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Decision Engine Technical Lead Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working You will be working as a Technical Lead in the Decision Engine Team and will be responsible for designing optimal solutions for all Business Rules changes and resolving any technical challenges for the team. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Explore use of new tools and practices to improve Decision Engine capabilities Ensure that all changes have been adequately tested and peer reviewed before release to production Performance reporting, ensuring Blaze is delivering as per the agreed key metrics Take the lead in identifying and delivering transformational activities and technical innovations Be the Decision Engine SME, with a detailed understanding of the technologies and processes used to deliver business rules changes Support direct manager in prioritisation and allocation of team workload and represent direct manager at stakeholder meetings Partner with cross-functional teams in IT, Decision Science, Operations, Strategy and Transformation to build and execute on the development roadmap for Decision Engine Monitor, maintain and improve system performance in partnership with IT Ensure the Decision Engine remains highly performant while delivering complex business rule changes Develop/test/launch business rules change in decision engine at pace to a high standard Maintain and continuously review processes to ensure that we have the necessary controls while building business rules through the Decision Engine What we need from you: Experience with FICO Blaze Advisor or other Business Rules Management Systems / Decision Engine platforms and familiarity with MI/BI tools to produce reports on Decision Engine performance. Extensive experience of Object-Oriented Programming methodology and associated development technologies Experience of using source control systems including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts Experience of implementing automated build and testing processes and an understanding of the CI/CD pipeline Demonstrable evidence of developing complex business rule changes using decisioning systems Provide mentoring, support and guidance to other team members with the ability to plan and manage large volumes of work, and effectively communicate progress on work Highly numerate with a proven track record of technical innovation and analytical thinking Strong stakeholder and change management skills Experience of risk and control framework management A mission that gives back: You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together. So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong. That means… A competitive salary. A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done. 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you. We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office. Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful. 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days. Life assurance A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues. Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness. Job security Ready to share in that mission? Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together. Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today…

Pay up to £43,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Join our Communications and Collaboration Services Team as a Business Analyst, improving processes and delivering change across the department. We do this by putting users and quality of service at the heart of what we do, and by investing in your skills and your career. Joining our Audio and Video Conferencing experts, you will have an opportunity to show your existing skills delivering Microsoft Teams related Hardware, Software and Services. You will be supported in enhancing and growing your skills. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Business Analyst (BA) to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. Our team provide critical insight to support DWP in delivering critical public services. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? · Previous experience of working within a predominantly hardware-supporting, Microsoft Teams delivery function · Significant experience of working as a Business Analyst and evidence of carrying out a wide range of analysis activities · Experience in identifying and building strong relationships with stakeholders · Able to identify improvements and make recommendations You and your role We're all about getting to the root cause of complex business problems and user needs. You will build strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll lead workshops, interviews, focus groups and utilise other techniques to effectively translate research data into detailed requirements, helping to deliver value and great outcomes for our users. Another key part of the role will be to work collaboratively with the Product Owners to agree roadmap priorities, feed into delivery plans, new features and products as well as contributing towards prioritisation activities. You'll have lots opportunity to develop and improve your knowledge of Business Analysis and Agile principles. Apply today and launch a rewarding career here at DWP Digital as part of one of the strongest BA communities in the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hub/s in Newcastle, Leeds or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £43,347. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12, 557. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: · An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women in IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) · Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies · Time off volunteering and charitable giving · Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' · Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more · Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference · Sports and social activities · Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: 1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. 2. Interview: a single stage interview online. Please ensure that you pay close attention to the criteria relevant to each stage. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Pay up to £77,740, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criteria : Customer Experience is a key aspect of this role, and we need someone who knows how to put users first as part of a commitment to user-centred design, and knows how to achieve this amongst competing priorities, including achieving value for the business* Setting the direction of the product, rallying the team, owning the vision and roadmap of the product and be that trusted voice Able to draw on insight and expertise to make decisions, often in a time pressured situation Experience of applying influence and challenging the status quo so you can meet your vision Have experience of mentoring and coaching product people and teams to deliver highly quality products and services Experience of agile methodology, when to use it and when to not and how you move through the agile lifecycle. * Lead criteria: An initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria stated above. Candidates who pass the initial sift will progress to a full sift. You and your role As a Lead Product Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing, building and managing innovative products that connect millions of UK citizens with essential DWP services. Using your expertise and experience you'll lead, guide and coach a high-performing team of product managers to success, owning the product roadmap and driving best practice, product excellence and performance metrics. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £77,740. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £22,466 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women in IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Senior Data Domain Architect Scale: G7 We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP has been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go. Join us as a Senior Data Domain Architect , to deliver and promote architecture patterns and solutions for our data domain. You provide Solution Architects within delivery project teams expert advice and leadership on data design elements of solutions. