your stakeholders and colleagues across Technology and be adept at interacting at all levels. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Lead Applications Operations Engineer, your total reward package will be up to £63,719 annually, which includes: £41,725 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £5,300 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Experience of managing a multi-skilled and agile team, demonstrating how it is developed and well maintained. (We're better together) Demonstrable experience and breadth of understanding of supporting and advising on SaaS Business Applications in Technology. Demonstrate accomplished troubleshooting and problem fixing skills. (We're experts by nature) Show experience and capability in managing relationships with Vendors and Met Office Stakeholders. Providing evidence of real world situations resolving live issues. (We keep evolving) Excellent communication and documentation skills, showing planning, evaluation, and governance of best practices for SaaS usage and adoption. Demonstrate knowledge of the lifecycle/capability elements of ITIL and how to apply this to the services supported by your team. Specifically in the areas of continuous improvement for SaaS products. Desirable Criteria: We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but we're also keen to discover if you have: Experience working with SaaS products ie: HR Systems, Dynamics 365 CRM & F&O, Microsoft suite of applications. Experience of Microsoft Power Platform suite How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 05/01/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 20/01/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Our client based in Brussels is looking for an experienced ITSM Specialist. This is a contract role initially for 12 months with a long term extension. This role is based full time in Brussels.Please note that a valid UK SC clearance or NATO Secret clearance is required.ITSM Development is the process of designing, delivering, managing, and improving the way IT services are used, focusing on service delivery by providing expert guidance and support. This service requires presence in the HQ office for requirements gathering, validation and support.The activities include:ITSM Development: Design, develop, test, update and support the BMC ITSM code and integrations based on the current BMC ITSM ver.20.02 and future BMC ITSM versions (e.g. BMC Helix ITSM ver. 21.3) following the best practice standards.Service Catalogue Development: Design, develop, test, update and support the BMC Service Request Definitions based on the current BMC Service Request Management ver.20.02 and future BMC ITSM versions (e.g. BMC Digital Workplace Catalogue ver. 21.3) following the best practice standards.ITSM Reporting: Design, develop, test, update and support the BMC ITSM Reports based on the current BMC Smart Reporting version 20.02 and future BMC ITSM Reporting toolsets (e.g. BMC Helix dashboards v21.3) following the best practice standards.ITSM Training & Support: Providing ongoing training and support to staff and end-users to ensure that they understand and can effectively use ITSM processes and tools.ITSM Documentation: Documenting the developed and updated ITSM code, Service Request Definitions and Reports, and creating the Knowledge Articles. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Description Java Middleware Software Developer Someone who has excellent Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CXF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: • A minimum of 5 years' work experience in Software Development • Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) • Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker • Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM • Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services • Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) • Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT • Solid understanding of integration & design patterns • Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures • Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) • Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle • Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere • Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) • Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. • Experience in JBOSS EAP or Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere,JBOSS EAP The position is based in Stratford East London. The salary for this role will be £40K - £60K. Send your CV to us in Word format.

Exciting Opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Buyer in Ipswich: Expand Your Horizons! Our client, an esteemed engineering and manufacturing company based in Ipswich, is looking for a skilled and experienced strategic sourcing buyer who will help them to expand their horizons. The successful candidate will be responsible for international procurement, commodities management, global supply chain strategy development, and much more. Qualifications Required for Strategic Sourcing Buyer Role: We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification, certification or experience with CIPS preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Skills: International Procurement: The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in procuring goods from overseas suppliers. They must also possess excellent negotiation skills when dealing with various vendors across different continents. Additionally, they should be familiar with customs regulations and understand how to navigate international trade laws. Engineering & Manufacturing: A deep understanding of engineering processes such as design and manufacture is essential, along with any comprehension regarding production techniques and materials that are commonly utilized within this sector. They should also have experience in working with suppliers who manufacture bespoke items, as well as those that provide standard components. Global Supply Chain Strategy: We are looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to develop strategies aimed at improving efficiency while reducing costs associated primarily through Globalization initiatives involving areas outside their organization's operational boundaries (i.e., distribution networks). They should be familiar with the latest technologies and techniques that are used to streamline supply chain operations and be able to apply them in a practical manner. Commodities Management: We are seeking a candidate with an expert-level skill set related specifically towards commodity markets, including market analysis and predictive modeling models, amongst others. They should always keep up-to-date on all regulatory changes pertinent therein and be able to advise stakeholders on the best course of action. Location and Benefits: Ipswich is one of England's most picturesque locations, offering beautiful surroundings and a wealth of cultural activities. Our client offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your personal life seamlessly alongside professional growth opportunities provided by our supportive environment where we strive daily toward continued progress together! We also offer a competitive salary and package (including bonus & pension). How to Apply for the Strategic Sourcing Buyer Role: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV and cover letter detailing why you feel suitable for this role and your salary requirements upfront via email today! We look forward to hearing from you. To find out more about Progressive please visit -hidden link- Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales