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Software Development Team Lead
Are you looking to make a BIG impact in a small but leading technology business? Are you somebody who gets things done? Comparison Creator is a leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We have unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers us to create cutting-edge comparison propositions, that set the market standard. We're a small technology business who are product led and really proud of what we do. You may recognise some of our websites: MoneySuperMarket, Compare the Market, Go.Compare, Confused and Moneysaving Expert. Being part of Fintel PLC (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) brings stability and financial security with agility, access to enterprise tools and training and innovation with reduced risk. About the opportunity In this leadership role, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team (approximately 4 developers) while actively contributing to the technical direction and success of our software development initiatives. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality deliverables, and adherence to best practices. About your responsibilities 1. Team Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of 4+ software developers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback. Manage the team's workload, including prioritizing tasks, assigning work, and tracking progress. Conduct regular team meetings to discuss project updates, address roadblocks, and foster open communication. Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement. 2. Technical Leadership: Define and implement technical strategies and best practices for the team. Participate in the design and architecture of new software features and applications. Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Guide the team in the adoption of new technologies and methodologies. 3. Project Delivery: Oversee the delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to gather requirements, define scope, and manage expectations. Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and success. 4. Technical Expertise: Maintain strong technical expertise in Python, Django, and related technologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation. Contribute to the development of new software features and applications as needed. What you'll need to succeed 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with at least 5 years of experience with Python and Django. 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring software development teams. Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban). Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on finding practical solutions. Experience with managing BAU (Business as Usual) SLAs and handling support tickets. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. Role location This is a hybrid role so you'll be based from our Cwmbran office twice each week to work and collaborate with colleagues. To sustain a healthy work - life balance, we'd expect you to be within a sensible commute (probably no more than an hour). There's plenty of free carparking onsite. Right to Work We're unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship so please only apply to this vacancy if you already hold the right to work and meet the requirements of the role.
Job Vacancy
Development Manager
Are you somebody who gets things done? We're looking for an experienced Dev Manager to create efficient processes, remove bottlenecks, build stakeholder relationships - all while managing a growing team. Comparison Creator: Powering Britain's Price Comparisons Sites! Comparison Creator is a leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We have unparalleled product knowledge, expertise and exclusive software which empowers us to create cutting-edge comparison propositions, that set the market standard. We're a technology business but are product led and we're really proud of what we do. You might recognise some of our websites: MoneySuperMarket, Compare the Market, Go.Compare, Confused and Moneysaving Expert. We are part of the Fintel Plc group of companies (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) who bring data, technology, and consumers together to help everyone make more informed choices now, and in the future. Being part of a successful PLC, brings a wealth of tools, experience, and support. ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY The role of team manager will be to provide leadership and management of the LAMP development team and bring strong technical knowledge and experience to drive improvements and efficiencies. This presents an excellent opportunity to create an environment in which the development team can thrive, continue develop their skills and expertise and ensure the business continues to grow and deliver a world class product. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for somebody to deliver under three key themes: technical leadership, process improvement and team management: Technical Leadership Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the LAMP Stack ecosystem. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team. Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards. Process Improvement Working with the wider business, define and implement a delivery process with agreed timescales, priorities and SLAs were appropriate. Implement a clear and effective work intake process to differentiate between project work and day-to-day support items. Create a technical backlog of work to improve business efficiency and accelerate software delivery. Establish and maintain efficient SDLC processes, including automated deployments and testing. Team Management Oversee the day-to-day activities of the LAMP Stack development team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of projects. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. ABOUT YOU Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Experience Proven track record of delivering successful software projects on time and within budget. Experience with automated deployment and testing tools (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible, Selenium). 5 years plus as team leader or manager for software development teams, preferably in a LAMP Stack environment. Knowledge Expertise in LAMP Stack technologies Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of modern SDLC methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps). Skills Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial skills.
Job Vacancy
Senior Python Developer
Are you looking for a role where you can use your software expertise to make a BIG impact in a small but leading technology business? Comparison Creator is a leading software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. We're a product led technology business we're really proud of what we do. You may recognise some of our websites: MoneySuperMarket, Compare the Market, Go.Compare, Confused and Moneysaving Expert. We are part of the Fintel Plc group of companies (Defaqto, SimplyBiz and Fintel IQ) who bring data, technology, and consumers together to help everyone make more informed choices now, and in the future. Being part of a successful PLC, brings a wealth of tools, experience, and support. About the opportunity In this key role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our software by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications using Python, Django, and related technologies. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes. About your responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable web applications using Python, Django, and related technologies. Develop and implement innovative solutions to improve application performance, reliability, and user experience. Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA) to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and ensure successful project delivery. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Python, Django, and related technologies, and proactively explore and implement new technologies and best practices. Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges and provide support to end-users. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies. Mentor junior developers and foster a positive and collaborative team environment. What you'll need to succeed 5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development with a strong focus on Python and Django. Solid understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular). Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). Strong understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming principles, and RESTful APIs. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. In addition, we're looking for Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills - we'll be looking for you to evidence this at interview A passion for learning and a strong desire to continuously improve your skills. A proactive and results-oriented approach with a strong work ethic. Role location This is a hybrid role so you'll be based from our Cwmbran office twice each week to work and collaborate with colleagues. There's plenty of free carparking onsite. Right to Work We're unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship so please only apply to this vacancy if you already hold the right to work and meet the requirements of the role.
Job Vacancy
Business Analyst
Are you an experienced Business Analyst looking to move into an innovative, FINTECH organisation? Do you have strong stakeholder management skills? Do you have a strong understanding of the full software development life cycle? Defaqto's purpose is to help everyone to make smarter financial decisions and our mission is to be the #1 provider of smarter financial decisions in the UK. We are part of the Fintel family and have ambitious growth plans, with the business expected to double in size over the next 3-4 years. This role represents a brand new opportunity and is aligned with our highly successful sister company, Comparison Creator - a software development company specialising in providing outsourced solutions for product comparison websites. You may recognise some of their websites: MoneySuperMarket, Compare the Market, Go.Compare, Confused and Moneysaving Expert. ** Please note: start date from April onwards ** The purpose of your role You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to discover, analyse and agree business requirements for enhancements to their software product and then convert these into coherent functional and non-functional requirements, suitable for use by the software development, test and support teams, and produce appropriate business documentation for use by the wider team. What you'll do Your role will have lots of variety, be fast-paced and challenging at times. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the Comparison Creator software product/s Communicate and collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment Analyse business processes associated with enhancement requests Evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and identify the underlying true needs from stakeholder requests Take ownership of the scope of each project from discovery to launch, ensuring that the agreed scope is delivered to the expected level of quality and within the project budget Create thoroughly analysed, well described user stores and acceptance criteria, working with the UX/UI Team to create wireframes where appropriate, and working with the Technical Architect and Technical Leads Present the agreed scope of work and the finer detail to key stakeholders, both internal and external, and internal Development and Test teams Regularly review progress and report this to the Project Manager while keeping other internal stakeholders informed of project progress Sign off and showcase the delivered software enhancement and support the release to customers Play an active role in defining and implementing quality standards and processes across the BA and Delivery teams What you'll need to succeed This is a key role in our Business Analysis team and while you will be working as part of a wider team, you will be the sole business analyst working on Comparison Creator products and you will also be located from a different office. Therefore, it is essential you have already been working for a significant period as a Business Analyst. Knowledge: Good understanding of the software development life cycle, ideally in an agile environment Creation of business and functional requirements documents for web-based IT systems Some knowledge of and willingness to learn more about the financial services industry and financial products Business Process & Analysis Skills Analysis of complex systems to identify underlying business rules Business process, workflow and user-journey based analysis Ideally, knowledge of SCRUM/AGILE delivery processes Communication Skills Ability to write succinct, non-conflicting, unambiguous requirements Ability to write use cases / user stories with clear acceptance criteria Ability to create wireframes to help solidify the application workflow and design key user interactions Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues Good presentation skills Good interpersonal skills: team working, relationship building, influencing Your essential Toolkit Strong organisational skills to plan, prioritise and execute a busy workload Negotiation skills to determine optimum priority for functionality Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook) Proficient in use of Wiki tools Ability to understand mathematics-based engines and calculators Team Set-Up You will be part of the Defaqto Product Management team and work along side 9 colleagues, including the Business Analysis and User Experience Manager, who you will report into. The role is hybrid so you will need to be able to commute comfortably to the Comparison Creator offices, which are located in Cwmbran in South Wales - an easy commute from Cardiff, Newport and Bristol. The team tend to work from the office a couple of times each week. You will have frequent calls with your BA colleagues and around once a month, you'll be expected to travel to the Haddenham office, which is Defaqto HQ. Right to Work We are currently unable to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship so you must already hold the right to work in the UK.
Job Vacancy
Cyber Regulation Policy Lead
Available in London, Cardiff or Glasgow As Great Britain's regulator for the energy industry, Ofgem exists to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable energy supply to British households and businesses. We are seeking a Cyber Regulation Lead with experience in cyber security and the energy sector to play a pivotal role in protecting energy consumers. You will operate within the Cyber Directorate and profession. You will have significant experience in cyber security preferably relating to Critical National Infrastructure. As an experienced leader, you'll have extensive knowledge of NIS regulations and NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework, hold fantastic communication and leadership skills and be able to achieve and maintain SC clearance. Ideal candidates will preferably possess qualifications, obtained through professional development or further education such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM. Core Responsibilities: Leading activities across the Cyber Regulation Team. Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to ensure the delivery of our responsibilities align with the Regulator's Code. Proven record of leadership skills and ensure benefits for energy consumers' needs. Within a Cyber Policy Role, you'll develop Ofgem's cyber security policies in collaboration with The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, lead policy implementation, be at the forefront of scanning for future challenges and support sector research and innovation. Ofgem has a culture of inclusion that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our colleagues. As an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
Contractor job
Gen AI developer
Our government client is looking for a highly skilled developer, the work is initially until the end of March, with extensions expected beyond this.Must have:Experience in Cloud and AWS Sagemaker. Knowledge on Large Language Models (LLMs)Experience in Python is neededNice to have:Data science backgroundThe client will expect you to support and mentor the ETL team and provide training/support on Sagemaker possibly plus assist the team with fine tuning a Large Language Model. 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 Vacancy
Senior DevOps Engineer (WebOps & Cloud Application Support)
This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital and Technology directorate for an enthusiastic Senior engineer with great leadership and technical skills who can support and develop Companies House systems. You will be customer and service focused with particular attention on service availability, problems solving and root cause analysis. We promote a “Team” first approach with everyone pulling together to achieve best results. You will join a busy, large, diverse team of engineers with a broad range of skills and domain knowledge. The team support and develop a number of Companies House external and internal customer facing services, and associated backend processing systems. These allow customers to search and update the company register. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Job description We are proud to have hit our availability target of 99.5% over the last 5 years and you will be working in a team that will assist us to continue to meet this target across our new and current systems. The team carry out maintenance, upgrades, automation and service improvements in order to provide a high capacity, secure and resilient IT Service capable of exceeding performance targets. The estate has been mostly migrated to the AWS cloud and we are in the middle of a huge Transformation project to align our services with our new powers under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. We are looking for experienced Support engineers with experience in modern DevOps technologies, or a passion for automation and monitoring and a willingness to learn. We work in an agile way, so you will develop your skills and experience by working on large and small projects alongside software engineering, analysis and product colleagues. You will be part of the IT Services Digital team at a time of great change and play an integral part in the way that Companies House systems are developed in the future. You, and the team, will be responsible for maintenance, upgrades, automation, and service improvements, resolving ServiceNow Incident issues and finding root causes of problems. You will contribute to the development of projects to improve the range and quality of digital services available to the customer and take an active part in the transformation of our services. You will also be expected to participate in the on-call rota for your section in line with the current on call agreement to ensure our services remain operational at all times. Come and help us as drive our digital services and culture. Person specification We're looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview: Experience (Please refer to these in your personal statement) Incident/Problem resolution and root cause analysis. Problem resolution via coding and scripting. Ad hoc reporting and data management. System software build and release - Automation of manual processes, including code deployment and environment provisioning. Performance monitoring / alerting / tuning. Potential development of problem fixes or minor change requests. Coach and support colleagues in non-functional requirements, ensuring availability, security, capacity, and performance for the services. Engage in continuous improvement activities by working collaboratively within and outside of the team. Mentoring and leading less experienced members of the team. ITIL 4 Foundation (training can be provided). Technical Experience (Please refer to these in your personal statement) This role requires experience in Unix/Linux, particularly shell scripting, database querying and log investigation. The team looks after lots of different systems in many different technologies; some require extensive domain knowledge, some extensive technical skills. We do not expect anyone to have everything, but we are looking for experienced support engineers who show: Demonstrable experience of Unix/Linux. Demonstrable experience of automation and monitoring in a support environment. Demonstrable experience of supporting infrastructure in the cloud. Demonstrable experience of database querying. Demonstrable experience of any type of coding. Knowledge of DevOps and associated technologies - Continuous Delivery methods and techniques, including Agile. Some examples of technologies used to manage front and back-end services: DevOps/Cloud - e.g. AWS, Git, Terraform, Docker. Databases - e.g. Oracle, Mongo. Monitoring - e.g. ELK stack, Grafana. Application Servers - e.g. WebLogic, Apache. Programming languages - e.g. shell, java, python. Experience in similar technologies will be considered. The roles offered are varied and interesting requiring plenty of learning and development. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Demonstrable experience of Unix/Linux Demonstrable experience of database querying Advert Close : 9th February. Sift : Week of 10th February. Interviews : Week of 17th February. Next steps Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.