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You'll help change the face of public services used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. You'll be our Senior Data Domain Architect , working on DWP's core data architecture and digital strategy. You will have the ability and agency to advise, steer, and influence decisions at the centre of DWP's digital transformation. You will govern solution designs, approving architecture decisions and technology choices. You will share your data domain knowledge and experience to drive IT strategy, including defining the tools and techniques most appropriate for the environment. You will deliver and promote architecture patterns and solutions for the data domain, including: Solution designs, approving architecture decisions and technology choices. Supporting the delivery of a data technology roadmap. Understanding industry trends and research in the data domain. Supporting the data design elements of solutions. Assist in defining the strategic IT data architecture. You will have no line management responsibilities. You will work closely with our Lead Data Domain Architect. You will need the skills to: Govern architecture design of business-critical IT projects/services in a large, complex UK central government or private sector organisation. Develop data strategies, blueprints, reference architectures, and design patterns. Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Understand database design, technologies, design patterns, tools, and best practices (including RDBMS, NoSQL, and Open Source). Work with public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, and best practices. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield. whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. Pay: We offer competitive pay from £55,557 to £70,000 Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 a year. Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 , plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES . Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .

Lead Front End Developer: Pay up to £89,995 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Front End Developer to join our Design Systems Team. The DWP Design System helps to deliver consistent customer and colleague experiences faster and with less rework, by codifying design standards into reusable interface patterns. DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? Expert in front-end development with strong leadership experience, able to communicate technical concepts and to influence and mentor others Expert knowledge and extensive experience of open-source technologies including HTML, CSS, client and server-side JavaScript Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 compliance and extensive experience of delivering highly tested, accessible, robust and predictable code Expertise in making and communicating effective technical decisions and giving advice based on evidence, a consideration of alternative options, and understanding of risk Experience of using or integrating with a wide range of technical systems, and able to identify appropriate technology and approaches to solve problems Experience of leading the technical direction across multiple products, ensuring development quality and consistency by promoting standards and best practice. You and your role As a Lead Front End Developer you will lead the delivery of the DWP Design System and provide frontend leadership. You've got the skills, experience and leadership to help us make real advances in our engineering practices and capabilities. You will share your expert knowledge and experience with the team and define how we do Front End Development in DWP. We want you to be an enabler for multiple teams, driving consistency, standards, pace and quality. You'll resolve technical blockers and promote re-use and collaboration through our wider engineering community. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Sheffield. Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. Pay: In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £89,995 p.a. Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £22,500/year). Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Pay up to £73,153 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Our Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineers are responsible for the implementation and operation of secure and highly available computing platforms, products, and networks. They build, maintain, upgrade and continuously improve DWP's cloud infrastructure and services. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? You will have demonstrable experience of building and running systems in the following areas: Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab or equivalent. Writing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code. Container build and runtime environments. Kubernetes administration and associated technologies e.g. Flux, Argo CD, Helm. You and your role As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will work in an agile multidisciplinary team building and operating products and services that are consumed by the rest of DWP Digital. You will have a deep understanding of cloud tools and technologies, especially around infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, containers and cloud networking. You will also have an appreciation of information security, designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats as a core part of the solutions and services. There are line-management responsibilities, you will need to provide technical support and assistance to junior team-members. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds Manchester or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £73,153. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Apprentice Business Analyst looking to start your journey as an Apprentice Business Analyst? At DWP you will have the opportunity to continually learn and work with a great team. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP have been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go. If you join us a Business Analyst Apprentice, you'll be supported by your line manager, skills coach, fellow apprentices on the programme and the Business Analyst community. You will have access to a variety of sources of encouragement to help you succeed. We are ready to support you with your learning and self-development throughout the apprenticeship and beyond. You will grow your skills and experience through working with more experienced colleagues and through the support of other people in the same profession. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. You will be given time out from your role to work on your apprenticeship. You must be committed to seeing through the apprenticeship and complete the qualification. This includes working a minimum of 30 hours per week to ensure you have enough time to complete the apprenticeship. Delivery. Work. Projects. As a Business Analyst apprentice, you will be part of a dynamic team, learning and growing your skills across various exciting projects. The role is designed to provide you with hands-on experience working on key DWP projects and services, while working towards a formal qualification in Business Analysis. In this role, you will help: Solve problems and create solutions that benefit real people. Drive improvements in how services and processes work, especially for government and citizen interactions. Break down complex issues into actionable, easy-to-understand steps. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to a variety of tasks, including: Business Process Modelling Data and Gap Analysis Requirements Engineering and Management Stakeholder and Business Impact Assessments Agile ways of working and more. You will build a portfolio showcasing your learning and practical applications of these skills, supported by your line manager, mentors, and the broader Business Analyst community. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the apprenticeship you are required to hold the following minimum eligibility criteria: Hold a valid passport/birth certificate or residence permit. Have the right to live and work in the UK. Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date or hold some form of exemption. Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 or equivalent or be willing to undertake a functional skills assessment. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in either Blackpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team. Pay: We offer competitive pay of £29,500 Pension: Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 after one year , plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process. Please note- If you are applying on a part-time basis, you are required to do a minimum of 30 hours per week as this role combines work and studies. Stage 1: Application Stage 2: Interview We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES . Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital .

