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Software Tester Cardiff - hybrid working £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Holiday + Pension + Healthcare + Remote Working + Remote Working + Great working Culture This is a brilliant opportunity for a Software Tester with Manual Testing and Automation Testing experience to join an exciting and rapidly growing company who will offer you great progression opportunities during this period of growth they are currently going through. The company deliver niche and popular software solutions in the fashion sector. All their processes are innovated and designed in house by experienced software professionals and due to increased demand, they are now looking to expand their development team. This role is hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office in Cardiff, 2 days a week working from home. The ideal candidate will be an experienced software tester with experience of both manual testing and automation testing. Experience with Jira, xRay, Zephyr all beneficial. This is a superb opportunity to join a great business where you will be able to apply yourself to dynamic and versatile projects in a secure and supportive working environment. The Person: *Proven Software Tester in a commercial environment *Manual Testing experience *Automation Testing experience *Experience with Jira, xRay, Zephyr or similar beneficial *Happy to be site based in Cardiff 3 days a week

Job Description Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it's overall growth. Purpose of the Role: - Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services - Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware - Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative - Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration - Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software - Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: - Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure - Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes - Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs - Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software - Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT - Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure - Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals - Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes - Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware - Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively - Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems - Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions - Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed - Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups - Manage information technology and computer systems - Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time - Preserve assets, information security and control structures - Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience - Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems - Expertise in data center management and data governance - Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience - 5-7 years experience in IT management - Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies - Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems - Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills - Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize - Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices - Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring - Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. - Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions - Proven leadership skills - Strong creative and analytical thinking - Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description 2 nd Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: • Monitor application components. • Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. • Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. • Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. • Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. • Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. • Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. • Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. • Build monitor tools for production environments. • Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. • Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. • Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. • Provide solutions for application automation. • Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. • Resolve complex application and technical problems. • Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. • Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics • Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. • Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. • Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. • Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. • Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. • Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. • Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. • Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. • Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes • Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. • Able to function effectively as a member of a team. • Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.

Job Description Database Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. Integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Database Engineer with SQL Server Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Data Analyst with VBA programming and PL/SQL Our Client a financial institution with offices in Canary Wharf London - are looking to recruit a Data Analyst with VBA and PL/SQL development experience. You must have at least 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Financial sector. Excellent ability to profile data and come to substantive conclusions in response to business questions Ability to communicate conclusions through writing clear documentation or through verbal communication to both business and IT users Attention to detail and ability to grasp underlying complexities in data Strong VBA and SQL skills with respect to data profiling and data discovery as well as high proficiency in MS Excel Must have development and definitional knowledge of VBA and PL/SQL and ETL (the fundamental concepts, rather than actual scripting or development, although experience developing is a plus) Exposure to BREs and data mapping exercises Experience in functional and data testing Grasp of data modelling concepts and ability to create data flow diagrams Knowledge of financial markets, ratings and financial data (significant exposure is a plus, but not required) Strong team player with a focus on quality, attention to detail with excellent communication and Written skills. This is a 3 to 6 month assignment in Canary Wharf London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

Job Description Project Manager with Applications Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Project Manager with at least 5 to 8 years experience in IT having come up the ranks from a Business Analyst or a Software Developer. For this role the Client is keen to recruit a Project Manager with knowledge of working a variety of applications - as this role will will focus on application development and the crossover to technology and infrastructure. Formal Prince 2 / Agile / PMP or similar qualifications to Practitioner level would be very useful. A minimum of 5 to 8 years broad based project management experience - from implementing applications to infrastructure. Must have experience of the full project lifecycle from business engagement, ideation and planning, through delivery (design, build, test) to implementation Keen, enthusiastic and outgoing personality with the ability to engage with the user community and management. Any experience of working in the educational sector on education projects would be very handy. There will be some UK travel required and international travel is possible in future. Milton Keynes base and must be within easy commute. This is an exciting new role - and the chance to join an expanding team and the Client is keen to recruit a Project Manager with a variety of skills and to be flexible in the type of projects that you will be involved with. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £45K - £60K - although the Client may go higher exceptional candidates. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Software Development Team Lead Northampton Up to £50,000 + Pension + Health Package + Training Are you a Software professional who is looking to step into a leadership role and spearhead the growth of an established company's development team whilst receiving specialist training and achieving career progression? On offer is an excellent opportunity to play an important part in helping a company to achieve its objectives as it goes through a period of growth & transition, whilst simultaneously progressing in your own career and developing as a Software leader. This global business is known as a fun place to work where everyone is passionate about what they do. The company is expanding and has exciting growth plans, with plans to triple the size of the software department. They offer huge upskilling and progression opportunities to their staff, with examples of developers climbing to directorship positions. In this role, you will manage the software team and play a key part in shaping the future vision & direction of the company. Your core responsibilities will include planning and managing projects, overseeing the product development lifecycle, liaising with external stakeholders and coding & developing software. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership & management qualities and will have experience of either mentoring or managing other people. They will also need to be proficient in either C or C++. They will have experience in working on the software development lifecycle & have good communication skills. This role would suit a Software professional who is looking to lead a team, progress in their career and develop their management skills, at a company that rewards and recognises their staff for their efforts and is growing and expanding. The Role: • Managing a team of software developers • Spearheading the growth of the company's software department • Planning projects & managing the product management lifecycle • Liaising with stakeholders • Coding & developing software The Person: • Leadership qualities and able to demonstrate past examples of leadership • Proficient in either C or C++ • Software development lifecycle experience • An excellent communicator Reference Number: BBBH221842 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact 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.