Job Vacancy
Enterprise Architect (Application)
These are exciting times at Companies House as we continue our transformation journey, developing new digital services that are used nationally at scale. Our services are built using the latest technology and cloud services, with a focus on microservice development on AWS. This role is a unique opportunity to shape how we develop and secure our digital services. Working within an embedded agile delivery structure you will be empowered to define the processes and technology we use to produce software. The Enterprise Architect (EA) will work with multiple projects and programmes, providing guidance and analysis, working with our other architects to create and refine roadmaps and blueprints for secure service delivery. The EA Function is the technical authority for on and off premise technologies and will work with the Heads of Professions, as well as the various Lead architects, to ensure projects and programmes align with Companies House's emerging architecture and its strategic direction. They will work with projects and programmes of all scales to support delivery of end-to-end architectures, and implement designs based on requirements, strategic drivers, best practices, and guidance. The EA has the primary responsibility for ensuring that designed solutions are fit for purpose, meet business needs, and are aligned to Companies House strategic direction. This will be done through a combination of buying and building a range of services, and then ensuring they integrate correctly. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our organisation at the right time and have a real impact on the development of our services. Leading highly experienced teams of developers you will ensure that their capability is constantly increased though mentoring and training. Come and help us as we embark on a complete redesign of our digital services and culture! Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Job description We love designing new services for the benefit of our users. We need someone to lead the way, to help us improve, and challenge the status quo for the benefit of citizens. CH leads the way in providing an open and transparent company register. Our register is searched billions of times a year and valued at £10 billion to the UK economy. The information we provide supports millions of business decisions every day. We're looking for an Enterprise Architect whose responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategies. Provide leadership on application design principles, patterns, and technologies to support scalable, efficient, and secure solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define application standards, roadmaps, and best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the application landscape. Ensure integration across systems and services, delivering seamless and interoperable solutions. Act as a technical advisor, guiding project teams and ensuring adherence to architectural standards. Identify and mitigate risks associated with application architecture, including performance, security, and maintainability. Developing the principles and strategy for the Enterprise Architecture across all CH systems Encouraging the team to be innovative, seeking to use new technologies Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Technical Architects Design, communicate and manage the evolution of CH services through architecture governance. Facilitate communication across multiple agile teams to identify strategic requirements and dependencies. Be involved in the CH technical community, identifying and championing good practices. This is an exciting opportunity in digital services, designing and delivering quality services to our users. By helping us to shape our services, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in government. Person specification We're looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Please refer to the 4 experience bullet points in bold (below) when writing your personal statement, including working examples to demonstrate your level of skill. Experience: Significant experience as a technical architect with a specialisation in application architecture. Strong understanding of enterprise systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud-native design principles. A broad IT background with experience preferably in solutions or enterprise architecture roles where you will have gained experience of large-scale deployments particularly in cloud technologies. Demonstrable experience of working with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. Creating optimal designs through iterative processes, aligning the system requirements and organisational objectives with the user needs. Designing systems characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Focused approach on strategic alignment of technical design and architecture to meet business growth and direction. Demonstrable experience of providing internal consultancy on potential uses and appropriateness technologies and driving benefits from these technologies. Experience of translating technical concepts relating to software engineering, delivery management and service management so they are understood by all. An understanding of how technical governance works with wider governance (such as budget). Assurance of corporate services by understanding important risks and mitigating them through assurance mechanisms. Able to justify decisions characterised by high levels of risk, impact, and complexity. Building consensus between organisations (private or public) or highly independent and diverse stakeholders. Technical experience: Expertise in application development methodologies and technologies (e.g. Enterprise Java). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and their application development services. Knowledge of data integration patterns and middleware technologies. Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on implementation. Practical knowledge at many levels of the auth, web stack, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking. Knowledge of open-source principles and technologies. Designing security architectures and building security into all aspects of service design. Experience in agile and DevOps environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. A view of technology as an enabler of great digital services. Designing security architectures, implementing technical security processes and an awareness of emerging security threats. Leading Threat Modelling workshops. Experience of working in an agile environment and experience with agile methodologies such as TDD, Scrum, Kanban. Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day enrolment into the with a contribution rate of averaging 28% a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an platinum accredited employer online financial support and advice seasonal flu jabs generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances a focus on career development and progression a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society cycle to work scheme staff discount scheme holiday play scheme for children 3 days paid volunteering leave Next Steps Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House. If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to . This role closes on 12 February 2025.
Job Vacancy
Principal Technical Architect (Data)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Companies House Data Architecture Team as a Principal Technical Architect (Data) , a key leading role in a small, high performing team within an organisation that truly values its staff. The team is responsible for curating and improving the data that underpins our systems and services, while supporting and encouraging one another to create the most effective designs with a focus on delivering value. Team working is highly valued along with a willingness to challenge established thinking and ways of working. This is an opportunity to advance your knowledge and understanding in a high-profile role which has an impact across the organisation, developing systems that are used nationally and at high volume. We're currently fulfilling around 14 million search requests per day with users including the general public, businesses, the police and other government organisations. In this role you will work with the wider Digital and Data Directorates, working closely with business stakeholders to develop systems that address business priorities and guide the development teams in creating robust, secure solutions. This is an opportunity to work with the latest cloud technologies, microservice architectures and shape the technical direction of the organisation. You will have excellent technical skills, proven architecture design experience and a background in data. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Job description We're looking for a Principal Technical Architect (Data) whose responsibilities will include: Guide your team through the development process, ensuring that data is used effectively and created to a high standard. Growing an emerging data architecture profession in collaboration with our colleagues across digital. Leading the Data Architecture team in the implementation of standards, processes, and governance controls to support the end-to-end data lifecycle within the analytics environment. Collaborating and co-ordinating with multiple departments, stakeholders, partners, and external vendors. Data modelling - define the conceptual, logical and physical models for structures that will underpin operational and analytical systems. Develop comprehensive mappings between logical and physical data structures to support various applications Utilising agile ways of working, you will help Companies House to identify and realise value from MVP delivery. Be an active contributor to how the company evolves Data Governance practices and influence the adoption of data standards. Contributing to the development of Data Catalogues and Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives. Defining and governing data architecture standards and best practices. This is an exciting opportunity in digital services, designing and delivering quality services to our users. By helping us to shape our services, you'll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in government. Person specification We're looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Please refer to the Experience bullet point in bold (below) and Technical Skills section (further below) when writing your personal statement. Experience: We are looking for someone with experience in leading teams of technical experts, coaching, mentoring, developing their skills, empowering and motivating individuals to fulfil their potential. As the Principal Technical Architect (Data), responsible for a growing team providing technical leadership and mentoring, leading on developing and maturing the profession within the organisation. To be part of an organisation in a time of great change and to play an integral part in shaping data architecture and the design of future digital services that are used worldwide, helping to tackle economic crime at a national level and provide confidence to the UK economy. We want someone keen to improve their skills using new and exciting technologies and develop their career working on diverse projects with a focus on continuous improvement, supporting a high-profile team. We are looking for someone to be part of our Digital Transformation and join us on our journey to the cloud, while working closely with and sharing knowledge with our other architecture functions. Technical experience: Experience in Data Modelling: Proficiency in creating and managing data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical models. Experience in data platforms / data warehousing, defining architectures, designing pipelines and dimensional models. Experience of working closely with relevant stakeholders to both understand the impact of and influence future organisational requirements to refine the data architecture roadmaps. Experience of communicating the data architecture vision and roadmaps to stakeholders. Understanding of how to influence senior management and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. An eagerness to influence how digital services are designed and delivered. Proven ability to build consensus between diverse and often conflicting interests, to achieve agreement on technical plans. A systematic collaborative approach to solving problems. Understanding of how to influence senior management and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. An eagerness to influence how digital services are designed and delivered. Input innovative approaches to the delivery teams and support the successful adoption of such ideas, driving improved performance. About us Our aim is to be the best registry in the world achieved through brilliant people working on brilliant systems delivering brilliant services. We are currently delivering an organisation wide transformation programme focussing on a complete redesign of our digital services, target operating model and culture. This change will need different skills, capabilities and mindset where adaptable, bold and curious behaviours are the norm and empowerment is encouraged and utilised. To find out more about the great things we're doing at Companies House please have a look at our , catch up on our and watch our to find out what it's like to work at Companies House. Companies House values its people, their contributions and has created a real sense of community where people seek to create strong connections. Our commitment to learning and development is exceptional, and we believe passionately in the employee experience with is prevalent through the engagement, wellbeing and development strategies which have resulted in Platinum Investors in People and MIND index awards. We encourage professional development, celebrate success and live our values to effect real change. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Experience in Data Modelling: Proficiency in creating and managing data models, including conceptual, logical, and physical models. Experience in data platforms / data warehousing, defining architectures, designing pipelines and dimensional models. Experience of working closely with relevant stakeholders to both understand the impact of and influence future organisational requirements to refine the data architecture roadmaps. Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day enrolment into the with a contribution rate of averaging 28% a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an platinum accredited employer online financial support and advice seasonal flu jabs generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances a focus on career development and progression a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society cycle to work scheme staff discount scheme holiday play scheme for children 3 days paid volunteering leave Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Advert close - Sunday 9 February 2025 Sift - w/c 10 February 2025 Interview - w/c 17 February 2025 Next steps Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House. If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to . This role closes on Sunday 9 February 2025.
Job Vacancy
DLM Engineer
DLM Engineer Position Description From public service transformation to cutting-edge commercial projects, our work has a wide reach, helping make the everyday easier, for everyone. We're seeking a proactive individual to fill the position of Device Lifecycle Management (DLM) Engineer. As a crucial member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of DLM support, responsible for monitoring and responding to incident tickets, executing device patching and application deployments, and driving ongoing service improvements. This role requires a strong technical background in end-user device management and a commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality support in a dynamic environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Your future duties and responsibilities • Monitor and respond to incident and problem tickets, serving as the frontline of DLM support. • Execute end user device patching and application deployments via change processes. • Vulnerability remediation efforts. • Major incident response and resolution. • Drive automation and scripting initiatives. • Implement service improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Proficiency with Configuration Manager 2012 or later. • Understanding of Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy. • Experience in diverse client environments. • Expertise in Windows 10 Operating System. • Proficient in PowerShell or equivalent programming languages. • Familiarity with JAMF/Apple device management, particularly MacOS. • Basic knowledge of application packaging. • Administration skills in Intune. • Understanding of Virtual Desktop environments. General Skills • Proficient in ticket and queue management. • Familiarity with ITSM/ServiceNow. • Attention to detail and diligence. • Excellent communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and independently. • Strong time management abilities. Qualifications/ Experience • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred, but not essential). • CompTIA A+ or equivalent certification (preferred). • Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or equivalent. • Any relevant certifications in device management, such as JAMF Certified Technician for macOS or Intune certifications, would be a plus. • ITIL Foundation certification would be an advantage, especially for those involved in service management and incident response. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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Technical Telecoms Projects Co-ordinator
Job Title: Technical Telecoms Projects Co-ordinator Location: Swansea or Bridgend Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 6pm (8.5 hour day / 42.5 hours in between these times) About Flotek: Flotek Group are the fastest growing Tech Company in the South West providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With regional sales and support locations across the South West, our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the Role: We are looking for a technical projects co-ordinator to join our team to assist with the delivery of Telecoms projects to our ever expanding customer base. You will be responsible for planning and managing all types of Telecoms related projects whilst handling the administrative tasks such as provisioning, number porting, hardware orders, suppliers and scheduling engineering diaries. There is also opportunity for career growth into a team leader role. Please note that candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to Swansea or Bridgend to be considered for this role. Key Responsibilities: Planning projects that have been received from the sales team Facilitating and holding initial kick off meetings with sales, engineering and the customer Ordering services from suppliers Ordering hardware from suppliers Placing provisioning orders for things such as broadband, hosted telephony and mobiles Placing and managing number ports Scheduling engineers to attend site for installation and training Consistently updating customers on the progress of their orders Booking in stock and managing stock Provide documentation and a clear handover to both the client and the support teams. Responsible for always delivering world-class service Job Experience Required: Previous project management experience Telecoms project delivery would be a benefit Previous experience of provisioning in Telecoms would be a benefit A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything! Highly organised and structured individual Excellent time management and ability to multi-task, dealing with large volumes of workload Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Team leader experience would be a benefit Renumeration and Benefits: Basic Salary of £26,000 - £30,000 Staff Share Equity Scheme New customer referral incentive 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ bank holidays) Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Telecoms Project Manager, Telecommunications Project Team Leader, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Project Lead, IT Project Manager, IT Project Coordinator, IT Project Controller, Technical Project Manager, IT Manager, IT Business Project Manager, Technology Project Manager, Technical Project Manager may also be considered for this role.
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Embedded Linux Engineer
Exciting Opportunity for Embedded Linux Engineers! Join a dynamic company in South Wales gearing up for future projects in 2025! We're seeking experienced Embedded Linux Engineers for a 6-month contract with potential extension based on performance. This Client assists with development programmes and system integration's, supporting many tier one international clients across multiple disciplines such as Industrial Automation, Defence, Telecoms and Rail. They Contract Length - 6 Months (Plus possible extensions) Location - South Wales Rate - TBC, Outside IR35 (Dependant on experience) Start Date - ASAP Working Model - Hybrid Skills required: • Strong Embedded Systems development • Linux Development in a 32/64-bit embedded environment, with understanding of ARM and PPC architectures • Yocto/Poky Toolchain knowledge • Driver development and integration • Kernel Configuration & Deployment • Protocols & Configurations - Serial comms, CAN, SPI, I2C, Modems and AT command structures, Ethernet & USB. If you are currently seeking a new contract role to kick start 2025 and feel you are a good fit for the above requirements. Please apply below 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
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IT Helpdesk Engineer
Job Title: IT Helpdesk Engineer Location: Bridgend, South Wales Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Per Annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 5 days a week 9am to 5.30pm, Flexible hours from 8am - 6pm Flotek Group are the fastest growing Tech Company in the South West providing IT and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With regional sales and support locations across the South West and North Wales, our ambitious growth is focused around our crucial values and fundamental rules, with every product and service delivered with expertise, passion and heart. About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic customer service-focused individual with previous experience of working within the ICT sector, preferably in an IT Helpdesk or IT Delivery role. You will be responsible for taking inbound calls from customers who require technical assistance and immediately triage their calls with a view to helping and close that ticket. If you are unable to assist due to knowledge, you will be responsible for escalating the ticket through to another Engineer. This role will also include attending customers sites when on-site assistance is needed. Job Responsibilities: Respond to user inquiries and provide technical support through various channels such as phone, email, or chat Resolve problems by applying known solutions or escalating more complex issues to higher-level support Investigate and monitor all related Telecoms, ICT, network, workstation, laptop and application performance issues Create and maintain detailed records of user requests and reported issues in a ticketing system Prioritise and categorize tickets based on urgency and impact Create documentation and knowledge base articles to assist users in resolving common issue Ensuring all open cases are updated with relevant information and customers are regularly updated Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively and professionally with end-users Attend customer site to assist with tickets that cannot be resolved remotely Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development Job Experience Required: Have an ICT background with service desk experience is preferred Solid experience in customer service (excellent verbal and written communication skills required) Loves working as part of a team Comfortable with using CRM's and documentation solutions Holds a Full UK valid driving license Renumeration and Benefits: Staff Share Equity Scheme New customer referral incentive Onsite Parking 21 Days Holiday increasing to 25 with 4 years of service (+ bank holidays) Please Note: Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in, and have the right to work in, the UK in order to be considered. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; 2nd Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Support Technician, 2ndLine Support Engineer, Service Desk Technician, Technical Support, IT Support, Desktop Support, Experienced IT Support and IT Systems Support may be considered for this role.
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