Job Description DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization • Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery • Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements • Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs • Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) • Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained • Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications • Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues • Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies • Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience • AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision • Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. • Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. • Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. • Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) • You'll be familiar with a cloud-native approach • You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels • The ability to support people through change • A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficient with Git and Git workflows • Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. • Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. • Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. • Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. • Azure DevOps Pipelines • JIRA & Confluence • Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. • 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. • 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. • Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation • Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial • Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. • Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment • An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. • Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). • You'll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description DevOps Architect with AWS Our Client is an established international company with offices in Leeds UK. The looking to recruit a DevOps Architect with at least 3 to 5 years expertise as DevOps Architect around an AWS environment. You'll support Project Management teams to successfully implement and monitor initiatives and provide supporting technical documentation. You will also assist with establishing IT Architecture best practice and drive continuous improvement. The role will also involve staying at the forefront of new technologies and new vendors • Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment • Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently • Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons • Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales • Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation • Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications • Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk • Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage • Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure • Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes • Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Qualifications BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. • Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states • Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services • Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. • Security awareness and experience, with a \"security by design\" mindset • Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision • The ability to support people through change Must have the following: 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. This is an exciting position for someone who enjoys challenges. The salary will dependent upon expertise but in the range £65K - £80K + Bonus + Car allowance. The position will be based at the Clients Leeds offices although you can work remotely and attend meetings as and when required. So send your CV to us in Word format along with your Salary and notice period.

Data Engineer Bath, Manchester, or Leeds - mostly remote Competitive Salary + Bonus + Healthcare + Life Assurance + Income Protection + Shares Options + More! Excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer with experience of Azure to join a world-leading manufacturer offering a great benefits package, career growth and progression, and the chance to work on some of the most interesting Data projects in the UK! This company are undergoing one of the biggest business change and transformation programs in the world. They are currently rolling out an entirely new range of ERPs, CRMs, and Cloud platforms and as a part of these processes their entire Data Infrastructure is changing. In this role you will report to the Data Engineering Lead. You'll join a small but specialised team of Data Engineers working on the design, implementation, and optimisation of everything from Data Ingestion, to CI/CD Pipeline build, to Data Governance policy and procedures. You'll work predominantly from home but you will spend some time in the office each week. The ideal candidate will be a Data Engineer with Azure experience. Candidates must be confident building CI/CD pipelines using Python and building Databases from scratch. Candidates must be happy to commute to the office at least once a week, dependant on the project. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader offering great benefits, technically fascinating project-based work, and brilliant progression opportunities throughout the business. The Role: *Data Engineering *Database and CI/CD Pipeline Build *Azure-focused stack *At least one day a week on-site, project dependant The Person: *Data Engineering experience *Azure experience *Confident building CI/CD pipelines and databases from scratch *Happy to commute to the office a minimum of one day a week Reference Number: BBBH238490A To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Description DevOps Architect with AWS - Leeds • Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment • Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently • Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons • Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales • Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation • Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications • Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk • Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage • Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure • Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes • Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Education: • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience • AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Skills • Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states • Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services • Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. • Security awareness and experience, with a \"security by design\" mindset • Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision • The ability to support people through change • A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. • You have a good technical knowledge of IT architectures, Infrastructure, Cloud deployments, software engineering lifecycles, DevOps tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), microservices, CI/CD • In-depth understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure and security concepts • Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar) • Good understanding of managing environments via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewalls. • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA and REST) • Azure DevOps Pipelines • JIRA & Confluence Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices • 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS • 5+ years of production experience within AWS • Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products • Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. • Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. • Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus excellent benefits package The Client is global operation with offices in Leeds - this position will be hybrid. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. • Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. • Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations • Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions • Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design • Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. • Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. • Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. • Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. • Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. • Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions • Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes • Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. • Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. • Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. • Improve the software development process using the latest technologies • Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. • Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions • Mentor and improve development team members • Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders • Works independently with guidance only in complex situations • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.

Data Engineer Pay up to £58,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. As a Data Engineer you'll be working within a high-performing team of engineers, developing data-centric solutions that positively impact millions of DWP users, helping them to find and use essential DWP services. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of developing, testing, maintaining, deploying and supporting efficient, scalable, automated ETL pipelines in an AWS cloud environment using AWS S3 Cloud Object Storage Strong coding skills using Hive SQL, Spark SQL, Python, PySpark and Bash Experience of working with a wide variety of structured and unstructured data. You and your role As a Data Engineer at DWP, you'll be executing code across a full tech stack, including Azure, Databricks, PySpark and Pandas, helping the department to move towards a cloud computing environment, working with huge data sets as part of our DataWorks platform - a system that provides Universal Credit data to our Data Science team, helping improve our data security, integrity and cloud based technology. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,862 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days and rising to 27 days after one year. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to launch a career in digital, and develop skills and experience that employers really value? Do you want a permanent job, with a salary, while you work towards and Level 4 qualification in project management? Are you a good communicator, can you solve problems, and are you excited about learning new things? We've got a brilliant opportunity for 10 new digital apprentices in DWP Digital. You'll work towards a qualification and work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV). This is a permanent role with a starting salary of up to £35,711, as well as great benefits and flexible working. You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving digital delivery community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support. Tell me about the apprenticeship We have apprenticeships in Digital Delivery Management based in our Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs. You'll be able to indicate your preference when you apply. This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be future leaders and experts in digital delivery management. As an Apprentice Digital Delivery Manager, you'll be hands-on completing small projects or bit of projects. You might also support the end-to-end delivery of a larger digital project. You'll learn what project plan is and how to read and monitor it, identify potential risks & issues, and communicate effectively with your stakeholders and your team. So, you'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship qualification. You'll be given about 20% of your work time (one day a week) to focus on your qualification. You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme. You don't need any prior experience or IT qualifications. But there is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you will be given. We're looking for apprentices who have the following: Experience of organising and planning the tasks of others to achieve a particular outcome You can collaborate with others, and manage relationships. You have some experience of leading others. Good communication skills Good problem-solving skills, finding ways of improving things Ability to balance work and study, and passion for learning new things. Apply by: Completing your application on the Civil Service Jobs website before Sunday 13th October 2024. As part of the application, you will be asked to provide: An application form with your basic details A summary of your employment history detailing your responsibilities, skills, accomplishments, plus your qualifications and relevant training. A personal statement of 750 words demonstrating the required skills. Interviews with DWP Digital will then be confirmed should you be successful. The apprenticeship will start around February 2025. Entry Requirements: You hold a current United Kingdom (UK) or EAA Passport, and NI number You've lived in the UK and/or EEA for the past 3 years You're eligible to work in the UK and are not in full-time education (at the time the apprenticeship starts) Either hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above. Or you can complete and pass a functional skills tests if you don't have these GCSEs. You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject. There has never been a more exciting time to get involved in a digital apprenticeship with DWP Digital. Click Apply now for more info and to start an application.

Job Description Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with 'cloud' ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role - based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. • Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. • Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations • Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions • Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design • Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. • Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. • Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. • Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. • Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. • Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions • Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes • Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. • Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. • Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. • Improve the software development process using the latest technologies • Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. • Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions • Mentor and improve development team members • Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders • Works independently with guidance only in complex situations • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.